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AZBTR Press Release for Quad Cities, Verde Valley, Flagstaff -- Tuesday July 19th, 2022
Exciting news for Boston Terrier Enthusiasts. Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue (AZBTR), a 501(c)3 charitable organization based in Scottsdale, has been advocating for the breed for nearly 50 years, providing temporary shelter, medical assistance, and rehoming when needed. They also work with Boston owners who need resources and support to keep their dog healthy, happy, and in their home to help avoid surrendering their pet if possible.
Already established in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, the group recognizes the need and opportunity to widen its outreach regionally and is gearing up to expand in the Quad Cities, Verde Valley, and Flagstaff areas. Shasta Guthrie of Mayer is a local volunteer and regional contact (shasta@azbtrescue.org).
You can help too, in many ways big and small, one time, or ongoing. New foster homes will be needed, veterinary and training partners, event volunteers (and attendees), transporters, donors, social media networkers, and of course, adopters! Foster homes are the bedrock of rescue groups that don't have a facility of their own, they provide a safe haven for pets that are between homes. AZBTR oversees all the medical care and expenses of their dogs while in foster care including spay/neuter, immunizations, and microchipping. There are many ways a dog may come into care...their owner may have chosen to rehome them due to financial or housing issues, the owner may have gone into a care facility or passed away, or the dog may be an unclaimed stray. AZBTR is their safety net.
Check out the website for resources on adoptions, volunteer opportunities, owner education, news, events and more https://www.azbtrescue.org and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AZBTR. Spread the word in your neighborhood on Nextdoor.
2022 Best of Scottsdale -- Wednesday March 2nd, 2022
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue Receives 2022 Best of Scottsdale Award
Scottsdale Award Program Honors the Achievement
SCOTTSDALE March 2, 2022 -- Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue has been selected for
the 2022 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Non-Profit Organization category by the
Scottsdale Award Program.
Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved
exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their
customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Scottsdale area a
great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each
category. The 2022 Scottsdale Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are
determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Scottsdale Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Scottsdale Award Program
The Scottsdale Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and
accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Scottsdale area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented
programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Scottsdale Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our
community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups,
professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is
to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
2021 Calendar Contest -- Monday September 7th, 2020
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T'S THAT TIME AGAIN FOR OUR POPULAR SUMMER CALENDAR CONTEST!! We are getting an early start on the 2021 AZBTR calendar and are putting out a call to ALL pet parents of Boston Terriers. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH ALL OF US HOW YOUR BOSTON RESCUED YOU. **Pull out those loving Boston Terrier pictures folks!** If you would like to see your dog featured on next year's calendar, please send us what you consider to be your dog's BEST picture (one picture entry per dog with the requested information-see the “NOTE” below regarding “Calendar Contest Recommended Image Resolution”) to our email address, support@azbtrescue.org — **Be sure to include your dog's name, age, and a 75 word OR LESS story about how your Boston Terrier rescued you.** (See instructions for a $5 entry donation fee below.)
As we receive your entries, we will be uploading them and posting them to a Facebook album though September 6th. The parents of the 12 dogs with the most "likes" will be featured on a calendar page plus all lucky top 12 pet parents will receive a free calendar when they are published this fall. Any ties will go to the earliest submissions. THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WITH THE MOST “LIKES” WILL WIN A BEAUTIFUL DOG THEMED QUILT WITH FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE US.
Once again this year, we will have a nominal $5 donation entry fee that will be used to help recoup veterinary expenses for Boston Terriers that are not otherwise covered by adoption fees. Your $5 donations can be sent to us by using the donation link below. Picture entries and accompanying stories MUST be emailed to support@azbtrescue.org
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NOTE: Calendar Contest Recommended Image Resolution: 300 dpi
File and/or Image resolution should be set at 300 dpi to ensure that the final document is not pixelated (fuzzy) when printed. Images that are less than 300 dpi could reproduce poorly and look fuzzy or pixelated.
Usually, original photos sent directly from your phone’s camera roll are of sufficient quality for use on a calendar page. Images from the internet, such as your Facebook album, are not recommended, as most images are only 72 dpi. Please try to find and send us the original photo.
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We’re looking forward to all the great pictures we will receive again this year and we can’t wait to share them and read your stories. Thank you, we couldn’t do it without all of you!
Donation Link (for $5 entry fee):
http://www.azbtrescue.org/info/donate
Mail Picture, Dog’s Name & Age, and <75 Word Story to: support@azbtrescue.org
2020 AZBTR Calendars Are In !!! -- Sunday November 24th, 2019
2020 AZBTR CALENDARS! Featuring winners from this summer's calendar contest, this high quality full size (11" wide x 17" long, unfolded) color calendar is sure to please Boston Terrier fans. At $20 each (includes postage), you can now order one (or more) in time for your holiday gift shopping! All proceeds benefit deserving rescue pups and help us defray veterinary expenses that are consistently higher than adoption fees. Please click on this link to order:
https://www.azbtrescue.org/shop/category?CategoryID=1422
**If you will pick up calendars during one of our events and save us the postage, after you check out please also send an email to support@azbtrescue.org.**
Thank you for all you do to help us help Boston Terriers in Arizona!
