Boxer Mix: An adopted dog in Hickory, NC

Sex: M
Age: Aprox. 2
Weight: 65lbs and gaining
HW Status: Positive
Good with male dogs: yes
Good with female dogs: yes
Good with small dogs: yes
Good with cats: Likes to chase
Good with children: yes
Energy Level scale 1-9 (sleep energetic): 8
Intelligence scale 1-9 (silly-genius): 7
Friendliness scale 1-9 (aggressive-affectionate): 8
Playfulness scale 1-9 (not playful-very playful): 9
Disposition scale 1-9 (anxious-calm): 6
Favorite food/toy/treats: Squeaky toys, chew bones, anything that flops when he shakes it, and any treats/food
Must be in a home that has the following: Would do better with another dog since he likes to play so much
Medical issues: will be starting heartworm treatment soon.
Needs work on: basic commands, crating, and counter surfing.
8/2010 Hey everyone its me Lincoln again. Im doing great in my foster ...

Sex: M
Age: Aprox. 2
Weight: 65lbs and gaining
HW Status: Positive
Good with male dogs: yes
Good with female dogs: yes
Good with small dogs: yes
Good with cats: Likes to chase
Good with children: yes
Energy Level scale 1-9 (sleep energetic): 8
Intelligence scale 1-9 (silly-genius): 7
Friendliness scale 1-9 (aggressive-affectionate): 8
Playfulness scale 1-9 (not playful-very playful): 9
Disposition scale 1-9 (anxious-calm): 6
Favorite food/toy/treats: Squeaky toys, chew bones, anything that flops when he shakes it, and any treats/food
Must be in a home that has the following: Would do better with another dog since he likes to play so much
Medical issues: will be starting heartworm treatment soon.
Needs work on: basic commands, crating, and counter surfing.
8/2010 Hey everyone its me Lincoln again. Im doing great in my foster home. I have learned that I dont need to be protective of my food anymore because I get fed 2 times a day, EVERY day. I wasnt use to that when I first got here and tried to protect my food. But Ive gotten past that now. I really like to get lots of love and attention. My foster mom says I give the best kisses, not to slobbery. My itching is finally clearing up and Mom said I will be starting my heartworm treatment soon. She thinks the treatment will be hard for me because I have to stay calm. And shes probably right. I love to run and play with my foster sister. Im young and have lots of energy but can be sweet and cuddly too. I also like to talk and growl when I play or want attention. Mom said I can sometimes sound like Chewy from Star Wars when I'm talking. I dont know who or what shes talking about but she laughs when I do it. I like making her laugh. If youre looking for a guy like me then fill out one of those applications fast before someone gets ahead of you. Cause once I finish my treatment Ill be all set to go to my new home. Till next time, Lincoln Stinkin (Hehe like my nickname) 7-12-10 Hey everyone. Its me again Lincoln and I have some wonderful news. My wound is healing up really fast. The lady that helps the dog doctor said she was impressed with how fast it was healing. Thankfully I wont have to have any scary surgery. My foster Mom said I have to go back to the vet to make sure my mange is gone and then we can start heartworm treatment. She thinks Im gonna have a hard time with that cause Im so active. I guess that means I cant run and play when Im being treated for those danged old heartworms. Guess what? I went to an event this past weekend and boy did I have fun. I got to meet all kinds of people, kids, and dogs. Mom laughed at me cause I thought the dogs that had all the fur were funny looking and I absolutely had to go meet every one of them. But hey I dont have much fur and Ive never seen anything like that before. But they were all cool, like me. I have to admit I did get into some trouble this weekend too. I just couldnt help myself though. When us fur kids were getting treats I got a little upset and tried to steal the other dogs treats. Mom said we have to work on this because she is not gonna have me stealing treats from everybody in her house. She said everyone gets treats and I need to learn that I will always be fed from now on. Theres no reason to get stingy over treats or food for that matter. I guess we gotta practice getting treats. But hey that could be a good thing maybe I can get lots of treats that way. Well I gotta run. I need to get my exercise in before I start getting rid of those heartworms.

6-22-10 Hi, my names Lincoln. Im so glad to be out of that shelter and getting the care I need. See I have a big wound on my back and Im itchy all the time. My new Mom said I got hit by something called a car. Im not sure what that is but it really hurt me. Mom said thankfully I didnt have any inside injuries. Then she told me I was itchy cause I have sarcoptic mange. Shes already started treating me for the itchies with stuff she got from the dog doctor but Im still really itchy. She said she promised it will start getting better soon. I also have something called heartworms. She said I will have to get treated for that after we get the itches and wound taken care of. The vet said if my wound isnt healing properly I may need to have surgery. They said the surgery will help it heal. That sounds real scary so I hope the cheese mom gives me and the stuff she puts on it every day heals it. I dont like scary things. The place I just came from was scary enough. Mom said I have a lot to learn. She says I dont really have any manners. But she says Im a fast learner cause I already figured out how to get out of the crate and get over baby gates that are 2 high. Shes also been teaching me how to sit for treats. Mmmm Yummy. Theres not much I wont do for food. She also is teaching me to wait for my food. Once I hear OK I can come up to the bowl and eat. I also have to wait going in and out of the house. Uh oh I gotta go, I heard food hit the bowl. Oh, I hope its for meeee. Ill update you again real soon.
**ADOPTION DONATIONS ARE: Unless otherwise noted 8 Weeks - 4 Months $350 4 Months - 8 Months $300 8 Months - 1 Year $275 Over 1 year- $250 Adoption Donations of Boxer Mix Adults and Boxer Mix Puppies vary depending on veterinary expenses on a case by base basis. The first step towards adoption is to visit our website and fill out an adoption application, www.blueridgeboxerrescue.com **The application is located in the menu bar in the middle of the front page of out website.** ~~~~Please click the Paw Print located next to the dog's picture. By clicking here this will take you that dog's 'Dogster' page. Here you will find out more information as well as be able to view more photos about that dog. ~~~~ PLEASE NOTE: We ONLY adopt to NC, SC, and some areas of VA.