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joyjoy · 05-30-2004, 09:46 PM

We're FINALLY getting another dog.

Some of you may remember, Jordie and I lost our beloved chow/shar-pei about a year and a half ago. It was so awful. We still cry over her. I couldn't walk by the pet supply aisle at the grocery store without crying. Anyway, I decided last summer to get another dog and I was going to get another chow. We even asked CMs at China in Epcot (chows and shar-peis are Chinese dogs) for name suggestions and got some cute ones. Well, it didn't happen. Jordie could not bear to get another dog that looked the least bit like Betsy.

So. After months of research, we decided on... a boxer. We didn't want a puppy and liked the idea of rescuing a dog. I contacted Lone Star Boxer Rescue, filled out the application and they came for our home visit yesterday. We passed. They have several dogs in foster families but more at a kennel owned by the woman that runs LSBR. We went to the kennel (on the other side of Houston

today) We fell in LOVE with this dog this afternoon. http://www.lonestarboxerrescue.com/boxers/2004/dolly/

She is very sweet, affectionate and laid back. She also walks well on a leash and when I stopped walking and said "Sit", she did!

She's spayed, microchipped, and... here's the bad part... heartworm positive. She begins treatment on Tuesday or Wednesday. We can bring her home, though, and just keep her very still and quiet for a month. It won't be difficult because there are no little kids here and no other pets. Oh, she also had surgery (a doggie boob job, as it were

) to correct a little bit of a "gravity" problem she was having after nursing a couple of litters. You'll see the before pics in the link. She is now nice and neat and nipped and tucked.

What do you think? Have any of you ever rescued an adult dog in this manner?

She was rescued at a shelter and they've been calling her "Dolly" but that's not really her name and we don't really like it so we've come up with a few ideas. They often recommend that with rescued dogs you name them something new, as oftentimes their old names are a reminder of a bad life. Anyway, here's what we've come up with.

Holly
Layla (after Mohammed Ali's daughter, who is a human boxer, errr....someone that boxes as a sport, not a dog. Okay.)
Laika (after the first Russian dog in space)
and these German names (boxers are German in origin)
Ella
Astrid
Jana
Simone

What do y'all think? Help me with a name! I'm so excited!!!

wdwlovers · 05-30-2004, 09:48 PM

Congrats! I like Layla and Ella the best. Can't wait to hear what you picked out! She's a cutie!

DC lover · 05-30-2004, 10:07 PM

<font color="purple"> She is definately a cutie. Wish I could get a dog my mom is allgeric and has very bad asthma. Hope everything works out. Congrats

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GATechGal · 05-30-2004, 10:29 PM

She's a cutie and trained to boot. I like Holly. It could lead to cute nicknames like Holly-wood if you can get her to pose in sunglasses.

**2princessmom** · 05-30-2004, 11:08 PM

What a cutie! We rescued our dog from the pound but nothing as severe as yours. I like Holly. Short and sweet and easy to call. Or Ella. Or since you were thinking of a chow you could name her China and then be the best of both.

ripkensnana · 05-30-2004, 11:12 PM

I think Holly is too close in sound to Dolly...how about Lilo???

AmndaSarek · 05-30-2004, 11:26 PM

Best wishes and congratulations on your new family member!

I am a member of the American Boxer Rescue Association and we foster boxers for a rescue group here in Alabama. Last year, DH and I fostered 21 dogs and 18 of them were placed in loving families in three states.

Currently, we have two rescue girls ... one fawn, one brindle ... and one rescue boy, fawn with cropped ears. The boy was HW + when he came in and we, of course, did the treatments. Two of our other fosters from last year also underwent the procedure. It is disheartening to watch. They are often sick when they first are treated and lethargic but they do bounce back fairly fast. Keeping a dog that wants to be active (most boxers are) quiet is difficult but essential to their treatment. Your next couple of months are going to be kind of hard. Also, do not be alarmed if she starts to cough or foam a bit during treatment and even the first few weeks after she comes back clear ... it's normal.

I've been active in show dogs (boxers & other breeds) literally ALL of my life. My mom was Best Jr handler at Westminster in the 50's, my Dad was once a VP at the AKC (now retired), and I have an aunt who is a vet. If you have ANY questions or concerns about your rescue boxer, please Email me privately. I'm more than glad to help or listen!

Boxers are a wonderful breed. Rescue is a GREAT way to get a dog. You get a purebred dog but you also save a life!

Until there are none, Rescue One!

vsonnier · 05-31-2004, 12:03 AM

Congratulations on your new addition! I like Laika or Layla personally but thats just me. You are so wonderful to adopt a rescued animal! My dad and stepmother rescued a Greyhound from the Greyhound rescue in Houston a couple of years ago. His name is Sam and could not be a better dog. He was very badly abused and has several burn marks on his body. When he hears loud noises he still gets very frightened and will hide in the closet or under beds, but overall he couldn't be more wonderful. I have a 1 year old little sister and he is super protective of her. Whenever she plays outside he always stays right between her and the swimming pool to keep her from falling in. I hope your new puppy brings as much joy to your life as Sam has brought to my family! Keep us updated on her progress with her heartworm treatments. I have had two dogs with heartworms who were just fine after treatment so here is some

for her!

FanOfMickey · 05-31-2004, 12:22 AM

She is a cutie, good luck with her. I sometimes wish I could get a dog, but I have 2 cats, one that I know will freak if i get another animal lol.

ilovelilo · 05-31-2004, 01:12 AM

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She's a cutie and trained to boot. I like Holly. It could lead to cute nicknames like Holly-wood if you can get her to pose in sunglasses.

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or, as Carol said, Lilo's a good name, too!

BritDisFan · 05-31-2004, 05:50 AM

She's so lovely Melanie, DBF Allan's Mum and Stepdad had a rescue dog called Honey and she was the most sweetest, affectionate, gentle dog I have ever come across. I think you are doing a wonderful thing and she is such a beautiful dog. I really like the name Layla, I think it suits her.

Karen

**Colexis Mom** · 05-31-2004, 07:59 AM

Congratulations Melanie

I like Ella and Jana

MegglesMom · 05-31-2004, 01:51 PM

I like Layla and Ella... BTW, congratulations! I think it's totally awesome that you're rescuing a dog!

mac · 05-31-2004, 05:16 PM

How wonderful! I like Layla for her name. We have a boxer named Bailey, and she is an absolute love

. We've had her since she was a pup. She's not a rescue, but she does have a serious heart problem, and has not been given a good prognosis

. You would never know she's sick, it has not affected her in any way as of yet (she's just over 3 yrs old). Even if she won't have a long life she will have a wonderful life

. We love her very much! Good luck with your boxer!!