07.06.10
Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 7:36 pm by Administrator
Bentley is a six-month-old ,classic brindle male with natural ears and cropped tail. BHBR does have his papers to show his lineage, but they will be voided since he has been neutered. He is also vaccinated, on heartworm preventative, wormed and in good health. He is currently healing from a couple of fairly large sores on one side of his body. BHBR is not sure if he got close to a moving vehicle, or if he injured himself trying to get out of an enclosure; however, Bentley is healing nicely.
Bentley is a little timid at first, but with time, he will open up into his true boxer puppy personality. He has had little training, and BHBR believes this is why he ended up in a shelter. With a lot of love, a little bit of training, Bentley will be your dream boxer. He is as sweet as they come and quite handsome for being in the middle of his “gawky” stage. His coloring is very pretty, he could use a few more pounds, but other than that, he should thrive in a loving home.
Bentley
This little guy will not last long in rescue. BHBR would advises that any interested applicants begin the adoption application process now to ensure your application is added to the potential adoptive pool for Bentley. As with all our boxers, BHBR will choose the family we feel is best suited for each boxer. He will need commitment, and a required by BHBR adoption contract, attendance in a group obedience class. BHBR does need proof of this class within 60 days of his adoption. Bentley’s adoption donation is $275. Fill out an application if you are interested in meeting Bentley.
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06.14.10
Posted in BHBR, News at 7:39 pm by Administrator
Cameras flashed away as the Black Hill’s newest celebrities strutted their stuff on June 12 at the Rushmore Mall to standing room only crowd. Who made this grand red carpet entrance you ask? Well grab your popcorn, soda and snacks and meet two of South Dakota’s newest Pet Celebrities!
Both Pork Chop, who was crowed the Black Hills Pet Celebrity, and Truman (who finished a very respectable 4th) are BHBR success stories! Both “celebrities” now make their homes in the Rapid City area. Black Hills residents should be on the look out for Pork and Tru next time they’re and about walking the area, as both have been know to cruise the streets of Rapid enjoying the sun with their owners.
Both Pork Chop and Truman were accompanied in high style by their humans and had no trouble showing just why they are pet celebrities! They loved every minute of being on the stage!
BHBR sends a huge “Thank You” to everyone who voted for Pork Chop and Truman; due to the support of the local community, an impressive $600 and prize winnings were donated by both Pork and Tru’s owners ! BHBR volunteers are truly overwhelmed by this generosity! BHBR would be remiss if a special thank you to Pork Chops’ mom and dad – Adam and Lindsey Bauerle – and Truman’s family – Hayley, Adam, and his baby, Eliot –didn’t go out to them!
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05.23.10
Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 2:49 pm by Administrator
Meet Sage!
Sage is an adult reverse brindle female with natural ears and a cropped tail. She is an itty bitty little boxer girl that wants nothing more than to please her people. She is able to scale a fence or climb out of an outside kennel. Again, this is because she wants to be with her people and is not happy left outdoors for long periods of time.
Sage has lived with children, other dogs, but has not been tested with cats. She is very curious about really dominant small dogs, but is easily redirected. She knows basic obedience commands. She is house and kennel trained. She walks nicely on a leash, the entire time staring lovingly up at you.
This little girl is BIG on love. She’s would be an easy dog to start with if you are new to the boxer breed. She makes these funny little noises when she is excited. It sounds like she is saying num num num!
Her coat just glistens. She has a lot of black in her coloring and it is very striking. She does need to put on some weight, and has been since arriving in rescue. She has a healthy appetite and is easy to train with food as a motivator.
If you are interested in this little girl, please fill out an application. Her adoption donation will be $250
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04.08.10
Posted in BHBR at 2:49 am by Administrator
Interested in the Boxer breed and want to help out, but, you can’t foster? Not a problem! Black Hills Boxer Rescue has a variety of ways to help care for our beloved Boxers.
1. Donate items to the 3rd Annual Yard Sale! BHBR is still looking for items for the sale. Clothing, furniture and other speciality items are being accepted. Items that are heavily damaged or soiled cannot be accepted. For larger items, pick-up may be arranged. To donate, e-mail bhboxerrescue@aol.com with the details of what you’d like to donate.
2. Wish List! BHBR has an extensive wish list and needs everyone’s help to ensure these dogs receive the utmost in care (and love) while under the various BHBR foster home roofs.
