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Luke MD

Intake Info
Located in MD 

Owner Surrender to AABR
FA #
Tag #2501
4 Yrs
(Birthday unknown)
Male
_ lbs
Fawn
Natural ears
Docked tail
Reported good with other dogs
No history with cats
Reported good with kids - 8 or older

 
8/25/11

Hi! I'm Luke! As you can tell from my pictures, I'm a very handsome boxer. I love hangin' with my people. I'm a bit shy, so it takes me a minute to meet new people - but once I get to know them, I really like it when they scratch my belly. I do sleep on my back a lot which makes my foster mom laugh (not sure why, people sleep on their backs, don't they?). I love to be affectionate, but I'm not one of those boxers that gives lots of messy kisses. I'm a bit too sophisticated for all that licking! I really like going on walks, but I also love to run around the yard.

The city makes me a little nervous, so I'd really like to find a home in the suburbs or rural areas. I have 5 foster brothers/sisters and I think they are all pretty cool. I don't really like to be a dominate guy, so I'm pretty happy to have anyone else in charge. I like hangin' in my crate during the day and love toys and tennis balls to play with. I'm happy at my foster folks' home, but I would really, really like a forever home to call my own. Please consider adopting me. I am totally worth it!

8/3/11

Luke is doing just great! He is really coming out of his shell. He has figured out that toys are really cool and especially when someone wants to play with him. He is a sweet, sweet guy that gets along with other dogs. He loves people that come to visit in his home. He loves to go for walks. He pulls a little hard on walks, but is getting much better. He likes to see people on walks, but doesn't really like it when a stranger approaches too quickly. If you give him a few seconds, he usually warms up.

Luke was in serious pain for over a year before his ACL surgery, so he came to AABR very nervous. He is still nervous, but getting better. He'd do well in a quiet home with a yard for him to play. Luke would not enjoy a city environment that is very loud and fast-paced. He does well in the car and is completely housebroken and crate-trained. If you have room in your home for Luke, please apply. This is one happy boxer!

6/17/11

Hi! I'm Luke! Have you seen my video below? I'm quite the handsome guy if I do say so myself. I'm living in a foster home these days. I did have a home, but because of something called "financial reasons," I couldn't stay there anymore. Not sure what that means but I'm not complaining because I never complain! I love everyone.

I love to play with my foster brothers and sisters. I also like meeting new dogs. I let everyone else be the boss and I'm happy to just follow along. I also really, really like people. I sometimes get a bit shy when I meet someone new, but that usually only lasts a few seconds. I had an operation to heal my leg because it hurt a lot, but I am all better now. My foster mom tells me to "slow down" but I don't see the point! It doesn't hurt anymore.

They also tell me I'm a good eater (of course I am, who doesn't love to eat??) and I can walk on a leash, go in the car, and play in the yard. My foster mom says I'm "silly and cuddly" Not sure about the silly part. I think that's because sometimes I like to sleep with my feet up in the air but who doesn't, right? Anyway, I'm pretty happy here at my foster home, but what I'd really like is a forever home. If you are looking for a friend to snuggle with or play ball, I'm your man! I promise to not make a mess, eat all my food and be totally happy to see you every time you come home even if you've only been gone 5 minutes!! That's just the kind of guy I am!

6/4/11

Luke is doing great in his foster home. He gets along well with all his foster buddies, large and small. He loves to snuggle and is just too sweet. Luke came to AABR needing ACL surgery. He's recovered from that and is doing really well. Luke is totally housebroken, does great with other dogs and loves to pretend he's a lap dog. His foster mom says he is such a sweet guy, always available to put his head in your lap or just wait next to you "in case" you wanted to give him a pat on the head. This guy is a real sweetie. Now all he needs is the perfect forever home for this very special boy.  Check out his video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCocMplzO1E

5/1/11

Luke is one sweet young man. He has settled into his new foster home very nicely. He is one of the sweetest boxers around. He gets along great with his foster sister and brothers.

Luke came to AABR with a torn ACL. He had surgery about two months ago. The vet recently said his progress is great. He has a bit of limp, but the vet said that will clear up as he rebuilds the muscle around his knee. None of this seems to be slowing Luke down very much. He is a happy, playful boxer. He's not too high energy, but does like his toys and a comfy lap to lay down next too. Luke is housebroken and doesn't mind his crate. He is a bit shy around strangers at first, but warms up quickly. He is incredibly loving and likes nothing better than to be wherever you are. He particularly likes men.

Luke is looking for a home that will take it slow with him at first until his ACL recovery is complete. In the house, he is no longer on any restrictions. He will eventually be fine to run and play but for now, needs to be on a leash or at least not allowed to run and jump too much when out in the yard.

3/12/11

Luke had his ACL surgery last week. The surgery went very well and Luke is recovering nicely. It is quite obvious that he is feeling much better since he doesn't have to deal with the constant pain from the ACL tear.

Luke's current living arrangements are temporary and he will have to be moved soon due to prior commitments of his short-term foster family. Ideally, we would love to see Luke go directly to his forever home; however, at the very least we need a foster home for him before the end of the month. By that time, his most critical recovery time will be over and he will be well on his way to being as good as new.

Luke is an especially nice, friendly boxer boy who is full of love and kisses. He has had more than his share of disappointment and trauma this past year, but now it is time for all that to change. Please consider giving Luke the exceptional new life he deserves, where he can once again be someone's little man. Luke loves to be loved! Luke's surgery, along with several other required surgeries in rescue this past month, has sent our medical expenses over the top.

Please help us continue to help the Boxers by making a donation to Adopt a Boxer Rescue today. If you would like your donation to go directly toward Luke's expenses, please note that on your donation. Thank you for your continued support!

2/21/11

Summit has found her new forever home, but Luke is still in need. He is in urgent need of a placement by the end of this week. Luke will be having ACL surgery and really needs a home environment to recover in. A kennel in not an option for him. Luke is a very sweet, lovable boy. He gets along great with people and has lived with a female boxer his whole life. If you are interested in helping Luke, please contact us today.

2/6/11 -

Luke is a very sweet, handsome, and outgoing Boxer boy. Sadly, due to very unfortunate circumstances and changes with his family’s living situation, Luke and Summit are losing their home and are urgently in need of a new home right away. Luke loves people and loves to play. He is a very happy boy and gives great Boxer kisses. He is house trained, crated trained, and good with children of all ages. He will be having his ACL repaired shortly and needs a forever home or foster home to recuperate in.

Luke is a simply awesome boy - he doesn’t deserve to be in this situation. He has a magnetic personality and I fell in love with him as soon as I met him today. I am confident that anyone who meets him will do the same. Please consider giving this sweet boy the wonderful new home he deserves.


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Thank you to Luke's sponsors:

Maryland Boxer Club

Potomac Boxer Club

Rebecca Kidwell

Linda Ellinger

Kelly Peterson

Maura Quinn

 

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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