Happy Tails!

Rescued Boxers in their new homes

Hello! We adopted our boxer mix Molly (formerly Aspen) from BLR almost 5 years ago.  She was one of a litter born to a pregnant boxer found roaming around the desert near Casa Grande; BLR took the mom from the shelter and fostered her and the (I believe) 7 pups that were subsequently born.  Molly was an adorable red brindled pup and our family was smitten right away.  She was my first dog ever, and when I was having some trouble initially (I didn’t really know how to figure out the whole “be the alpha” thing), your trainer spent a priceless hour with me on the phone to help me get on track.  From that point on, Molly has been an absolutely ideal dog.  She is wonderful with all people, adults and children alike.  She loves all dogs, and she is even gets along great with our newly adopted cat, too.  We personally thing that Molly is the best dog EVER! Thank you so much for all you do to help these dogs—without you we might never have had the chance to make Molly a part of our family.  For anyone who is on the fence about taking in a boxer mix, please give these great dogs a chance!  With best regards, Andrea Guiney and The Guiney Family

I wanted to e-mail you and let your organization know how happy I am with Serena.  She is a great dog!  I had some skin issues in the beginning and thought I might be allergic to her, but I am doing better now. She is a wonderful dog and I am very blessed to get such a great dog like Serena! Sincerely, Christina and Serena

Hava wanted to wish everyone at Boxer Luv a Happy Holiday Season.  Can't believe she's been with us over a year now.  Doing VERY well!!  She had been on medication for Valley Fever but her levels stabled in August at 1:8 so her vet decided to put her on a test period of 3 months of no meds to see how her body would react.  3 months later in November her levels DROPPED again....this time down to 1:4........and this was after 3 months of no meds.  So we're pretty confident her Valley Fever is in remission at this point.  Of course, as always , we will monitor her to see if there are any indications it may come back.  She also put on an additional 15 lbs since we adopted her but she has lost 7 of those lbs.  If we can get her down another 2 she will be at her ideal weight!!  She still loves her walks, laying in our laps and giving us hugs CONSTANTLY!!!  But we wouldn't have it any other way!!   Hope everyone has a great Christmas and safe New Year.   Rob, Melissa and "Havi Jo"

Thank you for introducing us to our little Cali! She has been a wonderful addition to our household. She has adjusted very well, but she is definitely a morning person.  She is excited for her morning walk and biscuit, usually before we are ready to get out of bed.  She loves her new "brother", Duke, the five-year old Vizsla we already had.  They both like to go about 100 mph, so they're a good match for each other.  We have taught her to swim, and despite her initial hesitation, now you can't keep her out of the pool.  Thank you Boxer Luv for all of your hard work and dedication to the breed. Janelle and John

We rescued Gilligan from a slow horrible death in 2007. He was tied up in a yard and the owner let him get in this condition. He was sick , dehydrated and had mange when we pulled him off the euthanasia list at ACC.   Can you believe this...  Our Gilligan, who was in such bad condition, look at him now!!! Here is update from his adoptive family. _____________________________________________ Gilligan is doing AWESOME!!! I love him so much. He is the funniest dog ever. He doesn't snore as much as he did at first, which is good because now I can sleep better. He's always sleeping with his tongue sticking out. He loves to play with the other dogs in our family. All 5 of the dogs together is fun to watch. We are going to  the vet next week to get a check up and to get shots if needed. I think they are. Healthwise, he hasn't had any problems at all. He doesn't lay down on the floorboard anymore when he goes for a ride. He can't wait to get in and go and loves to drive with his head sticking out. He still takes my shoes and pillows and other things outside, but he never hurts anything. I think he just likes to mess with me and hide them from me. Take Care and THANK YOU!!! Chuck

Good Morning! We have been the lucky family that was able to adopt Jinga. What a wonderful dog she is.  She adjusted immediately..... sleeping, feedings, playing and best of all she finally knows that she has a "forever" home. She loves her toys, can't get enough of her big "DOG" bed, and best of all.... she plays and jumps in the air like she is a deer!  It is the cutest thing. She is a big, strong girl at 71 pounds, so when she jumps you get out of her way! I can't imagine waking up and not seeing her sweet face.  She has truly brightened up our lives. Thank you Boxer Luv!

