Apollo
Apollo was adopted in April 2011 and lives in Richmond, KY

I just wanted to send you a couple of awesome pictures of Apollo now that we have had him for three weeks. One of him with the kids under our Willow Tree, one of him dressed as a cowboy (no tea parties yet--I will encourage that one soon!), and several of Apollo and his new best friend, Duck. He found Mr. Duck in a pile of Easter decorations I had. He is a tiny little duck that makes all sorts of quacking noises. Apollo did the whole wrinkling of the brow while cocking his head to the side boxer face when he heard him quack and they have been inseparable ever since. At first I was scared Apollo would swallow the duck whole! But he just carries it gently around, and licks it occasionally. :) He literally carries it everywhere. Sometimes we hear the quack from another room (he has learned to make him talk on his own), and we know he is hanging out with Mr. Duck. I told Matt that it makes me sooo happy to see Apollo, who was so emaciated and worn down and neglected, to be lying on a cozy pillow, with that silly little duck in the height of comfort and contentedness. I am so head over heel in love with this dog and so are the kids. He is truly a member of this family and I can't thank you all enough.

Lexie

Lexie is spoiled rotten and is such a joy.  Her wiggling and jumping and talking keeps me laughing.  When I get home she jumps around so I call her my Mexican jumping bean.  She's doing pretty well with other people coming around and she does love other dogs.  It's so funny when she's excited and twists herself like a pretzel!  HA!  Oh, yes, I named her after me since I never had a daughter - everyone thinks I'm crazy. :)

She and Shady went to the vet this weekend and got their shots, heartworm test, etc.  She weighs 50 lbs. and the vet said she looks great.  She did test + for hookworm so we have meds for that and I wanted to let you know so you could make sure your babies are OK.  Shady was negative so maybe yours are also.

She is so much fun.  She is definitely a cuddler.  She sleeps with me every night, right up against me.  And when I travel for work and one of my girlfriends stays here, they said she does the same thing.  And she likes for me to hold her like a baby.  Ha!

She really doesn't like going outside now that it's turned cold.  I guess I need to get her a doggie-sweater!  That will make a cute picture for you.

Carly

Carly was adopted in the spring of 2010 and lives in Perrysburg, Ohio

Carly has had a really wonderful summer.  She has been to the lake many times but still isn't a water dog!  We are able to at least get her standing in the water so that we can give her a quick bath, but then she is off and ready to chase any small animal she can!  Everyday we still see her getting more and more comfortable and she now almost all Boxer - at little crazy, but ready to lick your face off.  We have started school again and she is back in the swing of taking the kids to school and picking them up.  She really enjoys her morning and night walks and has been able to adjust to townhouse life - maybe better than we have!  We can't thank you enough for the love and care you gave to Carly, can't even imagine what could have been her fate if you were not there for her and now she means everything to us.  We all love her so much.  We are sending along a photo of Carly on the pontoon boat for the Fourth of July boat parade - it is always one of our favorite events of the year and she really loves pontoon boat rides!

Thanks again!

Amy, Rob, Bryce, Paige, Blake and..... CARLY

Megan and Dane
Megan and Dane were adopted in Dec. of 2009, and live in Lexington KY

Megan and Dane are great. They haven't fought in months and have actually gained a few pounds. They play constantly and love to run up and down the back fence with our neighbor’s dogs. We try to get out to red river gorge every couple weeks to hike around. They love that.

Addy
Addy was adopted in Aug. of 2010 and lives in Albion IL.

Tank

Tank the Brindle pup grew up so beautifully. He has a little sister now – Bella

Adam

 
This is Brutus (a.k.a. Adam) and his sister Bailey! He is weighing in at a whopping 80+ lbs now (he was 70lbs when we got him) and we couldn't love him more. His little (in stature only :-) sister Bailey is absolutely obsessed with him and he is so very patient with her. I am so thankful we came out to Kelly's house that day! We thought we were going there to take home a different boy, but we ended up finding our Brutus -  who was probably the last one you all would have expected to go home with us that day. It just goes to show that no matter what they say about "rescues" and the issues they supposedly have and the bad habits "you'll never break," when paired with the right match and given the right amount of love, you might just end up with the best dog you have ever had. I'm so glad I decided to give it a shot even though I was so nervous about bringing another dog into our home and potentially being overwhelmed. Now I cannot imagine our world without him. Thank you again for all that you guys do!  
Thank you again!  Lyndsey
  

Layla
Layla was adopted in May 2010 and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
 

