I was just notified about a pure bred neutered male boxer, 1 year old, docked tail, natural ears, tan & white, that is available. Professional couple got him as a puppy but are finding they don't have enough time for him. Couple want to see him in a home where people have time to play with him and he has space to run.

I was just notified about a pure bred neutered male boxer, 1 year old, docked tail, natural ears, tan & white, that is available. Professional couple got him as a puppy but are finding they don't have enough time for him. Couple want to see him in a home where people have time to play with him and he has space to run.

why does he look pitbullish to me if he's pure boxer? Is it just the angle of the pics?

why does he look pitbullish to me if he's pure boxer? Is it just the angle of the pics?

They said he's pure boxer - here's another picture

here are 2 shots that show his back end

Those pics look much better. I wish they had a profile pic to show his face from the side.

Those pics look much better. I wish they had a profile pic to show his face from the side.

I can ask them to take one. I just asked for more info. about his personality and I asked about points like good with kids/other dogs, is he a bed hog LOL

They will get me a profile picture later today.

More information from the current owners:

"Bruce is very energetic, loves to play, and loves attention. He is a very smart dog and was easy to train for what I was able to teach him. At a very young age and without a lot of emphasis, he knew that his place for timeout was on the blanket or mat.

He loves kids and does okay with other dogs and we have not had any incidents. If he would have it his way, he would be in the bed with you or lounging on the couch. We didn’t allow him to do that but he has slept in the bedroom on his pillow. He absolutely loves toys and loves to fetch and for you to chase him. We play a game of chase with the toy or stick. He also loves to play with water as he chases the water from the water hose.

After some good playing and exercise he’s ready to relax for the evening on his pillow. He understands “poo poo” to use the bathroom and is trained to go to one spot in the yard."

PS from owner:

"Additionally, he understands “let me see” if you or the veterinarian wants to inspect his mouth. And understands “no teeth or no bite” when playing."

Sounds like a very energetic (typical boxer), and well adjusted dog!

PS from owner:

"Additionally, he understands “let me see” if you or the veterinarian wants to inspect his mouth. And understands “no teeth or no bite” when playing."

Sounds like a very energetic (typical boxer), and well adjusted dog!

Stop. I don't need anymore dogs and he sounds adorable. :lalala:

I hope he finds a great home!

Stop. I don't need anymore dogs and he sounds adorable. :lalala:

I hope he finds a great home!

I've got enough on my hands with Boxy, so he can't come to my house. I'm sure someone has room for him ..... :whistle:

I've got enough on my hands with Boxy, so he can't come to my house. I'm sure someone has room for him ..... :whistle:

I'm sure someone does. :lalala:

He's young, purebred, and cute. He won't last long.

why does he look pitbullish to me if he's pure boxer? Is it just the angle of the pics?

byb

Stop. I don't need anymore dogs and he sounds adorable. :lalala:

I hope he finds a great home!

no you dont!~
and he does not look pure breed... and if so..not a great breeder

byb

What does that mean? :stupid:

no you dont!~
and he does not look pure breed... and if so..not a great breeder

I said that

x2

What does that mean? :stupid:

back yard breeder

I have three boxers, all with papers. Only one is a good representation of the breed.

back yard breeder

I have three boxers, all with papers. Only one is a good representation of the breed.

but this one is real pitty looking in the face.

I have seen my share of byb's...and never looked pitty

but this one is real pitty looking in the face.

I have seen my share of byb's...and never looked pitty

Let me put up a pic of Buster.

Here are two pics. You can really see his PB head where he's sitting beside Biscuit.

Here are two pics. You can really see his PB head where he's sitting beside Biscuit.

so after i got passed the jammies...:hot:

..... ok he has a larger head...but not as pb looking as the other..

he still looks boxer

Here are two pics. You can really see his PB head where he's sitting beside Biscuit.

I'd think he was PB by his square head. His jaws even look PBish. Biscuit has the typical droopy jaws I'm used to seeing on Boxers.

I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one that thought the original pics of this boxer looked more pitty.

back yard breeder

I have three boxers, all with papers. Only one is a good representation of the breed.

The people that bought him probably didn't know any better just as I wouldn't if I got a purebred "anything" basically. The quality breeders know the difference though <G>.

Here are two pics. You can really see his PB head where he's sitting beside Biscuit.

They both so adorable!

Had a boxer many moons ago...is this guy still available? I live on horse farm with plenty of room for him to run...

Had a boxer many moons ago...is this guy still available? I live on horse farm with plenty of room for him to run...

He sounds like a great dog. I'll PM ya' the info. to contact the owners about him.