This is the first pictures of the Big Boy CJ and friends. Francis is sitting at my feet did not want to get into the picture this time.  He is doing well and loves to go to the dog walk (take me)  I need to be firm with the training as you can see he is a big boy!  Susan and Boxer Dad Don   CJ would like if Rocky would come out to play!!!!!!  I really have to keep an eye on him around the cage--he will learn.  We love CJ already!!!!!

Hello Boxer Luv Volunteers,  Jombee is doing well. He is truely the perfect dog for our family. He loves taking morning walks and playing with the boys. Here are some pictures. The Worthington"s

Perhaps Pixie or (Tinker)Bell--  But, Daisy Mae?  A flower she is not!  Still, that's what we named her.  Daisy'd been rescued from the streets of Phoenix, her green collar so tight it had to be cut from her neck.  On January 12, the Boxer formally known as Kelly Clark joined Brian and I, our three Labs, one Shepherd and one Boxer.  And, that's how we became the Bradley Bunch!    She is a sprinkler-bitin', icecube lovin', backyard diggin', everything lickin', TV watchin', bird chasin', bed hoggin' Boxer girl, and we love her!  Thanks, Harry, for bringing her into our family!  The Bradley Bunch Brian, Becky, Maize, Soda, Blue, Tonka, Cowboy & Daisy

Sweet Bravo was adopted yesterday by a great family who lost their senior female in March. He joins 2 boys in his new family. He was rescued by BLR last December after his owner took him to ACC for euthanization. He had Valley Fever and owner didn't want to treat it. His Valley Fever has decreased in the past 5 months that we have cared for him, and he is much healthier now; a very happy boy. We have experienced great success with treating Valley Fever. Consistent application of medicine is the key. His new family was  just thrilled with him when they picked him up Saturday!

Pebbles

Pebbles is doing just fine, she is adapting really well I think. She quickly learned to use the dog door so she goes outside to take care of her business when ever she wants now. There were a couple of mistakes the first night and that was all. I have enclosed a picture of her sleeping with her right hip showing because as you know she had   papilloma's on her right hip. Well she went to the Vet's on the 13th got her teeth and gums worked on and while she was asleep, the Vet cut off all 5 of the growths that she had. He also said that the surgery on her left rear leg was probably for an ACL tear and that she had also had surgery on her left ear at sometime in her previous life. So someone had tried to take care of her. So now I have a very expensive "medium size" boxer, LOL.  She is due back at the Vet's later this week to have the sutures taken out     What have I found out about her so far. She can bark but only when you get excited when playing with her. She likes to sleep under the covers in the bed, a first for me. She no longer has much gas, the change in diet seems to have cured 99% of the gas. She is really a food hound, when she eats she really goes after it an licks the bowl. But she is really good about it, as I have run several tests on her to see her temperament about that issue. She will stop eating if I tell her too, or I can put my hand down in the bowl or take the bowl and she just looks at me waiting for me to set it back down. She has put on a little weight so far, she started at the Vet's at 52#'s she has gone to 53.7#'s her energy levels have gone up. She is really curious about everything, we go to archery practice at Embry-Riddle. She hangs out with everyone and loves to play fight with me while we walk down to the targets with everyone to pull the arrows, she wants to play tug of war with the leash in her teeth. She has started to try to play with Rocky just a little she was grabbing his leash this evening an pulling on it. It seems the comfortable she gets the more playful she is getting. But right now he is just too big to play in certain ways with her, I am sure they will sort it out, she is not afraid to stand up to him, which is really funny sometimes since she is half his size. It looks like he is going to be protective of her, he kept getting between her and the Vet in the office.  She is really a go dog loves to go in the van, I put on my hat an she has learned that generally means we are going in the van somewhere and she gets excited and jumpy and wants to be first in the van. She is good about staying in the van, she just looks out the windows looking for or watching me. She is learning about being more alert to things going on out in the yard an checking the back door when someone comes in. When she first got here she could be asleep on the couch, Gloria could come in the door and Pebbles didn't even wake up. That is changing, she spends part of the morning and afternoon out in the yard wandering around checking out everything. She got a brief chance to chase a yard rabbit the other day as Rocky chasing the rabbit and it almost ran over her, so she got excited about that. Not to worry about the rabbit, the dogs have been chasing them in the yard for 8 years and haven't gotten close to one yet, LOL. I cannot think of anything else off the top of my head, so I should probably close for now. Yours Michael M.

