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*Urgent* We need your help
ABTR recently answered the call to rescue 10 Boston Terriers from a horrid, animal abuse situation. Won't you please help us provide food and medical attention until these precious souls are well enough to be placed in their forever homes?
We still need donations to cover vet bills for little BonBini.
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Nicky finally found his forever home!
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Emergency Auction Fundraiser
ABTR has taken custody of nine Boston Terriers who were seized from a very unsavory situation by cruelty investigators in Arkansas. These poor souls will require quite a lot of vetting and all will be spayed and neutered. We aim to help them forget their former lives - lives lived in squalor without sufficient food and water, lives lived so someone else could profit from their offspring. With your help, they will know love, comfort and security for the first time so please bid generously!
Donations may also be made directly to fundraiser[at]rescuebostons.org.
ABTR is a 501c3 organization so donations are tax-deductible!
If you'd like to donate to this or any other upcoming auction, please contact ABTR's Fundraising Director at heidi[at]americanbostonterrierrescue.org.
**Winners will be announced online on Wednesday, September 1st.**
Additional info:
- Shipping: winner will pay shipping costs in addition to winning bid amount.
- Payment: due within 10 days of the auction's end.
- Please include your first and last name, email address and full address when bidding (so we may calculate postage).
- 100% of the money raised will benefit the dogs of ABTR, a 501c3 charitable organization.
- These auctions end on August 31, 2010.
Here's your chance to have your pooch immortalized by 'Nette, our good friend and artist extraordinaire! As you can see in this photo, she's got an extraordinary talent for capturing the very essence of our furry friends. Lucky for us (and for the winner), she has offered to create a custom portrait ornament for the highest bidder! Generously created and donated by Annette Hicks, aka Portraits by 'Nette Bidding starts at just $10. Current bid: 75 dollars (Sandy) >>>>>> Place bid |
Who can't use a $25 gift card to Sears? :) Makes an easy gift, but no matter what you use it for, you'll feel good knowing that 100% of the money you paid for it will benefit the foster dogs of ABTR (specifically the group of nine Bostons who were part of a cruelty seizure in Arkansas). Donated by Heidi & the BeanDogs Bidding will begin at $10 Current bid: 75 dollars (Mary Kelleher) >>>>>> Place bid |
Written by Hollywood animal trainer Kathryn Segura, "Hollywood Barks" is an account of her two decades on the set with famous working dogs and their human co-stars. HB offers readers a unique glimpse into the lives of Hollywood dogs and the celebrities who work with them, as well as training tips Kathryn used for each dog. Retail value: $14.95 Generously donated by Happy Tails Books! Bidding will begin at $5 Current bid: 30 dollars (Cathy Nisbet) >>>>>> Place bid |
This lovely 16" x 16" matted print is a must-have for Boston Terrier lovers! Generously donated by Elaine Dill, this print is still wrapped in the original plastic sleeve. The actual image measures approximately 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" and would look stunning in a simple black frame. Bidding will start at $6. Current bid: 150 dollars (Nancy) >>>>>> Place bid |
This gorgeous red *people* t-shirt was embroidered and generously donated by ABTR's Secretary, Terry Goebel. Size 2XL t-shirt by Jerzees. 50/50 cotton-poly blend. Bidding will start at $20. (This is a fundraiser afterall!) Current bid: 40 dollars (Ann Saunders) >>>>>> Place bid |
This wonderful denim shirt features a Boston Terrier right on the front. Medium-weight blue denim shirt is a Men's size medium (38-40), and is a bit darker than the photo shows. Perfect for a Boston Terrier loving man or woman! Created and generously donated by Barbara and Roy Kimmons. Bidding starts at just $8. Current bid: 25 dollars (Kim Caldwell) >>>>>> Place bid |
This fun assortment of Boston Terrier stationery is cute AND useful. Included in the assortment: **2-pocket Boston Terrier puppies folder (see notebook for image on the back of the folder) **One subject Boston Terrier puppies notebook (see folder for the image on the front of the notebook) **10 Boston Terrier puppy party invitations **One Boston Terrier notepad **One tiny notepad featuring a Boston Terrier on the front **One Boston Terrier sticker Items generously donated by Donna Dawley, Denise Bays and Heidi & the BeanDogs Bidding starts at just $4. Current bid: 30 dollars (Mary Kelleher) >>>>>> Place bid |