:bump: this boy is still available ..... :whistle:

no you dont!~
and he does not look pure breed... and if so..not a great breeder
Seeing as he's neutered that should not be much of a problem,

Seeing as he's neutered that should not be much of a problem,

:whoosh:

I think she was referring to the breeder this dog came from, was not a good breeder.

I was just notified that Bruce the Boxer was seen at the Humane Society in Charles County. You gotta love how dedicated people are to their pets. :sarcasm:

I did what I could to try to find him a home, but critters don't usually find a new home in 1 week.

OMG, that is terrible Ark!! I hope that he finds a new & loving, Boxer Knowledgeable home.!!

Owner confirmed they did turn him over to HS. I replied asking of they can redeem him. My ultimate goal is to keep as many pets OUT OF THE SHELTER as possible. To do this I need people to give me time to help. I can't perform magic and find a big dog a home in 1 week. Small dogs are easier but big dogs take time usually.

IF they are able/willing to redeem him, can anyone foster him? I can't pull dogs yet (soon). I really feel that Bruce deserves a chance. Does anyone know if HS temperament Tested Bruce yet? If so, how did he do? I'll call my contact in the morning to see if I can find out. GRRRR I really wanted to keep him away from the shelter, okay so I know I can't save them all, but I can at least TRY to save those that cross my path.

I left a message at HS asking about Bruce. I mentioned the owner may try to redeem him and I said we were trying to find him a home. In the meantime we need someone who can foster him.

PLEASE can someone foster him if we can get him out of there? He sounds like wonderful dog!

If he was surrendered to the HS in Charles County he will probably be taken to TriCounty soon. I'm not sure what type of temperment testing they do at the HS, but TriCounty will temp test him and if he passes and doesn't get classified at PitX they may put him up for adoption.

Ark, usually when someone has made up their mind to "rehome" (get rid of) their pet, they want them gone NOW and since rescue isn't miracle workers they don't want to wait.

Good luck trying to find a foster for this guy.

If he was surrendered to the HS in Charles County he will probably be taken to TriCounty soon. I'm not sure what type of temperment testing they do at the HS, but TriCounty will temp test him and if he passes and doesn't get classified at PitX they may put him up for adoption.

Ark, usually when someone has made up their mind to "rehome" (get rid of) their pet, they want them gone NOW and since rescue isn't miracle workers they don't want to wait.

Good luck trying to find a foster for this guy.

I guess I should have communicated directly with the owners that I would ONLY help them IF they kept the dog until we found a home. I just assumed they would.

I somehow doubt HS will give him back to the owner if the owner says they intend to re-home him? Or maybe they will instead of sending him to Tri-County? The owner said he DOES get along with other dogs and he travels well in cars (trips) so I am still holding out hope for finding some to foster or adopt him.

I can't yet pull critters from the shelter or I'd do it myself. If all goes well with our paperwork I'll be able to file with the shelters to pull, BUT I can't pull unless I have a place for the critter to go (foster or home). I am just so limited on space for dogs at my place. Kenneling them isn't an option really (not healthy for them,) so that's why Boxy is still the King of my bedroom LOL. he's such a good boy, and doesn't get into trouble while I'm gone, so I'm pleased he's got a balanced personality in that respect. Oh Boxy was given a new toy to play with and he went bonkers having a blast with it. He's such a fun dog <G>.

Looking like we may be able to spring Bruce the Boxer from the shelter! They are waiting on a final approval from the supervisor there.

Anyone out there able to foster him? Any spots open in a boxer rescue? Even if you can only foster him a week or 2 that would help.

Bruce has been "sprung" from the shelter !!!!!! :bann:

Bruce has been "sprung" from the shelter !!!!!! :bann:

Where is he?

Where is he?

Owner has him at moment - I am arranging for a foster home so we can have time to place him. Is there room at a rescue for him since he gets along with other dogs?

If he was surrendered to the HS in Charles County he will probably be taken to TriCounty soon. I'm not sure what type of temperment testing they do at the HS, but TriCounty will temp test him and if he passes and doesn't get classified at PitX they may put him up for adoption.

Ark, usually when someone has made up their mind to "rehome" (get rid of) their pet, they want them gone NOW and since rescue isn't miracle workers they don't want to wait.

Good luck trying to find a foster for this guy.

Thank goodness they cared enough to get him back so we can find him a home!

Owner has him at moment - I am arranging for a foster home so we can have time to place him. Is there room at a rescue for him since he gets along with other dogs?

Contact Adopt-A-Boxer Rescue.

Thank goodness they cared enough to get him back so we can find him a home!

I'm so glad to hear that!

In our experience Boxers are usually easy to place, but we almost always require previous boxer experience.

I'm so glad to hear that!

