Ranger here - I wanted to tell you a little more about myself. First and foremost, my leg is healed!!! No more stinky casts for me :)

My foster mom says I am ready for a forever home - a family that can be committed to helping me understand that the world isn't going to hurt me. See, I've spent most of my puppyhood in a cage because of my broken leg, so when I go out into the world, I am just not sure about people or dogs and I get scared. Now that my leg is better, my foster moms say we are going to start working really hard on helping me learn that the world is a good place and the best thing is, they say it involves lots of treats (I am definitely in if that is the case)!

I don't like to brag, but I am a really smart guy (oh, and cute too, of course). I learned this game where I put my nose to my foster mom's hand, they call it touch, and I got it within two tries; they say I am brilliant!! I have two favorite past-times: first, I love to play with balls.  It doesn't matter what kind as long as they are mostly round. I also enjoy a good game of tug-of-war.  I may be little, but I am mighty :)

I LOVE my foster sister and my foster brothers are okay too. Okay, my paws are tired from typing now, I think I am going to go lay down with a tennis ball. Now don't forget to put in your application with my name on it and hopefully I will meet you soon!

8/22/10

Ranger is settling in well at his new foster home. He gets along great with his foster sister and 4 foster brothers. He was cat tested today and although he did chase, he was fine with the kitties when they didn’t run first. Ranger knows all his basic command and even some tricks, including play dead and roll over. He is also housetrained. Ranger is definitely ready for his forever home where he can snuggle up and give Boxer kisses. Please consider Ranger as an addition to your family today!

8/2/10 -

Ranger had a broken leg, but his previous home did not have the finances to support his medical needs. Their vet suggested that they contact AABR for help, and they surrendered Ranger to rescue. Ranger had his surgery thanks to the great doctors at Valley Central Referral Hospital. He is currently recovering from surgery and will have several weeks of restricted activities to properly heal. Ranger will be moving into a foster home soon and we will update his progress as soon as we know more!

When he has fully recovered, Ranger will be a typical boxer puppy. His favorite toys are stuffless/soft and oversized ones that squeak. He loves to play tug of war with a thick rope. Ranger is good with other dogs and children of all ages. Thank you for your interest in Ranger!

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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. 

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