Up for grabs is a truly wonderful item - a Scentsy Full-Size System including your choice of a full-size warmer (excluding campus collection and Sunshine Foundation warmers) and any three Scentsy Bars! Additionally, our wonderful donors, Mary and Carl Mittag, have offered to ship the warmer and bars anywhere in the United States at their expense! That means no shipping costs for you, so be sure to bid generously. :) The dogs are counting on it. Scentsy systems make outstanding (and affordable!) gifts - just ask ABTR's Fundraising Director and Treasurer, who are absolutely hooked on Scentsy! Scentsy is wickless (no flames), so it's safe for everyone, even those of us with multiple pets and/or children. The winner will need to visit mmittag.scentsy.us to make his/her selections. Once the selections are made, just provide a UPS shipping address, as they cannot ship to a post office address. (The photo shows the Paws style warmer.) Generously donated by Mary and Carl Mittag. Bidding starts at just $15. Current bid: 60 dollars (Rhonda Brown) >>>>>> Place bid |
This fasionable bracelet features silvertone, antique silvertone and black opalescent beads. It is intended for a rather small wrist and measures approximately 6 3/4" around (including closure). Generously created and donated by Barbara and Roy Kimmons Bidding starts at just $4. Current bid: 23 dollars (DD) >>>>>> Place bid |
This pretty bracelet features silvertone, antique silvertone and blue & green speckled beads. It is intended for a rather small wrist and measures approximately 7" around (including closure). Generously created and donated by Barbara and Roy Kimmons Bidding starts at just $4. Current bid: 15 dollars (DD) >>>>>> Place bid |
This lovely bracelet features silvertone, antique silvertone and turquoise blue beads. It is intended for a rather small wrist and measures approximately 7 1/4" around (including closure). Generously created and donated by Barbara and Roy Kimmons Bidding starts at just $4. Current bid: 15 dollars (Danielle) >>>>>> Place bid |
VIP one night free night stay at any Red Roof Inn in the country. Many Red Roof Inns are pet friendly, too, so this is a great offer! Expires 12/31/10 Generously donated by Dave and Sandy Silverstein, who have also offered to ship at their expense, so please, bid generously! The ABTR Foster Dogs thank you. Bidding starts at just $10! Current bid: 45 dollars (Cathy Nisbet) >>>>>> Place bid |
The Snowman Shuffle collar and lead set includes a 14 - 20" x 5/8" collar with a 6' x 1" lead. Valued at $20. Brand new in package. Generously donated by Sandy and Dave Silverstein, who have also offered to ship at their expense, so please, bid generously! The ABTR Foster Dogs thank you. Bidding starts at just $6! Current bid: 15 dollars (Shiloh Burke) >>>>>> Place bid |
We have up for auction two VIP passes to the Studio Movie Grill (Plano or Prestonwood locations). These passes are good for the movie portion only - you'll still have to pay for your meal and beverage. Still they'll save you $8+ on each admission, and you'll be helping Bostons in need. ;) Great for date night, or just treating a good friend to a movie, these passes will be mailed at the donor's expense. Donated by Heidi & the BeanDogs Bidding starts at just $5. Current bid: 8 dollars (Lisa Marshall) >>>>>> Place bid |
This incredibly beautiful custom harness was created and donated by Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World. Red silk harness is made from an old sari so it is literally one of a kind. Stephanie guarantees you won't find it elsewhere! Meant to be a special occasion harness and not for every day use. The width is 3/4" and the girth is approximately 16-19 inches. Stephanie guesses that a BT around 12-18 pounds will fit into the it, but suggests bidders carefully consider the dog's girth since this stunning harness has a small adjustment range. This one-of-a-kind harness would retail for $40, but bidding will begin at just $12! Current bid: 40 dollars (Terry Goebel) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size large and measures 1 inch in width and 14-18 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $7! Current bid: 15 dollars (Darlene M) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size medium and measures 3/4 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. This terrific collar also features a nickel buckle! Bidding will begin at just $7! Current bid: 15 dollars (Karen Hubert) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size medium and measures 3/4 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $6! Current bid: 20 dollars (Donna Maier) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size medium and measures 3/4 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. This terrific collar also features a nickel buckle! Bidding will begin at just $7! Current bid: 20 dollars (Leigh Ann Jones) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size large and measures 1 inch in width and 14-18 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $7! Current bid: 22 dollars (Darlene M) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Stephanie Gehrls of PB&J's World for this terrific collar! Collar is a size medium and measures 3/4 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $6! Current bid: 22 dollars (Leigh Ann Jones) >>>>>> Place bid |
