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Ronnie

Intake Info
Located in PA
Stray to Shelter
FA #11
Tag #3205
2 Yrs
(Birthday unknown)
Male
75 lbs
Fawn
Natural ears
Natural tail
Reported good with other dogs
No history with cats
Stray or no history - Kids 8 or older

 
9/16/14

What a difference one week makes! When asked about Ronnie, all his foster mom can say is that first impressions can be dead wrong. At the time of their first meeting a week ago, the only thing she could see was a huge, happy boxer boy who needed a lot of work on his manners. Once removed from the shelter environment and given 24 hours to settle down, she says he is a totally different dog. She learned that Ronnie is super smart, eager to please, food motivated and relatively low energy (for a boxer that is!). This combination has made Ronnie super easy to train. She quickly realized that he already knew his basic commands (sit, down, wait, leave it, shake, roll over, etc.) and, with the help of hotdogs, he has learned that that the leash is not a toy and that walks can be enjoyable and relaxing.

While Ronnie does love being outside for his walks, he slows down and is more than happy to call it quits after 20 minutes so he can return to the house to play with his toys. (And, boy – does he love his toys!) He will toss them around the living room and occasionally bring them to his foster mom to play a gentle game of tug of war. If a toy goes under the couch or near a lamp, he will sit and wait for someone to retrieve it for him. When he wears himself out, he will stand next to his foster mom on the couch and lay his huge head on her lap for ear rubs and then settle in for the night on his dog bed.

All in all, there is no question that Ronnie lived in a home and had very clear boundaries before he was found as a stray. He doesn’t get on any furniture, sits patiently while his food is served, and happily goes into the crate when told to do so. Ronnie’s foster mom feels like she hit the jackpot of foster dogs with this one. However, because he is so big and still has brief moments during play that he forgets he is a big guy and jumps up on people, she is keeping the recommendation (at least for now) that he does not go to a home with small children and that his new family is one that is experienced with larger dogs. Ronnie hasn’t met a dog that he doesn't like, so she feels that he would do fine in a home with other dogs also.

9/11/14

Ronnie is now out of the shelter and has arrived with his new foster mom in PA.  He has met some other dogs and does really well around them.  Ronnie needs a lot of work with his leash manners and can be difficult to control when he sees the leash and gets excited.  He would do best in a home that has a fenced yard for exercise while he learns better control on leash.  Ronnie's foster mom will post an update once she gets to know him better.

9/04/14 -

Ronnie was found as a stray and is estimated to be around 2 years old.  He is in need of some leash manners and basic obedience.  Ronnie is an energetic boy and would do great in a home with an active female dog and a fenced yard to run and play in.  Ronnie did very well with his dog test at the shelter.  He is friendly with people and interacted well with the volunteer who met him today.  Ronnie will be neutered early next week and will be arriving at his foster home soon.  We will update Ronnie's page once his foster home learns more about him. 


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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 3 months to adopt a Rescue Boxer to an approved applicant, depending on your personal circumstances and flexibility.  

Not every home is the right match for a boxer, and 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 at your home visit of other dogs you are interested...  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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