Strut Your Mutt -- Saturday October 19th, 2019
Please join in on a fun walk or support a participant! Register today at strutyourmutt.org. Thank you!
2020 Calendar Contest!!! -- Monday September 2nd, 2019
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN FOR OUR POPULAR SUMMER CALENDAR CONTEST!! We are getting an early start on the 2020 AZBTR calendar and are putting out a call to ALL pet parents of Boston Terriers. THIS YEAR’S THEME, AGAIN THIS YEAR, IS FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH ALL OF US HOW YOUR BOSTON RESCUED YOU. **Pull out those loving Boston Terrier pictures folks!** If you would like to see your dog featured on next year's calendar, please send us what you consider to be your dog's BEST picture (one
picture entry per dog with the requested information-see the “NOTE” below regarding “Calendar Contest Recommended Image Resolution”) to our email address, support@azbtrescue.org — **Be sure to include your dog's name, age, and a 100 word OR LESS story about how your Boston Terrier rescued you.** (See instructions for a $5 entry donation fee below.)
As we receive your entries, we will be uploading them and posting them to a Facebook album though September 1st. The parents of the 12 dogs with the most "likes" will be featured on a calendar page plus all lucky top 12 pet parents will receive a free calendar when they are published this fall. Any ties will go to the earliest submissions.
Once again this year, we will have a nominal $5 donation entry fee that will be used to help recoup veterinary expenses for Boston Terriers that are not otherwise covered by adoption fees. Your $5 donations can be sent to us by using the donation link below. Picture entries and accompanying stories MUST be emailed to support@azbtrescue.org
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NOTE: Calendar Contest Recommended Image Resolution: 300 dpi
File and/or Image resolution should be set at 300 dpi to ensure that the final document is not pixelated (fuzzy) when printed. Images that are less than 300 dpi could reproduce poorly and look fuzzy or pixelated.
Images from the internet, such as your Facebook album, are not recommended, as most images are only 72 dpi. **Please try to find and send us the original photo.**
An unfavorable image cannot be resaved as a different type of file. For example, you cannot place a GIF file in Photoshop and resave it as an EPS file. This does not change the resolution of the file.
If you have to use low-resolution images we will print only after you consent to the quality.
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We’re looking forward to all the great pictures we will receive again this year and we can’t wait to share them and read your stories. Thank you, we couldn’t do it without all of you!
Donation Link (for $5 entry fee):
http://www.azbtrescue.org/info/donate
Mail Picture, Dog’s Name & Age, and <100 Word Story to: support@azbtrescue.org
Amazon Prime Day -- Friday July 12th, 2019
Amazon Prime Day
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16. Simply shop at
smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0633301
and AmazonSmile donates to Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue
Minnie and Junior ***Courtesy List*** -- Friday April 5th, 2019
Minnie and Junior are two very loving and energetic Boston’s. They have been together for about two years since they were both around 2. They love to cuddle up together especially when it’s cold (to them anything below 65 degrees.) Minnie has some itchy skin and may require some medical care to treat it. Both dogs are potty trained and kennel trained however Minnie started marking after my two year old was born. I am sure this behavior can be handled with the right caretaker and extra attention Minnie needs and wants. Junior loves to jump up but he does not put much weight at all he just wants to have his cute little face rubbed. They both love to have the ball thrown; however, Minnie is the retriever 99% of the time and Junior plays along. Minnie also loves to swim and will jump in the pool onto a boogie board or even off the diving board. Junior likes the water but he is more of a “hold me and let me float” kind of dog. These two are the best of friends and need to stay together in a forever home. They are great with kids of all ages and even other dogs. Neither are territorial over food. Although they are kennel trained they would prefer to sleep in bed with you. Call or text Rachel at 480-760-1313 if you are interested in giving these Boston Terriers a home.
*****AZBTR has not evaluated these animals, has no further information about the animals shown here, and is not further involved in any potential adoption. We make no representation of and take no responsibility for the health or temperament of these animals. If you are interested in adopting the animal listed above, you must contact the organization or individual directly. Animals are posted here as a courtesy to the other agencies or private parties who are trying to find them new homes. These organizations and private parties may require you to go through some sort of approval process. The adoption fee is established by each organization or individual.***
Buddy ***Courtesy List*** -- Saturday September 29th, 2018
Update: Buddy has found his Furever home!!
