Welcome! We are so excited to have you here!
Whether you came to see about adopting a forever friend, making a donation, seeing how you can volunteer your time to help or you want some adorable Boston Terrier swag, you came to the right place! We are a foster based non profit rescue with a private foster home network that spans central and south Texas, including the greater Houston area.
The 3-3-3 Rule For Rescue Dogs
Adopting a rescue dog is a rewarding journey, but it’s important to understand that adjustment takes time. That’s where the 3-3-3 Rule comes in—a helpful guideline to understand what your new dog may be experiencing in their first days, weeks, and months at home.
🐶 What is the 3-3-3 Rule?
3 Days – Decompressing
Your new pup is likely feeling overwhelmed. They may be scared, unsure of their surroundings, and hesitant to eat or interact. Give them space, quiet time, and a predictable routine.
3 Weeks – Settling In
You’ll start to see their personality emerge. They’re beginning to feel safer and more comfortable. Training can begin gently. Be patient with any behavior issues—they’re still learning your expectations.
3 Months – Feeling at Home
By now, your dog knows this is their forever home. Bonds are formed. Routines are understood. Trust is built. This is where the real magic begins.
✨ Every dog is different, but the 3-3-3 Rule is a great reminder to let them go at their own pace. With consistency, love, and patience, your rescue pup will become the loyal companion you both dreamed of.
🐾 Thank you for choosing adoption and giving a dog a second chance!
Chewy Gives Back
For every first-time customer who makes a purchase through our rescue’s specific referral link, we receive a commission and Chewy makes a $20 donation.
Shop Official STBTR Merchandise
Wear your support and share our mission with official STBTR merch. Shop Bonfire and find items like bandanas, mugs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies etc.
Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
Help us care for our fosters by purchasing supplies from our Wishlist’s which are shipped directly to the rescue. Our lists contain items that help provide our fosters with essential care items.
Shop Our Chewy Wishlist
Help us care for our fosters by purchasing supplies from our Wishlist’s which are shipped directly to the rescue. Our lists contain items that help provide our fosters with essential care items.
Still waiting… and still hoping 💔
This sweet pup deserves a home of his own. Please share!
💕 Adopt Rudy 🐾
Meet this sweet, soulful boy with the biggest ears and the most expressive eyes you’ve ever seen! This black-and-white cutie is full of love, curiosity, energy, and affection. He’s a big boy!!30 lbs of pure muscle 💪
and he loves chewies and playing ball!
He enjoys cozy blankets and staying close to his people. Rudy has an attentive nature but still has a playful spark that makes him a joy to be around. His eyes will melt your heart in seconds, and his loyalty will last a lifetime.
This good boy would thrive in a home where he gets plenty of love, routine, consistency, and snuggles. He’s still working on a few manners, but he’s ready to be someone’s best friend…maybe yours 💖
✨ Apply now at stbtr.org : South Texas Boston Terrier Rescue ✨
📍 Ready for adoption
🏡 Looking for a forever home
🐾 Sweet • Energetic • People-oriented
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🌸 Miss Holly
is Blossoming 🌸
Meet Miss Holly, our adorable 2‑year‑old Boston blend with a long tail, a compact 24‑pound frame, and all the sweetness you could ever hope for. She may look a little unique, but she’s packed with the Boston charm everyone loves.
Holly is a little shy at first, but once she knows she’s safe, her personality absolutely shines. She becomes snuggly, affectionate, and deeply bonded to her person the kind of dog who melts right into you.
In her Houston foster home, she’s blossoming beautifully: learning to play, picking up toys, enjoying tug‑of‑war, riding calmly in the car, and handling alone time like a pro. She thrives with another dog by her side and loves the comfort of a canine companion.
Her spay is being scheduled, and she is so ready for her forever family to find her. This girl is tender‑hearted, deserving, and waiting for someone who will let her bloom at her own gentle pace.
If Holly sounds like your perfect match, we’d love to see an application come in for her.
👉 Apply or inquire at STBTR.org
Fostered in Houston, Texas
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