Biewer Terrier Rescue

Rescuer's Poem

The young pup and the older dog lay on shaded sweet grass watching the reunions. Sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes a whole family would approach the Rainbow Bridge, be greeted by their loving pets and cross the bridge together. The young pup playfully nipped at the older one. "Look! Something wonderful is happening! The older dog stood up and barked. Quickly, Get over to the path. "But that's not my owner," whined the pup, but he did as he was told.

Thousands of pets surged forward as a figure in white walked on the path toward the bridge. As the glowing figure passed each animal, that animal bowed its head in love and respect. The figure finally approached the bridge, and was met by a menagerie of joyous animals. Together, they all walked over the bridge and disappeared. The young pup was still in awe. "Was that an angel?" he whispered.

"No, son," the older dog replied. "That was more than an angel. That was a rescuer."

This fee may be lower for senior dogs, or those with ongoing medical conditions which will require expense on the part of the adopter.

We will provide you with the history of the dog- as far as we know it that is- and we will talk to you about all the health issues or temperamental issues the animal might have.

When a dog enters our rescue every animal gets assessed. This assessment will include compatibility with other dogs, handling of feet, head, mouth and ears, resource guarding tendencies, understanding of basic obedience commands, and behavior when walked on a leash. ALL dogs will be spayed or neutered, and shots updated as required, prior to placement. Back to top

Adoption Process -- Surrendering Your Dog --Adoption/Volunteer Application

Surrendering Your Dog

If you have made the decision to surrender your dog to rescue or are just curious what happens to a new dog in rescue, read on.

PLEASE NOTE:

To identify that you are actually working with BTR, please read this information.

*You will speak with an BTR representative to answer specific questions about your dog.

*You will be asked to have your vet fax your dog's medical records to us

*You will be asked to sign an owner surrender agreement that clearly states that it is from BTR

*Most importantly, your dog will appear on the BTR web site. All rescue dogs appear on the rescue site. If your dog is not on the site, then your dog did not go to BTR.

If for any reason someone states they are from BTR and you have doubts, feel free to email us at Tatertotoo@aol.com or info@cotondogs.net. We will answer any and all questions at that time.

Biewer Terrier Rescue (BTR) makes every effort to help new dogs adjust while in rescue. Rescue is meant to be a temporary place for dogs to go while looking for their permanent or "forever" homes. Here are some of the steps that are taken to achieve our goal:

Prior to arrival in rescue:

We spend time assessing the dog prior to their arrival through our intake assessment. This is where we learn about the dog's likes and dislikes and personality. By being as honest as possible with us, the owner helps us place the dog. We need to know everything we can about each of the dogs we get into rescue.

We have the owner speak with their veterinarian to have the dog's medical records faxed to us. No dog coming in from an owner surrender can come in unless this has been done. This allows us to have a complete medical history on the dog.

If the dog is from a shelter, we try to get as much information as possible from the shelter.

Every dog must go to a foster home. We do not board our dogs at kennels, veterinarian's offices, groomer's, etc. We do not do referral rescue so we will not have our applicants go to an owner's home to get a dog. The purpose of fostering is to better have an understanding of each individual dog and their behaviors which cannot be done unless the dog is in our care.

Transport is arranged between the owner and BTR for an owner surrender or a CUR (Canine Underground Railroad) is set up. Volunteers come together to move the dog out of the shelter and into the foster home.

The dog arrives at a designated foster home. All of our dogs are kept in pre-approved foster homes. Each foster family is screened in the same method that our adoptive families are which includes an application, interview and a home check.

Our foster families are provided with support from other foster homes as well as trainers and veterinarians. In addition, we provide our foster homes with crates, dog food, treats, toys, heartworm preventative, flea and tick preventative, Pet Tab vitamins, leashes and collars. We want them to be happy and focused on the dog in their care and not the expenses usually associated with rescue.

While in rescue:

The new foster dog is taken to the vet within the first few days of arrival into rescue. An exam, vaccinations (including rabies and distemper), spay or neuter and heartworm test are administered. The only time this is not true is when a dog comes into rescue that is spayed or neutered, up to date on shots, and heartworm tested. Then we won't have to take the dog to the vet again.

Lots of pictures are taken of the new foster to put on our website!

Dog is tested to see if it is already housetrained, crate trained and leash trained. If not, our foster homes work diligently to help the dog in these areas.

The foster home will work on basic obedience skills with the dog such as "sit" to help make them more adoptable.

The dog is tested with other dogs, cats and children as well as taken for rides in the car, public places and other types of tests for their basic temperament evaluation. The more thorough we are at evaluating, the more information we can provide to potential adoptive families. Remember, our goal is permanent placement!

The foster family plays with the dog and treats the dog as if it were their own.

Remember, we are all volunteers in rescue so if you contact us, please remember that we may not be able to get back to you the same day. We all have families and jobs and rescue is something in which we strongly believe. Perhaps we are outside playing or walking our foster dog when you call!

