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Roc

Intake Info
Located in PA 
Stray to Shelter
FA #1
Tag #2678
6 Yrs
(Birthday unknown)
Male
64 lbs
Fawn
Natural ears
Docked tail
Reported good with other dogs
No history with cats
Looking for a home with older kids - 12 or older

 
10/31/13

Roc is still waiting in his foster home and it has now been a year.  All Roc needs is a good leader and he will follow.  Roc loves treats of all kinds, squeaky toys, and going for walks.  Most of all, Roc would love to snuggle up with someone that he could give his unconditional love and loyalty to.  Roc has been waiting patiently for a long time for that special home to come along and welcome him.  Is Roc the companion you are looking for?

7/18/13

Roc has become one fantastic dog. If you have been looking him over and are not sure of his behavioral needs, please don't hesitate to contact his foster mom or dad. Roc is easily commanded and has overcome most of his anxiety issues. Roc is very eager to please and loves to be snuggled. He will make a truly loyal companion. Roc would work either in a home without dogs or in a home with dogs. He runs like a nut playing with his foster sister. We enjoy watching the two of them run back and forth in the yard and even through the house. Roc is not overly energetic and is happy to do as everyone else around him is doing. He loves to go out on the leash and has learned to walk on your side without any pull. Roc is the full package.  We don't know how long he lived on the streets or what happened during that time, but wherever he came from - he deserves a family that will love him for life.

4/27/13

Roc was a stray and now a foster, but he has high hopes of being adopted by that special family or person that won't ever let him get away! Roc never has an accident in his foster home. He can be crated or left out in the house - he respects his surroundings. Roc makes an awesome companion as he will follow you anywhere you go in the house, just waiting for that moment when he can lay his head on your lap or curl up by your feet. He will kiss you too...lots of kisses and lots of wiggles! Roc is in great shape and has a soft fawn coat.

Roc has benefited from training to curb his anxiety in chaotic noisy areas and he has been walking right by people and situations without any trouble at all. He does very well on the leash, sits patiently for his food, and knows commands such as sit, down, lay, back, out, paw, leave it and no. Roc also knows the sound of a treat bag, box or jar and could hear it no matter where he is or how sneaky you try to be! Unfortunately, we don't know if Roc has any experience with cats as there are not any in his foster home. Roc is not a high energy dog - he is rather mild and balances play and rest well.  Roc has really made great strides with training.  Apply today to adopt Roc!

3/12/13

Roc is still hanging out in his foster home waiting for that perfect family to come and scoop him up! He was adopted for a couple weeks, but the family felt that Roc wasn't the right match for them. Roc is a fantastic dog.  He doesn't need a crate but can be crated.  Roc gets along well with other dogs and is completely housebroken.  He sits for his food and will do almost anything he is capable of for a treat.  Roc also enjoys snuggling on the couch.

Roc still has a little fear/anxiety around noisy and chaotic areas, as well as some fear of strangers. But, luckily for Roc - he has the help of a wonderful trainer who knows just how to help him. Since his training has begun, he has made progress and is doing much better. Roc is a good boy and deserves a chance from that boxer savvy person or family looking for a new companion. And please don't let that gray muzzle fool you -this boy can run with the pups!!

12/13/12

Roc has been returned to rescue to find a better match for him.  He has arrived back at his foster home.  A new update will be submitted soon for Roc!  

10/21/12

Roc has been with us for a few weeks now. He is an approximately 5 year old fawn with a black mask and just a touch of flash on his chest. Roc was found as a stray and taken in by the rescue. Roc is very eager to please. He sits and waits for his food and listens to most basic commands. He is completely house broken and never had an accident in his foster home. He was being crated at night and during work hours, but we found that at night he will go to his bed as told and remain there without wandering the house. Roc does well in the crate during work hours and is motivated by treats, so he is glad to go into the crate.  He is respectful of all things in the house that aren't his. With that being said, he often confuses fluffy slippers for toys and we have to chase him down to get them back. Roc loves this and you can see his eyes light up and his smile behind the fluffy slipper as he gives chase. Roc loves unstuffed soft toys, squeak toys, chew toys, rope toys and any toy he could get his paws on!

Roc does well on the leash, but has a difficult time when there are a lot of people or other dogs on the street. He seems to be stressed by noise and chaos, so a quiet neighborhood would suit him best. Roc likes to jump on people and he is strong, so he is recommended for kids 8 and over. He is working on how to greet people without jumping on them in his foster home and doing well. Roc is best meeting new people when he is in the crate.  

Roc has a 3yr old foster sister and a 7yr old foster brother that he gets along well with. Roc had no trouble fitting in and finding his place in the home. At 5 yrs old, Roc is the perfect balance of play and rest. If the family is resting or watching TV, he will too. If the family and other dogs are playing, he will too. He loves having a fenced yard to run free in. He enjoys giving and receiving snuggles and affection and will join you on the couch to rest his head on your lap. If you are looking for a good dog with minimal training requirements, then Roc is for you. He has not been a problem in his foster home and Roc deserves a family of his own.

9/08/12 -

Roc was found as a stray and taken to the local shelter.  He is quite a handsome gentleman who absolutely loves attention! He wiggles when you pet him and is more then happy to give you kisses. On transport to the kennel, he sat in the front seat and rested his head on my shoulder the entire ride. Roc deserves a home that will give him as much love as he will give them. The volunteer who walked Roc at the kennel indicated he is the perfect balance of playful, loving, and relaxed.  He knows his basic commands and didn't pay much attention to the outdoor cat.  He needs to put on some weight, but Roc is a small framed boy. Apply for this lover-boy 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. 

Adoptions Fee: Please see our adoption info by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

 

 

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