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Abby

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium

About Abby

Stanwood, WA

Breed

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brindle

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Abby's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Abby's Story

This is Abby! She is a beautiful 7-year-old brindle Boxer with soulful brown eyes, a sweet, frosted face, and a calm, loving personality. Abby is spayed, current on her vaccines, and is being fostered in Redmond, WA.<br/><br/>Abby came into rescue after her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. Although her world changed overnight, Abby settled into foster care remarkably well and has quickly become one of those dogs who makes herself at home wherever she goes. <br/><br/>The easiest way to describe Abby is simply...easy. She wakes up when you do, enjoys her morning potty break and breakfast, and then happily spends the rest of the day being part of whatever youre doing. If you work from home, shell curl up nearby while you answer emails. If youre cooking dinner, shell quietly wander into the kitchen to see what youre up to before finding a comfortable place to lie down. In the evenings, shes perfectly content relaxing on the couch with her family.<br/><br/>Abby is a true Velcro Boxer. She loves being close to her people and will often follow you from room to room, but shes never demanding about it. Shes just happiest knowing shes near you.<br/><br/>One of Abbys greatest qualities is how wonderful she is around the house. She is fully house-trained, has had no accidents in her foster home, sleeps peacefully through the night, and has excellent indoor manners. Shes allowed on the furniture and has claimed one section of the couch as her spot, where she happily spends much of the day napping. Although shed probably love to sleep in bed if invited, she understands the rules in her foster home and has never tried to enter the bedroom after being told its off-limits.<br/><br/>Abby isnt destructive, doesnt require constant entertainment, and settles easily while her family goes about their day. She has a predictable routine, enjoys her walks, eats her meals with enthusiasm, and is simply a very comfortable dog to live with.<br/><br/>She also enjoys getting out and about. Whether its a neighborhood walk, spending time in the park, or running errands to pet-friendly stores like Home Depot, Abby is happy just to be included. She enjoys watching the world around her and politely accepts attention from people who stop to admire her beautiful brindle coat.<br/><br/>Since coming into foster care, Abby has made wonderful progress with her leash manners. She initially pulled quite a bit, but shes responded extremely well to a Wonder Walker/front-clip harness and continues to improve every week. Like many Boxers, she does have a healthy prey drive and gets excited when squirrels, rabbits, or other small animals cross her path.<br/><br/>Abby can be startled by sudden loud noises and is particularly nervous around metal grates and storm drains. When something worries her, she looks to her person for reassurance. As her confidence has grown, shes become noticeably more comfortable exploring new places and navigating busy environments.<br/><br/>Mealtime is one of Abbys favorite parts of the day. Because of her adorable Boxer underbite, she actually eats more comfortably from a flat plate than a traditional dog bowl. She loves food and is very treat motivated, which makes continuing her training both easy and fun.<br/><br/>Abby recently had a thorough veterinary examination and impressed everyone at the clinic. Although she was a little unsure at first, she quickly relaxed and ended the visit happily accepting affection from the veterinary staff. Overall, shes doing very well, with only a couple of small bumps that her veterinarian recommended simply monitoring over time.<br/><br/>The thing that makes Abby so special isnt one particular trick or skill, its how peaceful she is to live with. Shes affectionate without being clingy, calm without being lazy, and independent enough to relax on her own while still wanting to share every part of your day. Shes the kind of dog who quietly follows you into the next room, lies at your feet while you work, and reminds you every day how comforting a good dog can be.<br/><br/>Abby would do best with someone looking for a true companion rather than a high-energy puppy. Shed love a home where she can join in on everyday life, whether thats neighborhood walks, weekend outings, relaxing on the couch, or simply keeping you company while you work around the house. Her ideal family will continue building her confidence with patience and kindness, and in return theyll gain an incredibly loyal best friend.<br/><br/>Her foster mom says it best:<br/><br/>Abby has honestly been one of the easiest foster dogs Ive ever had. She doesnt ask for much, she just wants to be with you. She follows me from room to room, sleeps peacefully through the night, settles while I work, and is grateful to be included in whatever Im doing. Living with Abby feels effortless, and I know whoever adopts her is going to wonder how they ever lived without her.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a mature Boxer with wonderful house manners, a gentle heart, and enough love to fill your home, Abby is ready to meet you. Please fill out an application today www.mustluvboxersrescue.com/adopt.

