Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs!
Almost hard to believe, but Atlanta Boxer Rescue is beginning our sixth month of operation! And we want to kick off this month by welcoming four new additions.
Emily is our Cinderella story. She came from animal control with bite wounds to her leg and ear that were so bad, she had an infection. She was also on the verge of losing one of her canines that was simply hanging by a thread. With lots of love and good food, she has flourished and has now become one stunning Boxer girl! She is a welcome addition to her foster family and is currently waiting on her forever home.
Apollo is our 2-year-old hunk of love. We rescued him from a very overcrowded animal control on his last day. He is the second Boxer to come in to the Rescue with a tail, but don't tell him he's any different, as he has the Boxer wiggle and kisses down pat! He's one grateful dog that he was taken in to rescue and he is looking for someone to share the rest of his days with.
Macy Gray is our 8-month-old white puppy who in her short life has been passed around as no one wanted her. We do not know why, because she is a total love bug who just wants someone to love her. She is having a fabulous time in her new foster home with her Boxer brother and is turning in to one happy Boxer!
Pixel is our little bitty baby. After a local police department discovered her chained outside in a yard, she came to us a mere 32 lbs of skin and bones and patches of missing fur. With a little love and care from her Foster mom, Pixel is quickly filling out, and her fawn coat is full and beautiful. Pixel is happily learning to walk on a leash, sit, come, and more. She's going to the perfect Boxer addition to her forever home.
Check out our Available Dogs section on our website: www.atlantaboxerrescue.org for more information on these beautiful dogs!
Rescue like this would not even be remotely possible without the countless hours from our devoted volunteers. We are SO thankful for our wonderful fosters who have opened their homes and hearts to these dogs...we can only take in as many homes as we have available. Please, if you are thinking about becoming a foster, sign up on our website. The most heartbreaking thing is to walk away from a dog in need because we have no homes to put them in.
How About A Date?
Atlanta Boxer Rescue is very excited to be offering our first Boxer calendar featuring 12 of our rescue Boxers! This 2009 calendar is one item that you certainly don't want to miss out on. To find out who made it in....well, you will just have to buy one! We've had awesome volunteers who have been taking photos of our dogs for this great calendar and we are sure you can't wait to see the final product. It will be available for $15. You can order one online at our website www.atlantaboxerrescue.org under the "ABR Store" tab, or you can pick one up at our Photos with Santa event on December 7th.
Dog Days of Christmas
Ho, Ho, ... Woof? Are you looking for an east way to support Atlanta Boxer Rescue, and get a great picture of your favorite pup with Santa. This is going to be one fun event! Bring your dog for their Photo with Santa!! On December 7th from 12-4pm we will be at the brand-new Pet Supplies Plus located in Marietta:
2960 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone: 770-973-3551
Come and enjoy some festive holiday music and nibbles while you wait for your pooch to sit on Santa's lap - uh oh, I wonder who has been naughty and who has been nice?
Our event will be part of Pet Supplies Plus's grand-opening celebration, and you won't want to miss out on everything they have to offer. Additionally, we will feature a "giving tree" where you can select gifts to give to Atlanta Boxer Rescue. We will also have our 2009 Rescue Boxer Calendar for sale.
It's Official!
On behalf of the entire Atlanta Boxer Rescue organization, we are proud to announce that Atlanta Boxer Rescue has received approval from the Internal Revenue Service to be classified as a public charity under provision 501(c)(3) of the Federal tax laws.
This exciting news means that any donation you have previously made to Atlanta Boxer Rescue this year can be considered tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by IRS law. Your receipt from your PayPal donation, or an e-mail received from our organization acknowledging your donation, should be suitable for your tax records. If you need a copy of your donation letter or any additional details, please let us know.
We are grateful for the support received from all of our donors. These donations provide much-need funding towards our goal of saving Boxer lives. Boxers are among the most-popular dog breeds in Atlanta, and they deserve loving and healthy forever homes. Because of your generosity, we can accomplish this and make Atlanta Boxer Rescue a success for Boxers and families!
We know that the financial world is challenged these days. This challenge is especially difficult for non-profit organizations such as ours, as fund raising efforts become harder and harder. Before the year - and the chance to include your donations in your 2008 taxes - comes to an end, would you please consider an additional tax-deductible donation to Atlanta Boxer Rescue? Any amount you contribute would be beneficial in supporting our efforts to rescue Boxers and provide them with the love and care they deserve. Donations can be made via our website, www.atlantaboxerrescue.org.
Once again, thank you for your continued support!
As always, thanks for your interest in Atlanta Boxer Rescue.
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