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8/12/11 - MEMORIAL Storm was only with
us for four months, but that was certainly long enough for him to touch our
hearts and lives. He came to us very sad and confused, but it didn’t take
him long to settle in and make himself a part of our family. And what a
great family member – he was housebroken, tolerated the other three dogs
(one of which harassed him endlessly), never touched anything that wasn’t
given to him, and asked very little of us. He was very content with his new
daily routine: eat, drink, walk around the pond, sleep. He did that about
three times a day, with sleep being his favorite past-time.
Storm had neurological issues with his back legs, but that didn’t stop
him from trying to follow my husband around like, well – like a puppy! From
room to room, floor to floor, inside and out, he simply wanted to be close.
I have a video of Storm mowing the lawn with my husband…… walking up and
down the yard, back and forth, round after round, as my husband mowed. Good
ol’ Storm never let his age or his bad legs stop him from trying to do what
he wanted!
Unfortunately, his body did let him down a few days ago and we held him
while he crossed over to a better place. Something tells me Storm is
thoroughly enjoying his freedom from that aging body that kept him down –
now he has no limits!
Thank you for being a part of our lives, Storm…… it was such a pleasure
having you as part of our family. Until we meet again . . .
The Alexandre family
4/17/11
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Storm is a senior boy who is 13 years old. He was surrendered by his
owners because they are elderly and can no longer care for a dog. He was
dropped off by the grandkids, who were very sad and said he is a great dog.
They said that he is housebroken, is great with kids, and he seems to like
other dogs on walks but has never lived with other animals. At the shelter,
Storm has been nothing but sweet, calm, and friendly. He doesn't seem to
mind anything, including other dogs. He is a bit skinny and has cataracts,
but otherwise is in pretty good shape. Storm will be going to a foster home
this week.
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by clicking on the link at the top of this page,
then fill out an
online application.
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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
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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
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