Cooper AKA Roscoe Jones Cooper and Laila

Hello Boxer Luv, I thought you both would like to see some updated pictures of our babies, Leila and Cooper! We adopted Leila thru Boxer Luv almost a year and a half ago, and three months ago brought Cooper into our lives.  Leila and Cooper are so inseparable, they are always playing and when they (eventually) wear each other out, they lay right on top of each other for naps.  Its the cutest thing!  Both of our Boxer Luv babies have brought so much joy to our lives, we cant even begin to imagine life before them!  Thank you to you both for bringing Cooper into our lives! Love, Chris, Julie, and Leila Bylow

Maxi was adopted 12/15/07, here is an update from new owner. Boxer Luv Volunteers, I just wanted to let you know that I am so happy to have Maxi in my life.  He is doing quite well and adjusting very nicely.  I have recently gotten my backyard landscaped and he really loves it.  I am glad I did, because he has a TON of energy.  I almost wish he had another play partner because I don't know if I am enough for him, but we are working on it.  I have him enrolled in a beginner obedience class @ PetsMart that starts this Sunday out in Buckeye, mostly because I want him to get used to being around some other dogs and learning a little control while around them.  Anyways, I will continue to keep you updated and thanks for everything. Aaron Whetzel

Taylor and Rocco AKA Rocky Racoon

Harry, Happy New Year.  I just wanted to send a quick up date on Taylor, whom we adopted last spring.  After recovering from kennel cough - which was so scary for me having never been through it before --she has been happy and healthy. She has fit in really well with our family and our routine.  She is very patient with the kids, but tends to enjoy a crayola snack every now and then.  She is very curious about most of their toys and we often them "stashed" in or under her bed in her crate!!     She and Rocco (aka Rocky Racoon) get along famously.  They play and rough house until they are both exhausted.  We are very happy to have them both and so thankful to Boxer Rescue for matching them to our family.   Take care and thank you for all the hard work you do! Amy Haas

 Boomer

'king' Boomer

Dear Boxer Luv Volunteers, Boomer is now six months old, just got 'fixed' and weighs 60 pounds.  He is a joy and truly a family dog or king, depending on the point of view.   Jack Garvin you may approach.

 

Patton AKA Daisey Duke

 

Dear Boxer Luv, About 2 years ago, we adopted a Boxer through you all.  I believe at the time, her name was Daisy Duke.   We renamed her to Patton.   Anyway, at the time, we didn't have any children, but we knew we'd have some soon.   We did!!   We had a little boy October 8, 2006.  Patton and our son Joseph became fast friends.   Patton is so sweet and gentle with our little boy.   They are pratically inseperable.  It has been truly a blessing that we found a dog that has such a wonderful disposition.   We have had no problems at all with the two of them, and we can't wait for Joseph to get bigger so they can play even more together. Recently we had our backyard completed.   Joseph and Patton would stand together looking out the window watching the workers together.  I attached the picture of the two of them together.   I hope you enjoy. Laurie Hodgson

Sophie   Merry Christmas! Hello Harry, Sophie is the sweetest dog. I don’t understand why anyone would want to get rid of her. She has adjusted very well. Her and Max love each other. Thank you so so so much for bringing her into our family. I have enclosed some pictures of Max and Sophie. These were taken with a couple of weeks of bringing her home. I think back in October. Max is alot bigger than Sophie now, she actually walks under him sometimes, Sophie is a healthy 55 lbs and Max 62lbs (pretty big for a 9month old) Sophie I think is about 2 one of the paper work that I received said she was born 10/19/2005. Again thank you and have a safe New Years.

