We receive frequent questions and comments about the geographic areas that NEBTR covers: many site visitors and followers wonder why we don't go to their area, when North East is part of our name.
The simple answer: We don't have the volunteers in those areas.
Our homechecks and transport for fostering and adoption are done by volunteers at their own expense, we have no paid staff or travel budget. We appreciate the interest and desire to adopt from us, but we may not be able to provide the service.
Transport and homechecks take a lot to arrange, there are time and scheduling constraints, complicated by weather, physical, and financial limitations. For example, suppose someone from Northern New Hampshire wants to adopt a dog fostered in Schenectady NY: the closest volunteer lives in Albany, which would require an overnight trip just to do the homecheck and then another overnight trip to deliver the dog, that's a lot of time, money, and commitment.
We really do like your interest, it means the word is spreading that we do a good job, thanks to all our volunteers. We wish we could help you, but we just cannot do it. There are volunteer groups that may be able to help you adopt, check out some of the other rescue groups with listings on Petfinder: we do work closely with Friends of Homeless Animals, which does a lot of BT adoptions in New England.
Consider establishing a volunteer rescue/adoption group in your region or volunteering to help us: we do need people willing to help, new volunteers are always welcome!
Thanks for understanding.
Northeast Boston Rescue (NEBTR) is comprised of volunteers based in NY, NJ, PA, CT, and parts of other states, and serves Boston Terriers in need within reach of our helping hands.
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