Crowman, you're gonna love this:
Found a rescue dog online back in June at a shelter only about an hour from my house. Everything I been looking for since my last dog; male boxer, fawn, young (18 months in June), etc...
So I filled out an adoption application and brought him home for a "trial period" or "foster home" if you will.
Apparently his previous owner got him from a breeder and owned a pitbull as well that eventually attacked the boxer (he's got scars on his face like me), so the owner opted to keep the pit and get rid of the boxer. So at least he wasn't just dropped at the shelter and we had some good background on him.
Long story short I was approved for adoption about a month ago, at which point he already knew he was home. He is awesome with my kids and gentle around our grandparents. Very well trained and eager to please. Couldn't have asked for a better dog. He's about 70lbs now but he thinks he's a lap dog and even my wife fell in love with him even though she didn't want a boxer at first.
Just thought I'd share my story and show off my new bff.
Pics in the next post...