 

Mango AKA Gracie Dear Boxer Luv Rescue volunteers, We actually changed Gracies name to Mango and she took to that real well. Mango is doing really well. She loves to go swimming in our pool and try to get into the bathtub with my 18 month daughter. Mango loves to go to the park and do a couple of laps around the playground take a one minute break and do her laps all over again. She loves to play with other dogs. She has been such a joy to have in our family and she does so well with my daughter. We truly enjoy having Mango around. Thank you for placing her in our home. Davi-Anne Fife

 

Xena and Alistair We adopted Xena in July of 2006 and along came Alistair as a foster in November of the same year.  Poor Alisatair was starved and suffering from Parvo, but with medical care, lots of TLC and food, he has grown into a handsome boy.  We made a Youtube video so you can see how far he has come in the past year.  Xena takes great care of him and our older Boxer, Elvis makes sure he follows the house rules.  We love being a part of Boxer Luv.  Toni and Steve Goessman

	Flynn   Dear Boxer Luv Rescue, Happy Holidays!   Or family is doing well, and Flynn is loved by all. He has attached to all of us well, but I think I am his favorite. Flynn is very calm and well behaved. He loves to go for walks, and it was funny to see him surprised and excited at the same time the first time he saw snow. His favorite spot is definetely the couch though,  He is a big baby.

Before After

Gilligan was recently adopted from us, attached is a note from his new family and a photo of Gilligan when we first rescued him and now at his new home. __________________________________________________________ Dear Boxer Luv volunteers, I don't think I could've dreamed of adopting a better companion than Gilligan. He is just so happy and such a pleasure to have in my household. Not only for myself, but also for my other boxer, Sierra. Everybody that has met him just loves him ande they always say what a gorgeous boxer he is.  We paid a visit to our vet the other day so the Dr. and Gilligan could meet for the first time. Everything went great and we had a heart worm test done and he  is now on heart worm medication. I showed the vet, and everyone else the horrible pictures of Gilligan when he was rescued and the after pictures and they cant believe it's the same dog.  We try to go for at least one and sometimes two walks every day. He is so incredibly well mannered on the leash. He gets along great with my other dogs and he also got along great with my fathers boxer, Sedona. All three boxers had a boat load of fun playing together.  Gilligan is a special addition to my family. Thank you Boxer Luv rescue. You have an incredibly wonderfully and much needed organization. Sincerely, Gilligan and Chuck Crouthamel

Coco Dear Boxer Luv Rescue Volunteers, We added Coco to our family on Halloween night. She has fit right in. Our last boxer was afraid of the pool and did not like the Dog park. As soon as she got in the back yard when she was brought to us she went right in the pool to wash off... Since then we have been to the Dog Park about 7 times and she is so much fun to watch. She jumps higher than any dog I have ever seen. AS soon as we come back from the park she plops herself on the first step of the pool and washes herself off. She is very excited at times and the first two weeks at the house it was like having a new born again. The last three nights she has slept through the night 10:30- 6:30 and seems now to have our routine down. She loves the backyard, walking, playing ball with the kids and following me wherever I go.  It was so hard to lose our Sadie this summer ( boxer ) that we adopted 6 years ago but Coco seems to have some of Sadies spirit in her. They actually look exactly alike.  We will take some pictures over the Holidays and send them your way .  She is a joy and we love her more everyday. Thanks for all that you do to save these beautiful dogs. This is one family who will always sing your praises and send people to  Boxer Rescue every chance we get.. She is a big hit at the dog park,   Beautiful Girl, Official Gate Greeter, and the dog who seems to never get tired.are just a few of the names that she has been given.She has made lots of friends..  Thanks again,  The Cruz Family...

