Looking to adopt

[Rena&Chopper]

The rescue I volunteer (Legacy Boxer Rescue) for would have denied your application because you have an intact boxer in the home, regardless of whom she belongs to.

I hope that your boyfriend can be convinced to spay his female as there are just too many dogs that need homes to accidently bring another litter into this world.

Your post made me feel a little bit "cornered", vasha. :(

My point of who the dog belongs to is that, spaying her is his choice, not mine. She's not my dog and I have no say over his wishes for her. I have offered to pay for her to be spayed, but he doesn't think it's necessary. She is 7 years old this month and only had 1 litter of puppies. I think if people are responsible for their pets, accidental pregnancies can be avoided. Obviously another dog could possibly get to her, if given the chance...our dogs aren't given that chance.

Also, the intact dog is not a boxer. I think the fact that we welcomed a rescue dog into our home should prove that we also aren't in favor of "accidently bringing another litter into this world". Why would we rescue a dog when we could have a litter of pups for free?

It's like vaccinating dogs..some people don't believe in it, that's their choice. My dog is spayed-I made my choice.

 

[Dallaschick]

Like Vasha said, with an intact dog there is ALWAYS a chance of an unwanted litter. You may say but my dog is kept inside and is not around any other intact dogs, but there is always going to be the chance of the dog accidentally getting away from you. Not to mention the increased health risks of an intact pet. I encourage you to walk though your local shelter and look at all the animals there- the majority of them were all from "accidental" litters. Is it really worth it?

The reason for the somewhat "intrusive" adoption process is because the majority of the dogs in foster care have had a rough start in life. They've been dumped in backyards, have heartworms, been neglected, full of parasites, mange, mistreated, etc... The foster homes for these poor babies pour their heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears into getting these dogs healthy and finding them the perfect home where they can forget their crappy start in life and live the rest of it with all the love they deserve. Take Miss Chynna for example http://www.savetheboxers.com/avail/chynnaalbum/index.html , you can see the progression of her progress in the pictures from when she first came to us to the beautiful girl she is now. The foster home brought her that far over months of care and would never want their foster to go somewhere where they'd be allowed to get back into that position.

I'm going to use Sharon's wise words on this one when you ask yourself "if I died tomorrow, would I want my own dog to go to this home".

Ok I've rambled on long enough. *steps off soapbox*. Hope this has shed some light on the whole process

-B
Legacy Boxer Rescue
foster mom to Tanner http://www.savetheboxers.com/avail/tanner.html

 

[vasha]

Your post made me feel a little bit "cornered", vasha. :(

My intent wasn't to make you feel 'cornered' as you put it, but rather to convey the seriousness of having an intact female.

You're absolutely right, it's your boyfriend's decision to have an intact female in the home as it is our rescue's decision to not adopt to a family with an intact dog - regardless of their breed, boxer or otherwise.

Also, having a litter of pups isn't free, as I'm sure your boyfriend is aware, since his female has had a litter already. I'm currently fostering a momma and her litter of pups - she came into rescue three days before labor. It's time intensive as well as very financially draining on our rescue.

 

[Rena&Chopper]

I'm in agreement 100% on the spaying/neutering thing..every dog I've ever owned was altered as soon as they were of age. I don't want to keep beating a dead horse, but it's not my choice.

I'm very glad that our boxer rescue didn't turn down my application, in all honesty-they had absolutely no reason to. I provide a loving, secure, safe home for my boxer babies and love them with every inch of my heart.

I'm sorry if I'm totally dragging this discussion through the dirt, it was not my intention...I guess I shouldn't have stepped into the place of trying to answer questions I'm not qualified to answer.

 

[BeckyNC]

Rena&Chopper--

I think you did a great job of answering the initial question that was asked. I also think it's wonderful you rescued a little Boxer boy.

I think the folks on here who have responded are like many of us, yourself included--we really care about Boxers and dogs in general and hate the fact that so many folks choose not to spay and neuter their dogs, thereby increasing the population at shelters and rescues. It's just an issue a lot of people here on BW are very passionate about, so I hope you do won't continue to feel attacked or cornered.