****Courtesy Listing****
Buddy is a 5-year old, 24 lb male Boston Terrier. We adopted Buddy 2.5 years ago and absolutely fell in love with him. His Boston brother, Jack, was just as excited to have a new sibling. He loves to play, chase balls, and eat treats. He equally enjoys being a cuddle bug and falling asleep in your lap. He rarely barks, just when he thinks someone has arrived at his home.
Buddy is crate trained and potty-trained. He is also spayed and chipped. Buddy does need to be in an enclosed, secure space as he does chase his shadow thinking he is chasing another dog.
We have come to the conclusion that Buddy needs to be the only child in the home. He does have anxiety and occasional aggression out of fear when he is around any other dogs/pets or when he is in very noisy, stressful surroundings. He has never had any aggression towards humans. He is a sweet boy who just needs love, attention, and a calm environment. The best home for Buddy would be one that has humans that work from home, works part time, or are retired-no young children.
Please contact owner’s directly if you are interested in being Buddy’s forever home:
Grant and Lisa (928-208-8056)
lgarrett815@gmail.com
(Owners are located in Lake Havasu City, AZ)
*****AZBTR has not evaluated this animal, has no further information about the animal shown here, and is not further involved in any potential adoption. We make no representation of and take no responsibility for the health or temperament of this animal. If you are interested in adopting the animal listed above, you must contact the organization or individual directly. Animals are posted here as a courtesy to the other agencies or private parties who are trying to find them new homes. These organizations and private parties may require you to go through some sort of approval process. The adoption fee is established by each organization or individual.
2019 Calendar Contest -- Friday August 17th, 2018
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN FOR OUR POPULAR SUMMER CALENDAR CONTEST!! We are getting an early start on the 2019 AZBTR calendar and are putting out a call to ALL pet parents of Boston Terriers. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH ALL OF US HOW YOUR BOSTON RESCUED YOU. **Pull out those loving Boston Terrier pictures folks!** If you would like to see your dog featured on next year's calendar, please send us what you consider to be your dog's BEST picture (one picture entry per
dog with the requested information) to our email address, support@azbtrescue.org — **Be sure to include your dog's name, age, and a 100 word OR LESS story about how your Boston Terrier rescued you.** (See instructions for a $5 entry donation fee below.)
As we receive your entries, we will be uploading them and posting them to a Facebook album though September 1st. The parents of the 12 dogs with the most "likes" will be featured on a calendar page plus all lucky top 12 pet parents will receive a free calendar when they are published this fall. Remaining entries will get their pictures published in a date slot of our choosing. Any ties will go to the earliest submissions.
Once again this year, we will have a nominal $5 donation entry fee that will be used to help recoup veterinary expenses for Boston Terriers that are not otherwise covered by adoption fees. Your $5 donations can be sent to us by using the donation link below. Picture entries and accompanying stories MUST be emailed to support@azbtrescue.org
We’re looking forward to all the great pictures we will receive again this year and we can’t wait to share them and read your stories. Thank you, we couldn’t do it without all of you!
Donation Link (for $5 entry fee): http://www.azbtrescue.org/info/donate
Mail Picture, Dog’s Name & Age, and <100 Word Story to: support@azbtrescue.org
Marshall's 55th Birthday -- Saturday June 16th, 2018
LIVE Music off the chart. Drum solos! Raffles! All benefiting Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue
azbtrescue.org
The artist list is growing, watch for updates. There will also be a wish list for the rescue.
Facebook Online Auction -- Sunday January 7th, 2018
AZBTR is grateful to be the beneficiary of Facebook's For the Love of Bostons Auction Group’s January Auction. Donations of new or gently used items are being accepted in the group’s donation folder located at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…
Boston Terrier items do especially well and help the rescue fund medical expenses for deserving Boston Terriers in Arizona like Simon who had multiple hernia operations and will be adopted soon. Thank you in advance for your continuing support. You can follow the event by joining the auction group at https://m.facebook.com/groups/348785481851621
2018 AZBTR Calendars -- Sunday November 5th, 2017
2018 AZBTR CALENDAR! Featuring winners from this summer's contest, this full size color calendar is sure to please Boston Terrier fans. At $20 each (includes postage), you can now order one (or more) in time for your holiday gift shopping! All proceeds benefit deserving rescue pups and help us defray veterinary expenses. **Be sure to add a note that your payment is for a calendar and include your mailing address.** Thank you for all you do to help us help Boston Terriers in Arizona!
2017 AZBTR Tucson Fall Picnic -- Sunday November 5th, 2017
TUCSON FALL PICNIC!!! Join AZBTR and our special Tucson community this Saturday November 11th from 10AM to Noon at Fort Lowell Park, Tucson AZ.