Older dogs, dogs with medical problems or pairs of dogs may take longer to place. These dogs are given the best care possible to make them feel comfortable while they await their new homes. We are committed to working with owners with the placement of their Biewers. If we say we can place the older dog, sick dog or pair of dogs -- we mean it!

Our review team will contact our foster home when a potential applicant appears to be a good match for a dog. Remember, we do not work on a first come, first served basis. We want to make a great match for each dog! When we contact the foster home, we will provide them with the information on the potential adoptive family (application, interview report and home check report) and then have the applicant contact the foster family. By the time we contact the applicant to call the foster family, we feel that this is a match and we are hoping the applicant will feel the same way.

BTR contacts the applicant to see if they are interested in the dog that is available for adoption to whom they match.

The applicant calls the foster family to ask questions about the dog and his or her's everyday routine. Since the foster family is living with the dog, they know the dog better than anyone else.

If this is the right match, BTR makes arrangements for the applicant to go to the foster family's home to pick up the dog. We may contact them several days ahead or as late as the day before the pick up date -- things happen quickly in rescue!

Prior to Adoption Day:

A few days before the adoptive family drives to pick up their new dog, they are sent the adoption contract to read over carefully. We take our adoption contracts seriously. The adoptive family goes out and purchases those items such as leash, collar, food, toys, crate, etc. to help make their new dog feel at home.

Appointments are made with the family's veterinarian for an exam to let their vet become acquainted with the new dog. In addition, the new family has already researched obedience trainers and will make an appointment to begin classes.

Adoption Day:

At long last, the day has come for the rescue dog to go to his or her new home. The adoptive family will be happy to have this wonderful gift, this new dog and member of their family go home with them.

Although surrendering your dog may be extremely difficult for you to do, remember what an incredible thing you are doing. You are providing your dog with a "second chance" at a wonderful home. We work hard to ensure that the dog ends up in a permanent home and won't end up in a shelter. By allowing your dog to come into rescue, you are also giving a family who may have recently lost their dog the opportunity at Biewer joy again.

Thank you for giving them that gift!

Sincerely in the name of the Biewer Terrier Rescue

Julie Jordon and Sandi Holland Back to top

Adoption/Volunteer Application

Not all questions will apply depending on what you are filling the form out for. If the question does no apply put "NA" next to the question. When answering a question either put an X in the [ ] , or type your answer between the lines _Start _.

After you have filled out the form hit Submit. Thank you for your interest and we will get back with you as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please email us.

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Our Mission

The Biewer Terrier Rescue Association is an alliance of dedicated Biewer Terrier rescue volunteers who share a deep love for the breed and who will work to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home Biewer Terriers in need, whether abandoned, lost, stray or surrendered to rescue for placement. As volunteers united in a common cause, we are committed to the care of these dogs in foster homes, and providing for their physical and emotional needs. We are committed in our endeavor to help them with all the resources we have available.

We pledge to maintain a community of volunteers who treat each other, and the dogs they rescue, with respect, courtesy, kindness and love. We will seek always to lend encouragement and to support one another, and to facilitate friendly collaboration and cooperation between our volunteers.

We believe that by building a supportive, dog-centered organization founded on respect, honesty and integrity, we will always remain focused on the welfare of the Biewers entrusted to our care and hold their interests uppermost in our hearts and minds.

Our mission is to place these dogs in safe, loving and permanent homes with approved applicants, and to provide a supportive network for our volunteers, who after all, make our goals possible.

Biewer Terrier Rescue Foundation

Biewer Terrier Rescue

Knowledge leads to excellence

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; That is the principal difference between a dog and a man.

Adoption Process

If you are interested in one of our dogs, take a look at the Adoption Application and think about the questions carefully.

Some dogs are really cute and you just may fall in love with one of them, but giving a home to a dog is a commitment and more than just love is necessary. Please don't take this decision lightly. After you contact us we will look at your application and make an appointment with you.

Please understand that you have to agree to a home check by a member of Biewer Terrier Rescue or a trusted rescue associate.

Adoption fees starting at $300.00 will apply to any dog in our care, to help offset veterinary and maintenance costs.

