My name is Earl and I am a 2 yr old neutered boxer.  I can't tell you a lot about my life before December 31, 2014 - but I will be happy to tell you all about that particular day!  My new life started when a small rescue found me wandering along a road in North Carolina.  I was emaciated and only weighed 36 lbs.  They scooped me up and took me to the hospital, where my digestive system had to learn how to function again.  After a few days, I was discharged with special dog food.  In early March, when I had gained enough weight for transport, I was transferred to an AABR foster family in Pennsylvania.  I am now up to 50 lbs, eating a normal diet, and feeling great!  Isn't is wonderful how resilient I am?

I love everybody that I meet.  I am not timid and am willing to go anywhere that you go.  I love walks and also playing ball, although I am still working on actually bringing it back and giving it to you!  I love to steal stuffed animals.  I get along great with all people, big and small.  There was a three year old child at our house last weekend for a sleepover.  I was very careful not to bump into her.  She was noisy, but that was okay with me. 

I am housebroken, walk well on a leash, and I know basic commands.  I am living with a female boxer and a Shih Tzu.  The smaller dog tries to ignore me, but I will get her to play soon.  I am not a fan of cats or small critters.  

I am heartworm positive and began my treatment on March 15th.  After six weeks of crate rest, I will be good as new!  I am a cuddle bug and would really love it if you allow me to jump in bed with you.  I am a lap dog at heart and really want you to be my best friend. 

2/25/15 -

Earl was found in early January, emaciated and dehydrated.  A Good Samaritan took him in and has been caring for Earl the past several weeks.  This cutie was brought to our attention last week when it was determined he needed a little more help.  Earl will be heading north soon and will need a foster home close to one of our rescue vets for his heartworm treatment.  Please apply to foster Earl!  We will post better photos once he arrives in rescue.

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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 3 months to adopt a Rescue Boxer to an approved applicant, depending on your personal circumstances and flexibility.  

Not every home is the right match for a boxer, and 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 at your home visit of other dogs you are interested...  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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