The purpose of the Minnesota Boston Terrier Club Rescue is to find permanent placements for Boston Terriers in need of homes.

• Dogs that have bitten people and/or have severe temperament problems
  are ineligible for rescue.
   

• We will take back any dog that is unable to stay in its new home for its lifetime.
   

• All rescues from private parties will be kept confidential. 
  The adopter will not be told who gave up the dog for adoption. 
  The person giving the dog up for adoption will not be told who adopts the dog.  There will be no direct contact between the two parties.
   

• All prospective adopters will be informed of the dog’s health and/or temperament problems before placement. 
  All known major health problems will be listed on the adoption contract and will be excluded from the health guarantee provided by the contract.
   

• The adoption fee will cover medical expenses. 
  New owners will also reimburse MBTC for the cost of micro chipping and registration of micro chipping of adopted dog. 
  Any money received above the dog’s expenses will go into a fund to cover other rescue expenses.
   

• A rescued dog will be examined by a veterinarian before it is placed in a new home. 
  At that time shots will be updated, necessary health screenings performed, and minor health problems will be treated. 
  All dogs will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption.   
  MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEMS WILL BE EVALUATED.
   

• Dogs that have major health problems, severe temperament problems, or are of extreme age may be euthanized. 
  Before any dog is euthanized we will consult with a veterinarian. 
  If possible, all members of the MBTC Rescue Committee and a rescue person from another organization may be consulted before a dog is euthanized.

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