About Us & FAQ

Who We Are

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a team of diligent volunteers. The Boston Terrier Rescue of Oklahoma is dedicated to rescuing as many Boston Terriers as possible. No rescue is too small or too large, and while we primarily serve Oklahoma, we have been known to aid in neighboring states as well when we can. Our goal is to bring these sweet babies into rescue long enough to ensure they are healthy and have been behavior tested so that we may place them into a loving, FURever home they fit right into!

Our Boston Terriers

Our Boston Terriers come to us from local shelters, owner surrenders and as strays. Our main goal is to re-home these Boston Terriers into loving homes so they will never end up homeless again. Most of our dogs are very sweet Boston Terriers that have just fallen on hard times and need someone to love them.

All our dogs are in loving foster homes until adoption. We do not have a facility for our rescue. We are just a group of dedicated volunteers trying to save as many lives as possible. Because of this, we have dogs being fostered throughout the state including, Muskogee, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. You will be asked to pick up any dog you are adopting wherever it is being fostered to make it easier on our volunteers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rescue can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to adoption, fostering, or supporting a nonprofit like ours. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the most common questions we get—so you can feel informed, confident, and connected to how we do things.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for below, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always happy to talk and grateful for the chance to share more about the heart behind our mission.

  • No, we are private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are not funded by any government agency.

  • 501(c)(3) means a nonprofit organization that has been recognized by the IRS as being tax-exempt by virtue of its charitable programs. This also means any donations you make to the organization where no goods were exchanged are tax deductible. So adoption fees and auction items are not tax deductible, but cash donations and Amazon Wishlist items you send us are tax deductible. All you need to do is print and keep your receipt for these items.

  • Absolutely, we have a tab on the webpage to our Amazon wish list and any of these items are always appreciated. You are welcome to purchase them anywhere, Amazon just made it easy for us to make a view-able list. If you would like to make a cash donation we have a donation button on the menu tab that you may use to make donations. If you need the donation address for any reason, please email us from the contact us form at the bottom of our website and we will get you the information you need. All donations are tax deductible since we are a 501(c)(3) rescue organization.

  • No, we are an independent organization. We often work with other rescues and shelters to save more dogs, but we are not a part of a larger organization.

  • All microchips are registered with our information as the primary contact though AKC Reunite. After you adopt a dog from our rescue we will add your information to the registration, but we remain the primary contact for the life of any dog adopted through our organization. If at any time your contact information changes you must contact us, and we will change your information for you. We do not transfer microchips for any reason. This is to ensure the safety of all dogs going through our rescue. This keeps our dogs from being bought, sold or traded without our consent.

  • You are welcome to contact us with questions and concerns via email btrescueoklahoma@yahoo.com. We do have a volunteer that has compiled a list of trainers in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City area that we can get to you. All our volunteers are also Boston Terrier owners themselves, and we are all glad to give you tips and tricks to help you with the breed.

  • We are always in need of foster homes. If you are interested in becoming a foster please first fill out our foster application, and we will get in touch with you. We also are always in need of people for home visits, adoption events, etc. if you would be interested in helping with any of these task please contact us and we will get you started.

  • Message our Facebook page. We will re-post missing Boston Terriers from our page in hopes more people see your missing pet notice.

  • Here are some tips that we hope will help you reunite the found pet with its owner:

    Search the neighborhood. Walk or drive through your neighborhood for several days to look for fliers. If you found an animal in your neighborhood then it probably lives in your neighborhood.

    Advertise. Post found notices at grocery stores, community centers, veterinary offices, traffic intersections, at pet supply stores, dog parks and other locations. Also, place advertisements in newspapers and with radio stations. When describing the animal, leave out one identifying characteristic and ask the person who calls to describe it.

    Contact local animal shelters and animal control agencies. File a found pet report with every shelter within a 60-mile radius of your home and take a found flier to post.

    If there is no shelter in your community, contact the local police department. Provide these agencies with an accurate description.

    If the animal is wearing a Rabies tag, call the Clinic phone number and they will be able to give you the owner’s contact info.

    You should also have a vet scan the animal to see if it is micro-chipped. This can be performed for free.

    If you are unable to locate the owners and would like to contact our rescue to help with re-homing please contact us with an accurate description, a picture if possible, through our email btrescueoklahoma@yahoo.com Foster availability and the amount of dogs currently in rescue may effect whether we can re-home the dog for you, but we will assist in any way we can to help you get the Boston Terrier into a loving home.

Through every step of the process, from rescue to adoption, our focus is on giving each animal the care and attention they deserve. Whether it’s saving animals from euthanasia, providing life-saving medical treatment, or helping them find their forever home, we are committed to making a lasting impact on every life we touch.

I Think You Have My Dog

Fees for Dogs that are Found and Returned to Owner

  • $25.00 a day for in-home boarding per dog per day

  • All medical bills including shots or any other medical care received while in our rescue

Paperwork Needed Before Dog Will Be Returned to Owner

  • Adoption Application form submitted through our website

  • Minimum 5 clear photos of the dog in question from various angles. Also, please point out any distinct markings that can be used to identify the dog.

  • Current medical records

Contact Us

If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs and you have questions about the adoption process, the majority of answers can be found on our About Us page. If you are unable to find your answer, feel free to contact us through this form. Please understand we are a non-profit, volunteer based rescue and it may take 1-7 days for a volunteer to respond.