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Ali was born with a severe cleft palate. We did everything we could to save this sweet boy but the odds were against us. Ali was like a bright, bright comet that streaked across our lives, broke our hearts, and left us forever.
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Annie was left tied to a pole before she was rescued, so we'll never really know what her life was like in the past. We do know, however, what the last few months of Annie's life were like. She slept on a nice warm bed and was much loved by her foster parents. She loved to play and "box." She loved to go for walks and delighted in trying to give passing dogs "the business." Annie was sweet, she was beautiful, and she had the true and loyal heart of a Boxer. She loved children but hated cats. She was kept on medication to help her heart and lungs, but in time her condition overcame her and with much sadness and many tears, we escorted Annie to the Bridge. Twice in two weeks we at Green Acres Boxer Rescue lost senior dogs who were abandoned in their twilight years. It is our most fervent hope that dog lovers everywhere will remember to see their companions through until the very end and not to abandon them. Godspeed, Annie and George. Our hearts are heavy and we miss you both . . .
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Archie came to us after a lifetime of neglect. He enjoyed good food and good naps. Unfortunately, after a lifetime of being forced to live outside, relegated to the status of "just a dog," Archie's socialization skills were lacking and he had difficulty adapting to life in a loving foster home (and, sadly, had become snappish). We consulted with a behaviorist and a veterinarian, but we could not relieve Archie of his burden. For those of you who sent donations to help with Archie's bloat surgery, we want you to know that your donations were not for naught. After his surgery Archie had many weeks of happiness and we think he knew that he was loved. Archie was a good ol' boy and he is deeply missed.
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Arlo de Barlo was in rescue for a very long time. He was a good boy who enjoyed playing with his football. Nothing made him happier than to have a visitor stop by the house so Arlo could drool on them and make sure he was physically touching them at all times. Unfortunately, Arlo had an incident with a child and no longer met our criteria to be eligible for adoption. It was with much sadness that we had to say good-bye to the old character we loved so much.
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We lost our sweet Bailey girl on March 20, 2001. Her organs were shutting down and she died peacefully in her sleep. Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and fervent prayers. They have meant the world to us.
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Handsome, cuddly Boomer came to us as a stray. His foster family worked hard to teach Boomer what it was like to live in a loving home. But, he began to bite visitors and display negative behaviors (probably a result of the way he was trained). Although we could not safely place Boomer for adoption, we miss him terribly and we are happy that he knew a loving home in the end.
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Brandy was a petite, lap dog type of girl. She loved going for walks and playing. She was originally dumped at a shelter with her friend Butch, who passed away two weeks before she did. Brandy had cancer and finally her tumors overcame her. She was escorted to the Bridge on November 27, 2004.
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Brody was a handsome six-year-old male who must have known many stern words and heavy hands during his life. With head held low, he would often come to us for affection, but seeming not to think he deserved it. When Brody knew it was his turn for a treat or a car ride, he would fling himself around in circles, positively beside himself with joy. Unbelievably smart, he learned new concepts (like jumping hurdles in obedience class) in a single lesson. He enjoyed sitting upright in the passenger seat of the car, watching the world whiz by. Brody was a good boy, and we told him so as often as we could.
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Sweet, handsome Bud was left tied out in front of a humane society in Milwaukee.
He came to us with numerous physical ailments, and we tried our best to fix everything that could be fixed. Bud enjoyed life in his foster home - lots of treats, walks, naps, and love. Although his stay with us was brief, we feel that we accomplished our mission, which was to make his life better than it was before. Bud died peacefully in his sleep on September 11th, 2004.
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Butch was a sweet, funny boy who lived in rescue for a year before passing away. He suffered from seizures caused by a probable brain tumor. We was very much loved by his foster family and we find solace in knowing that the last year of his life was a very happy one.
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Chance was only nine months old when we lost him. He died of a deadly fungal infection called Blastomycosis. He was dumped at a vet clinic by his former owner and we tried everything we could to save him, but he was already too far gone when he came into rescue. Chance's foster parents built a coffin for him and buried him near their home. We know that his spirit will remain in their home, perhaps the only place where he was ever loved and cared for properly.
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Cole came to us with a broken femur. He was only seven months old. After sitting on stray hold at a shelter, Cole contracted the deadly Parvovirus. He also had just about every parasite a dog can get. We tried everything to save this sweet young boy, but we just couldn't. We will remember him as an affectionate, playful puppy whose time with us was just too short.
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Cue was a cute little guy who could leave welts on your legs with his long tail. He loved to carry toys in his mouth, enticing you to play. Cue was a character and his foster mom loved him very much. Unfortunately, Cue's temperament made a sudden and inexplicable decline. Although we weren't able to find a specific physical cause for his instability, our veterinarian suspected a seizure condition or some other undiagnosed neurological issue. Cue was one-of-a-kind and will be deeply missed.
