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March 10, 2008
Boxer Porn
After reading about (but not watching...no way, no, no, no way) the soldier killing a little puppy over in the Iraq, I was pretty bummed out last week. Enter a teary-eyed Google search on "boxer denver" and behold: The HO-BO Care Boxer Rescue web site and its wonderful adoption "Success Stories". If you're feeling a bit blue, or just thinking about saving a tasty little beast (I'm looking at you, brother!), I really encourage you to take a stroll through the letters and pictures discussing how much these rescued boxers have brought to their owners' lives.
"Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt Otis (Brando). We adore him, he is part of the family and we cannot believe how well he fits in! We didn't know a male dog could be this sweet. He is so gentle with the kids, so patient. He loves to play ball and tug-o-war; he would play all day if we let him. We laugh every day. He brings so many smiles into our family. We thank God for you and all you do to get boxers into good homes. Thanks again. Marita also said that the shelter wanted to put Otis (Brando) to sleep! I cannot imagine why. We ask ourselves regularly: why would someone give up a dog like this? He is great with kids, even neighbor kids, he loves to play, but can be calm too, he is protective at the appropriate times, seems fine with other dogs, does well while we are not home, doesn't run away when we open the front door, walks well on a leash, gives lots of kisses every day. What else could we ask for in a dog?!"
"We just wanted everyone to know how grateful we are for Marita and all that donate their time to Hobo Care. We adopted a 1 year old white boxer just five days ago who was very abused but has a happy ending to her story. Girllie is her name.
We saw Girllie for the first time Monday March 20th at a shelter. My husband, our two boys, our other boxer Louie and I went to the shelter to see Girllie. It was love at first sight for all of us. Girllie being abused and in the shelter for two and half months was excited to see us but wasn't real sure about Louie. Like most dogs she snarled at him and at that time the shelter told us we were unable to adopt her because she snarled at Louie.
We were sent home and let me tell you it was a very quite ride home and our hearts went out for poor Girllie. Girllie has had both of her ears cut with scissors, stabbed in her back with some sharp object, had her dew claws ripped out and has been burned with acid. When we got home that evening we started looking at the ads in the paper when we came across one out of the hundreds that caught our eye. The ad said young female boxer and it gave a number. We called and it was Marita who answered. We asked if they had any white female boxers and Marita had told us that she was going to be getting one the next day from a shelter that had called her that evening and said to come pick her up or she would be put to sleep. God really had his hands in this and wanted Girllie to have a good home and a great life that she so truly deserved.
We were able to pick up Girllie the following Thursday and things have been great! Her and Louie couldn't be any better friends. They play non stop! She has enjoyed having her own bed, couch, toys and a family that has nothing but love to give her. She truly has been a blessing to us as well as Marita. Thank you just doesn't say it! May God bless Marita and all the other angels who donate their time and money to save wonderful dogs such as Girllie. If it wasn't for Hobo Care Girllie wouldn't be blessing our lives and for that there just isn't any words to show or tell how grateful we are to Marita and Hobo Care. You have completed our family!"
"I adopted "Sugar" -- now Miss Vanna White from HoBoCare in May of 2004, and I've been meaning to send an update -- I hope it's not too late. Vanna is my little China Doll; I am so glad I have her. She's deaf, but she doesn't care, and neither do we (me and her big brother, Mo). She is a happy little girl with a huge personality and a truckload of self confidence. Being deaf is such a non-issue for Vanna. She understands body language, facial expresssions, and hand signals. She really pays attention to what Mo does, especially if "cookies" are involved. She's the one who explodes out the dog door ahead of her brother to meet me when I get home from work. She's cuddly and playful and incredibly entertaining. We love her. Thanks Marita. You couldn't have placed her in a better home."
After reading the owners' stories and looking at the dogs HOBO has up for adoption, it is so difficult for me not to open up my heart to another one. But between Kryten and Deuce and Walter and our fairly ridiculous travel schedule and my suddenly small car, I don't feel quite ready to add another hairy creature to the list of responsibilities. Maybe in April.
Posted by Bree at March 10, 2008 07:56 PM