03.06.10
Posted in Adoption at 10:06 pm by Administrator
Tallulah is approximately 20 weeks old. She is a deaf white boxer with one blue eye and one brown (just adorable!). She’s very smart and has learned many signs for commands already, with the predominate training going into the “go potty” command. She’s gets along very well with other dogs, is living with a cat right now and is the sweetest little girl. She’s doing great with all of her training!!
Tallulah
She was spayed last week, has had all vaccinations including rabies, worming and microchip. She is ready for her FOREVER HOME. Interested people should not be afraid of her deafness. Review www.deafdogs.org for more information for on owning deaf dogs. Deaf dogs are very easy to care for. BHBR does require a “hearing” dog in the house and a fenced yard.
If interested in Tallulah, please fill out an application. Her adoption donation will be $275.
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Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 9:15 pm by Administrator
For those wanting to add another member to their family, think adoption first when considering a new pet! Look to your local shelter or rescue organization for that new member of your family.
Here is what BHBR requires from our potential adoptive families:
1. Fenced Yard– Fence must be made of a material that will contain a dog, and goes completely around the yard with secure gates. Four feet tall is minimum height, six feet tall privacy fence is preferred.
2. Boxer Kept as Companion Animal–Boxer will be kept as an inside dog, a companion, part of the family.
3. Nutrition–Boxer must be kept on HIGH QUALITY DOG FOOD. The reason the rescues look so good after spending time in this program is because of the nutrition they have been receiving. Read the ingredients label and make sure there are no “by products” or wheat and corn, should be gluten free. The meat should be the number one ingredient listed.
4. Veterinary Care–Boxer will be kept up to date on ALL yearly vaccinations, including Heartworm Preventative even if the disease is NOT prevalent in your area. Boxer will be treated for ANY and ALL health issues that arise, regardless of COST, with the exception of a senior dog.
5. Forever Home–Boxer is getting adopted into his or her FINAL and FOREVER home. If for ANY REASON this does not turn out to be true then adopter is responsible for bringing Boxer directly back to Rescue. There will be no exceptions.
6. Training–All boxers 2 years of age and under require the adoptive family take their new Boxer through a round of Group Obedience Classes. This must be scheduled within 30 days of the adoption.
7. Adoption Range–You must reside within our adoption area. The area includes, the State of South Dakota, and approximately 300 miles from Rapid City into the states surrounding the Black Hills region.
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02.11.10
Posted in Boxer Information at 3:11 am by Administrator
The recent Arctic air brings to light a very important topic — Cold Weather Care for your dog. Just like people, many dogs (including Boxers) may need to “bundle up” and take precautions against the harsh elements. The following tips are from the ASPCA.
1. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm—dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
2. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when they come out of the sleet, snow or ice. They may ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking their paws, and paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
3. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry them before taking your dog out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
4. Never leave your dog (or cat) alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
5. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take them outdoors only to relieve themselves.
6. Feeding — Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him—and his fur—in tip-top shape.
7. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.
8. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
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02.07.10
Posted in Boxer Information at 10:16 pm by Administrator
Selecting the appropriate food for Boxer (or any dog for that matter) can be a challenge. What is the best one? What should I be looking for in a quality dog food? Which gives the most nutrition for the lowest cost? All of these are valid questions and you’ll probably get different answers depending on who you ask.
Step one — Identify your dogs nutritional needs. Larger dogs have different needs than toy or small dogs. Some breeds even need specific supplements. So be sure you do your research and talk with your vet about what your dog needs. Your neighbor’s Husky isn’t going to require the same food regiment as your toy poodle. Don’t forget active dogs require more calories!
Step two — read the label. Just because a food says it’s “healthy” doesn’t mean its right for your dog. Boxers must have a high-quality food. If you feed the lower grade food, many of which has fillers, you may notice some side effects — gas and your dog having to “go potty” more. Think of it this way, cheaper/lower quality food has a harder time being digested by the body, thus resulting in more “output” by your dog. So bottom line, read the label and go for foods that list a meat (chicken, lamb, bison, beef) as the first ingredient.
Step Three — if your switching foods, ease your dog into it. Be sure to mix the food and slowly switch the food over. Just switching can cause your dog’s digestive tract to become upset.
Know what your putting into your dog. You look at food labels when you buy food for your family, why not ensure you’re getting the best for the furry, four-legged members of the family too?
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01.30.10
Posted in BHBR, Boxer Information at 7:37 pm by Administrator
BHBR has a number of young dogs about to come into rescue. The dogs range from 12-weeks-old to two-years-old. BHBR has never had so many pups before, but puppis do require a lot of work! Puppies need someone dedicated to socializing, potty training and other basic obedience training.
You think fostering is for you? If you are interested, BHBR would really appreciate the help. It can be a very rewarding experience. BHBR foster homes have the first chance at adopting their foster dog too, if they have all that the dog needs. BHBR tries not to put more than one foster dog in a foster home, that way they get a lot of attention and training.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 11:20 am by Administrator
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