Layla is settling in greatly and our first week with her has been pretty smooth.  She and Max have learned how to play with each other well (however we have found that bones of any kind are not a good idea.  Layla gets very possessive of them).  We have decided to hold all bones until she feels more comfortable.
Her vet visit was today and, besides a minor ear infection, all was well.  Bradford said she was a little uncomfortable there but no major issues.
We thought you would enjoy a few more shots of her.  You can see she and Max enjoy their snuggle time and we just love her way-too-large-for-her-mouth tongue!
Thanks again for everything!
Cindy

Jesse

My family and I can't thank you enough for letting Jesse become a part of our family! She is a total mama's girl and loves to follow me around all the time. I just love it! The last few days she has started showing a little more of her playful side. The boys enjoy playing with her and even wake up a littler earlier to go out in the backyard with her before they leave for school in the morning. She is just so wonderful and I still believe that we won the dog lottery!

Thank you so much!
Brent, Hannah, Brayden, Zane, Ethan, and Grayson

 Sadie

I wanted to send you some updated pics of Sadie. I adopted her last year from Glenda and Gary. She is the best dog in the world. It's amazing how lovable and wonderful she is. She truly is a best friend.

My boyfriend moved in and he and I argue over who Sadie loves more.   We took her to doggy classes at Superdog and she was voted the most improved by far. With a lot of training and treats, Sadie can now go on a walk with no leash. She loves kids and plays well with the cat.

We are thinking of getting another one and I will definitely adopt from you guys if we do. Thanks again for doing what you do and bringing this little girl into our lives.

Sincerely, Brandy

Katy

Katy was adopted in 2008 and lives in Dayton, OH.

Katy (formerly Sadie) is doing great! In mid-December she graduated from Basic Obedience class with Dayton Dog Training. I hope to get her into an Attention course in the Spring or Summer when it's warmer up here. She loved chasing the snowballs and racing around the dog park in the snow. She'd stop every few steps and take a few bites of snow, as if she's supposed to clean up all the snow or something. What a goof!  I have moved back in with my parents to take a job in my hometown. She brings a smile to my whole family (who claim to be "cat people" and not to be "dog people"). Katy and I spend every other weekend with my boyfriend in Bowling Green, OH. She is so good in the car, and enjoys the pampering with toys at both homes and dog parks in both towns to explore :) My mom still calls Katy her "Granddog". Hoping to get her a home with a yard in the next couple years, and she does so well with our friends dogs we'd love to get her a friend once that yard is in place! :)

Thank you Bluegrass Boxer Rescue! We think of you often for rescuing our beautiful girl and keeping her safe until we could find her and bring her home!
Morgan, Michael, and Katy

Julep

Julep was adopted in March of 2010 and lives in Ft. Knox, KY.

Since it's been about a month since we brought Julep home, I thought
I'd send you another update.  She's doing very well!  The vet
recommended that we bump up her food quite a bit, and I feel like
she's definitely gaining weight.  We have yet to stop by and weigh
her, but I'd guess she's gained another 3 lbs. or so.  She's really
starting to gain more confidence, too, and her personality is starting
to shine.  She can be quite feisty in the mornings sometimes and is
giving Koa a run for his money!  :)

We found out Tim's next assignment was changed (which we're thrilled
about), so we'll be headed to North Carolina this summer instead of
Kansas.  We decided to start house hunting and took a weekend trip a
few weeks ago.  Julep and Koa stayed at a "Bed and Breakfast for Pets"
during our trip, and I think the couple took special care of Julep
after knowing her history.  I was worried that she'd be anxious and
upset all weekend, but we got a great report.  Julep loved playing
with all the other dogs, and she took comfort in having Koa by her
side.  The couple mentioned that they were "home base" for each other!
Made me smile!  All around, I think it was a good social experience
for her.

She's also started running with us, and other than shying away from
cars that approach from behind, I think she's really enjoyed it!
We've been practicing some basic training, too.  She does well with
"sit," "down," and "stay," and we're still working on come.

We did have a thunderstorm last night and therefore a puppy in bed
with us, but we love her very much and are thrilled with the progress
she's made.

Rosie
Rosie was adopted in February of 2010 and lives in Amelia, OH.
  

Rosie is such a good girl.  This Friday she is going for a half day in a doggie day care, just to get her socialized more, and to run off some of her excess energy!

We are so very blessed to have found your organization and to you we are grateful for making the right choice for our family.

Thank you!

Bob and Diane

Buddy, Rosie and Frank the Cat.

Mac
Mac was adopted in March of 2010 and lives in Alton , IL.

