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ADOPTABLE DOGS
If you are
interested in applying for one of our rescue dogs or would like more information
about rescue, please read our Adoption Information page and access the printable application. If you prefer to complete
an on line application please visit the
Midwest
Boxer Rescue site and complete the adoption interview.
Be certain to list specific dogs of interest on your application. The application
will be forwarded to us and a representative will contact you.
Please contact our
Rescue coordinator for more information
about these boxers or to learn more about our Rescue program.
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Bubbles
Bubbles is
approximately 8 months old and brand new to our rescue program. She is a
typical puppy in all aspects except one. Bubbles has a deformed left
rear foot. It appears she was born without any toes on that foot. While
this does not slow her down in the slightest, it is worth noting.
Bubbles is active and will need an experienced Boxer owner as well as
another Boxer / dog to help keep her entertained, worn out and out of
trouble. A physically fenced yard and group obedience class are required
to adopt Bubbles.
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Dave
Dave was
picked up stray by one of our local shelters with an old leg injury. We
are guessing him to be about 1 1/2 years old. Dave seems to be a real
sweetheart. Because of the extensive injury to his leg, which included a
fractured hip socket and crushed femur head, Dave recently had surgery
(Femoral Head Ostectomy) to relieve his pain and get him healthy. He is
recovering nicely, but will need extensive rehab to help him rebuild
muscle and get used to using that leg again.
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Frank
Meet Frank, he is
approximately 2-3 years old and came in as a stray, although the shelter
thinks it was actually his owners that brought him in. His testicles
had frost bite as well as possibly his tail and parts of his legs. He
is a sweet, sweet boy and very eager to please. He already knows how to
sit and shake, letting us know that someone at one point had worked with
him. He is still healing from his incision from his neuter and the
healing will be a little more lengthier than normal because he kept
popping the stitches. His foster home tells us despite his past he's a
gem. He kennels well and is learning "stay". At this point we are
thinking that he will need to be an only dog as he is growly with other
dogs, male and female, but this will take a little more exploring.
Please check back for updates soon. He will be available for adoption
after March 10th.
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Fritz
Fritz is an energetic
young male, approximately 2 years old. He came to us very thin, but
has slowly put on much needed weight. Fritz will need a home with a
fenced yard and a family committed to lots of exercise and training. He
is eager to please, but equally stubborn and occasionally ornery. He
will need an experienced Boxer owner to guide him along life's highway
and keep him on the straight and narrow!!! Along with a physically
fenced yard adopters must also commit to a group obedience class.
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Maddie
Maddie is an
approximately 1 y.o. girl that is fairly new to our program. She is a
typical young Boxer girl in most ways. Maddie can be a little reserved
when meeting new people, but she quickly warms up and shows her true
goofy Boxer girl spirit. She has lived with other Boxers, cats and small
dogs and does well with them all. A physically fenced yard and group
obedience class will be required to adopt Maddie.
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Nick
Nick came to
us from a shelter in Eastern Iowa after his owners decided they couldn't
afford to reclaim him. Nick was only hours away from being euthanized
when a wonderful volunteer dropped everything to get him out of the
shelter - hence his name....because he was saved in the Nick of Time!
Nick is a 15 month old boy who has been taught very little, but as with
most boxers he is very eager to learn and smart as a whip. Nick would
make a great dog for somebody who is interested in exploring dog sports
like Obedience or Agility. He really has that drive and enthusiasm,
plus the willingness to learn new things. Did I mention how smart he
is?!?!?
He is very
friendly with other dogs, and is doing well with the resident cats as
well.
Unfortunately
the vet has found he is heartworm positive, Nick has been treated, now
we're just in the recovery phase waiting for Nick to be medically
cleared. We are hoping he'll be ready for his forever home by the end
of November.
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Noah
Noah came to us from a
shelter in Southern Missouri when his time was up. Apparently his
previous owners had a chicken wire fence that Noah had no problems
getting out of.
We are guessing Noah to
be around 3 years old, but he is an "old soul" kind of guy who really
prefers to sit back and just observe.
He's a very quiet boy,
who seems to have had very limited opportunities to play with other dogs
or even toys. Noah is catching on to playing with toys, but is still
unsure of how to really play and box with other dogs.
So far he has not tested
the fence, as we were unsure if he was going to be a jumper. He's such
a quiet dog that I really don't think he has it in him, but something a
new owner should be aware of.
He's had limited exposure
to children which he has done well with.
Noah's only hang up is he
doesn't seem to be doing well with the kitties, so a home with no cats
is going to be a requirement.
We are currently working
on the housetraining, he's doing well but needs to be kept a close eye
on.
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Zeke
Zeke is a handsome, 4 y.o.
happy-go-lucky guy who just likes hanging out and being in the air
conditioning. He does NOT like the kitties, but gets along with small
and big dogs. Zeke is crate trained and house trained and as you can see
from the pics, he loves being read to!! A group obedience class and
fenced yard are required to adopt Zeke.
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All rescue boxers are dogs in need, however there are unique cases where
a Boxer may need a special home and/or care. They are Boxer through and
through and deserve a chance at a great life and the love of a great companion.
Could you be that home?
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 STILL
WANTING TO SEE MORE?
There are lots of Great
Boxers looking for homes. If you are interested in seeing more Boxers
in need of good homes, would like to complete an online application to
adopt a Boxer, would like to help out by sponsoring a boxer or making
a donation to Boxer Rescue, check out the MidWest
Boxer Rescue association website. This site shows the group effort
taken by Boxer rescue organizations throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri
and Nebraska who work together to rescue and place dogs in loving, permanent
homes. All these groups operate as not-for-profit entities, and each has
particular requirements for prospective homes. The purpose of this coalition,
known as the MidWest Boxer Rescue Association, is to help people in the
Midwest U.S. find a Boxer to adopt and to coordinate the rescue and care
of dogs in need.
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We are a small nonprofit organization that relies upon the generosity
of animal lovers, like you.
If you would like to assist our rescue dogs, there are a few ways you
can help us!
Go to our
Rescue Links page - there are a couple
of merchants on that page who donate a percentage of each sale that
comes through a link from our website back to our rescue program.
OR
Go to our
Donation page which lists items that we need
for our rescue program.
OR
You can send a donation directly to:
Missouri Valley Boxer
Rescue
PO Box 241011
Omaha, NE 68124-1011
If you want to assist a specific dog, please make a notation in
your mailing.
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OUR MANY THANKS
There
are so many GREAT organizations out there who support Boxer rescue and
we want them to know how we really appreciate what they do for us!!!
Boxer
Rescue Foundation
A special thanks goes out
the the BRF for providing us with a financial grant to be used towards
medical bills to treat Pogo. THANK YOU!!!
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