GGBTC
Formerly : Nancy
Ford RescueGGBTC
Formerly : Nancy
Ford Rescue
We are working to be able to continue our Club's
rescue efforts. In the interim, we will be passing all rescue adoption
related inquiries to other rescue organizations as appropriate. Please
be patient when awaiting a response. Thank you.
Nancy Ford has been involved in rescue for almost 15 years. She began in Pug rescue as well as Boston rescue and now rescues Bostons exclusively. The number of Bostons needing rescue has varied over the years with the popularity of the breed. Unfortunately, recent years have seen an increase in the numbers of Bostons that are abandoned or given up for rescue because the owners have decided that they can no longer care for their companion. Already since the beginning of the year many Bostons have had to be rescued. Nine were placed between January and March. Many wonderful, loving Bostons now need our help. If you are thinking of adopting a Boston Terrier, or can help, email us at: ggbtc@ggbtc.org
Nancy does not limit the geographical area that is covered for rescue or adoption, however most of the rescues come from the northern half of California, with some coming from Southern California. Bay area shelters are also monitored for incoming Boston Terriers.
Rescue Success Picture Gallery
These are just a few of Nancy Ford's successful rescues.
Rascal
was a yard dog for three years before being rescued - now he can't go to
sleep without his "blankie". Loves people, hates cats!
Sootie
was abandoned by her family at age 12. She was a loving member of the Ford
family for 4 more years.
Joey is a snuggler - and
he is also afraid of loud noises and deep male voices.
Puck was a street
stray rescued by a young couple. He is now King of the Walk and an only
child in the family of his new owner.
Lobo was a street stray who nursed frantically on his blanket.
Charlie was rescued
from a stable in a rural area. He is very protective of his turf and not
above nipping strangers.
Pee Wee spent most of
his life in a yard, suffering with sunburned and inflamed eyes, until he
was rescued.
Wizard now lives on
a ranch in Montana.
Adopting
Nancy is extremely concerned about the health and wellfare of her rescues. All Bostons are in a healthy condition, trained and must be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. A visit to the prospective home is preferred prior to adoption.
Prospective owners should look at our page about getting a puppy or new dog on our All About Bostons page to be sure they are ready for the responsibility. Although all rescues are fully trained and have been rehabilitated (if necessary), any newly placed dog, rescue or not, can experience a period of adjustment in a new home. It will take a couple days for a new dog to get used to its new environment. A dog may test some of the rules it has learned about proper behavior, if only to see if the rules are the same in the new home. You will undoubtedly have unique rules of your own that your new Boston will have to be trained for. Even if your new friend is perfectly house-trained he or she may have an accident or two during the period of adjustment. However, Bostons are a comparatively resilient breed. They generally adjust to a new home very well and are comparatively willing to please and easy to train using positive, motivational training.
You can help - getting involved
in rescue
Foster parenting: Fostering a rescue and seeing it go forth to a new and happy life can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. However, it is not an easy matter of simply having the dog in your home, giving it affection and feeding it. While an increasing number of rescues are from good homes that have decided they just can't keep the dog or brought in because of the owners health problems or death, many have not received the best of care and have recoverable health problems or have been abused or are untrained. It can take a significant effort and devotion to rehabilitate these companions. If they have been abused they may need an extra amount of love and attention. If you think you can devote the time, effort and love it will take to foster a Boston, email us at: ggbtc@ggbtc.org
Other ways you can help: Help is needed in many areas including transportation, pick up of rescues, donations of food and supplies, and cash donations. Please call us or email GGBTC at: if you can help. Many deserving and loving Boston Terriers will thank you!
Nation-wide Rescue Resources Directory
U.S. Regional Rescue Contacts
Boston Terrier Club of America's Rescue: 1-412-883-4732
Please note that the BTCA's 800 number is no longer active, this
is the new number as of April 1997.
Boston Terrier Club of America's Rescue Chairperson:
Linda Trader
Phone: 412-883-4732 or 412-883-2169
Susan Hunter, BTCWP, and West Virginia rescue
chair
Phone: 304-599-9194
Rescue Links
and
Links to other Lists of Rescue Contacts
Suncoast Boston Terrier Club's National Boston Terrier Rescue Site
How to get started - planning
the arrival of your rescue
Boston Terriers Needing Homes
Boston Terrier rescue tips
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