01/24/12: Shazsta is ADOPTED !!!!!!

12/08/11: Shazsta Is One Of Many Dogs Displaced Due To The Economy

This cute little boxer's name is Shazsta and she is 4 years old. Her family brought her to a Shelter with their other boxer because they could no longer afford to care for them. Her sister was adopted, however, Shazsta remained at the shelter until we were asked if we could help her.

Shazsta is currently in her new foster home and slowly adjusting to the new surroundings as well as her foster brother. We were told she is good with cats and that does seem to ring true.

Below is a report from Shazsta's foster mom:

“Shazsta is starting to show her boxer personality. She got a chance to spend a few hours away from the house. She went to the ball park and actually started to play and run. She wants you to throw the ball then chases it, but keeps on going right past it every time. Since she did live with a cat, the cat at a friend's house she visited wasn't even looked at by her.

She plays with her front paws flying in the air. She tries to initiate play with my boxer Brendan by rearing up on her hind legs and placing her paws on his neck, which he takes offense to. So we have been limiting their play together until they get more comfortable with one another.

The dog at my friend's house growled at her and she just backed away. She's gained some weight; not sure how much since I don't have a scale but her hips don't show as much as before. She even eats slower and doesn't lunge at a treat if she drops it but she still thinks she can take Brendan's treat away if he hasn't eaten it yet.

A big break through - I can jog with both of them and even take both in the same car. Shazsta rides in the front and Brendan rides in the back. She likes to be first and pulls, especially when we first start out, but it is much easier for me being able to take them together. Shazsta was obviously stressed when she first arrived but I am happy that her nub has started to wag."

11/18/11: Information posting soon!