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12/29/10 Jasper continues to do really
well in his foster home. He just finished his
heartworm treatment,
and will be neutered following his six month check up as long as no further
treatments are needed. Jasper is doing great with both the male and female
boxers in his foster home. He has been becoming more and more playful and
energetic. We recently had our 8 year old niece spend the night and Jasper
did really well with her, respecting all of her commands.
Jasper will need a home that can be patient with him as he learns
household rules/manners/commands. He is a fast learner and is very eager to
please. Jasper quickly learned not to jump up on people and instead sits
patiently in front of you for attention. He is not much of a barker, unlike
other boxers we know (own) :) He really loves being around people, so would
be ideal for somebody who is home often. Jasper is very sensitive to loud
noises and reprimands, so would be best for a home with older children. He
tends to be frightened easily and if given too stern of a reprimand, will
roll over and show his belly in submission. Jasper loves to cuddle with
whoever is on the couch. He seems to be able to get comfortable anywhere (as
you can see from the pictures). Jasper deserves a wonderful home.
Apply today for this sweet boy!
11/23/10
Jasper has been great with
both dogs in his foster home, a male and a female. At one point when space
on the couch was at a premium, he snuggled up between the other male and his
foster dad and laid his head on the other boxer. He doesn't appear to feel
threatened by the other dogs or show any interest in asserting any
particular rank with the group. Even when the other 2 boxers are running
around and playing together, their bursts of energy or excitement don’t seem
to phase him at all. He seems to prefer to be with people over other dogs
and he loves human attention.
Jasper started his
heartworm treatment on November 10th, so he has to be walked on a
leash for at least the next month and cannot be allowed to run and play.
Since arriving in his new foster home, Jasper has been opening up and
exploring more. His favorite thing is to snuggle with people. He hasn't had
any accidents since he arrived. Jasper is very cautious with stairs, so he
probably never had exposure to them and as a result, he is not very
coordinated making his way up and down them. This is improving with each
day.
Jasper is a really great dog and just a love! He wants to be where you
are and asks to be petted a lot when he is not snuggling on the couch with
someone. He probably never knew a lot of human loving and desperately
desires it. He is also content to lay at your feet as well, but will follow
you if you leave the room. He is very friendly with strangers. He will no
doubt make some lucky forever family very happy as dogs do not get much more
loyal than Jasper.
11/16/10
Jasper is doing very well and
is slowly coming out of his shell and being more outgoing. He has the most
expressive eyes and just wants to be held, loved, and petted. He is
improving with his housebreaking. When he is scolded, he hunkers to
the floor as if he has been beaten. It is very sad, and after he hunkers
down - he comes to his person and gently puts his paws on them and looks
adoringly into their eyes like he is begging for attention. His sad
eyes always seem to be looking to you for acceptance. Jasper is still thin,
but is slowly
gaining weight. He is just a sweet, sweet boy and is truly a
pleasure. He gets along great with other female dogs, but has not been
tested with other males. He likes balls, but won't bring them back to you!
Jasper starts his Heartworm
Treatment tomorrow. This is truly a Boxer boy you will easily fall in
love with!!
11/06/10
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Jasper and Kristie were surrendered to a shelter in the south about a
week apart. Jasper was surrendered because his owner lost his job and he
could not care for him anymore. He is estimated to be around 3-4 years old.
Kristie came from the same owner and she was surrendered because she would
not produce puppies anymore. She didn't have a name prior to coming to
rescue because the owner didn't feel she needed one.
When Jasper was at the vet's office today, they found him to be heartworm
positive, so he will be going through treatment prior to being neutered.
Please offer to sponsor Jasper today to help pay for his medical care! He
will be going into a foster home soon, and we will update his page with new
pictures and information as soon as his foster mom gets to know him better.
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