Sunday, March 16, 2014

Foster Boxer - Brittany

As I mentioned in a previous post, I've started fostering for Florida Boxer Rescue. This past Wednesday I picked up my first foster, a wee lady named Brittany. Here's her story from FLBR

Brittany is one of the 6 boxers we rescued from the backyard breeder in Lehigh Acres. They were terrified, having never been outside their enclosed shed. They had to be carried to our cars. They had interacted with each other, the breeder and nobody else.

Brittany was by FAR the most terrified. She's been staying with a behaviorist to help her come out of her shell and has made great progress. It's time for her to expand her horizons and learn how to adjust outside of her comfort zone.

Brittany in the car on the way home with us.
The Brindle tells her this is a good place.
After a trip to get a new collar.
Out walking.
She chose this spot so we put a bed there. It took four days for her to lay on it.
 
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10 comments:

  1. Lynn CrapelleMarch 16, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Brittany is certainly one lucky lady and pretty too
    ...keep up the good work Max and Carrie!!!

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  2. LaurieMarch 16, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Brittany is a beautiful girl ... I'm sure the Brindle will help her learn the finer points of living in a home vs a breeder's cage.

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  3. PixieMarch 16, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Thank you to you, Steve and the brindle for helPing her!

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  4. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Sad that a dog has to go thru this kind of ordeal, but I am happy that she is finding out that life can be good. Thanks to Carrie and Max for sharing their home with this beautiful girl.

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  5. jessiewollmuthMarch 16, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Brittany has hit the jackpot by being fostered with you and The Brindle. It sounds like she is slowly coming out of that shell and I have no doubt she will blossom into the Boxer she was meant to be.

    Jessie, Zoe, and Caddie in cold MI

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  6. Maryann WatkinsMarch 16, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Himself is going to teach her lots of things and I think you will be amazed at how she comes around. It will be slow, but she'll get there. She's a real cutie pie ... thanks for sharing the photos!!

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  7. Sandy OrrMarch 16, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Between your love and the Brindle teaching her stuff - she will act like a real dog soon. Thank you for taking her in.

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  8. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for taking her in and helping her learn to live a normal life. Max will teach her the ropes.

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  9. Kimberly HatleyMarch 17, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    It will be a wonderful experience for you, Max and Brittany to watch how she really comes out of her shell. She is a sweetie!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Thanks for opening your heart and home to this sweet girl. Looking forward to watching her progress.

    Mary Liz Singleton

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