Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue
About Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue
MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue takes in Boston Terriers and Boston mixes that have been surrendered, abandoned, neglected, or left in danger, then puts them into foster care where they can get medical attention and a real chance at placement. It’s the kind of rescue that meets dogs wherever they are, whether they need rehabilitation, palliative care, or just time to settle in. For donors, the appeal is simple, the work is specific, and the impact is very real: safe homes for dogs that might otherwise have nowhere else to go.
This is a Boston Terrier-specific rescue, but it does not limit itself by age or condition. Its reach spans 13 states, and the work is done by volunteers and funded by donations, with foster care, transport, and palliative support all part of the same rescue path.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Foster-based rescue and adoption
Takes in Boston Terriers and Boston mixes, places them in foster homes, and adopts them to approved homes after medical care, behavior evaluation, and microchipping.
Palliative/Hospice Care
Provides a loving home and comfort care for terminally ill or medically unadoptable Boston Terriers.
Golden Paws for Golden Years
Matches adult dogs with qualified senior citizens.
Transport program
Helps move rescued dogs between surrender locations, foster homes, veterinary care, and adoptive homes.
Rehoming and surrender service
Accepts surrendered Boston Terriers and Boston mixes into foster care, evaluates their health, personality, and behavior, and prepares them for placement.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue rescues Boston Terriers and Boston mixes that are surrendered, unwanted, homeless, stray, mistreated, neglected, slated for euthanasia, or puppy mill released, no matter their health, condition, or age, and finds them safe, happy forever homes through an adoption program that provides foster care, medical care, rehabilitation, and education.
Who they serve
Boston Terriers and Boston mixes of any age, gender, and physical or mental condition across 13 states, including dogs that are surrendered, homeless, stray, mistreated, neglected, slated for euthanasia, or puppy mill released.
Their impact
- Rescued 278 Bostons in 2025.
How your donation helps
- medical care and veterinary bills
- spaying and neutering, vaccines, heartworm testing, and microchipping
- food, crates, bedding, steps, baby gates, and medication for foster and hospice dogs
- pet supplies for foster homes
- transporting dogs to foster homes and adoptive homes
Our story
MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue began in 2005, taking in Boston Terriers and Boston mixes of any age, gender, and physical or mental condition. It grew from that start into a foster-based rescue serving 13 states, with its work carried out by volunteers and sustained entirely by donations.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue’s services.
People seeking to adopt complete an online application, then the foster parent reviews it, a phone interview is conducted, a home visit and reference check are completed, and transportation is arranged. People needing to rehome a Boston Terrier or Boston mix complete a surrender form, provide vet records, and the dog enters foster care for health, personality, and behavior evaluation before placement.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Fostering a dog isn’t a lifetime commitment. It’s a commitment to saving a LIFE.
Don't Shop. Adopt!
Events
MABTR Dinner Tickets & Sponsorship
April 26, 2027A fundraising dinner with an open bar, silent auction items, raffle items, and guest speaker Jennifer Misfeldt, with money raised for the medical fund.
Annual MABTR Birthday Bash and Boston Boo
annualAnnual events held in Nebraska, Colorado, and Missouri.
Facebook Photo Contest
seasonalVirtual photo contests with themed entries.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue has shared.
Current needs
- foster homes in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming
- puppy pads
- dog harnesses
- Amazon gift cards
- PetCo and PetSmart gift cards
- dog toys
- forever stamps
- used bath towels for transports
- printer ink and printing paper
Volunteer opportunities
- transport rescued dogs to foster homes, veterinary appointments, and adoptive homes
- complete home visits for applicants
- manning the MABTR booth at special events
- foster a rescued Boston Terrier
- babysit a dog during a transition to foster care or a closer home
- help coordinate the Annual MABTR Birthday Bash and Boston Boo
Recognition & press
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of Boston Terriers does MABTR take in?
MABTR takes in Boston Terriers and Boston mixes of any age, gender, and physical or mental condition, including dogs that are surrendered, homeless, stray, mistreated, neglected, at risk of euthanasia, or released from puppy mills.
How long do foster dogs usually stay with MABTR foster families?
MABTR says foster dogs usually stay in care about three to four weeks, though that can change depending on the dog’s condition and how many applicants fit the dog’s needs.
What does MABTR provide before adoption?
Before adoption, MABTR provides complete medical care, behavior evaluation, and microchipping. The rescue also includes spaying or neutering, vaccines, heartworm testing, and any other needed medical care as part of the process.
What does the palliative care program provide?
The palliative care program gives dogs with terminal or incurable medical conditions a loving place to stay, along with food, a crate, help with costs, and pain-free support.
How does the rehoming process work?
The owner signs surrender paperwork and provides current vet records, then the dog goes into foster care rather than a facility or shelter. From there, MABTR can evaluate the dog’s health, personality, and behavior before placement.
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