11.16.11
Posted in Uncategorized at 3:08 am by Administrator
Dexter is a 1-year-old, hearing, white male with natural ears and cropped tail. He is house-and kennel-trained and is your typical young male boxer. He would do best with another playful dog in the house and a family that can take him with them on their activities. He is very social with other dogs of any size. Dexter is your typical goofy, silly boxer boy, that loves to have things to chew on and play with. He’ll romp and play until he needs a nap.
Dexter loves to go for walks, play with his toys and have chew toys to occupy himself. He has such a sweet temperament; he would be great in a home with children. He has been living with Ringo, who is also available for adoption. They are not required to go together, although BHBR would like Dexter to have a doggy playmate.
Dexter’s foster family reports that he is doing great. In his foster home, he has another young male boxer that loves to play with him. He is really easy to work into a new family because he is so social.
Dexter is ready for his forever home!! He is looking for a family that will invest some time into his training. He does respond very well to basic commands. Dexter is a little over weight, but a little more exercise will quickly take care of that. Adoption Donation: $275.
Dexter
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11.11.11
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:06 pm by Administrator
BHBR, and our many volunteers, have a simple request for today, Veteran’s Day.
We ask that you take a moment and in some manner, find a way to honor a veteran. These men, women, and military working dogs, some paying the ultimate sacrifice, serve and have served our country honorably.
So please keep our deployed servicemembers in your thoughts. And as you look at our Nation’s flag today, remember our Veterans.
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04.25.11
Posted in BHBR, Uncategorized at 2:30 pm by Administrator
Recently BHBR lost one of our very special four-legged friends, Jack. Here is a short note from his devoted owner.
Jack
“My beloved Jack was laid to rest at 8:48 this morning. I remember the first time I met him. Shelley called me and asked me to foster this deaf white Boxer that was a fence-jumper and a bit unruly. (I was the only foster home at the time with a 6ft privacy fence!) I met her to get him from her, and when she opened her truck, this big, goofy, and GRINNING, white Boxer jumped out and into my heart. Yes, he was a mess. You could not touch his ears, his head, or his feet. He had been left to die, chained to a fence and abandoned. He had SEVERE SA, and ate like it was his last meal. He was deaf and only knew the command to “sit”. He couldn’t walk on a leash, and he hated every dog that came near him. I brought him to my female and we began one of the greatest journeys of my life. I worked with him constantly. He was a lover. In three months, I could touch his ears. He learned to walk on a leash and LOVED it! He bonded with my female and stole my heart. He learned 27 signs for everything from “come” to “popcorn”(his favorite treat). At his first “showing” for adoption, Jack would have nothing to do with the adopter. He gazed at me, cried for me, and I knew then that he was MY dog. I adopted him. I have loved him for more than 7 years. He became an ambassador for rescue. He transformed into a trusting favorite of everyone that met him. He LOVED the farm and visiting my parents. He was happiest running free in the acreage, but he never went far from me. He was my marshmallow. After 4 years of owning him, he finally played. It was happy day for me! It took him 4 years with me and 7 of his life to play. Amazing.
“Jack had a thyroid condition and a crushed vertebrae in his back from being kicked. (the vet says). But he trusted and loved me with reckless abandon. He suffered a great deal in his first 4 years of life, but the last 7 were filled with love.
“Jack began dragging his back leg about 5 months ago. He developed cardiomyopathy, and partial facial paralysis. But he was happy through it all. Jack began falling a lot here at the house and he took a couple of bad spills trying to climb. Last night, running at the farm, he lost his breath and began choking. He could not play for more than a minute at a time. Jack was ready to go. I made a promise to him that everyday on this Earth that he was with me, he would never suffer. He would never have to be afraid again. That he could trust me. So, I made a very hard decision today.
I love you, Jack. There will never be another like you. You are my heart; a gift of love; a treasured soul. I WILL see you one day again, buddy! You live in my heart forever.
