Austin Boxer Rescue

Our mission: To balance the health, safety, and welfare needs of canines in the Central Texas area by providing nourishment and a safe environment for unwanted, stray, abused, and impounded Boxers. Once placed in new homes they become more than just pets, they become family.

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Last updated on July 1, 2009

AUSTIN BOXER RESCUE- WHAT'S NEW

A HUGE SUCCESS!!!!

Our Silent Auction Fundraiser was a huge success.
We would like to thank all the fantastic volunteers for putting this event together and our supporters for coming out.

Please say tuned as we post more information about this event.

Also, a big thank you to our many generous local merchants and donors! Please be sure to check out Our List of Donors as this event would not have been possible without their contributions.

SPECIAL DOG NEEDING DONATIONS

HELP US RAISE
MONEY FOR CHAMP

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Champ is a sweet 4 year old male white boxer. He was outside off leash with his family one evening and wandered into the street, sadly a car was already in route and unable to stop. His family took him to the local emergency hospital but did not have enough money to pay for his treatments. It turns out that Champ had broken his femur in the left rear leg and dislocated his femur in the right rear leg. This sweet boy literally did not have a leg to stand on. Additionally he was hit in the eye and has extensive bruising from his chest all the way back to his tail. He went in for surgery and both legs for successfully repaired. Even with the high doses of pain meds he still spends most of the day sleeping. He is also having some blood in his urine and stool that the vet says will subside. He is currently be rehabilitated by his foster mom who takes him outside several times a day and holds him up to use the bathroom. Champ is expected to make a full recovery, but we are accepting donations to help pay for his treatments which are estimated to reach $2,000 and we have raised $875 so far. (A BIG THANK TO OUR DONATORS) We know that he has the best personality and he loves to give “kisses” to say thanks for all the love and care. Even when he first came into rescue, he was very sweet even though it was obvious he was in excruciating pain. If any boy deserves a second chance, it’s Champ-he’s a fighter. Please stay posted for more pictures of him as he progresses.

SPECIAL NEEDS- LOOKING FOR PERMANENT HOME

Misty is a very petite fawn boxer looking for a home that can give her more attention and understand her needs. It would be best if she could be in a home that can let her outside more frequently, or with a doggy door. Misty is housebroken however, she does seem to have a very small bladder. This requires her to be let outside every couple hours during the day to prevent her from having an accident. If you let her outside at bedtime she will be good for the evening, and when "she" wakes up she will not have an accident if let out right away. Misty also has a degenerative bone disease that is irreversible. Her spine has fusing, however she is not in any pain and still acts like a young boxer would. Misty is good with children of all ages... but she is, however, a typical boxer who likes to play.....Read more.

FEATURED DOG IN NEED OF FOREVER HOME

Samson has been waiting for a long time to find his final home. This beautiful, loving, smart, and strong 6 yr-old fawn male boxer has a sad story and is blind in one eye. He would love an active home, loves to play, and wants nothing more than to dedicate himself to a forever family. He was surrendered by his owners to an Austin shelter because they did not want him any more. Then he was readopted by the family because they changed their mind and decided they wanted back their precious dog. After 2 weeks, his owners decided to turn him back over to the shelter. His entire life up to this point has been spent on a chain in the backyard and he hasn't been shown much love...Read more

RESCUED DOGS IN NEED OF FOSTER

These dogs below are in need of an immediate foster. All of our other dogs available for adoption, can be viewed on our Adoption Page

Brutus

Brutus has had a rough, unpredictable life. Lots of people have let him down, but he' s a survivor. He just need to find the right person to give all his love to. it's highly likely been abused. He has tiny scars all over his body, and a big scar around his neck where a rope had to be surgically removed. It's likely one of his owner's in the past was trying to keep him from escaping because Brutus can be a Houdini. But he is a beautiful, BIG boy with so much to offer. This is Brutus's second time...Read More

Keiko

Keiko is about 3-4 years old. She is very sweet. More information is coming soon...Read More

Natasha

Boris and Natasha came into rescue together. They were found as strays in San Antonio and taken to the local pound. It’s hard to understand why her owners did not reclaim these babies they have it all! They are young (less than a year old) beautiful and well-mannered for their age. Both dogs are very playful, but their personalities are very different. It’s obvious that Natasha has been the one in charge. She is more confident than her brother and very outgoing. Little Boris is quite the opposite. He seems to be shy and was definitely more dependent on her...Read More

Fez

Fez is a lucky dog. He was found as a stray wandering the streets of San Marcos, but is now safe with ABR. We estimate him to be between one and two years old. Fez’s whole reason for being is to play, play, play; he is very much a puppy at heart! Because Fez is very high energy, we think he would do well with an active family that enjoys outdoor activities. Fez gets along well with other dogs, but we cannot place him in a home with cats. He is progressing well on crate training and has learned some...Read More

Scooby Doo

More Information Coming Soon...Read More

Moose

More Information Coming Soon...Read More

Help Us Raise Money through Goodsearch

Friends of Austin Boxer Rescue:

What if Austin Boxer Rescue earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

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Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Austin Boxer Rescue as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

You can also add goodsearch to your IE or firefox toolbar. It's an easy way for us to raise some money for our medical expenses!

Thank you!
Austin Boxer Rescue

Randall's Good Neighbor Program

Austin Boxer Rescue has linked up with Randalls and now 1% of the money you spend on groceries will go directly to help a dog in need. It's easy to do: Just go to the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Randalls and fill out an application. Make sure to take ABR's organization # with you - 11650.

From then on, as you shop, you are also donating. All proceeds will go directly to housing costs, veterinary care, food and blankets for boxers in your community.

For more information on the program, please visit Randalls website at www.randalls.com

Austin Boxer Rescue "Gear"

Austin Boxer Rescue now has shirts, doggie shirts, bumper stickers, coffee mugs, etc available for sale. Order your ABR products at http://www.cafepress.com/austinBR.

All the funds made from these sales will go directly to boxers in need. Thank you for your support!

Want to check out other ABR sites...

Visit Austin Boxer Rescue's My Space page and become an ABR friend at: http://www.myspace.com/austinboxerrescue.
We even have a site on Petfinder.com
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News & Events

Our next ADOPTION DAY will be Saturday, July 11th at Brown Elementary: 505 W. Anderson Lane from 9:30am-12:00pm. We can be found on the Southwest corner of the park, at the intersection of Guadalupe St and Northway Dr. - rain or shine. Map. Please visit our Calendar Page for other upcoming Austin Boxer Rescue Events.

NEED YOUR HELP WITH HOMEVISITS
We need volunteers to help visit homes of potential adopters. Please fill out our Volunteer Form and indicate your interest.

Austin Boxer Rescue is a Non-profit Organization

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A "big boxer hug" and "sloppy kiss" to our donators
OUR MANY THANKS

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