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THANK YOU
KEITH DOWNS
FOR NAMING LOKI

Loki is the Norse god of mischief, which I think is very appropriate for a Boxer, as mine get into a lot of mischief.

 

I Am A

Loki

Located in NY
6
months old 
 fawn 
male
Natural ears
Docked Tail

 
7/2/06 - Loki

Meet AABR’s latest rescue and victim of puppy mills.  His date of birth is January 2, 2006.  His story would have gone untold were it not for the flood of calls and e-mails AABR received telling of his plight and the response of the AABR volunteers.  For those of you that believe that the horrors of mass-producing dogs ends once the puppy leaves the mill, we hope this little boy’s story will change your mind.

Loki was shipped to the pet store in the mall in Nanuet, New York.  He was put in a cage with a card on the front stating his fine pedigree – purebred boxer.  His price about $1900.00  And there he sat.  When questioned, the pet shop manager stated that he was allowed out to play with the other caged puppies ‘for a while’ each day and then it was back into the cage.  Nature being what it is, Loki began to grow – pet stores do not thrive when puppies start to look like dogs, so Loki went on sale.  That’s when AABR began to receive e-mails and phone calls – you see while Loki was growing, his cage was not.  At one point (we were told) his cage was so small for his growing body that he was forced to hang his head down when he sat up. 

Little Boy’s discount price caught the eye of someone – how can you resist a bargain?  So he was sold.  Unfortunately, he was quickly returned.  Loki had no manners, had no idea what to make of people or other animals or the world itself – it’s hard to learn how to be a puppy from behind bars in a pet shop cage.

The volunteers of AABR had to make a terrible choice – fight for all the Loki’s that are in all the pet shops or purchase this one puppy mill puppy and become part of this disgraceful problem.  With our collective hearts broken, we knew we could not make this purchase.  But we began a huge letter writing and telephone campaign to every agency that has any say in the treatment of pet shop animals, including NYS Agriculture and Markets Division of Animal Industry.  

In the meantime, Loki was now 6 months old and was discounted again – he was now ONLY $699.00 and once again he was sold.  Unfortunately, his new home couldn’t keep him and they gave him to a third home.  The third home called a vet and told the vet that they didn’t want him either.  Fortunately, that vet gave them Jamie’s phone number.  Apparently, it was destiny that Loki and AABR would be brought together.

These are the realities of a puppy mill/pet shop puppy.  This is why AABR will continue to be in the fight to stop puppy mills.    AABR will find the right, forever home for this little boy – that’s always been and always will be our promise to every dog that finds itself safe in our care. 

We’re also asking that you continue to support AABR.  As always, we continue to need volunteers, foster homes, transporters, supplies and donations.  Every penny of every donation goes directly to the welfare of the dogs and we are proud of the number of loving and safe homes we continue to give to each dog that is part of the AABR organization.  We’re also asking that you join us in our fight to put an end to puppy mills, to stop the purchase of ‘That Doggie In The Window”. 

Of course we will keep you informed about the progress that we know Loki will make, so please continue to visit us often.  The July 4th Holiday has truly become a day of Freedom for one little boxer boy.I


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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read the information on our Adoption Procedures, then fill out an online application.

Boxers and Applicants are not matched on a first come, first served basis. Not all applications are approved. On average, it takes between a week and 1 month to adopt a Rescue Boxer to an approved applicant, depending on your personal circumstances and flexibility.  

Matching Boxers suitable for placement with younger children, other dogs, cats, and special needs, yours and theirs, increases the application review time and adoption time.  

And yes, we realize that the Boxer you may have your heart set on, may be adopted before you're approved.   Should your first choices all ready found their forever home, we want you to advise us as to other dogs you are interested in at Adoptions@AdoptABoxerRescue.com .  Or let us suggest a few that we feel will match your home.  That is what we are good at.   And be happy for the ones that have been placed... and know that there are way too many fantastic dogs waiting in their place.

Our non-profit organization is wholly comprised of hard-working volunteers whose only reward is seeing our wonderful Boxers placed in loving, permanent homes and given another chance for a happy life. Our process may seem slow, but if you are patient, we will try to provide you with a devoted, loving companion - a Boxer.

We hope you feel that the right Boxer is worth waiting for. 

Adoptions Fee: $300

 

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