We keep an eye out for Bostons and Boston mixes in the Pacific Northwest that are listed online. We also work with shelters in the area, and help owners that need to surrender their dogs.

Specifically, we target high risk dogs advertised on social media that need the safe haven of rescue, which include

• Unaltered dogs desired by backyard breeders

• Retired breeding dogs

• Special needs dogs

• Unwanted, neglected, and abused dogs

• Dogs that are priced as free to $400

• Cheap dogs advertised on social media, targeted by dog fighters to use as bait dogs

• We do not purchase puppies unlesss they have a medical issue or they will sell us the parents as well

The first step is filling out an application. The application does not commit you to adopting a dog, now or ever. It is to streamline the process so you and our dogs can go through the process as quickly as possible.

Most, if not all questions you may have are answered here in the FAQ, our guide to the adoption process, and the adoption application itself.

We know it's exciting to see a dog and immediately fall in love with them, but the first step is filling out an application. The application is not difficult, and it is not a promise that you will adopt this dog, or any dog from CLBTRF.

We cannot answer emails, phone calls, or messages from hopeful adopters that have not completed an application. (99.9% of questions are answered on our webpage or the application).

Once you are an approved adopter, you can of course meet your potential adoptee!! If you're not sure what dog you want, we can use what we've learned about you through the application process to match you with a dog we think will fit into your life.

Please understand, these dogs have already been through a lot, and meeting any person that thinks they may want to apply to adopt is incredibly stressful for the dogs.

Every dog we bring into rescue is assessed on a case by case basis. Some dogs need extensive medical care, so must go to an experienced foster. Some dogs absolutely must have a fenced yard. Some dogs are in a bonded pair and must be kept together. This does not mean you shouldn't apply if you don't have experience with complex dogs, live in a condo, and only want one dog! We get all kinds of dogs with all kinds of requirements.

Generally we are NOT looking for households

• With children under 6

• That will leave the dog for longer than 4 hours at a time (less if the dog is young or a medical case)

• That are not experienced with brachycephalic breeds

When you adopt a CLBTRF dog, we ask for an adoption fee, which goes directly back into the rescue as a donation.

The fee is different for every dog, and we can't figure it out until we know the individual dog, and we know you are serious about adoption.

When our dogs are ready for adoption, they are fully vetted, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. By the time you are adopting a dog, we have spent exponentially more on their care than the fee we will charge.

We ask for a vet reference to talk to your vet about your previous or current dogs and their care. We want to know you've kept up with vaccines and preventatives, and that you see your vet regularly. Vets get these calls often from rescues and are very used to them!

As for home visits, we just want to see where our dog will be living. We want to see the yard, check your fence, see where the dog will sleep and eat, and what your neighborhood is like. This is not about judging your paint colors and couch styles - we want to know how a dog truly fits into your life, at home. If necessary, we will do virtual home visits over FaceTime or Zoom.

One big thing about rescue dogs: They're mysterious.

Sometimes a dog is an owner surrender and we have their vet records going back to puppyhood. Sometimes we take in dogs that were thrown in a ditch and left to die, and we have no idea what happened to them before we found them.

Part of being a foster is learning about your dog and telling US about them. Maybe they're reactive on walks - it doesn't matter why, it just matters that we know and work with it. Remember: You don't need to know a dog's past to care for them and love them.

Because our rescue targets at-risk, higher needs dogs, we do not allow them to be adopted outside our area. However, we have a nationwide network of rescue alliances, and we would be happy to refer you to one or more in your area.

Please note that if you filled out an application with CLBTRF, that does not transfer to another rescue, and you will need to go through their application process.

If you have a dog through CLBTRF and can no longer care for them, you are contractually obligated to return them to the rescue. If you have a family member or friend that wants to take the dog, you must notify CLBTRF and we will facilitate the adoption process.

If you are an owner of a dog but did not get them through CLTRF, we would be happy to help you get your dog into a loving home with all the care they may need. Please email us at bostonrescue13@gmail.com