 

 

Brianna AKA Chelsey

Brianna was recently adopted from us, here is a note from the new owners. She is another great dog we rescued from the kill list at animal control: __________________________________________________ Brianna (AKA. Chelsey) is doing absolutely wonderful!! She has adjusted to our schedule for the most part, still not happy with the kennel when we're not home though, but she's fine, she has apparently had some training in her past, we have been working on a lot of commands with her and she seems to pick them up rather quick!! We are soooo happy we chose her over the others, she has such a personality that you wouldn't believe!!! oh by the way, she hasn't missed a meal since she's  been here, and she hasn't turned down any snacks offered her either.. We love her to death!!!! Thank you soo much!!!!!

 

 

Brock

Brock - covered with ticks Brock in his new home

Brock was rescued by BLR 9/6/07.    He was found as a stray , looking for food in alley garbage cans. He was covered with thousands of ticks, starving and near death.   3 Volunteers picked off all of the ticks 1 by 1, it took about 4 days.   One of our super Foster moms, took him under her wing and nursed him back to health.   We recently adopted Brock to a family that has another Boxer

 

Dear Bojangles that had such a hard beginning.  He was returned several times through no fault of his own, then was hit by a car and returned again.    Finally!  I have the photos!  Here is my darling Bo Jangles.. one he is with his sister Carlie who we had before we got Bo Jangles.   Let me just tell you that it was not easy, he had major trust issues and it took at least a year for us to finally bond.  I love this dog!  He is proof to me that a dog can over come whatever issues they have with love and patience.  He is such a good boy.  It saddens me that he was given back so many times but I think it was because I was suppose to get him.  Please be assured he will be with me til the day he dies.  He has the great life he deserves.  He loves to go on walks, to the bark park, camping, hiking and his favorite thing in the world is FOOD!     A success story for all of you at Boxer Luv Rescue. Thank you and Happy Holidays to all of you,   Kimberly Shows

 

 

Bonnie and Joey-now Luna and Sunny

I thought you might be interested in seeing pictures of your little girl and her boyfriend. Luna and Sunny are getting along great. We took them on their first hike this morning, they were so excited that they tired themselves out in the first mile. My son has really bonded with them, loves playing with them and sometimes even acts like a puppy. Amanda's allergic reaction has improved, as seen in the picture, she can now hug on them without breaking out. I love having them as an addition to our family. Thanks for being such a wonderful foster-mom and being involved in such an awesome organization. I'm always praising Boxer Luv Rescue.   Take care,   Joseph

 

 

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Haley

Hello,   I want to thank you a million times over and over for my little boxer Haley. I adopted her in 2005 after my pit bull/boxer mix died of cancer.   Haley has brought me such joy! She is very needy and I love providing her with all of the love she needs. We go everywhere together. Last summer and the summer before, I brought her to my RV in Lakside. She is very curious about skunks and very scared of raccoons (good). But she just loves going there with me.   Sometimes, I take her to work here in the valley. I teach junior high school age kids and they just love her too.   I am a contributor monthly to your organization, and when I retire soon, I would like to volunteer my time to your organization.   Again,   Thank you.   Terry McCabe

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Annie

Here are some recent pictures of our Annie, after having her for two months.  She is the sweetest dog that Terry or I have ever met.  She loves all people, and all dogs and is great with kids.  The fact that Jeffrey doesn't bother her says it all.  She is so nonthreatening.  She has lost quite a bit of weight (about 8 pounds) and her coat color has improved immensely, but she is a little more grey than the pictures show.  She can now go on 15-20 min walks with just a couple rest periods.  (She used to have trouble making it down the driveway and back.)  She loves life and makes us smile.  So far she is healthy and doing very well.   She has some vision and some hearing and does just fine with that.  Jeffrey must know that because he doesn't get upset when she accidentally bumps into him.  She and Lexi are good friends.  She was wearing a gross gray collar when I got her which to me epitomized how she had been completely neglected for so long and then discarded on a country road.  I will make sure that she always has a pretty clean pink collar on for the rest of her life, and try to show her how very special and appreciated she is.  We love her so much.  I don't know how anyone could live with such a sweet soul and not cherish her. Linda Cuellar

 

 

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