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LLANGE1852
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Why adopt a rescue?
In adopting a 1+ year old boxer you will receive a boxer that is housebroken, more than likely through the puppy stages of destroying everything, a completely vetted (shots, spayed/neutered, health checked) dog! Most rescues are very aware of their rescuing and are very very loving boys and girls! I work with Nor Cal Boxer Rescue out of Sacramento. So if you have any questions let me know.
Laurie,
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In adopting a 1+ year old boxer you will receive a boxer that is housebroken, more than likely through the puppy stages of destroying everything, a completely vetted (shots, spayed/neutered, health checked) dog! Most rescues are very aware of their rescuing and are very very loving boys and girls! I work with Nor Cal Boxer Rescue out of Sacramento. So if you have any questions let me know.
Laurie,
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natrhymer
Boxer Booster
it's the right thing to do!
Simply put, you should adopt a boxer from rescue because it's 1) the right thing to do. 2) An adopted dog can be trained, no matter how old; most of them will come to your home with basic commands. 3) You're giving a dog a second chance at a happier existence. Boxers are generally puppies until they're far past the one year mark, so you 4) still get the play, energy and cute, clumsy exhuberance that you get from a puppy, even though they're technically "adults."
I couldn't have ever bought a dog from a breeder knowing there are so many out there who need homes (watch one episode of "animal cops" on Animal Planet and you'll be convinced). Don't leave it up to "other people" to help with the stray/shelter/rescue dogs. 5) You get to feel good about yourself in the process!
Simply put, you should adopt a boxer from rescue because it's 1) the right thing to do. 2) An adopted dog can be trained, no matter how old; most of them will come to your home with basic commands. 3) You're giving a dog a second chance at a happier existence. Boxers are generally puppies until they're far past the one year mark, so you 4) still get the play, energy and cute, clumsy exhuberance that you get from a puppy, even though they're technically "adults."
I couldn't have ever bought a dog from a breeder knowing there are so many out there who need homes (watch one episode of "animal cops" on Animal Planet and you'll be convinced). Don't leave it up to "other people" to help with the stray/shelter/rescue dogs. 5) You get to feel good about yourself in the process!
adeinert
Boxer Insane
The only differences I see:
puppies take longer to housebreak, mature dogs learn quicker or are already trained and just need some updating
puppies chew on everything, adults have usually passed that stage
puppies can't be left all day nor always trusted through the night, adult dogs can
With an adult dog you know who you are adopting, no surprises!
If you would like to see a few tributes regarding older adopted boxers go to www.flbr.org under The bridge.
This refers to boxers usually over 5, but it is clear that a rescued dog is fully aware of what you have done for them and are so amazingly loving.
Of the four I have adopted, three were adults and I can honestly say, I could easily spend the rest of my life adopting only adults. They are such treasures and really need you and are grateful for you. The best friend I ever had was adopted around 4-5 years of age.
As an experienced adopter and foster home, you are making a wonderful choice by adopting.
Ashlie, mom to three rescued boxers
puppies take longer to housebreak, mature dogs learn quicker or are already trained and just need some updating
puppies chew on everything, adults have usually passed that stage
puppies can't be left all day nor always trusted through the night, adult dogs can
With an adult dog you know who you are adopting, no surprises!
If you would like to see a few tributes regarding older adopted boxers go to www.flbr.org under The bridge.
This refers to boxers usually over 5, but it is clear that a rescued dog is fully aware of what you have done for them and are so amazingly loving.
Of the four I have adopted, three were adults and I can honestly say, I could easily spend the rest of my life adopting only adults. They are such treasures and really need you and are grateful for you. The best friend I ever had was adopted around 4-5 years of age.
As an experienced adopter and foster home, you are making a wonderful choice by adopting.
Ashlie, mom to three rescued boxers
ssleighter
Completely Boxer Crazy
I am Mom to three boxers, two of which are rescues. All of my babies are awesome, but the only one that is still chewing on furniture, digging through the laundry and playing keep away with my undies, eating every scrap of mail/magazines he can find, counter surfing, and generally being a good natured pain in the bottom is my dear Hammer that we've had since he was a baby!! :p I love him dearly, and wouldn't have him any other way, but the other two have been so much kinder on my nerves!
Ginger came to us with some issues (resource gaurding), as she was found as a stray but she has always been 100% housetrained/crate trained and she is an all around joy! She learned so fast that things were good in her new home and that she didn't have to worry about where her next meal was coming from. Booker is just plain awesome, he was an owner surrender to a kill shelter and I cannot even fathom the reasons his previous owners had for letting him go. He moved into my house as a foster and 24 hours later I knew I couldn't let him go!!
I will rescue every dog my future holds!!
Sharon, Mom to Hammer, Ginger, Booker and the evil cats Morgan and Merlin :D
Ginger came to us with some issues (resource gaurding), as she was found as a stray but she has always been 100% housetrained/crate trained and she is an all around joy! She learned so fast that things were good in her new home and that she didn't have to worry about where her next meal was coming from. Booker is just plain awesome, he was an owner surrender to a kill shelter and I cannot even fathom the reasons his previous owners had for letting him go. He moved into my house as a foster and 24 hours later I knew I couldn't let him go!!
I will rescue every dog my future holds!!