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Dreyfus was a petite fellow with an absolutely adorable mug. He came to us as a stray and was always a sweet boy. For unknown reasons, Dreyfus' behavior deteriorated rapidly and he no longer met our criteria for adoption. He is sadly missed by his foster moms and everyone else he met along the way.
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We lost our Duke of Earl on Wednesday, June 12, 2002. Duke arrived in rescue with his sister Daisy. He endured a cruciate ligament repair and came through it like a champ. Duke's former owner had told us that Duke had a seizure from time to time. It took a couple of months before we saw any seizure activity, but we worked to get it under control. After a few months, Duke's condition had worsened (we now believe that he may have had a brain tumor). We had continued to search for a solution that would help him, and Duke was even due to start accupuncture treatments. We had hoped to get his condition under control and find a loving home that would care for him for whatever time he had left. Duke's foster mom went to heroic lengths to save him. She literally moved heaven and earth in the attempt. We offer our gratitude to Brenda and Russ Seider for doing everything humanly possible to help Duke, and to Dr. Karen Strickfaden and Dr. Greg Bohn for their assistance in treating Duke's condition. We have been very touched by the donations that have been sent in Duke's memory. Thank you to those who have supported us, both emotionally and financially, during this difficult time.
Sweet Duke, with your can-do spirit, your sweet brown eyes, and your high-pitched "pay attention to me now" bark, we hope you knew how much we loved you.
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Georgie Porgie Puddin' and Pie, broke our hearts and made us cry. One of our volunteers once joked that George had a tongue the size of an ironing board. He did, and he used it to deliver enormous kisses to anyone who came close enough. This sweet old man came to us after being left tied out in front of a shelter. We quickly became aware that George had numerous medical issues. We hoped to fix him as best we could and find a loving retirement home for him. After running many tests, we learned that George had Diabetes Insipidus, and worse yet, he had the version that is untreatable. He also had a mast cell tumor, an enlarged heart, epilepsy, cataracts, and severe dental problems. Ultimately, we decided that George's quality of life was severely compromised. We escorted him to the Rainbow Bridge, where we believe he has been made whole again. There are no words to describe how much all of us loved George. We miss him so . . .
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Gizmo was an endearing fellow who seemed initially to be able to overcome his abusive upbringing, but ultimately, like his brother Ralphie before him, he became unstable and was too dangerous to place for adoption. Gizmo is sadly missed by his foster mom and all of us at GABR.
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Gretta was a very petite little girl with a big heart. She was loyal and loving to any and all people she met, especially children. Her foster mom loved her and worked with her, hoping that she would be adopted by someone who understood her and had the time to work with her. Unfortunately, Gretta had some issues that we could not "fix" and she was euthanized.
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Grizzly came into rescue when he was 8 years old. He was used as a stud dog and was no longer up to the task. So his owner dumped him at a vet clinic with orders to euthanize Grizz. GABR was called and we brought Grizzly into rescue, where he lived out his final years in a loving foster home. Just three months shy of his 13th birthday, Grizzly's eyesight failed as did his health. He became disoriented. Grizzly's foster mom and dad gave him the ultimate gift - a great home and a peaceful ending.
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Isaiah came to us as a young dog. Because of his youth, we thought we could help him overcome his troubled past. A product of poor breeding, no socialization, and no training, poor Isaiah seemed to have drawn the short straw in life. His foster mom worked with a trainer and spent many weeks trying to help Isaiah. Ultimately, though, Isaiah's temperament became too unpredictable and after several unfortunate incidents, we sadly concluced that it would not be safe to place Isaiah. We hope he knows that we all loved him very much and certainly tried our best to help him.
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Lambeau was a pretty girl who lived for playing tug-of-war. She suffered from numerous health problems and disliked other dogs intensely, but Lambeau had a sweet side that permanently endeared her to her foster mom and the other GABR volunteers. Lambeau is sadly missed.
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Major (AKA "Sergeant Major Couch Potato) was a handsome character with a very distinct personality. He was much loved by his foster mom and is sadly missed by all of us at GABR.
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Mattis was escorted to the Rainbow Bridge on January 17, 2008. Although we have taken in over 500 Boxers and plenty have had separation anxiety, Mattis had by far the worst case. He was on two kinds of drugs, but still could not be left alone for even a few minutes. Twice he broke through windows to escape (and no crate could hold him). His foster mom worked tirelessly to rehabilitate him, but there was nothing that could stop Mattis' terror at being left alone. He will be missed by his foster family and all of us at GABR.
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Maya
Maya Papaya, Peanut Butter Toast, Sassy Girl
Maya was in rescue for only a short time. During her time in rescue, she loved to nap, give kisses, and feast on good meals. She was a sassy girl who owned the house from the moment she walked in the door. Not shy, Maya adjusted immediately, and fit right into her new household. Her all time favorite game was to sneak into bed with her foster mom and dad when they were sleeping. Sadly, Maya came to use with many health issues, including pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately she was unable to keep weight on, and was escorted to the Bridge on May 16, 2005. Her foster mom and dad loved her very much and will always remember the sweet girl that stole their hearts.
