Purebred rescues such as the Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue Program exist because a group of breed fanciers and breeders are passionate about the welfare of their chosen breed.

There are many reasons why a Boston Terrier ends up in rescue. Some were purchased on a whim by people that didn’t understand the temperament of the breed. Sometimes lifestyle changes such as job loss or divorce dictate giving up a pet. Other dogs lose their homes when their owners become too sick or elderly to provide them necessary care, when they enter an assisted-living facility, or when they pass away.

Sometimes temperament problems that could have been easily corrected when the dog was young were allowed to continue until the family has a dog they no longer want to deal with. Many backyard dog breeders and pet stores are selling inbred pets without care for preventing genetic problems, and Bostons with health issues are surrendered to rescue because the family can’t afford the veterinary expenses. Many times it's just not the right breed of dog for that person or that particular family.

Still others are dumped by owners who simply no longer want them.

No matter how the Boston arrives in our program, every dog is taken to a veterinarian for a health evaluation, any necessary treatment, updated with current vaccinations, microchipped, heartworm tested and put on preventative. All BTCCR dogs will be neutered or spayed prior to adoption.

 

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