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We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Great Dane

Female, Adult
Valley View, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I got coco when she was 6 months old in 2019 from a breeder off Craigslist. She was the runt of the breed and full grown is about 65 lbs. I wanted the Great Danes known personality without the monster size. Coco has been an apartment dog for 5 years until I started nursing school then became an outside dog at my brothers house and she does well. He does not have a fence and lives in the country, and she stays home and does not run off and get hurt. Coco has a very loud, deep bark that made me feel safe living alone in my apartment. I love her, but I can not take care of her anymore. I have had help from family all these years with her, and it is time I try to find her a new loving owner.
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Zip

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Collinsville, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zip & Zap Zip and Zap are a bonded pair of 2.5-year-old cattle dogs who are inseparable. You'll never find one without the other—they truly are the best of friends. Both have a strong herding instinct and love to explore their surroundings, making them the ideal companions for an active family. Zip is the larger of the two, weighing in at 45lbs with a bright coat and a heart full of affection. He's got a great temperament and bonds quickly with people. Zip loves attention and might get a little jealous when his sister gets some love, but he's never aggressive—just eager to share the affection. Zap, the 38lb female, is a beautiful dog with a unique double mask and a story to tell. After chewing on an electrical cable as a pup, her front teeth fused together, giving her a one-of-a-kind smile. She’s also got a couple of small scars from the incident that serve as reminders of her resilience. Despite her past, Zap is quick, intelligent, and just as affectionate as her brother. Zip and Zap are friendly with other dogs, however we are recommending that they be the only household pets, mainly because of their strong bond with each other. They are gentle and friendly enough to be in a home with kids who can properly respect their space, as with any dog. Both dogs were surrendered together and narrowly escaped euthanasia in a San Antonio shelter due to overcrowding. Now, they’re ready to find a forever home where they can share their love, loyalty, and zest for life. If you’re looking for a pair of devoted companions who will stick by your side through thick and thin, Zip and Zap are the perfect match.
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Zap

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Collinsville, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zip & Zap Zip and Zap are a bonded pair of 2.5-year-old cattle dogs who are inseparable. You'll never find one without the other—they truly are the best of friends. Both have a strong herding instinct and love to explore their surroundings, making them the ideal companions for an active family. Zip is the larger of the two, weighing in at 45lbs with a bright coat and a heart full of affection. He's got a great temperament and bonds quickly with people. Zip loves attention and might get a little jealous when his sister gets some love, but he's never aggressive—just eager to share the affection. Zap, the 38lb female, is a beautiful dog with a unique double mask and a story to tell. After chewing on an electrical cable as a pup, her front teeth fused together, giving her a one-of-a-kind smile. She’s also got a couple of small scars from the incident that serve as reminders of her resilience. Despite her past, Zap is quick, intelligent, and just as affectionate as her brother. Zip and Zap are friendly with other dogs, however we are recommending that they be the only household pets, mainly because of their strong bond with each other. They are gentle and friendly enough to be in a home with kids who can properly respect their space, as with any dog. Both dogs were surrendered together and narrowly escaped euthanasia in a San Antonio shelter due to overcrowding. Now, they’re ready to find a forever home where they can share their love, loyalty, and zest for life. If you’re looking for a pair of devoted companions who will stick by your side through thick and thin, Zip and Zap are the perfect match.
We'll also keep you updated on Cherry (Adoption Pending)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cherry (Adoption Pending)

Boston Terrier

Female
Sanger, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Darling little Cherry is a 4 1/2-month-old Boston pup who has a cherry eye. She will be seeing the vet soon for a full evaluation and we will schedule her surgery once she has a complete work-up. Cherry is extremely affectionate, and she does really well with young children and other dogs. Her foster family raves about her, and she's got a real fan club in the two young girls with whom she shares her current home. More to come after her next vet visit! Note: We are not accepting applications for Cherry at this time. Once she's medically cleared, we will open the flood gates. <3 If you have questions specifically about Cherry, please email us at info@abtrr.org. Cherry is being fostered in the Tulsa, OK area. While we do have a phone number, we have a very small volunteer base and we are often unable to return phone calls in a timely manner. Thank you! If you would like to donate towards Cherry's monthly care, please send your donation to: Paypal: @abtrtx or fundraiser@rescuebostons.org Zelle: info@abtrr.org Venmo: @Heidi-Murphy-68 Ca$hApp: $   beandogmom &#226&#128&#139Snail Mail: ABTRR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 12, 2024, 12:16 am
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Charlie

