Bandit is doing great.  Don't overlook this great fun lovin guy who just needed a little time to get past being left at the shelter by the only family he ever had.

We had him examined at Penn State Vet Hospital and he has no TMJ or mouth problems at all, and he is on Rymadly for hips and runs like any dog.

This is one sweet boy who will thrive on daily walks and with a loving family.

7/18/12

Bandit wants everyone to know that he is going on a one-week boat cruise on the Chesapeake Bay with his foster family! He says he is excited and really looking forward to it! By the way, he is doing great!

Bandit and Mia, his foster fur-sister, have been playing together a lot lately. For the longest time, he just didn't really "play," and would get annoyed with her when she wanted him to, but now he even initiates play!! He also has been swimming (sort of). Funny story from his foster mom, we were anchored out with friends who also have dogs. Their dogs are real swimmers (one is a lab). They jump right off of their boat and even climb up the ladder to get back on. Bandit was so excited when he saw them jumping into the water that he jumped right off the boat! Scared me, but he did have his swimmies on. He went under and then popped back up. We fished him out. He has been swimming since then off the beach, but hasn't jumped off the boat again.  I am hoping to get him swimming more on our cruise. I think it is helping his hips. Are you looking for a Skipper...Bandit is your guy!!!

6/24/12

Bandit's foster mom reports that he loves people and is always a perfect gentleman. He is a very laid back dog most of the time, is very adaptable, and just goes with the flow. He spent his first weekend on our boat and seemed to be perfectly happy to hang out. Check out his pictures :) Do you have room in your heart and home for this awesome guy!?

2/12/12

Bandit is doing wonderfully in his new foster home -- they say he is just the sweetest boy around. Although he may have hip dysplasia, you might not know it. Many dogs have hip dysplasia and you wouldn't even know it because they have the right amount of exercise to keep their muscles strong. His foster mom reported that she found him on her bed the other day, so he must be feeling good to jump...but what Boxer doesn't like to snuggle in bed! Bandit likes to go for walks and is doing very well with his foster sister. When his foster dad comes home from work, he is all Boxer wiggles and beans! Apply for this great boy today!

1/28/12 -

Bandit is a handsome 5 year old male boxer who was surrendered to the shelters by his owners due to health issues.  Bandit has been diagnosed with Grade 2 Hip Dysplasia.  On the hard floors in the shelter he is slow to get up, but once up - he is quite playful.  His owners also reported that Bandit had a difficult time opening his mouth.  Their vet diagnosed him with TMJ.  Bandit is doing well at the shelter and doesn't have signs of TMJ and eats just fine. 

The volunteers at the shelter indicate that Bandit is a wonderful boy - he is very playful and simply sweet.  We are in urgent need of a foster home for Bandit to go to so we can get him out of the shelter and into our care.  Once in foster, Bandit will be seen by one of our rescue vets to determine what treatment is needed. 

If you are able to foster Bandit, please apply today!!

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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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