Godspeed, Jack”
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03.20.11
Posted in Uncategorized at 12:36 pm by Administrator
It is with sad hearts BHBR reports the passing of Julie, one of our beloved Boxer rescues.
Julie was a beautiful, shy boxer girl that came in with a very large, dominant, human aggressive male. They were from Nebraska and lost their home because the family was moving. Jurgess was the male and while driving to South Dakota, he bit Julie in the face to keep her away from the water. BHBR knew there was problem because these two had lived together since puppyhood. He had Julie so afraid to move, that she would just stand back and let him eat everything, take every toy etc. They were quickly split up so she wouldn’t have to deal with that anymore. She really blossomed after that.
When Julie had issues with health, they were always BIG issues. Her former owner bred her,even after the vet said it wasn’t a good idea. Apparently she had problems with her first pregnancy and the vet didn’t want her life jeopardized. Yet, the lure of the almighty dollar was too much for Julie’s family. With the second pregnancy, Julie ended up having to have a blood transfusion during delivery and almost died.
Julie’s life took a big turn when she came to BHBR. She fostered with a first time foster family, Mike and Pam. It wasn’t long before they flunked out of foster and adopted their girl.
) It was not hard to fall in love with this quiet girl. She just tugged at your heart with her soulful eyes.
Once again, Julie was adopted by the perfect family for her. Mike and Pam are also gentle, loving people. They nurtured her and cared for her through other scary health issues. Julie did live a long life and was very gray when she left this world. As much as it breaks our hearts to lose them, BHBR focuses on all the good that happened to them by being with a family that adopted her for the rest of her life. They were committed to that and they loved her throughout.
RIP dear Julie. Don’t let Jurgess bully your around up there!!
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Posted in Uncategorized at 12:16 pm by Administrator
Many years ago a frail, tiny little white boxer boy with a brown patch over one eye came into BHBR from North Dakota. BHBR volunteers made a long trip up to Dickinson to meet Jane Clinkenbeard, his rescuer, to transport him back to Rapid City. His name at the time was Trouble. He made such an impact on Jane, she frequently asked about him all through the years. He was just that kind of dog; the kind you wanted to scoop his little body up and make him feel better.
He was such a sad little guy with NO self esteem. He would curl up and try to please when he felt threatened and a lot of things made him feel threatened. It broke the hearts of BHBR volunteers to see this precious dog so sad and frightened.
Petey came out of his shell with some gentle coaxing. He had some issues, but for the most part, he was just a little darling. His adoptive family was absolutely the best family for him. Danell has such a gentle, sweet nature herself, it was a perfect match. She changed his name from Trouble to Petey, and in reality, changed his life.
Petey lived a long life. His patch grew gray with age and all but disappeared. He was the love of Danell’s life and her heart has broken with his loss. With all the years that have passed, it makes my heart hurt to hear of his passing. Petey was so loved.
RIP Petey. You made an impact on every person that met you!!
Trouble, aka "Petey"
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06.08.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:40 pm by Administrator
As the mighty Shakespeare wrote, “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” Well, he’s arrived and in Rapid City, South Dakota!
BHBR would like to introduce you to our newest arrival! Romeo is a young, deaf brindle and white male boxer/English bulldog mix. He just arrived into South Dakota and is currently undergoing evaluation. BHBR has him set up in a foster home and are learning all about his personality. The volunteers with BHBR are also working to teach him a variety of hand signals and basic obedience training.
Watch for updates on his profile, which can be found online at www.blackhillsboxerrescue.org. Potential adopters must note that BHBR will only place Romeo in a home that has “Bully Breed” experience!!
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03.27.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:01 pm by Administrator
Urgent: Missing Boxer in the E. Oakland area!
She is a flashy fawn named Raegan. She is wearing a pink camo collar and a tag with her name and family’s cell phone number on it. She is only 8 months old, so not very big. Her family is devastated!!! If someone finds her and keeps her it is against the law. Please contact us ASAP if you have seen her in your neighborhood. If you catch her, call the number on her collar, if that’s missing, contact us or call animal control at 605-394-4132.
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