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11/30/10 General is still waiting for
his forever home and we are not sure why this fun-loving boy has not been
adopted yet. He loves other dogs, both large and small. General
also enjoys snuggling on the sofa in the evening, playing ball, and walking
in the woods. General is a happy boy and would
be a great addition to a home. Apply today for General!
8/26/10
General has spent much of the
summer patiently recovering
from surgery to repair a
knee ligament. Now six
weeks into recovery, everything is looking great - which means that General
is once again seeking his forever family. He loves, loves, loves the company
of other dogs - large or small and can be found playing or cuddling up to
Boxers and French Bulldogs in his foster home. General also loves people and
although he has no experience with children and is excited when he first
meets new people, he is a big time snuggle buddy. As much as General loves
his foster home, he's seen the leaves turning in CT and is looking forward
to meeting his forever people before another season rolls by.
09/28/09
- Update
General was adopted as a puppy and returned to AABR
four years later due to a combination of unfortunate circumstances. His
adopter's ill health meant that she couldn't offer him the guidance,
exercise, or socialization that this intelligent boy so desperately needed.
Without these things, much loved General took after his name and began to
run the house and order his people around like he believed a good leader
should. Without a fenced yard to romp around in and blow off steam,
General's frustration grew and so did his adopters, until they decided the
best thing was to surrender him back to AABR's care.
Realizing that he was long overdue for some socialization and having the
weight of his old responsibilities lifted off his shoulders, we sent him off
to John Gagnon's pet resort in Cochester, CT for two months where he
attended doggy day care each day and ran, played and frolicked with other
dogs and learned to be a great dog himself. Now back in the comfort of a
foster home, he is more of a lover than a leader, so the name Buddy is now
fitting for a dog who's been given the chance of a fresh start.
Buddy loves the company of large and small dogs alike and is very gentle
around the French Bulldogs he's sharing a home with. He is a dog who
wants to please you and is happy to have moderate exercise. Buddy
loves to play in the fenced yard. He would love a home with at least one
other dog for company and he wouldn't like to be left home alone all day,
this will not work for him as Buddy loves companionship. Of course, if
you're a full time working home and would like to send him off to your local
doggie daycare and bring home a dog that will snuggle with you all evening,
he's the perfect dog! Because he became bossy with people in his previous
home, we're looking for a home with no children or dog savvy children over
12. He would like to live with confident people who can keep very basic
rules in place so that Buddy can sit back and relax, knowing that his
adopters have things in hand. A fenced yard is a must so that Buddy can
enjoy the outdoors and keep you company in safety while you work on raking
all those falling leaves. We don't want to see this great dog without the
basic needs to enjoy life. Because Buddy has always known a rural life, a
country or suburban setting would work best for him - he isn't a city boy.
We do not know how Buddy is with cats. Buddy is house trained and sleeps
loose at night. During the day he is crated if left, something he objected
to initially but after persuasion with peanut butter filled Kongs, food, and
treats, he has come to accept peacefully and enjoy.
Buddy knows his basic obedience commands and would love to learn more if
you would like to teach him. He has done his homework and is now ready
to be the best buddy you could imagine. If you would love to share
your life with Buddy, he would love to meet you in his foster home near New
Haven, CT - where he is now an ambassador for AABR teaching young boxers to
play nicely and have good manners.
Buddy was fortunate enough to be sent to doggie camp thanks to the
generosity of donations. This was as vital to his recovery as
veterinary care is to physically sick or injured dogs. If you aren't
in a position to adopt Buddy or another dog, please consider a donation
however small, that can be applied towards the cost of their rehabilitation.
Just click on our PayPal link and mention which dog your donation is for, or
mail a check with the dog's name included. Buddy thanks you for his
new life!
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read our Adoption Procedure,
by clicking on the link at the top of this page,
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.
Adoptions Fee: Please see our adoption info by clicking on the
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