Pickles In IaAvailable

The adoption process starts with an Online Adoption Application you can find at 'https://www.adoptaboston.com/adoption-application. Phone interviews do not take place til after an approved application is on file and we have a possible match for your home Eligible for the Golden Paws Program (adoptors 60 yrs and older adopting a dog 7 yrs and older get $50 off the adoption fee noted below) My name is Pickles! I am 7 years old and weigh 19 pounds. I need a new home because I am a breeder release. I am being fostered in Des Moines, IA. I am a very sweet and gentle boy. I get along great with other dogs and would love a home with another confident dog to continue helping me learn as I have grown and learned so much from my two Boston Terrier foster sisters! I am learning all about comfy dog beds, toys and treats! I also like being in my crate and view it as my safe space, so sometimes you might need to encourage me to come be social. I had a very rough first 7 years of my life being kept in a cage, with little to no human interaction, affection or care. Since landing with my foster parents, things have only been looking up! My forever home needs to be patient and understanding that I am still learning how to dog and that I am timid and scared, but am starting to warm up to humans, slowly as I learn to trust them. I am very quiet although I get scared sometimes, As I get more comfortable, my silly side is starting to come out. I love it when my foster dad gets down on my level and plays with me. I can go up stairs, but haven’t figured out how to go down them yet. I am potty trained, but have marked a couple of times indoors, so I wear a belly band as a precaution and haven’t had any accidents or messes in it. I would love a calm home with little to no stairs to a fenced-in backyard. I love laying outside and soaking in the warm sun. If you’re looking for a quiet and sweet companion, I’m your guy! Here's a little more about me: Housetrained? Yes. Wear belly band to deter marking Leash-trained? Working on it. I’ve gone on walks, but am very slow and timid about it. Rides well in car? Yes, I’m a bit scared at first, but do settle in Good with other dogs? Yes, I love them and look to them for guidance and confidence Good with cats? unknown Good with young children? unknown Good with strangers? Yes, but timid Shy or confident? Very shy, but gaining confidence daily Barks? No - I am very quiet. Apartment qualified? No Any Special needs or Health Issues? I was in rough shape when I came into rescue and had to have all of my teeth removed with the exception of my four canines. I feel so much better now and can eat kibble, but foster parents will put water in it and let it sit a bit for it to soften to make it easier for me. I also had a cancerous tumor removed from my leg. I am feeling so much better now!! Adoption Fee? $ 325 The adoption process starts with an Online Adoption Application you can find at ''https://www.adoptaboston.com/adoption-application. All our dogs are spayed/neutered (if six months and older), up to date on rabies and distemper, heartworm tested, and microchipped. Other medical needs diagnosed while in foster care are also treated prior to adoption. MABTR requires a fenced in area from families who own their home, however we DO adopt to apartment complexes and communities where fences are not permitted due to leases and covenants. In these cases a leash law must be enforced. We do not accept invisible fencing. MABTR only adopts to families residing in NE, CO, MO, KS, IA, WY, SD, ND, ID, UT, MT, MN, and NW AR due to the lack of volunteer support in other states, no exception even if you are willing to drive. If you are Interested in Adoption please complete our online adoption application at 'https://www.adoptaboston.com/adoption-application Petfinder's form is NOT our application. We will respond back to you within 72 hours of receiving your application. Interested in Donating visit https://www.adoptaboston.com/donate