MWBTR June 2022 Newsletter



Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue Dogs Adopted

Congratulations to these dogs and their new families since the last newsletter:


Bubba IL 730; Ricky OH 1372; Gizmo MI 965; Raya MI 976; Lila IL 739; Lincoln IN 813;
Mable IL 734; Gus MI 978; Bixby OH 1411; Chino OH 1434.



Interested in adopting one of our MWBTR dogs? Please see all information and fill out an application by clicking on this yellow link:


And thank you to those who donated money since the last newsletter,
many in Memorium.
Here is the list in no special order.
We always welcome such donations that really help with medical needs
especially, for our dogs we take into rescue.
Anyone that was missed, I'll try harder to get it all straight next time. Let me know and I'll make sure our appreciation is publicly noted. MWBTR is very grateful.

William Reiner; Charities Aid Foundation America; Gerald & Monica Papineau in memory of Lenora Demors; Gibson & Lorine Sheff in memory of Sharry Horn; Nancy Plummer in memory of Sherry Horn.
Fostering - Rewarding and Tough All at Once

This issue features fostering. We start in this section with an excellent Whole Dog Journal article on fostering (click the yellow link below). Go in the next section to an adorable puppy named Thor who might be ideal for a Furever Foster (or an adoption), and in the section after that we hear a poignant musing on the best and hardest parts of fostering from Denise along with a good reminder from Gwen of a couple practical things people might forget when you bring a foster or any new dog into your home. Even Cookie has a little advice for a foster who finds himself a bit confused. Let's get started!
Meet Puppy Thor

From Thor's Foster Mom: Thor was surrendered to MWBTR on Ohio on March 27, 2022. I picked him up on March 28 and was shocked to see how tiny he was! He was only 1.14 lbs. He has been a very brave, strong-willed puppy. He came with parasites and illnesses, so we have had many vet visits and medications. He is also believed to have a mild case of hydrocephalus. We are still working to get a better understanding of his needs now and into the future after more vet visits and tests.

He isn't potty trained or crate trained. He is doing great using puppy pads, and is still learning to chew on appropriate toys instead of fingers and skin. He is a puppy that knows what he wants when he wants it. He is coming into his own now that he is feeling better and weighs in at 3.5 lbs (no doubt more by the time this newsletter is published). Although he has a long road ahead, he is thriving.

With the current diagnosis, his vet recommends he be placed in a "special home," a home that is aware and capable of meeting his health needs now and into the future.

MWBTR would consider both Furever Foster applications for Thor and Adoption applications. He might be a little guy but he's a great spirit who just wants to do dog things and live his life in a loving home in tune with his needs. Let us know right away if you are interested and already approved or find out information and fill out an application at one of the links highlighted in yellow below!


Dog Behaviorist Denise Sivits Yoder finds excellent information and postings for those of us who choose to live with dogs. She informs with her experiences.

This part of the newsletter is designed to be food for thought for all of us and ideas for encouraging well behaved dogs whose individual personalities shine!
Foster parents have the toughest job. They work to get rescued dogs confident and civilized and turn into good canine citizens for a new home. Foster parents determine what kind of a home is perfect for any particular dog so the match is permanent and they escort their dogs on the journey -- everyone nervous, from the foster parent, the dog, and the new family. They leave and if it all goes well, they are unlikely to see the dog they have invested so much in again. Here is Denise's story of one such journey recently.

"Gizmo started off stressed out this morning.
I took pictures as we progressed through our 3 1/2 hour car ride.
Since he is scared of his shadow and anything that makes noise, we wiped his ears with a small Adaptil wipe and his paws.
Then we put on some music from Through a Dogs Ears.
I haven't seen the content look of love since my boy Rascal. But I saw it today in Gizmo. It brought tears to my eyes. YES, it was hard leaving him with his new family. But I did my job. I prepared him for them to love and care for. He explored the house. Greeted his new mom and dad confidently. Jumped up on the couch and did summersaults. Bittersweet, is all I can say."

We can never thank them enough and we welcome people to join the ranks of new foster parents to help more dogs on their journey to happiness and stability and forever love. Welcome to your new home, Gizmo.
Special Message from Gwen on Fostering!

In addition to slow introductions of a foster dog to the rest of the animals in your house, remember that a new foster dog could have a communicable disease that might be passed along to other dogs and pets. The foster dog needs to be checked and cleared by a vet before you allow them in contact with the others. In addition do not let your foster poop in the same area as your other dogs until he or she has had a clear fecal.
Ask Miss Cookie - Advice Everyone Can Live With:
a Regular Feature

If your dog has a question for Miss Cookie, have
him or her drop Cookie a line at [email protected].
Her motto is "I would love to mind your business."
Dear Miss Cookie:

Why does we has to have rules? I like having a foster home and all -- food, people and a dog to play with, treats, food, water's good, food. Things was tough in the shelter. But why cantz me knock over trash cans and bark people out the window all day and steal packs of good things from the UPS guy and tear up some pillows? These are all recreational! What's up wif deez rules? I never poops on the couch. So I can does rules. But they is so many! I've been around and it seems different everywheres. (Are you singles? Just wondering . .)

Teddy the Fun Fellow

Dear Teddy: Lucky you! A Foster Home! They want you to learn many things so you can get your very own home forever! I know this is a little difficult to remember so many things.. You have to view this situation as first, you won the jackpot. You have a foster home. Not everyone gets one. And people feed you and play with you and I bet you get a very comfy bed to sleep in. They'll take care of you and teach you what they call "manners" so you never have to move again.

And all you have to do for all this love and care, is just a teensy-weensy little bit of stifling the urge to knock over trash cans for starters. I'm sure you don't have to go cold turkey (and I bet you get some cold turkey now and again) but try to crank it back to maybe just one trash can a week and then one trash can a month and then just one trash can when someone really forgot and stuffed it with good things. (Tell your mom they have trash cans with extra good lids on Amazon. Never mind. I'll call her.) Or once you are used to getting food every single day at the same time, you can forget the trash cans. The stuff in there is garbage! You have better than garbage now!

Tell your mom that Miss Cookie advises patience, extra walks and extra ball throwing and extra toys that you can tear all apart with no problems -- you're just a busy guy, Teddy! But living together is a bargain. We all have to give a little to get a little. And you now have people to show you the ropes! I know you have a great heart! I can just tell. You can be proud of your pooping manners - that's no small thing! People are really huge on that one. Good luck
Friendly Sniffs Only for you, Teddy. (But no dates.) -- Miss Cookie
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