I am writing this final update on Rufus with an overwhelming hurt and sadness in my heart. On August 19th, 2007 we lost our sweet baby boy Rufus to Lymphoma. He fought hard but the cancer was too strong for him and his little body was just too weak. To expect him to fight anymore would have just been for my own selfish reasons and he deserved better than that. I held him in my arms the entire day and I never left his side. There was not one day that passed that he did not let me know somehow that he was grateful for what everyone in the rescue did for him and for giving him the best 2 months of his life! Sometimes it was just a little kiss in passing and sometimes it was snuggling beside you on the couch and sometimes it was just a look he gave you with his beautiful, soulful eyes. 

Rufus had a very special quality and he seemed to touch every human that he met and made doggie friends immediately with every other dog he met. Although we spent only a short amount of time together, we are so thankful for the time we had with him and we are thankful that we were the ones that were chosen to see him through this. He gave us back so much more love that we could have ever given him. Brandy and I would not trade the memories we have with him for anything.

I believe everything happens for a reason and he came to me for a reason. Rufus taught me that it is not important if my house is vacuumed and perfectly cleaned everyday, or if I waited one more day to do the laundry or the dishes. He taught me to stop and smell the roses once in a while and appreciate what you have around you because tomorrow it may be gone. It is the little things that matter and make a difference. What we all do in rescue makes a difference and I am proud to be a part of it everyday. He will be with us always in our hearts. We love you baby boy!! 

Thank you,

Kim

7/29/07 -

Rufus is a 5-7 yr old male boxer that is in foster with 2 other boxers. Rufus is with kids over 6 in his foster . Rufus is a big love bug.

We rescued Rufus from an OH shelter. Rufus is a sweet dog that didn't deserve this unlucky break. He was found by animal control as a stray. No one claimed him. We neutered him and got rid of his intestinal worms. He was looking good and happy to be in a home again.

Then one day last week he didn't feel well and so was brought to our vet. He has cancer. Lymphoma. This is horrible and our foster family and all of the volunteers who helped get him from OH to PA are sick over this news. He didn't deserve this bad break but we will take care of him for how ever long he has left. Please help us take care of this good boxer boy.

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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read the information on our Adoption Procedures, then fill out an online application.

Boxers and Applicants are not matched on a first come, first served basis. Not all applications are approved. On average, it takes between a week and 1 month to adopt a Rescue Boxer to an approved applicant, depending on your personal circumstances and flexibility.  

Matching Boxers suitable for placement with younger children, other dogs, cats, and special needs, yours and theirs, increases the application review time and adoption time.  

And yes, we realize that the Boxer you may have your heart set on, may be adopted before you're approved.   Should your first choices all ready found their forever home, we want you to advise us as to other dogs you are interested in at Adoptions@AdoptABoxerRescue.com .  Or let us suggest a few that we feel will match your home.  That is what we are good at.   And be happy for the ones that have been placed... and know that there are way too many fantastic dogs waiting in their place.

Our non-profit organization is wholly comprised of hard-working volunteers whose only reward is seeing our wonderful Boxers placed in loving, permanent homes and given another chance for a happy life. Our process may seem slow, but if you are patient, we will try to provide you with a devoted, loving companion - a Boxer.

We hope you feel that the right Boxer is worth waiting for. 

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