Mac went to the vet on Thursday and he weighed in at 66.2 lbs. He has gained 6 lbs, in 2 weeks! I knew we could fatten him up! LOL Anyway, the vet told us he is a European boxer, (we thought he might not be a full blooded boxer), more of a working class dog than American breed. Bigger stature, head, more calm demeanor and very willing to please! This is Mac through and through. He is doing great and even more at home now, sleeping with us and chewed up the TV remote! LOL We love this guy so much and are really glad that the other couple who came and looked at him decided to leave him for us! Everything happens for a reason!

Thanks for everything you do!!!!!!

Dan & Marie

Paris
Paris was adopted in 2008 and lives in Shady Side, Maryland

 
Paris is doing just fine.  She has graduated from obedience school--when she is in her rambunctious zone, I still have to say things more than once--but she is getting better.  She loves to go for walks and starts talking to me if she sees someone pass the house walking their dogs.  With the weather he have been having, her walks have been limited.  She was afraid of the snow the first time, but she is over that now.

Happy Jack
  

Our family adopted Jack in January, 2009.  We had just lost our first Boxer to cancer and Jack proved to be a wonderful addition to our family.  As a 2 year old Boxer weighing nearly 100 pounds, he was a lot of dog but he adjusted well to our family.  It is clear that Jack's first family did a wonderful job with him.  He is loving, loyal, obedient, and always happy.  He loves to go for walks and car rides, has playdates with other dogs, loves to chew bones and play with tennis balls, and is the best at cuddling up next to us on the sofa.  We are grateful to Bluegrass Boxer Rescue for bringing Jack to us and allowing us to adopt him.  We feel very lucky!

Michelle, Shen, Madison, & Alex

Gracie
Gracie was adopted in Jan. 2010 and lives in Boonville, IN.
 

Well it has been one week since we brought Lilly, whom we now have named, Gracie into our lives.  Gracie is just so special.  I never had one that loves toys the way she does.  She brings the tennis ball for me to throw and then chases after it as fast as she can and yes you were right, she will chew on your feet if she is bored with her toys. She has fit into the family so well.  The three of them just have a ball together.  They take turns picking on each other and chasing each other around.  She is also always ready for breakfast and dinner.  They have been getting us up at 4:00 am so Dan and I take turns going in on the sectional and lying there and they settle back down until time to get up.

Cash

Cash was adopted in the fall of 2009 and lives in Lexington, KY  
Cash is doing great, we are working on the kids to not let him jump on them, as we've had a few accidental scratches on their faces, but it's not Cash's fault, it's them letting him jump.  I've got him to the point where I just have to say "Cash, no" on a firm tone and he looks at me, make the funniest "come on" growl and lies down.  We had to put a baby door on the stairs, because he sneaks upstairs when we are not home, and goes to Christian's room and steals his stuffed animals!!!  One day I came quietly and found him on the bed, hugging (literally) a stuffed bear and just lying there...he adopted Christian as his "human", so I think he was missing him.  Oh, and you should see Jorge...I cannot describe it...they play wrestling, and if you heard Cash growling, you would imagine he is killing Jorge, and it's just a game...and then you see them : Jorge sitting on the couch watching TV and guess who is on top of him, like a little lap dog...yes, Cash...  I keep thinking it has been a blessing the addition of Cash to our family, and I thank you for having him and letting us have him.

Carter
 
Carter is doing really well. I have a new job which allows me to work from home some, so he's lovin' it.  He's not real keen on the cold, and loves a blanket my mom got him.

Riddle
Riddle was adopted in the winter of 2009 and lives in Cincinnati Ohio
 
Riddle, Helen, and I are doing great.  He has settled into his new home/routine nicely, maybe a little to nicely.  We are still a very very excited young man but we have learned, for the most part that not a whole lot of people enjoy an 80 pound puppy jumping on them when they walk through the door.  We have also worked on down, stay, fetch, leave-it, drop-it, come and stay, and how to walk and run on a leash.  Overall he has become a great household pet. He has developed some separation anxiety which the vet and I are working on.  He hates being alone.  And he really hates being alone in his kennel.  Never could get him to like his crate.

We really enjoy going to the family farm in Indiana and running through the fields and walking in the woods.  We also learned how to swim in the pond, I guess we got tired of watching everyone else splash around, especially dad; one day we just jumped off the dock and made a swim for it.  A little awkward at first but we eventually got the hang of it, now it is routine.  During the fall we trained for a half marathon and Riddle ran up to 8 miles with me, he could have kept going but that was enough for me.  If I could only have half his energy.

I have no problems finding a babysitter for him while I'm on the road, actually I think some feelings get hurt when I choose one over the other.  Helen is the primary babysitter but mom still watches him a few days a month.

We have had some hiccups on the way like the time he ate 3 raw chicken breasts that where de-thawing in the sink.  That resulted in a trip to the emergency room to have him throw that back up.  I think we both learned a lesson on that one.