Boston Terrier

Male
Sanger, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Charlie was hit by a car and sustained a fractured spine, traumatic brain injury, severe road rash to both his eyes and his body.  He spent two months in the hospital recovering from his injuries. We were able to save both his eyes, but he does have limited vision in them. He is currently a paraplegic and gets around in a wheelchair, but he is gaining more and more use of his legs every day. Our hope that he will be able to walk on all fours again in the future. He does have some issues with controlling his bladder.  This is related to his fractured spine.  As this heals, his control increases. If you would like to donate towards Charlie's monthly care, send your donation to: Paypal: @abtrtx or fundraiser@rescuebostons.org Zelle: info@abtrr.org Venmo: @Heidi-Murphy-68 Ca$hApp: $   beandogmom &#226&#128&#139Snail Mail: ABTRR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 12, 2024, 12:16 am
We'll also keep you updated on Romeo (Adoption Pending)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Romeo (Adoption Pending)

Boston Terrier

Male
Sanger, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. If you're within a reasonable driving distance of Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX, we'd love to hear from you if you're interested in fostering (or adopting) our special little man!   Romeo loves to play, play, play - and we are baffled… Why hasn’t he been adopted yet? He is about 1 yr old, UTD on vaccines, neutered, heartworm negative and on prevention, crate trained, dog, cat, and rooster friendly. He loves playing with toys and will play ALL DAY long. He is house trained, but unfortunately due to the bad hand he was dealt, he requires diapers because he can't control his bowels. He does go outside to potty when he is able to let you know he needs to pee, and he lets you clean him and put on his diaper. This does not slow him down AT ALL. Romeo doesn't know he's different. He’s all BT puppy! He would love a family or foster home where he will get some puppy training with LOTS of love and attention (play time!). If interested, please complete an application at www.abtrr.org. We'd appreciate it if you'd share his story with your BT-loving friends! ************************************************************************ Romeo has quite a history for such a young pup! Romeo's Background: Romeo came to us at about 7 months old from another rescue where he’d a coloplexy to repair a prolapse. He continued to experience multiple issues that could not be resolved by the vet and the foster home was unable to continue to care for him, so the rescue reached out to us for support and the rest is history. (This is a great example of how rescues can work together to help more dogs.) We had Romeo assessed by our veterinary chiropractors and they began a rehabilitation program to help him develop some bowel control. Things were progressing nicely until an unexpected turn of events occurred. Romeo's foster mom returned home from work one day to find him safe in his crate, but with a gaping hole near his rear end. After an emergency vet visit, we learned that Romeo's nubby tail has somehow been broken and over time the broken pieces rubbed together to create a subcutaneous abscess that ruptured. Little Romeo was scheduled for his third surgery to amputate his broken/unattached tail. The surgery went well, but Romeo developed a pretty serious infection while still at the vet hospital, so his stay ended up being extended by about a week. The infection was pretty persistent, but it was finally cleared up and he's now home. Through it all, Romeo remained a happy, wiggly, and BUSY little guy.  Romeo's Current Status: Romeo is, and will likely remain, bowel incontinent. The strides made toward helping him develop some bowel control were erased by the amputation of his tail. He currently wears diapers, which he has become accustomed to. He lets his foster mom change and clean him without a fuss. He's an active, happy little guy who loves to play, play, play, and he's great with other dogs. Romeo takes a bit to warm up to new people, but he's very sweet once he accepts you.  All adoptions begin with our online application at www.abtrr.org. Please note that Romeo is being fostered in the Central Texas area. If you have questions about Romeo, please email us at info@abtrr.org. While we do have a phone number, we have a very small volunteer base, and we are often unable to return phone calls in a timely manner. Thank you! If you would like to donate towards Romeo's monthly care, please send your donation to: Paypal: @abtrtx or fundraiser@rescuebostons.org Zelle: info@abtrr.org Venmo: @Heidi-Murphy-68 Ca$hApp: $ beandogmom &#226&#128&#139Snail Mail: ABTRR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 12, 2024, 12:16 am

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Noah's Ark Animal Shelter

2501 N. Weaver St, Gainesville, TX 76240

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Chance's Haven

384 CR 163, Gainesville, TX 76240

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Rocky Road Refuge

PO BOX 721, Muenster, TX 76252

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Nana's PIT Stop & Bully Breed Rescue

Collinsville, TX 76233

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K9 Training At Homeward Bound TX

Collinsville, TX 76233

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AMERICAN BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE

PO Box 525, Sanger, TX 76266

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A Dogs Way Home Rescue

Sanger, TX 76266

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Miles of Hope

12860 Tischler Road, Pilot Point, TX 76258

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Happy FurEver

9008 Pecan Vly Dr, Pilot Point, TX 76258

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Easy Street Animal Shelter

69 HIghway 82 East, Saint Jo, TX 76265

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