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6/24/12 - MEMORIAL The AABR family is
mourning the loss of our old man, Rumple, today. After he was transferred
two weeks ago to his 'forever-foster' home, his health began to decline. We
found out earlier this week that he had a large mass in his lungs and knew
then his remaining time would be short. Rumple, aka Big Daddy, passed over
to the bridge yesterday. Thank you to Missi for making these last two weeks
wonderful for him. I can still see the look on his face when he realized he
was getting her two girls all to himself! And thank you to Linda for caring
for him for the last few months. It's not easy taking in the seniors and we
can't say thank you enough to our homes that do.
RIP, Rumple.
4/29/12
I know we posted the
relatively good news from Rumple's cardiologist appointment just the other
day, but now we have another problem for our poor old friend. Last night, he
had a serious amount of blood in his urine. We saw the vet this morning and
he has prostatitis. This is just one reason why we urge everyone to neuter
their dog. It's a bad infection of the prostate which requires at least 3
weeks of expensive antibiotics, and unless he is neutered will likely
reoccur. His prostate is enormous, and he is in a lot of discomfort and
pain. We have started his treatment and hope he will be more comfortable in
a day or two. He is a very senior dog with some heart issues, so we will
consult with the vet and think carefully about neutering him.
In the meantime, Rumple needs your financial support. Even though Rumple
is an awesome guy, we realize that the odds of Rumple finding an adoptive
home are slim. Not many rescues ever step up to save an old fella like
Rumple. Most of them are left to die alone at your local shelter. Rumple got
lucky that AABR had a foster home for him just when he needed it most, but
in order for AABR to be able to save the next old friend to come our way, we
need you to step up to lend these seniors vital financial support. We spend
our funds wisely on behalf of our seniors, but they can have medical needs
like Rumple's, and with your help we can continue to save the seniors like
Rumple who spent his life devoted to a family who threw him away when the
going got a little rough. Help us show these dogs that there are families
that will share that same devotion with them. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS
TODAY! Thank you from our dignified old soul called Rumple.
Please neuter your dog! This medical issue could have been completely
avoided if Rumple's family had done the responsible thing and had him
neutered when he was young!!
4/26/12
Rumple is doing GREAT! He is
getting along beautifully with all of our dogs & cats, and is completely
settled in. He recently saw a cardiologist and Rumple does have a Grade 3-4
heart murmur and a very mild ARVC. The vet feels his condition does not
warrant any treatment at this time. This was really good news for our boy!
He has gained some weight and we are giving him Rimadyl and Tramadol for his
arthritis. It has made a significant improvement in his mobility. In fact,
he was actually RUNNING with our madman Finn through the house the other
morning and he has gotten back some of that bounce that boxers are known
for. Rumple's hind leg muscles are still not in great shape and he does
sometimes have trouble on the wood and tile floors, but he has definitely
improved.
Rumple is obviously happy and just the sweetest old soul. He stands by my
chair every night just looking to get some good ear scratching and snuggles.
He's obviously had a rough life, but amazingly seems to hold no grudges and
he just seems grateful to have a full tummy, soft bed, a little love, and a
family who cares for him. If you have enough love in your heart to give a
fine old gentleman who has so much love to share with you, then please
consider sharing the golden years of Rumple's life with your family. There
is no greater joy than sharing love and comfort with a senior dog who asks
for so little, but offers so much in return.
3/25/12
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AABR would like you to meet our latest distinguished elder gentleman,
"Rumple". This fine senior boy was left at a shelter in Philadelphia by the
only family he had ever known because they decided he was too old and they
just didn't want him anymore. Not that it appears that they had ever
provided him with the love and care a family pet should have. He has
terrible scars on both hips from years of laying on a hard, probably
concrete, surface without the benefit of any cushioning, blanket or bed. He
has hardly any muscle mass in his hind quarters. This leads us to believe
that he was probably tied or restricted to a very small area and given very
little opportunity for freedom of movement, let alone actual walking!
Despite what appears to be a far from good life, Rumple is the sweetest,
dearest old man. He is extremely laid back and doing his best to figure out
just what is happening to him. He has completely surprised me with his
energy level when we go for walks. He really, really enjoys them - and
actually trots along, looking all around. He is enjoying the outdoors and
checking out his new neighborhood. Rumple briefly met the rest of our canine
family and all went perfectly. His face to face meeting with one of our
resident kitties also went well. He seems pleased to be hugged and snuggled,
but often seems startled when you first touch him. It makes me think he did
not get much handling over the years.
Rumple seems to be a bit hard of hearing, though I'm not sure he is
totally deaf. He does have some typical senior guy issues like arthritis,
but more seriously , the vet discovered a significant heart murmur and
cardiac arrhythmia during his physical exam. He has also come down with
kennel cough from his time in the shelter. We are treating his kennel cough
with antibiotics and cough medicine, and he should recover in a week or two.
Rumple has missed out on so much love and kindness in his life. Won't you
please help us provide him with the medical care he needs to finally have a
life he can enjoy living? A life full of love, hope, hugs, kisses, and the
companionship of a family that will share all of these joys with him.
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Thank you to Rumple's sponsors:
John Truby
Jamie & Michael Galla
Joyce Prater
Roger Sopher
Reni Neuber
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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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