Boxer Lover Needed - Must have BIG heart

krazd_kat

krazd_kat

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All, here is an ad that is sure to break a few hearts - I don't know anything other than what this ad says, I have sent an email asking for more information but I wanted to get this posted in case someone might think about helping this guy out.

Here is the write up:
My inlaws are looking for a new home for their 1 year old male boxer. They just had a baby and are in the process of moving. They do not feel they can give the dog the time he deserves. He is adorable and energetic. He has a heart condition that was diagnosed by a specialist in VA and may only live till his 5th birthday. He needs a special family to take care of him. Please help us find him a good home. I can email those interested additional pictures. I have tried to email rescue organizations, but have heard nothing.​
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If anyone here has a heart big enough to get broken in just a few years, I'm willing to go pick this dog up.

I would gladly take all the heartbreaks the deaths of my animals has brought me a thousand times more, as it will never compare to the joy their life has brought me.

Please pm me and when I hear something I will get back in touch w/whoever is interested. I sent him my cell number so maybe he will call me.

Here is his ad, which you can use this email address to reach him directly if you would like http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pet/258236946.html
 
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cattitude

cattitude

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This ad angers me. Another Boxer with a heart problem. Biscuit has subaortic stenosis...which is genetic. Health testing of Boxers is extremely important..unfortuntely there are breeders who don't care enough.

Wonder what the problem is? Cardiomyopathy? SAS? Nothing you can do with either of those problems...not even really any meds will help. Sometimes the dog will just die. Not really anything special you can do for them, just restrict their exercise as best you can. I find that I let Biscuit go, let him live his life. His SAS is moderate and if he gets to 3 (February) he has a good shot a living a fairly normal life for a Boxer.

Why can't they keep him? I don't get it. Perhaps it's another heart problem?

That said...Ott and I (and my son) devote practically our entire lives to the pets we now have. It would not be fair to our pets to bring in another dog and it would not be fair to the "incoming" dog. We took in Buster for a few months to help a friend of our nephew...they didn't really want him back. While Buster is a nice dog, having a fourth dog has really added an extreme amount of work just by upsetting the balance.

I'd be happy to try help them rehome their dog. They need to be persistent. Rescues are extremely busy. Emailing sometimes can take weeks to get a response. They have to be diligent in calling EVERY place they can.

I still just don't understand...
 
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cattitude said:
This ad angers me.

I still just don't understand...
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I'm with you on that one, let's hope they don't have a change of heart when the child they just had becomes too energetic or has special needs.
 
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krazd_kat

krazd_kat

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cattitude said:
This ad angers me. Another Boxer with a heart problem. Biscuit has subaortic stenosis...which is genetic. Health testing of Boxers is extremely important..unfortuntely there are breeders who don't care enough.

I'd be happy to try help them rehome their dog. They need to be persistent. Rescues are extremely busy. Emailing sometimes can take weeks to get a response. They have to be diligent in calling EVERY place they can.

I still just don't understand...
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Breeders need to test their dogs before breeding. PERIOD. But like you said too many don't care, it's not their problem, breed, sell, not my problem, it's the buyers.

I don't understand either - I did tell them to give the rescues time and to also contact them a second time. I've emailed quite a few rescue contacts and hopefully someone will have a home for this guy. I'm hoping they don't give up and take him to a shelter. You know they probably wouldn't tell them the truth.

I have found, usually once someone has made up their mind to give their pet away - nothing you can do or say will change their mind. I no longer waste my breath, unless there is a specific problem they need advice for and are willing to listen, but when they no longer have the time or they really love them but think it would be in the dog's best interest - these people have made up their minds.
 
cattitude

cattitude

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I think the ad is kinda strange..."my in laws. . . just had a baby." I guess it happens..just sounds odd.
 
krazd_kat

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cattitude said:
I think the ad is kinda strange..."my in laws. . . just had a baby." I guess it happens..just sounds odd.
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When I first read this I was thinking "father/mother-in-law" and that it must be a winter/spring relationship... then it dawned on my, it could be sister or brother-in-law...

What was I thinking....
 
virgovictoria

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On a side note, about breeders and health of litters and finding suitable homes for pups...

A little over six years ago, when my ex and I went to look at a litter of Husky pups, the owners - although they could - were not interested in to show or breed (as such), but were concerned and interviewed us on our knowledge of the breed. They wanted to know what kind of home we had, what kind of exercise they would be given, did we really understand and were we willing to follow the vaccination routine... Could we please send pictures, visit and such. We sat the first few visits getting to know the litter and visiting our boys before they were old enough to come "home". The "breeders" also babysat them for our pre-planned vacation and worked with their names.

They gaves us information about their lineage - disposition and health problems... Who has tended towards alpha-ism and such... :lol: and what they've found with their litters - and they've had a couple before this one.

They continued to check on their pups - their well being and health. I'm sure the money helped, but they really had some wonderful animals - registered through generations - and they were concerned and caring about each and every one of them.

With that said - it is up to each individual to be as responsible as Catt and know your limitations. Be educated about the breeds you "like" and ask questions. It is wholly unfair to these poor creatures to be discarded because you made an impulse decision. Or even if you didn't, that once you've made a decision to make them your family, you've decided to change your mind.

I know that people think that they are only trying to do what's best for their animals. And breeders that aren't fully honest about highly potential conditions should not only be not allowed to breed, but fined - where it hurts them the most? :shrug:

Long post, I know. But I love my critters... :love:
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Good post VV. Funny, when we bought Abbey from her breeder (excellent breeder by the way) we had to fill out a FOUR PAGE application to see if we were an acceptable home.
 
Pete

Pete

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cattitude said:
Good post VV. Funny, when we bought Abbey from her breeder (excellent breeder by the way) we had to fill out a FOUR PAGE application to see if we were an acceptable home.
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Wow, when the ex had Boy we didn't have to fill out anything.
 
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