Who We Are

Atlanta Boxer Rescue is a non-profit organization comprised of experienced and dedicated animal rescue volunteers, many of whom are Boxer owners themselves. They work with local animal shelters to identify Boxer dogs that need to be rescued, move those Boxers to foster homes for care and rehabilitation, spay/neuter and vaccinate the Boxers as needed, and seek qualified adopters to give those Boxers new, loving homes.

Board of Directors

President: Eric Kaplan

Eric has over 20 years of volunteer experience in a wide variety of roles, including committee leadership and special-event planning, for non-profit organizations such as Atlanta Dogwood Festival, StreetStage Atlanta, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Shallowford Presbyterian Church, DeKalb Habitat for Humanity, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, Atlanta Community Food Bank, the American Red Cross blood drives, and the Atlanta Boxer Meetup Group. Eric has served on the Board of Directors of DeKalb Habitat for Humanity and Shallowford Presbyterian Church in the past, and is presently serving on the Board of Directors for Atlanta Dogwood Festival.

Eric also serves as chair of the Logistics and Operations committee.

Eric hopes to be adopted by a Boxer in the near-future!

Vice President: Dianne DaLee

Dianne has organized monthly events for the Atlanta Boxer Meetup group since November 2006. She organized a large fundraising event for Rockin' P Boxer Rescue in December 2007 and has been involved in various fundraising and volunteer events for other organizations over the past 26 years. In addition, Dianne has over 22 years of graphic design/website design experience. Dianne has an MBA and a BFA in Graphic Design and has owned a design firm since 1992.

Dianne also serves as chair of the Fundraising committee, and co-chair of the Marketing and Technology committee and maintains the ABR website.

Dianne is owned by a four-year old boxer named Simba.

Treasurer: Angel Babb

Angel received a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University and became a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Georgia in 2000. Angel has over 15 years of public and private accounting experience. She is an active member of the Atlanta Boxer Meetup Group.

Angel is owned by two boxers: Molly, a two-year old, and Lucy, a three-year old rescue.

Director: Lisa Demma

Lisa has been an avid Boxer owner/lover for over ten years and is also a member of the Atlanta Boxer Meetup Group. Most recently, Lisa has been volunteering at a local animal shelter. With her passion for and knowledge of the breed, as well as her knowledge of animal shelter operations, she will be a valuable member to the team supervising and aiding in the rescuing of boxers from surrounding animal shelters.

Lisa also serves as co-chair of the Rescue Operations committee.

Lisa is owned by a seven year old boxer named Davidson.

Director: Claudia "CJ" Janka

CJ has been a Boxer owner/lover for over 5 years and is also a member of the Atlanta Boxer Meetup Group. CJ has a love and passion for the breed and it has shown by her dedicated volunteering for the organization since July 2008. She has gained knowledge through her volunteering and she will be a great asset to the organization.

CJ has a BS degree in Criminal Justice and was in law enforcement for over 17 years. She is currently employed as an insurance fraud investigator.

CJ is owned by a 9 year old lab named Cruiser and a 1 year old Boxer named Carrie.

Advisory Board: Carmen Caballero

Carmen has been involved with Boxer rescue since adopting a rescued Boxer in 2006. She has assisted with the Atlanta Boxer Meetup Group since its inception, including active involvement in the annual Boxer Bash fundraiser. She is a member of the MustLuvBoxers social network which promotes responsible dog ownership and donates regularly to Boxer rescue organizations around the United States. In addition, Carmen has graphic design experience spanning over 9 years. Carmen has a BFA in Graphic Design from Valdosta State University and has owned a design firm since 2006.

Carmen also serves as co-chair of the Marketing and Technology committee.

Carmen and her husband Luis are owned by two boxers: Bella, a three-year old, and Bruno, a four-year old rescue.