For the Love of a Boxer Rescue & Sanctuary - Michigan

27/07/2025

Sometimes...........a dog comes into us in terrible shape.

This sweet girl came in at just 42 # and supposedly bred. But I was suspect that she could even hold a litter in her condition.

Well..............I was wrong! Lots of supplements, tons of good food, and a safe indoor environment, and.........she's managed to gain over 23 # and is due anyday now!

Lets not think we are out of the woods by any means.........but my fingers are crossed we might just have a litter of boxer pups here very soon!

I am opening up this post to donations, as this mama might not have a normal healthy delivery and I want to be prepared just in case there are special needs............

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As always your donations are tax deductible, as we are a 501.c(3) non-profit.

NOTE: Our legal IRS name is RUFF START BOXER RESCUE and when you donate it might show up as that -- Don't Fret! It's us!!! 🙂 Recent changes to FB show our LEGAL IRS name now!

27/07/2025

Gracie. 😍

Smart as a whip and amazing focus.

26/07/2025

Terra 0
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25/07/2025

25/07/2025

An auction pup who will not grow old in a breeder’s cage……

💙Chief💙

25/07/2025

Sweet Polly!

24/07/2025

Rain? What rain?

Diesel isn’t phased by the storms or the rain!

When ya gotta go…….ya gotta go!!

23/07/2025

How gentle is this big boy, Diesel!?!? 😍

Jeannie is here to help out for a few days, and cleaning dog doors has it's perks!

22/07/2025

‼️SURPRISE Fundraising Match Today!‼️

We have a $250 match offer TODAY ONLY.

For every $ donated, up to $250, it will be MATCHED by a secret donor who chooses to remain anonymous.

We truly have some amazing supporters out there!

You can donate via Facebook by simply clicking the DONATE button on this post.

To donate via PayPal:
Paypal.me/fortheloveofaboxer

To donate via Venmo:

Our profile pics is a senior white & fawn boxer dog and our last 4 digits of our phone is 1911.

As always, your donations are tax deductible, as we are a 501.c(3) non-profit.

NOTE: Our legal IRS name is RUFF START BOXER RESCUE and when you donate it might show up as that -- Don't Fret! It's us!!! 🙂 Recent changes to FB show our LEGAL IRS name now!

22/07/2025

Terra Update:

Terra was one of our auction females from back in May. If you remember she had a large ping pong ball sized tumor between her front legs, down near hear first row of teats. She also had a teat with a horrible growth on the end of it. And also wicked fly bite scars/tumors from years of living outside. (for reference here is a link to the video of her before surgery: )

https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofaboxer/videos/713204277958477

As I expected........that chest tumor was mast cell cancer. But it was removed with clean margins! But a tumor of that size and placement is a tough one for healing. Mind you puppy mill survivors rarely bother incisions at all, as they are truly used to dealing with levels of discomfort and pain, and simply don't pay stitches any mind.

But this tumor was in a tight skin area, and laying on it was an issue that couldn't be avoided. And as I also predicted, it opened up. No worries, I got this. She wasn't my first open incision rodeo! With proper attention, cleaning and meds on board (orally & topically) healing is guaranteed!

Here she is now, vs when it was opened up and raw. And with this healing, comes the ability to now be put up for adoption!

Here is what we know about Terra now that she's been in rescue for a while...........

She doesn't like most female dogs, but it seems to be easing as her hormones lower since spay.

She hates cats, so no cats for her in her forever home.

She loves all male dogs.

She cannot have small dogs in her home, she does have a high prey drive for anything small!

She is a bit shy yet, and doesn't seek out affection or attention, but once she gets some, she doesn't run off from your touch!

She has a good appetite and has gained almost 12 # since coming into rescue! She was very thin after leaving her past life of a puppy machine.

She walks on leash a 'little' but tends to sort of bolt in different directions as she's confused. So a physical fence is definitely needed to keep her safe from her fears outside the cage.

She will require a companion dog in her home -- a male.

She crates quiet and is clean in her kennel space.

Now, if you've actually read this far into the post, and might think Terra could find a forever home with you, know that since she has been diagnosed with mast cell cancer, she will place for adoption with no fee. This is because the simple likely hood that another tumor might arise in the future is more important to us that you care for that vs pay an adoption fee to us now.

If you'd like to chat about Terra or see some videos of her sent to you for viewing, please PM us!