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Rumple

Intake Info
Located in VA 
Owner Surrender to Shelter
FA #1
Tag #
13 Yrs
(Birthday unknown)
Male
63 lbs
Fawn
Cropped ears
Docked tail
Reported good with other dogs
Reported good with cats
Stray or no history - Kids 5 or older

 
6/24/12 - MEMORIAL

The AABR family is mourning the loss of our old man, Rumple, today. After he was transferred two weeks ago to his 'forever-foster' home, his health began to decline. We found out earlier this week that he had a large mass in his lungs and knew then his remaining time would be short. Rumple, aka Big Daddy, passed over to the bridge yesterday. Thank you to Missi for making these last two weeks wonderful for him. I can still see the look on his face when he realized he was getting her two girls all to himself! And thank you to Linda for caring for him for the last few months. It's not easy taking in the seniors and we can't say thank you enough to our homes that do.
RIP, Rumple.

4/29/12

I know we posted the relatively good news from Rumple's cardiologist appointment just the other day, but now we have another problem for our poor old friend. Last night, he had a serious amount of blood in his urine. We saw the vet this morning and he has prostatitis. This is just one reason why we urge everyone to neuter their dog. It's a bad infection of the prostate which requires at least 3 weeks of expensive antibiotics, and unless he is neutered will likely reoccur. His prostate is enormous, and he is in a lot of discomfort and pain. We have started his treatment and hope he will be more comfortable in a day or two. He is a very senior dog with some heart issues, so we will consult with the vet and think carefully about neutering him.

In the meantime, Rumple needs your financial support. Even though Rumple is an awesome guy, we realize that the odds of Rumple finding an adoptive home are slim. Not many rescues ever step up to save an old fella like Rumple. Most of them are left to die alone at your local shelter. Rumple got lucky that AABR had a foster home for him just when he needed it most, but in order for AABR to be able to save the next old friend to come our way, we need you to step up to lend these seniors vital financial support. We spend our funds wisely on behalf of our seniors, but they can have medical needs like Rumple's, and with your help we can continue to save the seniors like Rumple who spent his life devoted to a family who threw him away when the going got a little rough. Help us show these dogs that there are families that will share that same devotion with them. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS TODAY! Thank you from our dignified old soul called Rumple.

Please neuter your dog! This medical issue could have been completely avoided if Rumple's family had done the responsible thing and had him neutered when he was young!!

4/26/12

Rumple is doing GREAT! He is getting along beautifully with all of our dogs & cats, and is completely settled in. He recently saw a cardiologist and Rumple does have a Grade 3-4 heart murmur and a very mild ARVC. The vet feels his condition does not warrant any treatment at this time. This was really good news for our boy! He has gained some weight and we are giving him Rimadyl and Tramadol for his arthritis. It has made a significant improvement in his mobility. In fact, he was actually RUNNING with our madman Finn through the house the other morning and he has gotten back some of that bounce that boxers are known for. Rumple's hind leg muscles are still not in great shape and he does sometimes have trouble on the wood and tile floors, but he has definitely improved.

Rumple is obviously happy and just the sweetest old soul. He stands by my chair every night just looking to get some good ear scratching and snuggles. He's obviously had a rough life, but amazingly seems to hold no grudges and he just seems grateful to have a full tummy, soft bed, a little love, and a family who cares for him. If you have enough love in your heart to give a fine old gentleman who has so much love to share with you, then please consider sharing the golden years of Rumple's life with your family. There is no greater joy than sharing love and comfort with a senior dog who asks for so little, but offers so much in return.

3/25/12 -

AABR would like you to meet our latest distinguished elder gentleman, "Rumple". This fine senior boy was left at a shelter in Philadelphia by the only family he had ever known because they decided he was too old and they just didn't want him anymore. Not that it appears that they had ever provided him with the love and care a family pet should have. He has terrible scars on both hips from years of laying on a hard, probably concrete, surface without the benefit of any cushioning, blanket or bed. He has hardly any muscle mass in his hind quarters. This leads us to believe that he was probably tied or restricted to a very small area and given very little opportunity for freedom of movement, let alone actual walking!

Despite what appears to be a far from good life, Rumple is the sweetest, dearest old man. He is extremely laid back and doing his best to figure out just what is happening to him. He has completely surprised me with his energy level when we go for walks. He really, really enjoys them - and actually trots along, looking all around. He is enjoying the outdoors and checking out his new neighborhood. Rumple briefly met the rest of our canine family and all went perfectly. His face to face meeting with one of our resident kitties also went well. He seems pleased to be hugged and snuggled, but often seems startled when you first touch him. It makes me think he did not get much handling over the years.

 Rumple seems to be a bit hard of hearing, though I'm not sure he is totally deaf. He does have some typical senior guy issues like arthritis, but more seriously , the vet discovered a significant heart murmur and cardiac arrhythmia during his physical exam. He has also come down with kennel cough from his time in the shelter. We are treating his kennel cough with antibiotics and cough medicine, and he should recover in a week or two.

Rumple has missed out on so much love and kindness in his life. Won't you please help us provide him with the medical care he needs to finally have a life he can enjoy living?  A life full of love, hope, hugs, kisses, and the companionship of a family that will share all of these joys with him.


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Thank you to Rumple's sponsors:

John Truby

Jamie & Michael Galla

Joyce Prater

Roger Sopher

Reni Neuber

 

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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