We are currently looking for a boxer 2 years or under in Michigan. We have a 1 year old son so a non aggressive dog is a must! We already have a 5 year old flashy fawn male who is in need of a friend after the loss of our beloved Chili 6 year old male. We have had our hopes up when we thought we found the perfect match the women changed her mind and backed out. Now my heart has been broken again. Please anyone that can help me find a new love for our home please help. I'm a stay at home mom and have the time that these wonderful creatures deserve. Our pets are treated just like they are humans and will love our home. Please consider us if you have or know of a boxer that needs us. Thank you.
looking for 1-2 year old in Michigan
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myrocky
Boxer Insane
Have you looked into adopting from Boxer Rescue? Here are two links that will help you locate a rescue close to you.
www.boxermap.com
http://americanboxerrescue.org/bxrrsq/
Good luck and if you have any questions about rescue please ask
www.boxermap.com
http://americanboxerrescue.org/bxrrsq/
Good luck and if you have any questions about rescue please ask
Thanks for the links but unfortunately the only boxer rescue in Michigan is too rude to reply to my emails. They told me that they dont adopt their dogs to people with children. I kindly replied and asked why not. I've emailed them several times politely to get a response and they wont tell me why. I understand not all dogs should go to a family with a young child, but I do believe that many of them should. So if you think of anything else Please let me know. I've searched the local classifieds as well. Thanks again
I went to both sites that you let me know about. On boxermap (I had never heard of this one) most of the people listed it said breeder under their names, except for mid michigan and they're the ones that wont return my emails and cameliard and I've been to their website and they are a breeder who no longer does rescue. On the other site they only have names of people and addresses. They don't have any websites. A few of them did have phone numbers I could try I guess. I definately want to adopt. My last 2 dogs were adopted. I will keep trying until I find that special one. Thanks again for your help.
Chris W.
Super Boxer
try to explain
Larissa,
I just wanted to try to explain why a boxer rescue might have a rule where they don't adopt to people with children under 5.
I just don't want people thinking this rule came about for no reason.
As almost everyone knows, there are very few calm boxers. Young boxers require daily ritualized training for up to 3 yrs and then some. They jump and wiggle at the slightest excitement. One of the number one reasons people give their dogs to rescue is because people don't bother to train the dog in the first place. Most people don't have time to spend on training their dog when they are chasing after small children. A dog rescue's first priority is the emotional stability of the dog. For a dog to change homes JUST ONCE is extremely stressfull on a dog, especially a dog born and bred to be family oriented like a boxer. Stress behavior results in lack of bowell control and there you have yet another reason people get rid of dogs. There are still people in this world who believe ALL dogs should allow/tolerate a toddler to crawl on it or ride it like a horsey or smack or poke or pull. A dog adapting to it's new home may feel otherwise, thus, there you have yet Another reason people get rid of their dogs. It is not in the best interest of a dog - that's already lost it's first home, probably lived in a shelter, then went to a foster home, and finally to a forever home - to be placed into a situation that 9 times out of 10 it will have to be re homed once again.
Unfortunately, the rescue org.s don't know you personally. So they don't know you may be that 1 person who is not like that. It is their decision not to risk it. These are dogs they've loved, rescued, vetted and trained. Just remember it's nothing personal, so don't be offended. The risks are just too great for them to consider.
Hope this helps you and others understand a little better why rescues do what they have to.
Larissa,
I just wanted to try to explain why a boxer rescue might have a rule where they don't adopt to people with children under 5.
I just don't want people thinking this rule came about for no reason.
As almost everyone knows, there are very few calm boxers. Young boxers require daily ritualized training for up to 3 yrs and then some. They jump and wiggle at the slightest excitement. One of the number one reasons people give their dogs to rescue is because people don't bother to train the dog in the first place. Most people don't have time to spend on training their dog when they are chasing after small children. A dog rescue's first priority is the emotional stability of the dog. For a dog to change homes JUST ONCE is extremely stressfull on a dog, especially a dog born and bred to be family oriented like a boxer. Stress behavior results in lack of bowell control and there you have yet another reason people get rid of dogs. There are still people in this world who believe ALL dogs should allow/tolerate a toddler to crawl on it or ride it like a horsey or smack or poke or pull. A dog adapting to it's new home may feel otherwise, thus, there you have yet Another reason people get rid of their dogs. It is not in the best interest of a dog - that's already lost it's first home, probably lived in a shelter, then went to a foster home, and finally to a forever home - to be placed into a situation that 9 times out of 10 it will have to be re homed once again.
Unfortunately, the rescue org.s don't know you personally. So they don't know you may be that 1 person who is not like that. It is their decision not to risk it. These are dogs they've loved, rescued, vetted and trained. Just remember it's nothing personal, so don't be offended. The risks are just too great for them to consider.
Hope this helps you and others understand a little better why rescues do what they have to.
I totally agree and understand everything that you have said but they didn't even give me 2 seconds of a chance. I've had 2 boxers that I have adopted and it has worked out perfectly for us and the dogs. I gave them a much better life and honestly believe that this was their dream home. I just wish some of these rescues would give me a chance to talk with them. Thanks for all of your input. I respect your thoughts and agree that not all rescue dogs would be suited for a home with kids but I know my house is different then those you mentioned. I would train the dog properly and would not turn them back over because of lack of obedience. My Tyson was the wildest dog I've ever seen and you should see him now. Patience and persistence is the key. Thanks again
Chris W.
