3/29/05 - Max's Journey Has Ended

We are very sad to report that Max is dead.  He died of a heart attack at a vet hospital where he was being boarded.  His foster home would not keep him and we had no choice but to board Max.   A wonderful family  finally came forward to adopt him, unfortunately, time was not on our side.

Max died less than 48 hours after being placed at the vet hospital, and we can’t help but wonder if Max died of a broken heart.  The family that we matched with Max is devastated that they will never get the opportunity to shower him with the love and attention he so rightly deserved and craved. 

Rescue work is never easy but, having to accept a wonderful dog such as Max dying alone while in our care is unbearable.  Why didn’t someone have an interest to adopt him sooner?  Why didn’t someone offer to foster him?  Why didn’t we have an available foster home?  Why did all of us fail him?  Could we have done anything to prevent this tragedy?  

All of our volunteers work tirelessly to help the many dogs that need us.  Unfortunately, all of the work we do each day is sometimes not enough.  Please help us!  Please get involved!  In honor of Max… please consider opening your home to foster….consider adopting an older dog such as Max who is often overlooked…..consider volunteering.  We CAN NOT do this alone.  The dogs desperately need you.

Max's journey has ended. May he rest in peace. 

3/18/05 - Needs new foster home with no cats.

We refer to Max as "The Gentle Giant".  He is very sweet and friendly.  Car rides are a favorite activity as well as his walks which he does well on lead.  When he is approached by other dogs, his reaction is just friendly curiosity.  When you ask him to "Sit", "Down", or "Stay", he understands.  Max meets new people with barks and tail wags, and made "best friends" with our 12 year old grandson.  He will play with you and his favorite toy duck for hours if you let him.

We can't understand why Max has not been adopted.....he is the best!!!  Please don’t overlook Max…give this deserving boy a chance to become part of your family.

1/23/05 - Max is one GREAT boxer boy! His foster home cannot say enough about him.

Max is as smart as he is handsome. This boy loves a good bath almost as much as a good burger! He loves to be hugged and will hug you back. His foster Dad says he has no problem taking his thyroid medication. Tom places the pill on the palm of his hand and Max licks it off without any fuss. No need to hide it in his food dish! Max does not like the cold (like we said, he is smart;o) He will bark when he needs to go outside, do his thing and come right back in.   

Max loves to be with people. He follows his foster dad around the house like a shadow.   

Make a nice cozy fire in the wood burning stove and Max will curl himself up in a ball on his blanket and snore by your feet. (Tom says he is dreaming of his forever home).   

Please help us make Max's dream come true.

1/16/05 - Max is doing fantastic in his foster home. He LOVES people. He is very comfortable with everyone he meets and loves to play with his babble ball and squeaky duck. He walks very well on a leash. Max doesn't mind being in a crate but only when left alone for short periods of time. He currently sleeps at the foot of the bed.  

We managed to locate his previous family who confirmed that Max is a wonderful boy. He lived with children and loves to play with other dogs. The ONLY reason he was surrendered to the shelter was due to one of their children developing severe asthma. They felt they had no recourse.  

Max has not been introduced to cats. He grew up going to dog parks three times a week..  

Max likes to go for walks and enjoys swimming in the river. Max will do anything for a cookie. We are told by his foster dad and mom that his eyes will melt your heart.  

And to think this boy almost died.

1/9/05 - Max

Again, we were proven correct. Once he was out of the shelter and into the parking lot, Max was all  boxer kisses and wiggles

Max was a bit scared initially with his car ride but the further we drove from the shelter the more relaxed he became. By the time he walked through the door of his new foster home  he was all set to explore and look for treats. In no time at all he  found the cookie cabinet.

He is currently underweight and needs to be given the time to unwind from his ordeal. He was not doing well with the other dogs in the shelter but a more accurate assessment will come later.

We will be updating his page as soon as we know more about this wonderful boy.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail ALL contacts listed below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

Northeastern Boxer Rescue

Jane Scott  -  JaneScott@BoxerRescue.com
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Pam Fosco - pam@boxerrescue.com 

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