Adoption/Volunteer Application
  
Phone 903-564-9407
 
Biewer Terrier Rescue 
Name: _ _ Home Phone: _ _
Address: _ _ Cell Phone: _ _
City: _ _ State: _ _  Zip: _ _
E-mail Address: _ _
Best time and place to reach you: _ _
Occupation:_ _ 
Employer:  _ _  How long at current job: _ _
Spouse/Significant Other's Name: _ _  
Occupation: _ _
Employer: _ _ How long at current job: _ _
Personal References (not related to you please):
1) Name, Address, And Phone No# _ _
    Relationship to applicant:  _ _  Years Acquainted: _ _
2) Name, Address, And Phone No# _ _
    Relationship to applicant:  _ _  Years Acquainted: _ _
3) Name, Address, And Phone No# _ _
    Relationship to applicant:  _ _  Years Acquainted: _ _
Your Home
1.  Do you live in: [ ] House   [ ] Apt/condo/townhouse   [ ] Trailer   [ ] Other _ _
2.  Do you: [ ] Own [ ] Rent. If you rent, please provide the name, address, and phone number of the Landlord:_ _ 
3.  How long at your current address? _ _ years  _ _ months.
4.  Are you planning on moving within the next year? [ ] Yes  [ ] No.  If yes, please explain_ _
5.  Do you have a fenced yard? [ ] Yes   [ ]  No.   Please provide specific measurements_ _
     Do you have a kennel run: [ ] Yes   [ ] No.   Please provide specific measurements_ _
     If no to both of above, how will exercise/toilet be handled? _ _
6.  What are the requirements of dog ownership in your community?  (i.e., licensing, rabies, leash laws, etc.) _ _
7.  How many adults in your home? _ _ Names and ages:  _ _
8.  How many children in your home? _ _ Ages:_ _ 
9.  Is there anyone in your home with animal related allergies? [ ] Yes  [ ] No.   If  so, please explain_
10. Is there anyone in your home with a disability or special needs that we should be made aware of their  condition?  _ _

Other Pets
11.  Do you own any other dogs? [ ] Yes   [ ] No.   
Are they all spayed or neutered? [ ] Yes.[ ] No.
12.  Any other pets/livestock? [ ] Yes... [ ] No.
13.  List names, breed and sex of each of your current pets (cats, dogs, etc.):  
Pet #1 _ _
Pet #2 _ _
Pet #3 _ _
14. How many dogs have you owned in the last 5 years? _
15. What happened to your last dog? [ ] Lost  [ ] Stolen  [ ] Given away  [ ]  Died  [ ] Other.
Please explain circumstances: _ _
16.  Are all of your animals (dogs/cats) on heartworm preventative?  [ ] Yes   [ ] No.

Biewers
17. Have you owned a Biewer before? [ ] Yes... [ ] No.   If no, how have you educated yourself about the breed?:_ 
18. Why do you want a Biewer? _ _ 
Why do you feel a Biewer is the right breed for you? _ _
19. What kind of dog do you want? _ _ 
Do you want: [ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Doesn't matter.
Would you consider adopting a dog with a treatable health condition, i.e, heartworm? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
Would you consider adopting a dog with a disability?For example, deaf, missing limb, heart condition, etc. 
[ ] Yes [ ] No.
Would you consider adopting a Biewer mix? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
Do you want: [ ] Under 1 year [ ] 1-5 years [ ] Over 5 years [ ] Doesn't matter.
What are your plans for this dog? [  ] Pet [ ] Guard [ ] Hunting [ ] Obedience [ ] Other.
20.  How far will you travel to adopt a dog? _ _

Living Environment   
21. Where will dog spend most of each day?  [ ] Indoors [ ] Outdoors.
If indoors: [ ] crate [ ] Basement/Garage [ ] free run of house [ ] limited area of house 
[ ] Other. (please explain) _ _
If outdoors: [ ] Fenced yard [ ] Tethered [ ] Kennel [ ] Outside shelter [ ] Other.
Please provide specifics: _ _
22.  Is someone home at all times or will the dog need to be alone for a portion of the day?_ 
How many hours will dog be alone each day? _  _
23. Where will dog sleep?  [ ] Indoors or [ ] outdoors.
If indoors, where?  [ ] Crate [ ] Dog Bed [ ] Family Member’s Bed [ ] Basement/Garage. 
If outdoors, where?:  [ ] Fenced yard [ ] Kennel [ ] Other.  Please provide specifics_ _

Exercise and Discipline
24. How would you exercise the dog? [ ] Fenced area attached to home  [ ] Walks on leash. 
Other - please explain _ _
25. Have you ever obedience trained a dog before? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
Are you willing to attend obedience classes with your dog? [  ] Yes [ ] No.
26.  What is your definition of disciplining a dog? _ _
27. How would you handle a dog’s destructive behavior?  For example, dog gets into garbage, etc._ _

Food and Other Expenses
28. What brand of dog food would you use & what will be your Biewer's eating schedule?:_ _ 
29. What would you consider a realistic cost to properly care for a dog for one year? Please explain:_ _
30. What other expenses would you expect to pay? Please explain:_ _ 
31. Name, Address, and Phone No# of Your Veterinarian: _ _

Miscellaneous
32. What would you do if you could not keep the dog?_ _ 
33.What circumstances, in your mind, justify getting rid of a dog? _ _
34. Are you currently working with any other rescue?  [ ] Yes [ ] No.
If yes, please provide the name, phone number, and e-mail address so that we may collaborate our efforts_ _
35. Do you agree to the following?
Spay/Neuter within 30 days, if applicable? [ ] Yes [ ] No. 
Return dog to Biewer Yorkshire Terrier Rescue if you can no longer keep or care for dog? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
Allow Biewer Terrier Rescue agent to visit your home prior to adoption? [ ] Yes [ ] No.
36. Further comments or additional information that you feel might help us find the right Biewer for your home:
_ _
Date:_/__/_