Sharon, Mom to Hammer, Ginger, Booker and the evil cats Morgan and Merlin :D
Since rescue groups foster the dogs for awhile, they are familiar with the dogs personality. This helps you get the right dog for you. They know if the dog is a couch potato or athletic. If it gets along with other pets or children. Most of the time they are already house trained. It's all good! 
ottopunk
Boxer Booster
You are so ahead of the game! When we wanted to get a boxer, we thought a breeder was the only way to go. We weren't aware of all the breed specific rescue groups out there!
We have 2 dogs - one from a breeder and one from a boxer rescue. I will never again go to a breeder when there are so many animals in need of good homes. To this day I still feel so good that we rescued Punky. Everytime she kisses me I always feel like she is saying "thank you for giving me a home". It is just the BEST feeling.
There are so many good dogs out there and it peeves me why people get rid of them - the dog is too old, we are putting in wood floors, moving, etc. That is why I decided only to only rescue in the future - even if it means giving a dog a loving home for the last few years of their life.
Just know what you are getting involved with though. We got Punky when she was 5 months old and she still peed EVERYWHERE. We'd pick her up to get outside and she'd still be peeing! Urine was everywhere! Everyone told us to kick her to the curb. It took alot of patience but we ended up with a GREAT dog (who by the way doesn't pee in the house anymore! )
Good luck!
We have 2 dogs - one from a breeder and one from a boxer rescue. I will never again go to a breeder when there are so many animals in need of good homes. To this day I still feel so good that we rescued Punky. Everytime she kisses me I always feel like she is saying "thank you for giving me a home". It is just the BEST feeling.
There are so many good dogs out there and it peeves me why people get rid of them - the dog is too old, we are putting in wood floors, moving, etc. That is why I decided only to only rescue in the future - even if it means giving a dog a loving home for the last few years of their life.
Just know what you are getting involved with though. We got Punky when she was 5 months old and she still peed EVERYWHERE. We'd pick her up to get outside and she'd still be peeing! Urine was everywhere! Everyone told us to kick her to the curb. It took alot of patience but we ended up with a GREAT dog (who by the way doesn't pee in the house anymore!
)Good luck!
buddy'smom
Boxer Pal
Everything that has been said and then some
I have now adopted two boxers, Kailee at the age of two, she has been with us 3 years now, and Clyde just shy of age two, we adopted him in March of this year he turned 2 in June.
Prior to having Kailee and Clyde we had Buddy whom we did purchase as a pup, and it too was a remarkable experience.
The one thing about adopting I love is watching them become the boxers they were born to be.
Kailee came to us unsocialized, malnourished, afraid of human touch, and she had separation anxiety. Helping her overcome her issues, and seeing her develop into an extremly beautiful, confident boxer, that has adapted to the good life is more beauty than the human heart deserves.
Clyde had less issues, he was somewhat underweight, had separation issues, but otherwise a healthy loveable guy, who did lack his dignity and confidence. He is now sporting a beautiful shiney coat, the glimmer in his eye sparkles, he is confident and a very proud boxer boy, that also loves the good comfy life.
Both of my boxers are lovebugs. I never intend to breed, so why buy a pup when there are sooo many boxers in need of some love and a good home.
I doubt you will ever regret adopting. I am not saying that a rescue is going to come into your home without issues of some sort, but to know as they develop that you have played a part in their development is wonderful.
I also find that rescues seem somewhat more grateful for their life ( It is almost like they never forget their past) Both Kailee and Clyde give me a kiss after they have eaten a meal. If I am not in the immediate area, they come looking for me and I get beautiful boxer kisses from them, like they are saying thanks.
Jean
I have now adopted two boxers, Kailee at the age of two, she has been with us 3 years now, and Clyde just shy of age two, we adopted him in March of this year he turned 2 in June.
Prior to having Kailee and Clyde we had Buddy whom we did purchase as a pup, and it too was a remarkable experience.
The one thing about adopting I love is watching them become the boxers they were born to be.
Kailee came to us unsocialized, malnourished, afraid of human touch, and she had separation anxiety. Helping her overcome her issues, and seeing her develop into an extremly beautiful, confident boxer, that has adapted to the good life is more beauty than the human heart deserves.
Clyde had less issues, he was somewhat underweight, had separation issues, but otherwise a healthy loveable guy, who did lack his dignity and confidence. He is now sporting a beautiful shiney coat, the glimmer in his eye sparkles, he is confident and a very proud boxer boy, that also loves the good comfy life.
Both of my boxers are lovebugs. I never intend to breed, so why buy a pup when there are sooo many boxers in need of some love and a good home.
I doubt you will ever regret adopting. I am not saying that a rescue is going to come into your home without issues of some sort, but to know as they develop that you have played a part in their development is wonderful.
I also find that rescues seem somewhat more grateful for their life ( It is almost like they never forget their past) Both Kailee and Clyde give me a kiss after they have eaten a meal. If I am not in the immediate area, they come looking for me and I get beautiful boxer kisses from them, like they are saying thanks.
Jean
Animal Guy
Boxer Booster
Everything said has been great but I just wanted to add my little story. We got Taya about two months ago and in that short period of time if I look back, she's accomplished alot. She was also malnourished and now she's healthy. She's not nearly as scared of loud noises and people raising their hand as she used to be and in only two weeks she was completely potty trained. She's about four years old and when we first got her she didn't care where she went to the bathroom but now we can leave her alone uncrated in the house for hours. We couldn't do that with a puppy this soon. I've never bought a puppy but I think it's more rewarding to rescue a dog that's had a bad life than to buy a puppy. I'm not trying to offend anyone, and i commend responsible breeders but I would get a rescue any day of the week. That's just my 2 cents.
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