Mia’s foster mom is quite impressed with her little sous chef. Mia is the perfect assistant – watching closely for crumb clean up, alerting mom to when the oven timer goes off and performing quality control (the treats were doggone delicious!). Though some chefs believe that dishwashing is not in their scope of work, Mia happily cleans the plate. 😛

When she’s not in the kitchen, Mia accompanies her foster mom while gardening – wherever there is sun, there’s Mia. She has also been spending time with canine companions during her neighbourhood walks. Though Mia isn’t very interested in playing, she doesn’t mind when a dog joins her during sniff patrol. While she was in Ottawa to see her ophthalmologist, she met up with BTRC alum Maggie for a post appointment stroll – though Mia has visited capital city several times, Maggie wanted to ensure she knew where the best pee spots were in town! 😂

Mia is being fostered in Northumberland County, Ontario and is not yet ready for adoption.

Chère Georges,

You are black and white
I’m a Boston too
Although you are far away
I still love you
You love your orange ball
I love orange cheese
We are both happy fosters
Who are eager to please
We are young and healthy
Our time as fosters may be short
But we can send love letters
Back and forth

Georges, will you be my Valentine?

Love,

Mia

❤❤❤❤❤

It looks like we have another BTRC love connection! Mia is being fostered in Northumberland County, Ontario and Georges is being fostered in Montreal, QC. Both dogs are not yet ready to be considered for adoption.

Mia’s eyes are looking a little brighter!

We are happy to report that Mia feels (and looks) great after her cherry eye repair. During the same visit, Mia’s veterinary ophthalmologist also performed a gonioscopy to check for signs of glaucoma. While her eye pressures are normal, Mia has goniodysgenesis, which means the fluid in her eye does not drain properly and can lead to pressure build up.

The gonioscopy test was necessary because Mia has cataracts, and at two years of age, cataract surgery is a viable option. The surgery has a success rate of 85-90%, but according to her ophthalmologist, in Boston Terriers like Mia, that success rate can drop to 60-70% because of their high risk of developing glaucoma after the procedure. As goniodysgenesis is a risk factor for glaucoma, we have to consider the odds for a positive outcome. The surgery is expensive, and after-care is extensive, with multiple eye drops administered around the clock and frequent follow-up visits in the weeks after the procedure. The veterinarian will discuss all options further at Mia’s next appointment.

Mia’s dedicated foster parents drive her three hours each way to her eye appointments. Though Mia’s eyes might not be perfect, she can clearly see how much she is cared for. ❤

Mia, of course, isn’t worried about her cataracts, and will continue to enjoy her regular routine of long walks, blissful snuggles, and exciting play sessions. She also wants her fans to know that she is becoming less picky on the food front and is learning to relax in the car. 😊

Mia is being fostered in Northumberland County, Ontario and is not yet ready to be considered for adoption.

Hi Santa Paws!

It’s Mia! Did you notice the return address? It’s different from last year because now I’m in a new home. It’s called a foster home. Do you know what a foster home is, Santa? It’s a warm and snuggly place where people love me and get me ready to find a forever home. I love it here!

My foster parents make me feel so comfy all the time. We go for long walks which is super awesome. Wait ’til you see their yard, Santa – it’s so big that I can do all the zoomies I want! Your sleigh is gonna fit perfectly in there, so don’t worry.

I wanna thank you, Santa, because you gave me my Christmas gift early this year! I got my cherry eye fixed! I was so brave and I now look even more beautifuler than before. I think I wanna be a DOGUE model when I grow up.

Now that my Christmas wish has come true, I don’t really need too much because my foster home is filled with so many toys, chewies and treats. Do you have room in your sleigh for some tiny booties for me, so when I go for snowy walks my feet won’t get cold?

Make sure to dress warm, Santa. It’s really cold here. I bet you’re used to the cold because you live in the North Pole. I will leave you some yummy cocoa and carrots for the reindeer. I’ll try my best not to steal a bite.

I’ll be sure to let you know where my new home is before next Christmas. I’m hoping my next address will be my forever one. ❤

Cuddles & Kisses,

Mia xo

Mia is making herself at home!

BTRC foster Mia has quickly filled the role of resident princess in her foster home. She recently discovered the joys of a Kong and was mesmerized at the idea of a toy that is full of fun AND deliciousness!

Mia is learning to heel on her walks and enjoys meeting two and four-legged friends. Though shy at first, Mia quickly warms up to people and becomes full of wiggles (her signature move). Most of her time is spent with her foster mom, but she is comfortable when left alone and quietly naps until her humans return home.

Mia’s recent fecal test showed a mild coccidia infection. One of the most common intestinal parasites, this is most frequently diagnosed in puppies but can infect older dogs too. Dogs contract coccidiosis by ingesting oocysts, the immature form of the parasite, from a contaminated environment such as infected soil or feces. Dogs that are otherwise healthy usually don’t exhibit any clinical signs, and with treatment, most cases resolve quickly. Mia has finished her prescription medication and will be retested to ensure she is parasite-free.

Mia has an appointment scheduled with an eye specialist for an in-depth assessment of her eye health and a consultation about her cherry eye repair.

Mia’s foster mom has been diligent with her teeth cleaning, but a dental appointment is also in her future to make sure her mouth is in tiptop shape. Mia doesn’t mind practicing good dental hygiene, as she understands that a mouth that is in good shape means she is just that much more kissable! 😘

Mia is being fostered in Northumberland County, Ontario and is not yet ready to be considered for adoption.