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Happy

Intake Info
Located in 
PA
seized in a cruelty case
FA #14
Tag #
3 Yrs _ Months
(Age is Estimate)
(Birthday unknown)
Male
45lbs
Fawn with Black Mask
Brown Eyes
Natural ears
Natural tail
Stray or No History - Child Age Restriction
Kids 10 and older
Reported! good with dogs
Reported good with cats
Special Needs - No Stairs

 
01/24/09

HAPPY - Memorial - Passed on - 01/19/09
I regret to inform everyone that Happy passed away yesterday.  He started to decline very rapidly over the last couple of days and could not be helped anymore.  We did everything we could for him.  Even though it is very sad that Happy didn't survive very long under our care, at least he was able to have almost 2 months of a normal, loving life.  Again, I do not regret pulling him from the city shelter.  No other rescue would, and AABR (thank you Dawn!) stepped in and gave it all we had.  That is something to feel very proud about, and I know if Happy could speak, he would be thanking us for trying our best to save him when no one else would.

And now it is time to thank Happy for entering our lives and teaching us what it is like to live happily, holding no grudges or resentment towards people, despite the way he was treated pre-rescue.  He did not have a good life pre-rescue, yet continued to be happy and loving regardless of his past ill treatment.  Happy truly touched many of our hearts in the short time that we had him.  He was such a joyful, loving dog.

Thank you to Carey Knight who provided him with a loving foster home through December.  And thank you to the staff at Springhouse Animal Hospital, especially Kortney and Dr. Liz, who really were supportive in our efforts to do everything we could for this sweet boy, and took him under their wing and into foster care over the past month. 

He made some wonderful human and dog friends over the past couple of months, who helped him physically and emotionally over some major bumps in the road. 

Rest in peace sweet Happy and thank you for teaching us so much.

Colleen Kane

12/12/08 -

Happy was seized from a cruelty case in Philadelphia, PA. When Happy was seized from his former owners he had no food, no water, was completely dehydrated, and lacked control of his hindquarters. His owner claimed to "never notice" the wobble in his back legs or how thin he was. Without any remorse, the owner willingly allowed the PSPCA to take him.

The PSPCA saved Happy’s life when they seized him that day. His depleted body was nourished with IV fluids. Slowly, Happy gained strength, and he spent the next two months at PSCPA as his case was worked. As the Thanksgiving holiday came close PSPCA put out a plea to local boxer rescues to find Happy another organization to take over his care and help him find the new and better life he deserves. Four boxer rescues were contacted – Only AABR would take him in.

On Wednesday, December 3rd Happy’s life was saved for a second time.  AABR welcomed Happy into our organization. This week Happy met his third lifesaver - a premier, board certified neurologist who evaluated the wobble in his legs. The doctor suspects that there are two separate blockages in his spinal column which are causing his loss of position in his legs. The good news is, Happy certainly doesn’t seem to mind. He’s in no pain, and simply wants to live life to the fullest.

Happy is looking for a foster or forever home that has primary living residence on one floor. He would prefer carpeting as it makes it easier for him to keep his legs underneath him. Happy would love to have a fenced in yard where he would be allowed to romp and play! He’d also like to go for walks in the park or go swimming as part of his ongoing physical therapy. Happy is reported to be good with dogs and cats. He is also currently living in a temporary foster home with a 15 year old who he adores (although we do not have any further child history on him).

 Happy is an amazingly sweet and kind dog. He’s gentle and loving. Amazing after all he’s been through! His disposition will allow him to fit into almost any home. This holiday season Happy hopes that you might consider opening your heart and being his hero! Won’t you please consider fostering or adopting this wonderful boy? He’s stolen the hearts of so many at AABR already, and we know that if you give him a chance, he’ll steal yours too!


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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read our Adoption Procedure, by clicking on the link at the top of this page, 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: Please see our adoption info by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

 

 

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