It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Leah, (was Misty).

Remembering ...

April 2008 - Adopted!

3/21/2008 - Misty

Please welcome Misty to the AABR family. Misty was surrendered to a shelter by a puppy mill breeder because he was done with her. He showed no regard for the fact that she had provided him with numerous litters, even though her life was miserable, and cast her aside knowing that euthanasia could easily be her fate. Misty was a lucky one. AABR stepped in, and now Misty has a chance at happiness.

Misty is a dream of a dog. Despite the obvious lack of love and companionship all dogs deserve. Misty is as sweet and gentle as a girl can be. She is definitely a little worried and unsure but is learning quickly to cope with her new surroundings. Life in a home has been quite a shock to her and I can see that she has never spent any time indoors. It took everything I had just to get her through the front door. She didn't understand carpeting, or linoleum, and was scared to even try and walk across the floor. Stairs are still a very frightening thing for her but we are practicing and she is starting to get the hang of it. Did I mention she has only been here for 3 days? I can tell she is getting more comfortable since she gathered up her courage and climbed up on the sofa with the rest of the gang ( 3 other dogs) last night. She had a face to face with the cat, and was very interested but showed no aggression at all. She has not been taught any basic commands and I'm not even sure she knows her name though I do believe it was her given name. My guess is that the "breeder" just never called her by name. She appears to be crate trained and I suspect a crate/cage is where she has spent most of her life. She seems to understand "outside" and does her business out there when she goes out. I think it's just a matter of time for her to understand house training completely. Misty wears a rather sad and worried expression but I think we can turn that frown upside down very soon. She really wants to be loved, and comes looking for a gentle pat on the head and a hug. You can't help but hug this beautiful girl. Her soulful gaze will steal your heart. She will be spayed next week and be ready for her forever home. Please give this lovely girl a second chance for a family and home that she will cherish, as you will cherish her.

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Leah in her forever home.

Leah / Misty at time of intake.

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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