AZBTR will provide hot dogs, chips, and water. Sides and deserts are welcome. Soda is $1.
Schedule of Events
10 AM-Party Time
11 AM-Group Photo
11:30-Drawings (free and ticketed)
12:00-Event Conclusion
Don't miss out on this annual event. It's Veteran's Day so bring out your Red, White, and Blue. Hope to see you there!
DOGust Birthday Celebration -- Tuesday August 8th, 2017
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win some much needed funds for Bostons! All you need to do is click on the photo and vote EVERYDAY! We need your votes to win! Please feel free to share this with your friends.
2018 Calendar Contest -- Tuesday July 18th, 2017
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN FOR OUR POPULAR SUMMER CALENDAR CONTEST!!
We are getting an early start on the 2018 AZBTR calendar and are putting out a call to ALL pet parents of Boston Terriers. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS FOR YOU TO SHARE WITH ALL OF US HOW YOUR BOSTON MANIPULATES YOU WITH CUTENESS. **Pull out those stink eye, guilty dog, and dog shaming antics folks!** If you would like to see your dog featured on next year's calendar, please send us what you consider to be your dog's BEST picture (one picture entry per dog with the requested information) to our email address, support@azbtrescue.org — **Be sure to include your dog's name, age, and a 100 word OR LESS story about how your loyal friend manipulates you with cuteness.** (See instructions for a $5 entry donation fee below.) As we receive your entries, we will be uploading them and posting them to a Facebook album though September 2nd. The parents of the dog with the most Facebook "likes" will win a Boston Terrier Hard Rock Pin and will be featured on a calendar page. The next 11 dogs with pictures generating the most Facebook “likes” will be featured on a calendar page. All lucky top 12 pet parents will receive a free calendar when they are published this fall. ALSO, all remaining entries will get their pictures published in a date slot of our choosing. Any ties will go to the earliest submissions.
Once again this year, we will have a nominal $5 donation entry fee that will be used to help recoup veterinary expenses for Boston Terriers that are not otherwise covered by adoption fees. Your $5 donations can be sent to us by using the donation link below. Picture entries and accompanying stories MUST be emailed to support@azbtrescue.org We’re looking forward to all the great pictures we will receive again this year and we can’t wait to share them and read your stories. Thank you, we couldn’t do it without all of you!
Donation Link (for $5 entry fee): http://www.azbtrescue.org/info/donate
Mail Picture, Dog’s Name & Age, and <100 Word Story to: support@azbtrescue.org
Shop Amazon Smile -- Monday July 10th, 2017
When you #StartWithaSmile on #PrimeDay, Amazon donates to Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue. Shop for great deals at
smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0633301
Found Boston Terrier - East Valley -- Tuesday May 30th, 2017
REUNITED WITH OWNERS
Anyone Missing their Boston?
Found at San Tan Valley Pkwy and Greenfield Rd in Gilbert. No collar and no chip.
Please email rebecca@azbtrescue.org if this is your dog.
Doggie District Mesa - Donation -- Friday January 6th, 2017
THANK YOU Doggie District Mesa for the extremely generous donation to AZBTR. Not only are we very, very grateful for the boxes and boxes of toys, bedding, food, and leashes, but also the $800!!! you raised for us!!!! (and yes, I did cry, and almost made Sharon cry too)
2017 Calendar -- Wednesday November 9th, 2016
2017 AZBTR CALENDAR! Featuring winners from this summer's contest, this full size color calendar is sure to please Boston Terrier fans. At $20 each (includes postage), you can now order one (or more) in time for your holiday gift shopping! All proceeds benefit deserving rescue pups and help us defray veterinary expenses. **Be sure to add a note that your payment is for a calendar and include your mailing address.** Thank you for all you do to help us help Boston Terriers in Arizona!
Tucson Spooktacular Picninc -- Saturday October 29th, 2016
Pet Food Recalls -- Friday October 21st, 2016
Titos Vodka Yappy Hour -- Monday August 29th, 2016
Smooshiepalooza! Meet and Greet -- Thursday May 19th, 2016
SMOOSHIEPOLOOZA!!!
Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with Almost Home Bulldog Rescue this weekend only for a group meet and greet at Pet Planet in Phoenix Saturday, May 21st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please come and meet our volunteers to discuss Boston Terriers and English/French Bulldogs that are available for adoption.
Pet Planet - Village Plaza (602) 765-2568
12605 North Tatum Blvd Phoenix AZ 85032
*Our Boston Terriers are not available for immediate adoption since we require a home visit prior to adoption, however if you would like to meet the dogs available please come by and you can submit your applications on site. If you have already submitted an application and are approved to adopt, please come on down and meet our adoptable Boston Terriers….you never know which one (or two) will capture your heart.
PACC911 Pizza for Pets -- Wednesday October 7th, 2015
