Boxers?

[amber]

Originally Posted by sparky

There was a time when I used this philosophy for dating.

Amber

[Patti]

When I lived in Phoenix, I volunteered for an animal rescue organization. We did pound rescue, so we seldom had any pure bred dogs, although it did happen on occasion.

I think it's great that you are considering rescuing. All my kiddos (three dogs, one cat) are rescued. They are the loves of my life (and Jake, I love them even though they don't buy me expensive jewelry ). Anyway, I haven't read your link yet, but try to make sure that the rescue organization finds out as much info as possible as to temperament. Rescue dogs CAN be difficult, because they've been in some sort of bad situation, either abuse, neglect or abandonment, so they usually require a little more love and patience. But it's SO worth it, when you get their loyalty and love.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

[Sugar]

Let me add www.petfinder.com

This site is afilliated with shelters and all sorts of rescue organizations (from what I can tell). I'm a big shelter advocate. My rabbits all came from local shelters, and sometimes you can find purebreds there, so it's always worth a look. Especially if it's just a mouse click away!

OK, that's my speech for the day...

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

I paid $800 for mine.

Any good liberal worth their weight in gold, would've adopted from an animal shelter.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Any good liberal worth their weight in gold, would've adopted from an animal shelter.

Yeah! You coulda bought a poor person a car for that kind of money! (me)
Amber

[sparky]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Not literally, I hope. eeeewww.

- Jake

There is a lot to be said for dating stupid, happy men.

If you're mind is going in the other direction on this one Jake - you are waaaaay sicker than I ever imagined you were. Not that I'd be surprised by that.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Any good liberal worth their weight in gold, would've adopted from an animal shelter.

I've adopted three sick animals in the past. Two dogs, one cat. And I'm NOT a cat person.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

I've adopted three sick animals in the past. Two dogs, one cat. And I'm NOT a cat person.

Ok then, I forgive you.

I'm not a cat person either.
Other people's cats are ok... I like them and they like me. But for my own pet, I wouldn't want a cat.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Ok then, I forgive you.

I'm not a cat person either.
Other people's cats are ok... I like them and they like me. But for my own pet, I wouldn't want a cat.

When I go into an animal shelter, I get so emotional I can't take it. I see all these animals and know that i have to pick, but they all want to leave their bastard cages and I start crying. I can't handle it anymore. If man commits every crime imaginable, not one of them will ever match the evil crimes man has committed against innocent animals.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Patti

When I lived in Phoenix, I volunteered for an animal rescue organization. We did pound rescue, so we seldom had any pure bred dogs, although it did happen on occasion.

I think it's great that you are considering rescuing. All my kiddos (three dogs, one cat) are rescued. They are the loves of my life (and Jake, I love them even though they don't buy me expensive jewelry ). Anyway, I haven't read your link yet, but try to make sure that the rescue organization finds out as much info as possible as to temperament. Rescue dogs CAN be difficult, because they've been in some sort of bad situation, either abuse, neglect or abandonment, so they usually require a little more love and patience. But it's SO worth it, when you get their loyalty and love.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

Thanks, Patti. My two cats were rescues (one from SPCA, the other was a stray my brother found on the street as a kitten.)

Second Chance Boxer places their dogs with a foster family who's had experience with boxers before they can be adopted. This way that family can assess their temperament, deal w/medical issues & update their vaccines, as well as determine if the dog is good with other animals, kids, etc. The organization then matches a dog to a family after an interview & home visit so that there is a better chance the adoption will be successful - fewer surprises for the dog AND the owner.

Paula

[skcin]

Originally Posted by dissention

When I go into an animal shelter, I get so emotional I can't take it. I see all these animals and know that i have to pick, but they all want to leave their bastard cages and I start crying. I can't handle it anymore. If man commits every crime imaginable, not one of them will ever match the evil crimes man has committed against innocent animals.

Yeah, I don't go either, the exception being when we got our first cat. She's a Siamese mix (no idea exactly what the other parts to the mix are ) and it was love at first sight, but not...smell.

She was friendly & well-behaved when they took her out of the cage so we could play with her, but she had terrible gas! Mark & I were laughing hysterically, then becoming ill, it was SO bad. We decided to meet another cat, but it was not very friendly so we decided to go with 'stinky.'

A simple change in diet made a world of difference & I'm happy to say that Mrs. Bouvier no longer reeks

Paula

[Carolina Girl]

My sister has a Boxer, and he is a very high maintenance dog. He has chronic problems with his eyes; they are red almost all the time. He gets hurt easily, and he has an irritable stomach -- especially when he gets into stuff he's not supposed to (which happens a lot if he is left unattended outside of his crate) and eats it. He slobbers all over the place and likes to lick things. And he does shed. The hair is short, so it isn't as noticeable as long dog hair, but it is there. My sister loves the dog, and he is a good companion for a single woman living alone, because he looks so ferocious. I would just recommend that anyone considering a boxer for a pet please do your research so that you know what you're getting into. Actually, that applies to any pet!

Also, my sister has another dog, a female German Shepherd mix, and she and the Boxer get along fine. The Boxer does NOT get along with my dog, a male Golden Retriever, or my other sister's female Border Collie.

Out of all the pets in our family, the Boxer is definitely considered the most high maintenance.

[Patti]

Originally Posted by skcin

Thanks, Patti. My two cats were rescues (one from SPCA, the other was a stray my brother found on the street as a kitten.)

Second Chance Boxer places their dogs with a foster family who's had experience with boxers before they can be adopted. This way that family can assess their temperament, deal w/medical issues & update their vaccines, as well as determine if the dog is good with other animals, kids, etc. The organization then matches a dog to a family after an interview & home visit so that there is a better chance the adoption will be successful - fewer surprises for the dog AND the owner.

Paula

Paula, I briefly looked at the site (in between this pesky job stuff ) and they look like a well-thought out organization. I like the fact that they deal with all the temperament, health issues etc., and I especially like that they do home visits. It makes a world of difference in successful matches! Keep us posted!

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by skcin

No, not a human who boxes for sport, Jake


Paula

I also thought in underwear...

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Carolina Girl

My sister has a Boxer, and he is a very high maintenance dog. He has chronic problems with his eyes; they are red almost all the time. He gets hurt easily, and he has an irritable stomach -- especially when he gets into stuff he's not supposed to (which happens a lot if he is left unattended outside of his crate) and eats it. He slobbers all over the place and likes to lick things. And he does shed. The hair is short, so it isn't as noticeable as long dog hair, but it is there. My sister loves the dog, and he is a good companion for a single woman living alone, because he looks so ferocious. I would just recommend that anyone considering a boxer for a pet please do your research so that you know what you're getting into. Actually, that applies to any pet!

Also, my sister has another dog, a female German Shepherd mix, and she and the Boxer get along fine. The Boxer does NOT get along with my dog, a male Golden Retriever, or my other sister's female Border Collie.

Out of all the pets in our family, the Boxer is definitely considered the most high maintenance.

Gee, thanks for the encouragement! But seriously - I've been around Boxers enough to know about the slobber, and I've been doing quite a bit of reading too, so I know what I'm in for with the other issues too!

All of your (& your sisters') dogs are great, they're all such beautiful dogs - although I must say that my brother-in-law's Golden is the dumbest dog I've ever encountered

Paula