08/28/11 - We are very sad to advise that Columbo passed on yesterday.  He was adopted into a loving home and doing very well.  He was even using a cart to help him with his hind leg problem, when he started to deteriorate.  His adoptive family rushed him to the vet and given IV fluids. 

His foster advocate writes:

As you can see by the new pictures, Columbo is a new dog. It is amazing what good food and care can do. Columbo was brought back from the dead and look at him now. I didn't even realize it was him when I saw Columbo at the Bark in the Park event last week. He is as handsome as any boxer boy can be. Columbo thanks you from the bottom of his heart for all of your donations and get well wishes.

Update: 07/16/11 -

Columbo's neck is slowly healing. The dead skin may need to be removed in some surgeries, and covers deeper wounds.  But we're encouraged to see hair growth on the new skin above.  He is now walking slowly on three legs.  One leg is not working and we will keep you advised as we learn more.

The investigation is continuing into how he got this way. We've tracked ownership of Columbo through his microchip, (who we now know was named Willis at one point) to as recently as three years ago. We have a birth date (he's 8), and know he was a single point away from earning his championship in the show ring.
How could a dog that was well-bred and well-cared for in his early years end up in the condition? I really hope we find that answer.

07/12/11

Help Us Find Columbo's Abuser!

Do you know this dog?  Did you see anyone who might be of interest in this abuse case?

Columbo was found tied with a big chain to a fence and near death, at 1900 Morse St in North Philly PA.  Click on the map and the street view photo to the right... Maybe you know who last had Columbo?

Please contact us at info@adoptaboxerrescue.com if you know something that could help us stop this abuser.

7/8/11 -

So here's Columbo, direct from his hospital cage. What a gorgeous boy he is! Columbo was rescued by animal control this evening from a vacant lot where he had been chained for who knows how long, in the middle of a heat wave in the area. Columbo is very skinny. Where the chain was rubbing him, he was infested with maggots. To make matters worse, his left leg swings lifelessly.

Columbo is at the vet hospital right now. His neck wound has been treated and he is getting antibiotics and fluids to stabilize him. Once Columbo is stable, they'll try to figure out what is wrong with his leg. We are in urgent need of donations to help with Columbo's medical care. Please sponsor this sweet boy today so we can help him get better and into a loving home. Columbo will be in need of a foster home once he is released from the vet's office.

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Thank You to all who followed Clumbo's story and contributed to his recovery and final happy ending.  Yes, even though it was all too short, he may have died the night we got him, chained to that fence in a vacant lot.  Instead, he was happy and cared for by AABR volunteers and in his loving home.

We will miss you Columbo...

Boxers leave paw prints on your heart.

Matt Bond

Karen Jernberg

Thank you to all of Columbo's sponsors ... every dollar helps!!

Last updated 08/12/11

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