ABOUT OUR SENIORS

Let's re-examine the reason rescue is necessary?  Boxers are rescued from abuse, neglect, as strays from shelters and some are surrendered for legitimate reasons.  Whatever the reason, they all need a good, caring home. My daughter and I chose to foster the Senior boxers because it gives us great satisfaction to know we have a tiny part in saving a dog from despair, danger, or suffering during the latter part of their lives.  We in rescue always hear people say “well, he's old and won't be around a long time”, can I argue with that? No, I can't. Our seniors probably won't be around for 6 or 7 years. Sometimes we forget though, rescuing a boxer isn't about us, it's about the boxer and giving the boxer we adopt, the very best years of his life for as long as he/she has. Do our Seniors have a few good years to go?  Absolutely!  When adopted by a loving family who treats them as a member, they’re chances of living a longer life are increased. As long as they can have a nap or two during the day, they are ready when you are to do whatever you would like.

To make rescue truly successful, our seniors need good families to share their remaining years with, families that are kind, compassionate, like to play for awhile and then lay back awhile...families that truly know the meaning of rescue. By the time they are Seniors, each one has a unique personality developed through age and experience, which to us, just provides that much more pleasure and yes….laughs!  For all of you out there who have never experienced the company of a senior boxer, there isn't a boxer age group that can top a senior in personality and character as far as we’re concerned!   If you are that family and truly understand the meaning of rescue, please consider adopting one of our Senior Dogs.   There is no better feeling than knowing you have given a Senior a second chance at life. 

  Some pics of a few of our adopted Seniors….