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• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

• We have added a new feature to our website for you to easily make a safe and secure online donation through Google Checkout.


• Thank you Boxer Rescue Foundation for our 2008 grant!

• New feature page: FABO (For Adoption by Owner)

• Boxer Rescue of Albuquerque would like to thank Amy E. Winter for designing our new website!

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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

Dudley Do-Right's Big Adventure Dudley came in to the shelter on Sunday, August 14. Once there, he was placed in a holding facility waiting for someone to come and claim him (as a stray the dogs get a chance to have their owner find them). He is estimated to be about 14 weeks old based on his size. He was a fairly active puppy but not as crazy as many that we have seen before; and after a couple of days with no inquiries, the shelter called Boxer Rescue. For the first few days, he was temporarily fostered in a home but finally came to Albuquerque to be fostered here and eventually adopted out. Puppies always seem to go faster so we expected a lot of interest; and, of course, we received many inquiries about him. His first night in foster care was fairly subdued. He rode into town with three other dogs and mainly slept the entire way. There had to be an initial stop to drop off the other dogs and Dudley got a chance to run around a little with the other dogs - about eight in all - and he had a blast! So, he got back in the car and headed to his latest foster home. When he arrived, he was pretty mellow but it was late (9:30 PM) and even though there were a lot of new dogs to meet, he decided just to walk around the yard a little and just rest some and, in the meantime, he did not want to eat; maybe he was too tired from traveling or maybe it was too late - definitely not unusual. The next day, Dudley still did not want to eat and seemed a little quieter. He rested most of the morning while his foster dad got ready for work. Today he was going to work too just so he could be watched and spoiled by everyone there. Well, he really did not want to walk around much and although alert, he just wanted to sleep and maybe drink a little water every once in a while; but by now he was throwing up the water and still not wanting any food. In the afternoon, a mild panic set in as Dudley just seemed to progressively become more and more passive. Finally, as it was about to turn 5 PM, Dudley's foster dad called an emergency vet clinic (with the help of a BRA friend) and the vet decided that it would be a good idea to get him checked. It is a good thing, because he was tested positive for Parvo. This potentially deadly disease kills approximately 80% of infected dogs that are not treated and has a success rate of approximately 80% of infected dogs that are treated. It is especially important to catch the virus quickly so that treatment can begin immediately. Treatment for Parvo though does not mean that Dudley will be "cured" from the virus; instead, he will have to be hydrated and given medication that will not allow the virus to shut down his vital organs. This means that Dudley is now staying at the vet's clinic until the virus passes through. He will still feel the symptoms but the treatment will help support his system to keep it from killing him. So what does this mean now? It means that Dudley will be under the care of a vet and should recover but not without amassing an expensive vet bill. So, we need your support to help Dudley recover and any amount contributed will help pay for his care. It is estimated that the vet bill for treatment of Parvo can be $1,500 or more. Click here to donate with Google Checkout. Please indicate that you want your contribution to go to helping Dudley and know that every penny that is donated to the rescue goes directly to the dogs in need - everyone in the rescue volunteers 100% of their time. And while the financial support is crucial, you can be assured that Dudley's foster dad visits him every day and anxiously awaits his return so that he can heal at home and get ready for his real Great Adventure: his new, permanent home. UPDATE: At 7:20 PM, Sunday, Dudley passed away due to complications from the Parvo. His temperature started declining around 5:00 PM and he went into a comatose state around 6:40 PM. I tried to get there in time but missed it by minutes. Although he was only with us for 9 days (and only three with me - barely), he knew how many people cared about him. He had someone very interested in adopting him when he got better even though he was very sick. This is why we do what we do for these dogs and all the adopters who have given their hearts to take care of the easy ones and then ones who may not have had a chance. For some reason this song (click here). seemed to have played more often in the last few days and it makes me think of you, Dudley. I am lucky I got to know you even for the shortest amount of time…Steve.

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Wondering about adopting a puppy versus an adult dog?

Puppies Require Work

Puppy growth, which is often compared to the time requirements of raising a human baby, can be a very rewarding experience. And just like a baby, you will not discover the dogs' true personality until it is nearing adulthood. Young puppies require large amounts of time; feeding 3-4 times a day, kept in a confined area indoors and let out every few hours to eliminate. The first few weeks can be filled with sleepless nights as the bewildered puppy seeks comfort and food. A puppy's growth phase requires much direction and training. Housetraining is accomplished only after accidents. Teething lasts the first six-eight months. And puppies don't become mature adults until they are two years old, meaning they act like teenage dogs for a year or more.

If everyone in your home is gone for eight hours a day, your puppy probably won't get the attention he or she needs to meet your expectations. If you are gone much longer than eight hours a day, even adult dogs have high attention needs and may not be a good choice for your current lifestyle.

Advantages to adopting Adult Dogs

Most dogs given to shelters are young adolescents. Many times they do not have behavioral problems; they were just victims of well-meaning owners who did not have the time, knowledge or patience for the needs of a dog.

While many rescue dogs could use a little more training, they usually bond quickly with new owners, and have fewer needs than a young puppy.

• Many shelter dogs are already housetrained, though they often need some reminders and a few days of adjustment time after their stay at the shelter or even with a foster family. Even if they were sadly kept outdoors only, adult dogs often only need a day or two to learn that they live inside, but eliminate outside.

• Many shelter dogs have already lived with children. People often assume that they should start with a puppy if they have children. Puppies have sharp baby teeth and can play too roughly with young children. There are many adult dogs in rescues that are recommended for households with children. And, teaching children about the moral benefits of saving the life of a homeless adult pet is a lesson that will never be forgotten.

• Adult dogs are easier to train than young puppies because they have longer attention spans. And many rescue dogs already know some basic commands taught in their first home or by their foster families.

• Adult dogs are generally more predictable. A dog isn't full-grown until it's a year old, so when adopting an adult dog you already know its full size, health and real personality.

• Dogs mature out of their "teenage phase" until they are often two years old. Adopting an older pet means that someone else already had his or her shoes chewed and you get the benefit of a dog that is mellower and allows you to finish the entire newspaper.

• Don't discount a dog that is approaching a senior age. Even an eight-year-old dog has the likelihood of many more good years to give you. A senior dog often offers the sweetest rewards.

• You are taking a stand against the pet overpopulation crisis and saving an animal that will bond quickly with you, and shower you with gratitude and unconditional love.

All dogs are pack animals and have high needs for regular companionship and attention inside the home with their humans. If you are gone much longer than eight or nine hours a day, a dog may not be an appropriate pet for your busy lifestyle.

Check out our many adult dogs who would be perfect matches for your current and future families!

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• Thank you to the Boxer Rescue Foundation for their generous 2008 grant in support of the work here at Boxer Rescue of Albuquerque!



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