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Tootsie

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium

About Tootsie

Murphysboro, IL

Breed

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Curious, Dignified
House-trained: Yes

Health

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

Tootsie’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Tootsie's Story

Boxer Lover Alert! Looking to give an older Boxer the loving, stable and happy life she deserves for her golden years? Well, we may be biased but we think this girl deserves it most! Tootsie has had a long road to get to us. She had the same owner from puppyhood until 2023, when she tragically lost her owner. Tootsie was found alone in the home with her deceased human after she broke a window to get out to find help. Just...wow. Unfortunately, since then, Tootsie has been passed around and was most recently living with a homeless individual in less than ideal health. Luckily, a very kind couple took Tootsie in to get her into a more stable situation but knew they couldn't keep her long term. When they reached out to us and we heard Tootsie's story, we knew she needed a safe place to land until the perfect, FOREVER home found her. <br/><br/>Tootsie is 8.5 years old and a petite girl at around 45lbs. She is still gaining needed weight to reach her ideal size, closer to 50lbs. Even as an older girl, she still has so much spunk and love to share! And that giant Boxer smile can't be beat! She is your typical loyal to a fault Boxer and her humans are her WORLD. She would be perfectly content spending every waking moment following her people around or cuddling on the couch. She does love her occasional zoomies in the yard and putting that Boxer wiggle butt to work when she's excited, but really she's just an older gal looking for a mellow home. <br/><br/>Tootsie loves humans of all ages and is gentle and loving with even young children. She does well with cats and currently shares her foster home with several other dogs. While Tootsie has done well with most dogs, we've learned she would prefer a home with either no other dogs or mellow, calmer dogs who will let Tootsie take the lead as queen bee. At 8.5 years old, we want her to find the throne to sit on that she's long deserved! Tootsie is potty trained and crate trained. She can have some initial nervousness in a crate but once she's used to the routine and knows her human is coming back, she settles in quickly. We can't blame her for the uncertainty; she's had a lot of that in the last several years of her life. She bonds tightly to her people and will be your Boxer shadow wherever you may go! Tootsie is an incredibly loving and dedicated girl and we know her people are out there looking for her.<br/><br/>Tootsie's adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, heartworm/tick borne illness testing, senior bloodwork, dewormings and flea/tick/heartworm prevention. This girl is ready to grab her crown and move into her castle! Reach out to us with any questions about our gorgeous Boxer, Tootsie!

Boxer Lover Alert! Looking to give an older Boxer the loving, stable and happy life she deserves for her golden years? Well, we may be biased but we think this girl deserves it most! Tootsie has had a long road to get to us. She had the same owner from puppyhood until 2023, when she tragically lost her owner. Tootsie was found alone in the home with her deceased human after she broke a window to get out to find help. Just...wow. Unfortunately, since then, Tootsie has been passed around and was most recently living with a homeless individual in less than ideal health. Luckily, a very kind couple took Tootsie in to get her into a more stable situation but knew they couldn't keep her long term. When they reached out to us and we heard Tootsie's story, we knew she needed a safe place to land until the perfect, FOREVER home found her.

Tootsie is 8.5 years old and a petite girl at around 45lbs. She is still gaining needed weight to reach her ideal size, closer to 50lbs. Even as an older girl, she still has so much spunk

Boxer Lover Alert! Looking to give an older Boxer the loving, stable and happy life she deserves for her golden years? Well, we may be biased but we think this girl deserves it most! Tootsie has had a long road to get to us. She had the same owner from puppyhood until 2023, when she tragically lost her owner. Tootsie was found alone in the home with her deceased human after she broke a window to get out to find help. Just...wow. Unfortunately, since then, Tootsie has been passed around and was most recently living with a homeless individual in less than ideal health. Luckily, a very kind couple took Tootsie in to get her into a more stable situation but knew they couldn't keep her long term. When they reached out to us and we heard Tootsie's story, we knew she needed a safe place to land until the perfect, FOREVER home found her.

Tootsie is 8.5 years old and a petite girl at around 45lbs. She is still gaining needed weight to reach her ideal size, closer to 50lbs. Even as an older girl, she still has so much spunk and love to share! And that giant Boxer smile can't be beat! She is your typical loyal to a fault Boxer and her humans are her WORLD. She would be perfectly content spending every waking moment following her people around or cuddling on the couch. She does love her occasional zoomies in the yard and putting that Boxer wiggle butt to work when she's excited, but really she's just an older gal looki

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How To Adopt

Tootsie was listed as adoptable by Save Them All Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Tootsie?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Save Them All Animal 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 Tootsie 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 Save Them All Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Tootsie?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Save Them All Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Tootsie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Save Them All Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Save Them All Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
All adopters are required to complete an adoption application. In order for an adoption application to be approved, we require all pets in the home to be up to date on core vaccines (distemper and rabies) as well as flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. We do our best to match each animal with their perfect family. While some adopters may apply for a certain animal, they may not be the right fit for that animal's needs. We work closely with our adopters and want to act as a resource after adoption to make sure all transitions go smoothly.

Tootsie is from Save Them All Animal Rescue

[Murphysboro, IL]

Our Mission
Save Them All Animal Rescue works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs and cats in Southern Illinois. At our core, we are dedicated to the medical care of animals facing euthanasia due to critical illness, behavioral concerns and financial constraints. We believe in providing second chances and hope for dogs and cats th...
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