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Ricky01 BTROK Meet Ricky!

***On Medical Hold***

“Hey People! I need your help. I cannot seem to find a foster home. Of course, I am really looking for a forever home".

Poor Ricky was picked up by Animal Control. This boy is a sweet and laid back guy. He's about 5-6 years old and does well in a crate. Ricky is okay with most dogs, but would probably be best with females or as an only dog. He would do best in a calm, laid back home, with older children. If you're interested in adopting Ricky, please complete the adoption application.

If you are interested in adopting Ricky, please complete the adoption application.
He was a breeder dog. Now Ricky is learning how to be a companion.

"Wouldn't you just love to wake up next to me everyday"??

Contact Boston Terrier Rescue Oklahoma at info@btrescueoklahoma.com
Update April 7th
He had blood work and X-rays today. He has fluid around his heart and scarring. He's still coughing and his lungs sound horrible. He's on Temaril P, Sulfatrim and Lasix.

Details: Written by Donna

lostdoglooking The following is the story line from a posting on social media I was following. I have removed the names and city because I did not ask to share their quotes... For my purpose that was not the important thing... What is truly important is the event and the outcome cause by sharing on social media...YES when asked to share a lost or found dog please do. Here is why:

Dateline: April 2016 FLORIDA

This was the request along with a photo of a Boston Terrier.

C A W: “A friend of mine was jumped and robbed last night. His dog was either left behind or stolen, he doesn't recall last night as he was found lying on the ground unconscious. Once able to look for her, the dog bag was the only thing left. She is about six months old, Boston terrier. Please contact me if anyone has seen her. Greatly appreciate any help provide."

C A W: “........All he remembers is having the puppy in her carrier when he got mugged...he doesn't remember too much having been knocked out cold. At the hospital when he came to, I guess he must have asked his friends about the dog. They went back to look for her but found an empty carrier. They aren't sure if the lady was involved in the mugging or just happened to end up with the puppy one way or another".

BTN: We shared on our sites although we were in another state we have friends in Florida and there are many of our friends that also have friends in Florida. We were just doubling back to ask for a status when we noticed this on the original photo.

"FOUND! Reunited with the owner! FOUND!"

The most important part of the story is how this dog was found and the importance of sharing these lost and found pets quickly to make them show up everywhere … Please continue reading…………
From the comments on social media:
C M: “That is so great how she was found! How did the lady get her, any idea?"

C A W "Some lady had her and was trying to sell the puppy to a guy that worked on a construction job site. When the guy sent a picture to his wife who had been looking for a new dog, she recognized it from the internet so they called the cops. The power of social media!"

There…….. That is what I wanted to point out.....THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOU!!!

BTN would like to suggest that you look for the groups in your area that report lost and found pets and monitor them so you can share... Become part of the dog and cat lovers who are working so hard to help find the owners. You never know when it might be YOUR pet that goes missing.

You might also like to read:

You found a lost dog now what?
FINDING A LOST DOG 101 : A LONG LIST OF IDEAS

Although there a many many groups that specialize in doing this and they are very important to getting the word out, sometimes it is the random sharing that makes the difference.. So if you cannot donate, cannot volunteer, cannot foster, cannot adopt…

This is one thing you CAN do and really make a difference… Help be part of the ALERT SYSTEM FOR THE LOST AND FOUND DOGS AND CATS…
Edited by Julie Bradford

Details: Written by Donna

6Lita

Recently we told you about Lita, one of our partnered Rescue's Boston mix who is ready to be adopted.

Tina, Lita's foster mom told us that Lita was her first foster dog. Tina explained how Lita has blossomed into a wonderful young lady. We thought you would enjoy learning more about Tina's experience as a first time foster mom, so we asked her a few questions.

How did you decide to become a foster parent?
We became foster parents for the first time ever when Kimberly at the Boston Terrier Rescue of Oklahoma asked me. I recently grew to be more involved with the rescue during their Facebook online auction in late February. As well as donating many items, I also raised donations within the Oklahoma City Metro Area that were auctioned off. A very short time after the auction closed, my cousin's husband found a nearly starved and abandoned Boston Terrier on a rural route while going to a customer's home to repair their heating system in their home. We named him Max. Unable to keep him, I reached out to Kimberly, asking if the rescue could take, vet and nurse him back to full health and then place him for adoption. Max stayed with us for nearly two weeks until he went to be with the rescue.

What barriers did you overcome to start fostering?
My husband and I didn't face any barriers when it came to becoming foster parents for the first time. Since Lita was our first, our only concerns were whether we could manage and control a troubled Boston? But, we decided to take a leap of faith and fostering Lita has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.

What advice do you have for anyone thinking about becoming a foster?
See the last few sentences in the original story about placing your ego in check and keeping continual lines of communication open with the rescue group.

How many fosters have you had?
Lita is our only one and she has been with us since Saturday, February 13th, I believe. The Facebook auction must've been early February.

What is the first thing you do when you have a new dog?
Since Lita was our first, I do not have much history here, but with Lita, we didn't rush her since she had been so abused. We followed the advice of Michael (Miss Lita and “The Circle of Trust”) and placed her crate in the center of the living room where the center of our family activity was, leaving the door open for her to venture in and out as she felt comfortable.

Just what is a foster mom?
To me, a foster mom is being a loving mom as if the foster baby were your very own.
We don't know all of the true experiences, the good, bad and ugly, that these rescue dogs have faced or been subjected to throughout their life and until being rescued. I believe that everyday thereafter, being rescued are healing days for these babies, recovering from any abuse and neglect and enjoying every moment of love, affection, play and feeling secure.

What do you do when there is a problem?
For me, my recommendation to other new foster parents is to call your main contact with the rescue group and discuss the issue for their decision.
Keeping communications constant with the rescue will also help alleviate any potential problems or surprises and they have so much more experience with these babies than a new foster parent does. They've seen and done most all and have protocols in place when a problem arises. That is what they are there for, after all.

What rescue organization are you fostering for? How did you meet them?
My husband and I are fostering for the Boston Terrier Rescue of Oklahoma.
We first met Kimberly, with BTRO, a few years ago when we applied and adopted Rocco, our oldest Boston. Last year, we adopted Dexter and remained in closer contact.

What did your family say when you told them you wanted to foster a Boston?
My husband and I didn't discuss becoming rescue parents with our families. It happened quickly, but it didn't surprise them when they learned about it, because they know we are passionate, and fanatical for the Boston breed. We have had three prior Bostons before our Rocco and Dexter.