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    Bump removal surgery, ACE

    We brought our newly rescued guy to the vet this morning to get a skin bump removed. (He's still there now. :( ) The rescue organization's vet chose not to check it out further, but our vet decided earlier this month it would be a good idea to aspirate, since the bump seemed to be changing shape...
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    Housebreaking a 2-3 year old rescue--help!

    Thanks for the tips! Yes, I think we generally know where to go with this, but it's helpful to have that confirmed and also to have the simple reminders that it may take weeks or even months before he's fully used to this new environment. A paper log is a great idea, and good point about the...
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    Housebreaking a 2-3 year old rescue--help!

    Anyone out there have experience potty training an older dog? We LOVE our sweet rescue boy, but he obviously never spent time inside a home during the formative years of his life (or if he did, was never crate trained or properly housebroken.) We've had him for about three weeks, and he does...
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    Rescue Pros/Cons

    We just adopted from a rescue last week. Our boy is absolutely wonderful, and the adoption process worked really well. The only cons I see are that you do, as others have said, need to be patient and trust that the organization will wait to give you a dog until everyone is sure it is a forever...
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    Introductions from Davis, California

    Hello. I'm new to the family of Boxer enthusaists, having just adopted my first Boxer from a local rescue. Rico is a flashy brindle, super sweet guy, approximately 2-3 years old (but of course we don't know for sure, not knowing his background.) He is an absolute joy. Previously we have had...
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