Wow! Here's another chance to have your pooch immortalized by 'Nette, our good friend and artist extraordinaire! (Thank you, Mookie, for asking you mom to offer another tremendous auction item!) As you can see in this photo (Gooseberry, an ABTR adoptee), she's got an extraordinary talent for capturing the very essence of our furry friends. Fortunately for us, she has offered to create a custom 5x7 matted color portrait (framed), or a custom 8x10 matted color portrait (not framed) for the highest bidder! Generously created and donated by Annette Hicks, aka Portraits by 'Nette Bidding starts at just $15. Current bid: 125 dollars (Danielle) >>>>>> Place bid |
Everybody loves donuts, and this $25 gift card to Dunkin' Donuts is sure to score you more than one visit to America's favorite donut shop. Generously donated by Lynne LaJeunesse Bidding will start at just $10! Current bid: 30 dollars (Leigh Ann Jones) >>>>>> Place bid |
This absolutely beautiful lap/baby quilt features florals, popcorn and lots of other vintage chenille squares, as well as vintage 4" fringe from chenille spread. At 44" x 32", it's perfect as a lap quilt, for a baby's carseat (great for travel), or for a pampered pooch! Quilt also features high loft batting and is thoroughly tied with cotton thread. This would make a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Generously created and donated by Donna Maier! Bidding starts at just $15 Current bid: 125 dollars (Regina) >>>>>> Place bid |
This lovely lap/crib quilt features blue and white vintage chenille squares and is chock full of high-loft batting. Backed with crisp white vintage cotton fabric and thoroughly tied with heavy cotton thread, this gorgeous quilt would make a wonderful and thoughtful gift, or a beautiful snuggle blanket for your pampered pooch. Generously created and donated by Donna Maier! Bidding starts at just $15 Current bid: 75 dollars (Regina) >>>>>> Place bid |
This is a very special Littlest Pet! The Boston Terrier was one of the earlier Littlest Pets to be released, but they've been sold out for quite a long time and they're not all that easy to find. Thanks to a very generous donor, ABTR has one and we've added to the auction block to help raise funds to offset our astronomically high vet bill. The BT features a bobble head and a magnetic feature on his paw, and he comes with his own carrier. Generously donated by Jennifer Daniel Kahle. Bidding starts at just $6! Current bid: 25 dollars (Wynne Mayhew) >>>>>> Place bid |
For the Boston Terrier collector who has it all... Betcha don't have anything like this! This set of two handcrafted lavender scented soaps features a Boston Terrier. The color is a little off in the photo, but they're most definitely a lovely shade of lavender. Generously crafted and donated by Deb Nelson! Bidding starts at just $5! Current bid: 20 dollars (Margaret McGinn) >>>>>> Place bid |
For the Boston Terrier collector who has it all... Betcha don't have anything like this! This set of two handcrafted plumeria scented soaps features a Boston Terrier. The color is a little off in the photo, but they're most definitely a lovely shade of pink. Generously crafted and donated by Deb Nelson! Bidding starts at just $5! Current bid: 10 dollars (Melissa & The Girls) >>>>>> Place bid |
For the Boston Terrier collector who has it all... Betcha don't have anything like this! This set of three handcrafted fresh linen scented soaps features a Boston Terrier. The color is a little off in the photo, but they're most definitely a lovely shade of blue. Generously crafted and donated by Deb Nelson! Bidding starts at just $6! Current bid: 10 dollars (Donna) >>>>>> Place bid |
For the Boston Terrier collector who has it all... Betcha don't have anything like this! This handcrafted bar of apple scented soap features a Boston Terrier. Generously crafted and donated by Deb Nelson! Bidding starts at just $3! Current bid: 5 dollars ('nette) >>>>>> Place bid |
Bright, floral and perfect for summertime, this 1" width collar will fit a 12" - 16" neck. Generously created and donated by WOOFer, Dee Beck. Bidding starts at just $6 Current bid: 10 dollars (melissa) >>>>>> Place bid |
A little boho and perfect for autumn (cooler temps, anyone?), this 1" width collar will fit a 12" - 16" neck. Generously created and donated by WOOFer, Dee Beck. Bidding starts at just $6 Current bid: 15 dollars (Gwen Coggeshall) >>>>>> Place bid |
Featuring a lovely and unique green and fucshia geometric pattern, this 1" width collar will fit a 12" - 16" neck. Generously created and donated by WOOFer, Dee Beck. Bidding starts at just $6 Current bid: 12 dollars (Donna Maier) >>>>>> Place bid |
A must-have for the serious Boston Terrier lover, this 1" width collar will fit a 12" - 16" neck. Generously created and donated by WOOFer, Dee Beck. Bidding starts at just $6 Current bid: 25 dollars (monica holm) >>>>>> Place bid |
Perfect for a pampered birthday pooch, or anyone who's mad about pink, this 1" width collar will fit a 12" - 16" neck. Generously created and donated by WOOFer, Dee Beck. Bidding starts at just $6 Current bid: 22 dollars (Adrienne Abele) >>>>>> Place bid |