This is Abby! She is a beautiful 7-year-old brindle Boxer with soulful brown eyes, a sweet, frosted face, and a calm, loving personality. Abby is spayed, current on her vaccines, and is being fostered in Redmond, WA.

Abby came into rescue after her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. Although her world changed overnight, Abby settled into foster care remarkably well and has quickly become one of those dogs who makes herself at home wherever she goes.

The easiest way to describe Abby is simply...easy. She wakes up when you do, enjoys her morning potty break and breakfast, and then happily spends the rest of the day being part of whatever youre doing. If you work from home, shell curl up nearby while you answer emails. If youre cooking dinner, shell quietly wander into the kitchen to see what youre up to before finding a comfortable place to lie down. In the evenings, shes perfectly content relaxing on the couch with her family.

Abby is a true Velcro Boxer. She loves being close to he

This is Abby! She is a beautiful 7-year-old brindle Boxer with soulful brown eyes, a sweet, frosted face, and a calm, loving personality. Abby is spayed, current on her vaccines, and is being fostered in Redmond, WA.

Abby came into rescue after her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. Although her world changed overnight, Abby settled into foster care remarkably well and has quickly become one of those dogs who makes herself at home wherever she goes.

The easiest way to describe Abby is simply...easy. She wakes up when you do, enjoys her morning potty break and breakfast, and then happily spends the rest of the day being part of whatever youre doing. If you work from home, shell curl up nearby while you answer emails. If youre cooking dinner, shell quietly wander into the kitchen to see what youre up to before finding a comfortable place to lie down. In the evenings, shes perfectly content relaxing on the couch with her family.

Abby is a true Velcro Boxer. She loves being close to her people and will often follow you from room to room, but shes never demanding about it. Shes just happiest knowing shes near you.

One of Abbys greatest qualities is how wonderful she is around the house. She is fully house-trained, has had no accidents in her foster home, sleeps peacefully through the night, and has excellent indoor manners. Shes allowed on the furniture and has claimed

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How To Adopt

Abby was listed as ADOPTABLE by MustLuvBoxers Rescue
How can I adopt Abby?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with MustLuvBoxers Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Abby is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to MustLuvBoxers Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Abby?
If you've submitted an inquiry, MustLuvBoxers Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Abby, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to MustLuvBoxers Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
MustLuvBoxers Rescue's Adoption Policy
Locations we serve: We are currently accepting applications from residents in Washington, Oregon and Northern Idaho (close to the WA border), and some areas of Canada. While we serve the majority of these areas, in some cases we cannot find a volunteer to home check certain areas of these states. For that reason, your application may be denied. Same Sex Dogs in a Household: Our rescue does not adopt dogs out to households that already have a dog of the same sex. This is due to increased aggression and dominance issues among same sex dogs. This also applies to dogs who are frequent visitors in your home. In some cases, we allow dogs with a 9+ year age difference to be placed in the same home. Application Types: Below you will be asked to select what type of application you would like to submit. Adoption Application: you are interested in adopting a rescue dog who is in foster care. Foster-to-Adopt Application: you are interested in fostering a dog for a three week period with the intention to adopt. If you decide the dog is not a good fit, you will continue fostering until the dog is adopted out through the standard adoption process. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed. Foster Application: you are interested in providing a safe, structured and loving home for a rescue dog until they find their forever home through the adoption process. All supplies and medical expenses will be covered. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed. What to Expect When Fostering or Fostering-to-Adopt: There is no perfect dog when fostering. Each dog that comes into foster care has their own unique personalities, many that just need love and care to work through undesirable behaviors. Most of these dogs have never had a safe, secure or loving home like you will be providing them. We will never ask a foster to take a human-aggressive or a dog with extreme behavioral issues. Those dogs go to our seasoned fosters or trainers. Every dog that comes into MLBR will have different quirks or issues; whether it be needing a single dog home, medical, crate and potty training, working through their fears, crate rotation, etc. Crate training a dog is not a punishment. Utilizing a crate in the home creates a safe space for the dog to decompress. Each dog will have different comfort levels, and not all are going to be social, which is okay; it doesn’t mean they’re not adoptable.

Abby is from MustLuvBoxers Rescue

[Stanwood, WA]

Our Mission
MustLuvBoxers Rescue is a certified non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Federal EIN #46-4391597 striving to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome unwanted and abandoned Boxers in Washington State, Oregon, and surrounding areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an all volunteer boxer dog rescue, every penny brought in through don...
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