In our experience Boxers are usually easy to place, but we almost always require previous boxer experience.

She said he was so happy to see her he almost knocked her down LOL - I am THRILLED he got to see his MOMMY again! Now hopefully he can be handed over from his Mommy/Daddy to someone else who will be sure he gets a good home.

Contact Adopt-A-Boxer Rescue.

OK I just sent them email to the "surrender" email address. I explained I have a prospect for him this week, but if it fell through I wanted the wheels in motion for him with them.

hope things work out...

did you talk/email her yet about them meeting him?

I'm so glad to hear that!

In our experience Boxers are usually easy to place, but we almost always require previous boxer experience.

Well I must say that having SOME Boxer experience myself now (even though he's only part boxer lol), I can vouch for the fact that they are unique creatures! I am realizing that my old Boy Quinn (RIP baby, who I referred to as my JRT on Steroids (Rottie)) acted a LOT like a boxer. As a matter of fact Boxy and Quinn have a lot in common. Probably why I'm able to handle Boxy with few issues since I had experience from Quinn.

I realize my limitations, and I would much prefer that Boxer people be evaluating homes for the Boxers, but I guess Boxy will be my case to deal with and hopefully Bruce will get a chance with the Boxer Rescue if the possible adopter this week doesn't work out.

hope things work out...

did you talk/email her yet about them meeting him?

Yes I spoke to her this morning <G>.

Yes I spoke to her this morning <G>.

:yahoo:

.... did she tell you about the other boxer they adopted... :bawl:

:yahoo:

.... did she tell you about the other boxer they adopted... :bawl:

No she wasn't able to talk much but I'll talk to her more later. I hope she likes him and can convince the others that an adult is a good way to go <G>. I did explain he had been at the shelter and the owner redeemed him so we could find him a home.

No she wasn't able to talk much but I'll talk to her more later. I hope she likes him and can convince the others that an adult is a good way to go <G>. I did explain he had been at the shelter and the owner redeemed him so we could find him a home.

1 old is still YOUNG!!!

and they dont have to go thru house training....

the saved/adopted a boxer the end of last year.. only to find out she was very sick... (owner neglect)
they did more for her the few months she was with them.. than the prior owners ever did for her.

they had to let her go not too long ago..

1 old is still YOUNG!!!

and they dont have to go thru house training....

the saved/adopted a boxer the end of last year.. only to find out she was very sick... (owner neglect)
they did more for her the few months she was with them.. than the prior owners ever did for her.

they had to let her go not too long ago..

oh my that's awful. It brought tears to my eyes when I found out they got Bruce out of the shelter - wish I had been there to hug him too. I really hope this works out because the owners did train him well per their description of him, so it isn't like he ran wild w/o training thankfully.

This way the owners can meet and communicate to the adopters all the info. they have about Bruce, and convey all the commands he knows. There will at least be a way for them to have a KNOWN history on him as opposed to relying on ME who knows little about him. I am so much hoping Bruce wins them over.

I just found out that Bruce the Boxer is with his new family for a trial run - let's cross our fingers that he found himself a permanent home!

I just found out that Bruce the Boxer is with his new family for a trial run - let's cross our fingers that he found himself a permanent home!
just go in.... sorry


so they do have him!!

just go in.... sorry


so they do have him!!

Yup owner replied to my email to say he's with the family and if it works out they will ask for his papers. YAY !!!! I hope it works out.

Yup owner replied to my email to say he's with the family and if it works out they will ask for his papers. YAY !!!! I hope it works out.

I hope it does!!

she just sent me a new pic of him..... OMG.... he is ALL boxer... I dont see pitty anywhere !


they were just really bad pics...... he is VERY HANDSOME!!


:whistle: and things are going great!!!!

she just sent me a new pic of him..... OMG.... he is ALL boxer... I dont see pitty anywhere !


they were just really bad pics...... he is VERY HANDSOME!!


:whistle: and things are going great!!!!

:yahoo::buddies: Good on you and Arkie for doing another great job of finding a home for the boy.

:yahoo::buddies: Good on you and Arkie for doing another great job of finding a home for the boy.

I'm so glad I pressed the lady to redeem him from the shelter ..... that's the first time I've ever asked someone to do that. I'm sure all involved are happier with THIS outcome <G>.

Thanks so much ICit ! Hey send me the pic - I wanna see ........

I'm so glad I pressed the lady to redeem him from the shelter ..... that's the first time I've ever asked someone to do that. I'm sure all involved are happier with THIS outcome <G>.

Thanks so much ICit ! Hey send me the pic - I wanna see ........

:jameo:.. sounds like he is coming down with Kennel Cough... she is calling the vet now!

