Hope is very thankful for all the love, prayers, and support.  She had her follow up vet appointment and has gained .2 pounds, which is a 9% body weight increase in a week. Her eyes have cleared up and her skin looks so much better.  Hope's skin condition is thought to be a staph infection brought on by a compromised immune system in a challenging living environment.  She will continue with another round of antibiotics and medicated baths for 10 more days, when she will have her next recheck.  The vet believes she may be a Boston Terrier mix.  Hope is a feisty, sweet, playful, and petite puppy.  If you are interested in adopting Hope, apply today!

8/31/15 -

Hope is an 8 week old puppy from an Amish puppy mill.  She has eye infections, skin infections, bug bites, and is dehydrated.  All of her litter mates were sold.  This is what you support if you buy from a "nice farm in PA" or a pet store.  Hope was taken to a vet just last week, deemed "okay," and taken back to the rabbit hutch until they decided to surrender her to rescue.  Once in rescue, Hope visited our vet and she has now been started on medicated baths and antibiotics.

Hope is getting stronger with each day in foster.  She didn't know what to make of the canned food at first, but is now eating it happily.  Hope had her first bath (she needs two baths a day) and had enough spunk to stand on the side of the sink and try to make her escape.  She weighs only 2.7 pounds. 

Hope's foster mom indicates that after almost a week, Hope is making a lot of improvements.  She is eating well and howls in disapproval when she is not out.  She loves to snuggle, gives kisses, and is starting to learn how to play.  Her eyes are clearing up and she seems much happier.  Hope is a little love and would like nothing more than to snuggle in somebody's arms all day.  She will be visiting our vet for a recheck soon and we will post an update once we know more.  Please consider making a donation to contribute to Hope's care! 

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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. 

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