Animal And Company: RE: [boxer lovers] My boxers

Hi Nana,

Bless you for taking a pair. I happened upon my Maggie when I went to a
shelter to pull a boxer that was said to be 5-6 years old and was going to
be put down the next day. I had convinced my husband to allow me to pull
that one dog with the promise that I would find a home for it within two
weeks. Mind you, he was adamant that he didn't really want a dog and
DEFINITELY did not want a boxer. When I went to get the one, there was also
this other one estimated to be 6-7 years and also scheduled to be put down
the next day. She was also refused due to age, but even worse, I didn't
think I'd be able to find a home for her because she was also emaciated and
so very depressed. When I took her to the vet, I was told she was probably
older than the shelter told me. Long story short, I found a wonderful home
for the younger one and by the time the older one was healthy enough to be
homed we had both fallen hard for her. That was 4 ½ years ago and this tough
old girl is still with us, probably 12 years old now. She turned my husband
into a boxer lover too J

Despite the fact that 5 or 6 may be older for a boxer, you never know
because they can surprise us. And, despite perhaps having had a rough first
half or so of life, as you have witnessed, they just settle in as perfect
family members. They just have a way of completing a family, don't they?

Boxer hugs and kisses,

Heather, mom to
Maggie/boxer/65 lbs/11 +yrs/ CKD, chronic pancreatitis, hypothyroidism,
arthritis, arrhythmia controlled by sotalol, adult onset epilepsy, likely
IBD and now a heart condition suspected to be ARVC or DCM
&
Gabby/boxer/70 lbs/14mos/Major dietary indiscretions crazy puppy syndrome :)

Orange County, CA
K9K Moderator

For the past 3 1/2 years I have had a little boxer girl. She ws found on the
side of a road with a litter of dead puppies. My daughter ended up knowing
the young woman who's sister found her. I took the boxer, Bella in. I had
her fixed and took her to a trainer and she did very well at obedience. The
Vet figured she was 6 when she was found. She is a great dog who is loved by
my whole family and a favorite of my grandkids. 3 weeks ago today I adopted
2 more boxers from a shelter. They needed to be placed together and were
said to be about 5 years old, vet thinks they may be a bit older. I wasn't
looking for another dog but figured they might not get a new home because of
their age and because they are two. They are working out very well. I was
worried about Bella but I have not had any problems. They, all 3, are so
much fun and get along so well. No problem so far.
My name is Nana, I am a chef/manager, grandmother, reader, and dog lover
from Ohio

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