This gorgeous red *people* t-shirt was embroidered and generously donated by ABTR's Secretary, Terry Goebel. Size Large t-shirt by Jerzees. 50/50 cotton-poly blend. Bidding will start at $20. (This is a fundraiser afterall!) Current bid: 25 dollars (Amanda Jackson) >>>>>> Place bid |
Well, whaddya know - a second set of handcrafted lavender scented Boston Terrier soaps! :) For the Boston Terrier collector who has it all... Betcha don't have anything like this! This set of two handcrafted lavender scented soaps features a Boston Terrier. The color is a little off in the photo, but they're most definitely a lovely shade of lavender. Generously crafted and donated by Deb Nelson! Bidding starts at just $5! Current bid: 17 dollars (Jennifer Kahle) >>>>>> Place bid |
Thank you to Jacki Ristich (WackyJacki) for this terrific collar! This gorgeous collar measures 1 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $6! Current bid: 15 dollars (Mary Leeper) >>>>>> Place bid |
hank you to Jacki Ristich (WackyJacki) for this terrific collar! This striking collar measures 1 inch in width and 12-16 inch in length. Bidding will begin at just $6! Current bid: 15 dollars (Margaret McGinn) >>>>>> Place bid |
This adorable one-of-a-kind set handpainted BT Santa stars measure apprx 3" each. Wouldn't they look adorable on your Christmas tree this year? Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $6. Current bid: 25 dollars (Diane) >>>>>> Place bid |
You've seen it before and you know you wanted one! This adorable doggie cookie jar sure looks like a Boston Terrier! The cookie jar is brand new in it's original box, and was only opened so we could photograph it. :) Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $7. Current bid: 70 dollars (Donna Dawley) >>>>>> Place bid |
This adorable clay Boston Terrier peeks his head out of a 3" watering can to say hello! An original from the 2009 Sandy's Bits of Clay collection, it's a great addition to your own collection. Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $6. Current bid: 15 dollars (Sandy Silverstein) >>>>>> Place bid |
This lovely little 7 1/2" paperboard box is approximately 3 3/4" high and features a handpainted Boston Terrier on its top. Very, very cute! Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $6. Current bid: 15 dollars (donna b) >>>>>> Place bid |
For the BT lover on the go, this coordinating set of three embroidered cases is a must-have! The set features an eyeglass case, a wallet/change purse, and a shoulder bag. All brand new, by Dixie Bags. Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $12. Current bid: 65 dollars (claire Winchester) >>>>>> Place bid |
This *adorable* book features the black and white photography by Sharon Beals and it features all the wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) things that dogs do. The message is simple, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated. (Note the Boston on the jacket cover! This book features dozens of breeds, but they picked the best one to feature on the cover.) :) Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at $5. Current bid: 20 dollars (Gwen Coggeshall) >>>>>> Place bid |
This gorgeous Victorian style birdhouse is appx 12" tall and is flanked by two handpainted Boston Terriers. (See the photo to view each pose.) Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $10. Current bid: 30 dollars (Donna Dawley) >>>>>> Place bid |
Dogs really know how to get the most out of life, and they'll prove it to you in this full-color hardback book from New Seasons Press. (Spoiler Alert: #47 is a Boston Terrier!) This is another really cute and fun little book. If you enjoy great doggie photography, you can't go wrong with this title. Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at $5. Current bid: 10 dollars (Donna Dawley) >>>>>> Place bid |
These GORGEOUS prints by BT artist extraordinaire (and fellow WOOFer), Brian Rubenacker, are beautifully matted and framed, and they're ready to take up residence in your home! Just place the winning bid and they're yours! (Remember, 100% of the money raised from this online auction will benefit the dogs in American Boston Terrier Rescue's foster program.) The frames measure 12" x 15" are ready to hang. Generously donated by Kay, Kevin and Sizzle Peters! Bidding will begin at just $25 for the pair! Current bid: 75 dollars (Gwen Coggeshall) >>>>>> Place bid |
In case this oh-so-cute doggie Halloween collar isn't perfect enough, it also features an attachable flower! Generously created and donated by Ann Saunders of "Canine Angels", which is a wonderful etsy shop! (This item will ship separately from Tennessee.) The collar is size medium and measures 12-19" and 3/4" wide. The flower is about 3". The flower attaches securely to the collar with velcro applied to grosgrain ribbon. The retail value is $20.00, but bidding will begin at just $7! Current bid: 20 dollars (Mary Leeper) >>>>>> Place bid |
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