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Nellie was a beautiful young girl who came to us as a stray. She was in early kidney failure and had some possible heart issues as well. We ran lots of tests and were doing our best to keep her healthy. In the meantime, Nellie matured into adulthood and became intolerant of other dogs. We suspect that her medical issues probably contributed to her behavioral issues. After having Nellie evaluated by a behaviorist, we didn't feel it would be safe to place her in a new home. She was lovingly escorted to the Rainbow Bridge by her foster family. Nellie is deeply missed by her foster family and everyone in the rescue.
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Pappy was a sweet old guy who spent the last two years of his life in rescue, where he was much loved by his foster family. Toward the end of his life his health started to recline rapidly and he was lovingly escorted to the Bridge. We don't know what his life was like before we met him, but he was a special blessing to all of us.
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Ralphie was a handsome 2 1/2-year-old male who spent his whole life outside. He was taunted by neighborhood children (who threw things at him) and neglected by his owner. We tried everything we could to rehabilitate Ralphie but he simply could not make the transition to living indoors and relating to people and other dogs. He had learned to use his teeth to defend himself and did not understand that there was anything wrong with that. Ralphie was, in his heart, a good boy and we miss him so.
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Handsome, goofy Rex came to us in rough condition. In his early life he sustained a devastating blow or kick to the head. The trauma to his head left him deaf and with a shattered jaw (which was never repaired). We worked with an excellent surgeon who fixed Rex's jaw and gave him the mobility to be able to move his mouth and bark and chew normally. But what we couldn't fix was the neurological damage that the abuse had caused. Over time, Rex became more unpredictable and stressed. After consulting with a behaviorist, we elected to escort Rex to the Bridge . . . where he would be whole again. He is deeply missed by his foster parents and all the other rescue volunteers.
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Seldom have we known a dog as pretty as Roxie. She was very affectionate with her foster family and enjoyed playing with the other dogs in her foster home. Unfortunately, Roxie came to us with some severe issues with strangers. We don't know what happened to her to make her this way, but we tried our best to help Roxie with her issues. Ultimately, we were not able to place her for adoption, but we hope she knows we really tried to do our best for her. Godspeed, beautiful girl.
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Roxy was a sweet three-year-old female who came to us after her former owner tried to sell her out in front of an animal shelter. Sassy and smart, Roxy enjoyed playing and wrestling. She particularly enjoyed going for walks. We'll not soon forget this pretty girl, who touched our hearts and made us so happy that we had a chance to know her.
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Stormie was in rescue for a very long time before her physical ailments finally got the best of her. She was much loved by her foster mom and was a great friend to her foster siblings. Stormie was a sweet girl who was truly a credit to the breed.
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Tommy came to us a stray, so we knew nothing about his background. He was a handsome guy who loved to play. Although Tommy struck us as being a bit of a "quirky" dog in the beginning, in time the honeymoon period ended and eventually we began to suspect that Tommy had some flaws in his temperament that he'd kept well hidden. We had him evaluated by a professional behaviorist who felt that Tommy was genetically flawed and not safe to place for adoption. These types of decisions are always very painful for us. It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to this goofy guy. We know that Tommy is now free to run and play and that all of his fears and anxieties are gone.
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Handsome Willie was always a good boy with his foster mom, but could be unpredictable around people he didn't know. A behaviorist thoroughly evaluated Willie and believed that he was never socialized properly as a youngster and advised us that it would not be safe to place him in a new home. It was with a very, very heavy heart that Willie's foster mom led him to the Rainbow Bridge. We will remember Willie not just for his stunning good looks but also for his playfulness and charm.
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Yoda was a good boy who tried his best to be loving and affable, but something inside him was broken and we could not fix it. His foster mom worked tirelessly with him but ultimately, Yoda did not meet our criteria for adoption and was lovingly escorted to the Rainbow Bridge.
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It was with heavy hearts that we said good-bye to Zeke on Friday, May 4th. Zeke came to us with some pretty serious medical issues, including a perineal hernia. He had surgery in January which brought him some relief. In recent weeks Zeke had become uncomfortable and was no longer a candidate for surgery. Our only regret is that he wasn't surrendered to us a long time ago, so that we could do more for him.
Zeke was a ladies' man but was willing to accept some lovin' from anyone. He took mealtime very seriously and often tried to convince his foster parents that supper is, in fact, right after breakfast.
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Zeus was a sweet, middle-aged guy who loved going for walks and hanging out on the couch. Unfortunately, he had some temperament issues that we couldn't fix and he was lovingly escorted to the Rainbow Bridge by his foster mom. Godspee, Zeus.
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