I am really curious. Did you adopt your boy through one of the NC Boxer rescue groups? If so, who did you adopt? I am always looking at their websites and wishing I could adopt another Boxer now. Eventually Tae will have a brother!

Becky

 

[Rena&Chopper]

Thank you, Becky

Thank you for your kindness, Becky. I did feel a little attacked in a way..but it's understandable! It's good to know that there are people that care that much about the welfare of animals.

I adopted my boy from Carolina Boxer Rescue (based out of Wilmington, where I'm from). They are the most wonderful people! I have nothing but good things to say about them.

 

[ssleighter]

Rena&Chopper--

I think you did a great job of answering the initial question that was asked. I also think it's wonderful you rescued a little Boxer boy.

I think the folks on here who have responded are like many of us, yourself included--we really care about Boxers and dogs in general and hate the fact that so many folks choose not to spay and neuter their dogs, thereby increasing the population at shelters and rescues. It's just an issue a lot of people here on BW are very passionate about, so I hope you do won't continue to feel attacked or cornered.


Becky

Well stated. We are very passionate about spaying and neutering and sometimes we come on a little strong. We don't mean to corner anyone and I'm sorry you felt that way.

But in our rescue efforts we see 100's of unwanted dogs listed to our local rescue group on a daily basis. In June of 2004, with 21 area shelters polled, 12,144 animals were brought in, 8007 of them died that same month. I know this because a rescue effort in our area ran 1/2 page newspaper ads trying to educate the public on spay/neuter and rescue.

The majority of the dogs posted to the list will perish. If they're lucky enough to be purebreds and there's a local group for that breed, then they stand a good chance at a good life, but so many good dogs are put to death and their only crime was being born. And yes, even boxers perish because the THREE rescues in this area just cannot always keep up with the influx of unwanted dogs.

So yeah, we're passionate, but we're only trying to help a problem that is totally out of control. I hope you can see our side and understand.

 

[Rena&Chopper]

So yeah, we're passionate, but we're only trying to help a problem that is totally out of control. I hope you can see our side and understand.

I see it and agree with you completely. :D

 

[ScrubbysGal]

Thank you all for your replies! You have given me some great information. I still have not heard from the Boxer rescue, I have sent out some emails today and hopefully I will get some response back. (it's been two weeks)

I have no problem with a home inspection. And would very much welcome an interviewer into my home. Both of my female dobies are up to date on vaccinations and I keep them on heartworm during the summer months(do they ask for paper work on this or will they also contact my vet? I will have to do some searcing to find their paperwork..). If need be I will call the vet and get them on heartworm year round asap. Both of my females have been spayed and I believe all the dogs they look to place are already altered - which in my book is great. I have no need for a litter of puppies. I just want a chance to love a boxer that does not have a forever home.

One of the two boxers on the rescue web sight has been placed. I am trying not to get my hopes up too much but would very much like to provide a very loving and spoiled home for the one that is left. Please cross your fingers for me!! The two dogs we have now are completey loved and spoiled! They have the best toys and a large fenced yard that we play fetch and "chase" in all the time. I really think they would love a boxer brother! The puppy (well, one year old puppy) would love a more playful playmate than our 10 year old Dobie, Sasha - who tends to be finished playing long before Nyxie is!

Again thanks for all your responses and information!

 

[hausterbaby]

Atlanta does not currently have a no-kill rescue for boxers. It is very very sad. There is a website called www.boxertown.com that shows pictures of boxers in local animal control places that will be put down if not adopted. A few people have picked boxers up off the streets or have rescued them from the animal control and are trying to get them adopted. It is a tremendous site- I encourage you to visit it. There are both purebred and mix boxers on there, of all ages and genders. If you would be interested in adopting one I know the animal control would be willing to adopt to you if you came to pick them up. I am driving to PA next weekend and would be willing to transport a boxer for you from that site if you chose one also! We got our boxer from a local animal control and could not be happier with him! He is great! Let me know if I can help!

Heather