Our boy Apache had a wonderful Thanksgiving with his new friends, Brewster and Tinkerbell. He was putting on weight, his heartbeat was steady, and he just loved going outside and taking it all in and meeting new dog and people friends. He became more assertive about letting us know what he wanted. His unprecedented love of bananas turned him from Clark Kent into Superman whenever he saw one of those wonderful yellow things.

We were so happy to see him doing so well. AABR volunteer Beth Downey of Boxerhaus.com found an anonymous donor who sent us a Holter monitor to keep tabs on his heart and connected us with Jennifer Tellier and Susan Watts, who donated a vest for the monitor, which will help many other AABR dogs.

Unfortunately, we discovered that although his heart condition was under control, he also suffered from a brain tumor. Eventually the tumor caused a series of neurological episodes which caused his quality of life to decline rapidly. We decided to let him go peacefully with dignity, surrounded by his friends who gave him a wonderful last meal of chicken and bananas.

Apache was such a perfect blend of sweet and soulful. His gentleness, mild manner, big wet soulful eyes, sense of wonderment at getting attention and affection, obsession with bananas, his soft cheek touch, and appreciation for his dog and human friends, all made him unforgettable. He was that dog you wanted everyone to meet. He had a perfect temperament. He didn't even seem to mind puppy antics and just wanted everyone to get along. So many people came together to help this gentle soul in his last few months and he built up quite a fan club in a very short time. It was so rewarding to see him thinking, "Wow. This is the good life. I could really get used to this."

RIP sweet Apache. We would do it all over again in a second.

Deepest thanks to Apache's supporters: Anonymous
Ruth Bardeen
Michelle Capps
Melisa Dietrich
Karen Ericson
Kathrin Faust
Lindsay Fry
Daniel Grayson
Marianne Ketchmark
Wanda Larson
Jesse Lamoy
Marisa Mace
Lois Posimato
Karen Ray
RV Services
Steve Santiago
Amy Swift
Laura Swift
Mike Swift
Ronnie Swift
Jennifer Tellier
Susan Watts
Michele Wucker
Leith Mace
Barbara Mace

11/10/13

Apache is a very calm and gentle boy who even tolerates puppies. Instead of the usual "Boxer lean," he does an adorable "cheek lean" - pressing his soft cheek up against you. He also loves to rest his chin on your knee. Everyone comments on what a gentleman he is -especially with children. He loved seeing all of the children trick-or-treating in the building.

Apache has been winning hearts --especially one belonging to an English Bulldog named Daisy. However, we still are keeping close tabs on HIS heart. We still need a Holter monitor to make sure we've got his cardio medications right, but we need your help. Please donate toward his medical care -or if you have a Holter monitor that you are not using and can donate to AABR, please let us know.

10/09/13

Apache went to the vet today to continue to monitor his heart condition.  They do recommend checking Apache frequently with a Holter monitor to evaluate the dosage of medication he is receiving.  The good news is that the vet is very optimistic that Apache's condition can be managed with the medication and that he can have a great quality of life!

9/30/13 -

Apache is an 11 year old boy who has been showing up in the Brooklyn shelter since 2003. He most recently came in as a stray in July 2013 and was returned to his owner. On Friday, 9/20/13, Apache was found in the middle of the Belt Parkway after he was hit by a car. The shelter staff loved him so much they released Apache to AABR on a foster basis while they contacted his owner. Yesterday, he was officially released to rescue so we can find Apache a wonderful, forever home.

Unfortunately, it became apparent yesterday evening that something was not right with Apache. He was rushed to the emergency vet who discovered that Apache was in ventricular tachycardia, a deadly heart rhythm. He is still unstable, but AABR is trying everything we can to get his heart to a normal rhythm. Right now, he is in ICU on several medications. The estimate is about $4000 to try to save his life. There are no guarantees, but we want to give him any chance we can.

 If you can make any donation, nothing is too small. Please help us give him that chance. I can't even begin to tell you how special this dog is - he steals the heart of everyone he meets. This boy deserves a chance at life.

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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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