Magical Merlin
Riddled with mange, crippled with a broken leg, having no fur or body fat to insulate him from this past winter’s harsh snow and freezing temperatures, it’s hard to imagine how Merlin survived for as long as he did before coming to ABR, but somehow magically he did! Nursing Merlin back to health was costly. To repair his fracture, a metal plate was inserted by Georgia Vet Specialists. To address the mange, medication and specially formulated shampoos were prescribed. And of course, food was provided for much needed weight gain. Because of the care Merlin received he is now an able-bodied boxer!
Atlanta Boxer Rescue relies on donations from you (no matter how small!) to provide for the treatment and care for dogs like Merlin. For as little as $10.00, you can help provide vaccinations for one of the boxers in our care. Every penny helps! Please help to continue the work of Atlanta Boxer Rescue and donate today.
Fun Times Ahead! Save the Dates!
April 30, 11am-3pm
“Tails for Ta-Ta’s” at AMLI - Mill Creek 26000 Mill Creek Ave, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Stop by the ABR tent! Free outdoor event for you and your pet benefitting Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. DJ playing the latest hits, Raffles for you and your pet, professional caricaturist for photos of you and/or your pet, pet boutiques, trainers, and much more!
May 6, 7pm-9pm
“Art for Animals” at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic, 9 Mountain Street, Atlanta, GA 30339
Join us at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic for an informal Art Show, exhibiting their new artist “Baily Jack.” All welcome, wine and cheese offered, 10% proceeds from all sales that night go to ABR.
May 7, 9am – 1pm
“Pet Parade 2011” at Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Stop by the ABR tent at the Vendor Market and Microchip Open Clinic. Check out the doggie demos and pet contests! Walk starts at 11am (pre-registration required).
May 7, 1pm
“Kentucky Derby Social” at Midtown Tavern, 554 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308
At this year's event, there will be a $10 cover with proceeds going to the Atlanta Boxer Rescue! Enjoy traditional derby cocktails, delicious southern-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and good music and participate in the "Best in Show" Hat Contest for a chance to win $100 house cash and bragging rights until next year.
May 15, 12pm - 5pm
“For the Love of Dogs” at Dogma Dog Care 4790 Wright Drive SE Smyrna, GA 30082
Stop by the ABR tent! First Annual Community Pet Festival featuring Victoria Stillwell of Animal Planet’s “It’s Me or the Dog”. Dog obedience and agility demos, dog baths, off leash dog park, children’s bounce house, and much more! Enjoy a day of food, fun and fur!
June 10, 5:30pm - 9pm
ABR Fundraiser at La Paz! at La Paz Vinings, 2950 New Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30339
Join ABR on the dog friendly lower deck outside for tacos, music and cocktails! Proceeds from food and drink sales go to ABR, so come hungry and bring your friends!
October 23, 12pm – 6pm
Boxerstock at Jim Miller Park, 2540 Callaway Rd., Marietta, GA 30008
Join us for the 4th annual Boxerstock, a family and dog friendly live music event! With emcee comedienne Shelly Ryan, “Ask the Pros Training Q&A Booth, silent auction, concessions, children’s activities, dog costume contest, canine agility and obedience demonstrations and much more! Lots of fun will be had this year so be sure not to miss it!
Happy Birthday ABR!!
Atlanta Boxer Rescue is approaching its 4th birthday on June 14, 2011! ABR was started in 2008 by seven dedicated boxer lovers who saw a need for a rescue to cover the Atlanta area. During our first six months, we were able to rescue 40 boxers and now adopt out 100 boxers per year!
Atlanta Boxer Rescue is a non-profit organization that strives to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home unwanted and abandoned Boxers within the greater Atlanta area as well as providing education to pet owners. We work to inform people about the realities of pet guardianship, promote spaying/neutering, and encourage responsible care of the Boxer to enhance the lives of pet owners and their companion animals.
“Dig Deep” in those pockets this year to help support our mission statement above. And remember every penny counts and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by IRS law. ABR boxers will jump for joy for your donation!
Top Five Training Tips to Make Vet Visits Easier
From K-9 Coach
A trip to your dog's vet can be a stressful event or an easy event. There are a few simple tips you can follow to make your visit more successful and less stressful! By working on the following, your dog will be happier and healthier and you will be as well!
1) Teach your dog to accept handling of his feet, eyes, mouth, toes and tail. Regular sessions of rubbing his toes and nails, peering into his eyes and mouth and lifting his tail will help him accept handling from the vet when he is examined.
2) Take special treats and ask the tech and vet to treat your dog while he is examined. This will help your dog have a positive association with the vet and his/her staff not just see them as the scary people in white coats.
3) If your dog finds close proximity to other dogs stressful, do not wait in the lobby with him. Wait either outside and let your pup wander around on leash or ask to be placed into an examination room immediately upon your arrival. This will prevent your dog from being in a high state of arousal/anxiety when he goes into the examination room and then unable to handle an exam.
4) Teach your dog the command "place" on a comfortable blanket or bathmat. Once he or she is comfortable with this command and the soft blanket or bathmat as the “place”, take it with you to the vet. Toss it on the ground and reinforce with treats or petting to help him relax.
5) If your dog happens to be socially challenged and requires a muzzle to be handled in the veterinarian office, ask your vet to sell you the type of muzzle they commonly use. Then, when at home, desensitize your dog to wearing the muzzle very slowly and when he or she is calm. You can start by filling the muzzle with treats so the pup puts his face in calmly. Gradually work your way to attaching the collar straps behind his neck, treating the whole time. Once you can attach it on, immediately remove it and then gradually increase the time he is comfortable wearing the muzzle. Now you will have a dog who can wear the muzzle calmly and calmly wear it into the vet office. He will be less stressed and easier to treat or exam, an important factor in how well your vet can treat and diagnosis issues.
Foster Homes Needed
ABR is always in need of new foster homes for our rescued boxers. If you have ever considered fostering as a possibility, please take the time and sign up now. Fostering is a great experience, giving our volunteers the opportunity to help save a needy boxer, and to help provide nice boxer pets for folks who love the breed. Our foster parents find it very satisfying and rewarding. While a few of our rescues have had health issues that required long-term foster care, most of our rescues are in foster care only three to six weeks before being placed into their forever homes.
As always, thanks for your interest in Atlanta Boxer Rescue.
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