Super Boxer
volunteer?
Larissa,
Maybe if you volunteer for a rescue they will get to know you. Then they will have the opportunity to see that you are not one of those people.
I started volunteering while I was in the middle of trying to convince my hubby to have our boydog, Tommy, neutered (another rule is that you cannot adopt with unspayed/neutered pets in the home, but they let me volunteer) and just continued on with volunteering for whoever needs me in my area with whatever rescue from MinPins to BT's to small mops to Boxers. All the rescue's are literally dying for foster homes. But there are millions of things to help with, fundraisers, computer work/art for flyers, posting flyers, transport, right down to just giving other fosters relief when they go on vacation so they don't have to pay for kenneling/boarding.
In return you would meet a lot of great new friends and you cannot believe the amount of great information you can learn in training, etc.
This sounds like a great way for you to get your foot in the door, if you can't beat'em, join'em!
BoxerRecruits@yahoo.com
Larissa,
Maybe if you volunteer for a rescue they will get to know you. Then they will have the opportunity to see that you are not one of those people.
I started volunteering while I was in the middle of trying to convince my hubby to have our boydog, Tommy, neutered (another rule is that you cannot adopt with unspayed/neutered pets in the home, but they let me volunteer) and just continued on with volunteering for whoever needs me in my area with whatever rescue from MinPins to BT's to small mops to Boxers. All the rescue's are literally dying for foster homes. But there are millions of things to help with, fundraisers, computer work/art for flyers, posting flyers, transport, right down to just giving other fosters relief when they go on vacation so they don't have to pay for kenneling/boarding.
In return you would meet a lot of great new friends and you cannot believe the amount of great information you can learn in training, etc.
This sounds like a great way for you to get your foot in the door, if you can't beat'em, join'em!
BoxerRecruits@yahoo.com
Chris W.
Super Boxer
got your message
Larissa,
I was forwarded your message. I don't want to waste your time trying to hard sell you on joining the rescue as a volunteer to get them to get to know you. The offer is there, I can't think of any other way they could get to know you other than volunteering. Most volunteers work full time jobs. There are volunteers who help out once a month, and some have not yet raised their hands for a year. There are "foster to adopt" contracts too.
I started out writing you back a mini novel, then just erased it. Basically, for every reason you gave not to, I gave 10 reasons why if you really want to go with a boxer rescue, you can. No one is going to bend rules for someone they don't know from Eve. If you feel like reading all those reasons, let me know, I'll jump up to bat if you feel you just need a little persuasion
On the flip side, should you decide to continue to go thru classifieds, etc. I'd suggest you use the search button in the top right area of this screen to try to look up some of the stories, just so you'll be more aware of what to look for and what you might end up with.
Good Luck!
Larissa,
I was forwarded your message. I don't want to waste your time trying to hard sell you on joining the rescue as a volunteer to get them to get to know you. The offer is there, I can't think of any other way they could get to know you other than volunteering. Most volunteers work full time jobs. There are volunteers who help out once a month, and some have not yet raised their hands for a year. There are "foster to adopt" contracts too.
I started out writing you back a mini novel, then just erased it. Basically, for every reason you gave not to, I gave 10 reasons why if you really want to go with a boxer rescue, you can. No one is going to bend rules for someone they don't know from Eve. If you feel like reading all those reasons, let me know, I'll jump up to bat if you feel you just need a little persuasion
On the flip side, should you decide to continue to go thru classifieds, etc. I'd suggest you use the search button in the top right area of this screen to try to look up some of the stories, just so you'll be more aware of what to look for and what you might end up with.
Good Luck!
Christine,
Thanks for all of your help and if I do deside to volunteer I will definately let you know. I dont think I live very close to any boxer rescues. I believe that I am about 2 hours away from Michigan boxer rescue. I would foster dogs but my hubby is totally against us doing that. I'm a stay at home mom and have no babysitter so I would have a very hard time volunteering. I dont know if my local animal shelter has volunteers, but I don't think I could bear to be somewhere were they kill animals just because they cant find an owner right away. I will definately continue thinking about it though. I did have some luck today in getting in touch with Michigan Boxer Rescue and the women is calling me back on Saturday. On the website the spot for adoption conditions it doesn't have any rules listed. So I don't know yet if we qualify. Thanks for all your help and I will keep you updated.
Thanks for all of your help and if I do deside to volunteer I will definately let you know. I dont think I live very close to any boxer rescues. I believe that I am about 2 hours away from Michigan boxer rescue. I would foster dogs but my hubby is totally against us doing that. I'm a stay at home mom and have no babysitter so I would have a very hard time volunteering. I dont know if my local animal shelter has volunteers, but I don't think I could bear to be somewhere were they kill animals just because they cant find an owner right away. I will definately continue thinking about it though. I did have some luck today in getting in touch with Michigan Boxer Rescue and the women is calling me back on Saturday. On the website the spot for adoption conditions it doesn't have any rules listed. So I don't know yet if we qualify. Thanks for all your help and I will keep you updated.
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