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My name is Fred Astaire- 4347SC!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption fee: $415

This helps Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boston Terrier
Color
Black - with White
Age
4 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
29 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2126849-2724963

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Let me introduce to you – Fred, Freddie, Fredster. Freddie is a 4-year-old, house trained,
neutered boston terrier. He is crate trained but he does not care to be in there and will cry a little
when you first put him in. Although, I no longer put him the kennel when I leave since he is such
a good boy while we are gone. Freddie is a lover boy who just wants to be as close to you as
possible. If you are sitting on the couch, he is in your lap or draped over you. If you are in bed,
he is up at your shoulders, curled up as close to you as he can get. Freddie’s favorite toy is his
rope with a ball at each end. He will run after it as long as you want to throw it for him. Squeaky
toys don’t stand a chance with him. While he does love them, he tears them apart in 10.3
seconds! Ropes are the best toys for him and last him quite some time. Freddie does like to
rough house with you, pounce on you, and jump up and would not be good in a home with little
kids. He does like to try and attack the vacuum and the hair dryer when they are on. I do have a
small boston/chi mix that he gets along with but I did a very slow intro with them. Freddie does
seem to be reactive to other dogs that we have been around. They have been big dogs at the
vet, or when my daughter brings her big dog over. So, I am not sure if he is reactive to the size,
or just that they are dogs he doesn’t know. I have no cats so I am not sure how he would be
with them. Freddie does have lots of energy so would do best in a home with someone that will
play with him, take him for walks, and hikes, just being mindful of other dogs around him.



The Basics
Age: 4 – DOB 4/29/20
Weight: 29lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccines Up-to-Date: Yes
On Heartworm Prevention: Yes
On Flea/Tick Prevention: Use the Seresto collar
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes, but doesn’t need to be put in one.
Leash Skills: Does good on a leash.



Likes/Dislikes: Does not like to be picked up, or hugged.
Toys: Loves rope toys and squeaky toys, but destroys squeaky toys pretty fast.
Other Animals: Does seem reactive to other dogs. May be best as an only dog or one that is
smaller than him with a very slow introduction.
People/Kids: Would not recommend for a home with small kids.
Car Rides: Takes him a while to feel comfortable enough to lay down. Otherwise, he just stands
up and looks out the window.
Separation: Seems to do fine when we leave him out of the kennel and leave the house for a
few hours.



Contact/Application Info
Questions? Kelly at kellypk@aol.com
Current location: Sumter, SC
Adoption Fee: $415
Ready to Apply to Adopt? Visit www.bostonterriertn.org!


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2126849-2724963
Contact
Phone
Address
Maryville, TN 37803
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee is generally based on the dog's age and provides for neutering or spaying, all required shots, heartworm testing (we endorse "the new moxie-doxy" treatment for heart worms).

It is our expectation & a requirement that heartworm preventative be continued as well as any required vet visits after the pet is adopted.

If for some reason a match isn't made the first time around and you are approved, we will keep your application on file for the next opportunity to arise. Our primary goal is to place a dog in the most suitable environment, based on the animal's individual needs and its temperament. The commitment is lifelong and the Boston's interests are always foremost.

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More about this rescue

All breeds have their own particular needs and rescued pets often have special requirements as well, very often in want of medical care, often lacking nourishment and kindness, and often expensive to rehabilitate.

Because we have had Boston Terriers for many years, we are very familiar with their habits, peculiarities and their special needs.

We operate across the southeast under the auspices of the Boston Terrier Rescue Network. We share information and resources in all of the USA with affiliated Boston Rescues.

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