Items needed include:
- Cleaning Supplies: cotton and paper towels, Dreft or ‘Arm and Hammer’ laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach, squirt bottles, rubber gloves, disinfectant
- Bedding: new or used blankets, new or used doggie beds, blankets or pillows
- Foods: Diamond Lamb and Rice, California Natural, Solid Gold, Prescription Royal Canin, Prescription Science Diet, Canidae, Blue Buffalo, Flint River Ranch
- Treats: compressed rawhides, pig ears, Bully Sticks, Kong fillers, Milkbone, bacon or chicken treats, Bonez, etc
- Toys: Kongs, stuffed animals, Frisbees, Indestructible Balls, squeaky toys, footballs, tug rope, heavy duty toys
- Medical Supplies: peroxide, rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, 4×4 sterile gauze pads, Vet Wrap, medical tape, Q-tips, Ear Cleaner/Eye Cleaner, Triple A Antibiotic Ointment, anti-fungal ointments, Chlorhexiderm shampoo, Maleseb shampoo, Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo, Frontline, Heartgard, Ivomec, Revolution, Strongid, Da2ppv Vaccinations, puppy pads, doggie diapers, Belly Bands
- Grooming: toenail clippers, dog toothbrush, dog toothpaste, rubber hair brushes, Love Glove, Dremel tools, Styptic powder, dog shampoo
- Restraining Devices: large Tuff-lock or Martingale collars, leashes, halters, Halti’s, Gentle Leaders, Citronella collars, No-Fight Spray, muzzles
- Housing: large and extra-large metal or airline-type crates/kennels (preferably the Airline Crates), X-Pens, baby gates, playpens
Biggest Wish is for more foster homes and volunteers!! 
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04.03.10
Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 2:02 am by Administrator
Brando is a young, adult brindle male with natural ears, cropped tail and some beautiful white markings. He is a very friendly boy and has such charming characteristics to his personality! He continually wants to please, cuddle, play and just love you. He’s very good with other dogs. Brando’s petite for a boxer boy and will not get any bigger. He is neutered, chipped, vaccinated, wormed, and Heartworm negative. He’s ready for his Forever Home!!
If you are looking for a first time boxer, or one that is easier to manage, this little fellow would be your guy. He’s smaller, very playful, but listens when you want him to stop. He does need to learn some things, but he’s only a year old, so that will come.
Brando a refresher on house training, is kennel trained, but does pull on the leash some. He will do the typical boxer jump up on people, but he is not obnoxious about it like some boxers. He wants to know who his people are that will LOVE HIM FOR LIFE (and he will love them back and do as they ask). Boxers strive to please their owners and bond quickly. Brando listens very well and is happiest curled up in your lap.
If interested in Brando, fill out an application. Brando’s adoption donation will be $275.
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03.18.10
Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 12:31 am by Administrator
Jaiden is a six-year-old “hearing” white female with pretty markings on her ears and head. Jaiden is house trained, has been through formal obedience training and lived with the same family her whole life. She’s lost her family due to NO fault of her own.
Jaiden
Right now, she is fostering with an adult male boxer and an adult female pug/terrier mix. She seems to have adjusted right away and hasn’t shown any problems. Check back for an update on how she is on a walk. She met a husky pup recently and was really good with him. She does seem overly interested in cats. She’d need someone who knows how to work with dogs and cats to make sure the cats are always safe. BHBR would prefer she doesn’t go to a home with cats. Jaiden has lived with children and has loved them.
She’s very thin right now, so her foster family is working on putting some weight on her first and foremost. Check her bio for more information as she spends time in her foster home. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Jaiden’s adopt donation will be $175.
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03.14.10
Posted in Adoption, BHBR at 3:50 pm by Administrator
My name is Sophie and am looking for my forever home! Can you help me?
Sophie
As of 1-15-10 Sophie’s last x-rays showed no change. She has doubled her weight, is continuing to use her leg without pain, so Dr. Falcon said she can be adopted. She will develop arthritis in the joint eventually, but there is nothing surgically which can do to make it better. Since it is not getting worse, the vet does do not want to amputate. She will not be a jogging dog, but she will limit herself on what she can and cannot do. She can live a normal life, just not excess exercising. She’s very playful with the bigger dogs. She is learning potty training and crate training and doing very well. She is ready for her forever home. If interested please apply — her adoption donation will be $275.
As of 1-1-10: Sophie weighed in at 8.1 pounds two weeks ago at her vet visit. The vet did extra x-rays of her elbow and discovered she has a congenital deformity of the Humeral Condyle —it is missing. There is also evidence of a slight fracture at one time too. The leg is also smaller than the other one now. BHBR will go to the vet every two to three weeks for x-rays until a decision has been made about treatment. BHBR happened to have access to one of the region’s leading Canine Ortho Surgeons at the veterinary clinic at the time, so he reviewed the x-rays too. The x-rays were forwarded to the Vet National Network for additional feedback from other experts. There was some sign of bone re-growth, which is what BHBR is hoping for, as there may something to pin in the future. Right now the joint is displaced.
She does not act as if she is in any pain. She continues to use the leg and there is no infection, so BHBR will continue with the course of action unless she should start to show signs of pain.
Background: Sophia is a nine-week old flashy fawn female with natural ears and a cropped tail. She has a very bad injury or degenerative disease in her right front elbow joint. It is going to take a very expensive surgery to try to save the leg, and she may still lose it. BHBR’s is to plan to give her every chance possible to save her little leg. She is a beautiful little girl with a darling, spunky personality. She’s very intelligent and already knows “go potty” and will do her business outside every time as long as you keep an eye on her. She shows you the signs. She will not be available for adoption until all of her medical needs are taken care of.
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03.06.10
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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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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