:jameo:.. sounds like he is coming down with Kennel Cough... she is calling the vet now!

oh crap well after spending a few days at the shelter, I'm not surprised.

When I took Joey in (Calico girl), she seemed healthy but later that week I realized she had picked up germs at the vet office that updated her shots. She got ALL the cats sick! Oh well at least they made it through and now they have added immunity right?

Every time I go to the shelter, I use gel on my hands several times to be sure to kill the germs so my critters/rescues don't get sick.

oh crap well after spending a few days at the shelter, I'm not surprised.

When I took Joey in (Calico girl), she seemed healthy but later that week I realized she had picked up germs at the vet office that updated her shots. She got ALL the cats sick! Oh well at least they made it through and now they have added immunity right?

Every time I go to the shelter, I use gel on my hands several times to be sure to kill the germs so my critters/rescues don't get sick.

you should always were shoes you dont wear inside.... you can bring stuff home on your shoes:whistle::cds:

you should always were shoes you dont wear inside.... you can bring stuff home on your shoes:whistle::cds:

oh yeah :duh: I never think to wear different shoes - they should have shoe covers for us to use there?

I spoke to the adopter and it does sound like he picked up Kennel Cough at the Humane Society. It's sounding like they are going to keep him, they REALLY like him <G>.

I spoke to the adopter and it does sound like he picked up Kennel Cough at the Humane Society. It's sounding like they are going to keep him, they REALLY like him <G>.

:yahoo: Ask them to send us some happy forever home pics soon!! Good luck Bruce!

I love good news!! Sucks for the Kennel Cough, hopeful it won't last long.

I love good news!! Sucks for the Kennel Cough, hopeful it won't last long.

She was glad for me to be able to tell her he had been at the shelter so it would be easier for the vet to diagnose having that info. I told her he had been there a few days. I guess the owner didn't mention it or just assumed she knew already from me or ICit. Yes, I am THRILLED that ICit was aware of the lady and her family being open to a new edition.

I just received an email from the prior owner of Bruce. She said the new owner came over to collect the rest of his belongings, and they said one last goodbye to Bruce.

She thanked me for helping find Bruce a home, and is going to send us a donation for the assistance, which I will split with ICit for helping. I'm sure she could use a few bucks toward HER rescue expenses.

I just received an email from the prior owner of Bruce. She said the new owner came over to collect the rest of his belongings, and they said one last goodbye to Bruce.

She thanked me for helping find Bruce a home, and is going to send us a donation for the assistance, which I will split with ICit for helping. I'm sure she could use a few bucks toward HER rescue expenses.

nope... dont want any money :biggrin:.... we can put that money towards the kittens :yay:

I spoke to her last week and they are IN LOVE WITH HIM.

Looks as if I have a great track record going with home for animals... :yahoo:

I just received an email from the prior owner of Bruce. She said the new owner came over to collect the rest of his belongings, and they said one last goodbye to Bruce.

She thanked me for helping find Bruce a home, and is going to send us a donation for the assistance, which I will split with ICit for helping. I'm sure she could use a few bucks toward HER rescue expenses.

Then, it is working out! That's GREAT! :yahoo:

nope... dont want any money :biggrin:.... we can put that money towards the kittens :yay:

I spoke to her last week and they are IN LOVE WITH HIM.

Looks as if I have a great track record going with home for animals... :yahoo:

Great I'll set it aside for the kittens!

PS I told the foster of the Momma/Kittens that I can get them all done at Humane Society at rescue prices. When they are being adopted (i.e. not TNR like ferals), I get them more than just spay/neuter/rabies. I usually do spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, de-worm with ivomec injection, and of course FIV/FELV test. Generally runs about $100 for females and $80 for males.

Great work ICit, and Ark. Now if Boxy could be so lucky as Bruce!! You Ladies are the Bomb. Keep up the fantastic work!!

PS I told the foster of the Momma/Kittens that I can get them all done at Humane Society at rescue prices. When they are being adopted (i.e. not TNR like ferals), I get them more than just spay/neuter/rabies. I usually do spay/neuter, rabies, distemper, de-worm with ivomec injection, and of course FIV/FELV test. Generally runs about $100 for females and $80 for males.
Quick question...What is TNR??

Quick question...What is TNR??

Trap, neuter, release.

Great work ICit, and Ark. Now if Boxy could be so lucky as Bruce!! You Ladies are the Bomb. Keep up the fantastic work!!

:yay:

Yeah for you guys! Yeah for Bruce! Good job ! whoot whoot

Quick question...What is TNR??

Trap/Neuter/Release

It has been adopted by many people as the preferred way to deal with feral cats, since so many people were opposed to trapping and killing them (the usual method).