I have considered applying to become a foster parent for a boxer rescue. I was curious as to people's experience with this in regards to how does your current boxer react to the new boxer friend and more importantly how does your baby react when they have had a playmate for awhile and then the boxer is adopted and their playmate is gone? Harry is the one and only child in the house (4 legs and 2 legs). He gets alongs well with other dogs and I think would really enjoy another playmate. Emotionally, I could handle it but I am unsure of how he would handle the adoption. If anyone has had any experiences please share them with me.
Fostering Boxers
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ladyluck_t
Boxer Insane
I just want to say, THANK YOU for opening your home and life to a foster baby. I do the same thing here in ABQ. I always wanted another dog, my son lives with my parents due to my extensive travel schedule at work. I just got the job here and didnt know anyone to take care of him while i was out of town. I got my katie while in grad school a couple of years ago, and my son wasnt there, he has resented Katie ever since, he is moving out this year and i told him he could get his "own" dog then. So until he gets here i decided to foster boxers. I have to tell you it is very very rewarding. I was afraid that i would have trouble giving the foster up when they got adopted, but have found that if i look at it a certain way it makes it easier. I like to think that my home is not the best forever home for these babies, and since i want the very best for them it is easier to give them up. I now work very closely with the boxer rescue in our area, attending meetings, representing them at events and so forth. I always make sure that i make some one-on-one time with both dogs, lots of love and kisses. And to be honest, since i started i havent had a time where it was just Katie. Although, due to travel again from work, i wont be able to foster until october. And i just dont know how i will survive without 2 boxers. Please do some research into introducing the foster with your boxer, that is the most critical time, remember that "kids" fight sometimes so be prepared to break one up. I dont feed them at the same time since my katie is food aggressive with other dogs, but what i do is put her food down and take the foster into a closed room and work on basic commands. and then vice-versa when he eats.
I just realized how long this is getting :rolleyes: please feel free to PM me with any other questions. There are several people on here who work in rescues from all over the US so i am sure they will add a few things as well. (been alone too long so i tend to talk alot! :D )
Thanks again!
I just realized how long this is getting :rolleyes: please feel free to PM me with any other questions. There are several people on here who work in rescues from all over the US so i am sure they will add a few things as well. (been alone too long so i tend to talk alot! :D )
Thanks again!
adeinert
Boxer Insane
I second that THANK YOU!
It takes a whole lot of love and selflessness to be foster parent. You will love your foster baby very much but each foster you let go to a terrific home opens a place for another boxer who's life is in jeopardy.
I have multiple boxers and fostered much more when I had only two boxers. My boxers really enjoyed their vistors. I have countless pictures of them piled on the sofa with their new foster brother or sister. Opening their hearts and sharing their home quite easily. Once or twice they seemed to notice the foster boxer left but it was as if they know we are helping a boxer who needs to find a forever home. They've gotten pretty accustomed to me bringing home other boxers. Each time I come home from a CUR run or home check with a boxer, they run to the garage door assuming mommy has brought them another playmate.
Since with my rescue the foster parent plays a huge role in determining the home their boxer will go forever, I am always assured I know the placement is to that boxer's particular needs. It's sad for me to say good-bye but I know the foster has a terrific family. The fosters acclimate to their new families well and I know it was best to say good-bye and that visiting with me could have saved that boxer's life.
I know some foster homes with one furkid finds that fostering is a great way to help needy boxers and have a companion for their furkid without the extra work all year long of having a second boxer.
I truly believe that fostering is the backbone of rescue. Without a place to go, we couldn't save the boxers.
Ashlie
and the rescued boxertrio
It takes a whole lot of love and selflessness to be foster parent. You will love your foster baby very much but each foster you let go to a terrific home opens a place for another boxer who's life is in jeopardy.
I have multiple boxers and fostered much more when I had only two boxers. My boxers really enjoyed their vistors. I have countless pictures of them piled on the sofa with their new foster brother or sister. Opening their hearts and sharing their home quite easily. Once or twice they seemed to notice the foster boxer left but it was as if they know we are helping a boxer who needs to find a forever home. They've gotten pretty accustomed to me bringing home other boxers. Each time I come home from a CUR run or home check with a boxer, they run to the garage door assuming mommy has brought them another playmate.
Since with my rescue the foster parent plays a huge role in determining the home their boxer will go forever, I am always assured I know the placement is to that boxer's particular needs. It's sad for me to say good-bye but I know the foster has a terrific family. The fosters acclimate to their new families well and I know it was best to say good-bye and that visiting with me could have saved that boxer's life.
I know some foster homes with one furkid finds that fostering is a great way to help needy boxers and have a companion for their furkid without the extra work all year long of having a second boxer.
I truly believe that fostering is the backbone of rescue. Without a place to go, we couldn't save the boxers.
Ashlie
and the rescued boxertrio
Tysonsway
Boxer Booster
Becoming a Foster Mom or Dad for Boxers in need is very rewarding! We thought long and hard about it and came to the decision to open our home to the rescue. We have had two fosters so far and both have touched my heart in so many ways!
We have a 10 month old boxer girl named Jasmine, and she has absolutly LOVED the chance to be a foster sister. Our latest foster was adopted on Saturday and since Jasmine has been a little down. She gets a little depressed when the dogs leave, but after a few days she enjoys having her Mommy and Daddy back to herself.
I always end up crying when I receive a foster, because you realize this wonderful animal was given up by their family. But then you start doing everything you can to help them find a new home. I make sure I do daily updates on our site about their personality, quirks and misbehaviors... Its fun to tell little stories about your foster!
I always cry when they leave too, not becasue I get too attached to them but becasue I know they are going to a wonderful home that has searched for that one perticular boxer. I am usually a little sad at how quiet the house is after htye leave, but you just start getting excited about the next one you'll receive.
Its very rewarding and a lot of fun at times! They do tug at your heart strings and will always hold a place there. Receiving updates from the new family makes it all worth while!
Good Luck, I hope you find it in your heart to open your home to these wonderful animals!
We have a 10 month old boxer girl named Jasmine, and she has absolutly LOVED the chance to be a foster sister. Our latest foster was adopted on Saturday and since Jasmine has been a little down. She gets a little depressed when the dogs leave, but after a few days she enjoys having her Mommy and Daddy back to herself.
I always end up crying when I receive a foster, because you realize this wonderful animal was given up by their family. But then you start doing everything you can to help them find a new home. I make sure I do daily updates on our site about their personality, quirks and misbehaviors... Its fun to tell little stories about your foster!
I always cry when they leave too, not becasue I get too attached to them but becasue I know they are going to a wonderful home that has searched for that one perticular boxer. I am usually a little sad at how quiet the house is after htye leave, but you just start getting excited about the next one you'll receive.
Its very rewarding and a lot of fun at times! They do tug at your heart strings and will always hold a place there. Receiving updates from the new family makes it all worth while!
Good Luck, I hope you find it in your heart to open your home to these wonderful animals!
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