Can ANYONE help me??

Curiousg22302 · #1 29th July 2002, 08:33 AM

I am a 20 yr old college student living at home....ive been looking for a boxer puppy to rescue or buy for my girlfriend for her birthday....i finally found one. this guy had 2 boxers and they got loose one day and got to tgether....they arent breeders, they just had them by accident....he had told me they would be cheap because he wasnt in it for the money....come to find out he is in it for the money...he wants $650....i cant afford that as a college student....my hopes were high and now they are low and i want to make my girlfriend smile and be happy.....is there anyone in Connecticut area that recently had boxer puppies??? if so please email me at XXXXXXXXXXXwith subject as Boxer Puppies....PLEASE someone help me....ive been trying for months now....i want a puppy and i want a female. Thank you.

myrocky · #2 29th July 2002, 09:09 AM

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Sube Ru's mom · #3 29th July 2002, 02:17 PM

Curious G-

First off- does your girlfriend want a dog? one of the reasons we get dogs in rescue is because someone went and purchased a dog as a gift but the recipent did not want the dog.
Second off- you can not afford the $650.00 for a puppy, how are you or your girlfriend going to be able to fork out the money for all the vets bills associated with shots and spaying and then money for a crate, food, toys etc etc. The first year for a dog is roughly 1000-1500 for all shots. spay, toys, food, crate etc etc
Third off- buying a dog to make someone happy is NOT a good reason. A dog is a Lifetime commitment for the LIFE Of the dog and not something to jump into lightly.

* i am not harrassing you or putting down your decision to want a dog but i want to make sure you have done all the needed research and have all your finances in order.

We get a lot of dogs in rescue because people did not plan, bought the dog on a whim, didnt think about things clearly etc etc.

Aimee · #4 29th July 2002, 04:11 PM

Rescues will not adopt out a dog or puppy to anyone except the person who is going to be responsible for it. Many also will not adopt out to younger adults who live at home. You are not stable at this point in your life. Who knows where you will live or where you will be or what your financial situation will look like a year from now. We cannot adopt a dog out that has been previously dumped into another uncertain situation. Once you are settled and in a home or apartment that accepts pets, then would be the best time to look into getting a dog. They are a lifetime commitment. The boxer breed is not a breed to be taken lightly. They are exhuberant, athletic, smart yet stubborn and expensive to own. Unfortunantly boxers are plagued with many problems that will require vet care however, they are well worth it! Boxerworld is full of information--ask questions, do some research here. You can better prepare yourself this way. There are many posts in regards to finding reputable breeders if you prefer a puppy over a slightly older rescue. You are doing a disservice to the breed if you buy a puppy from a breeder such as you described above. They are partially to blame for the problems with our breed--congenital health problems. Don't purchase from any breeder who will just give you a dog. You may pay less for the dog initially, but you will drop 10 times more into it at the vets later. Knowledge is power! Good luck.

Curiousg22302 · #5 31st July 2002, 09:54 AM

I already have a boxer...i have an all white one....i have the grate, toys, and food already...its not that i cant afford it..its i just dont want to spend $650 and then not have enough money in case am emergency comes up. the puppy will be staying at my house with Me, mom, dad and sister. thew puppy will be going into a safe and respectable house. And to yor comment about not knowing her last name in 2 yrs...dont judge soneone if you dont knwo who they are. i have already plans for the future thank you very much. she would rather have a puppy than an engagement ring. i bought everything already cuz i thought id fid one in the beginning of the year. i am prepared. my parensts would not let me get a puppy if they didnt think i couldnt handle it. if they saw any signs of not handling it properly then they would help put. they are already gonna buy the food because that was their part on getting another puppy. i would think more people in this world would have more heart in situations like this. we wanted to adopt one because of people who abused or gave up on a puppy. we couldnt find one to adopt so we wanted one so bad we decided to find one to buy. well anways....thank you for responding.

clara's parents · #6 31st July 2002, 05:57 PM

I would have to agree with almost everything ram&lexis mom has to say. From the information given to us, it sounds like a rescue boxer is not the best option. Dogs are not toys or other material things that can be just given away or thrown away or ignored when you get tired of them or can't properly take care of them. They are living animals that need lots of love and attention. What happens if you do take the dog and your girlfriend decides she doesn't want it or can't properly take care of it? Then a rescue dog will be turned over yet again and they've already had enough trama in their lives.

Now there are exceptions to the rule when it concerns college students. I know I speak for other college people on BW when I say that even though we're in college doesn't mean that we're not stable. My Clara has everything she needs plus some. She's spoiled and my baby and I wouldn't have it any other way. To my husband and I, she's our child along with the kitty and we give her unconditional love.

Now saying all of this, I'm sure that if you really want a dog, you're going to get one, regardless of what anyone says. Please take adequate time to think things through and make sure you're doing what's in the best interest of the boxer. Good luck!!!! And please don't be offended in the posts here. We truly don't mean to offend you in any way.

Peggy G · #7 1st August 2002, 06:41 AM

I'm sure your intentions are good in every way. Maybe some of what has been said here seems direct, but some good points have been made. I hope its some food for thought for you before making the commitment.

I researched for quit some time before making the commitment of dog ownership. I wanted to make sure I realized what was involved and if I could handle all the cons that come along with the pros. Many people want a dog/puppy so bad that they dont focus in on all the cons...they just know they want a dog or puppy.

My advise would be to focus, really focus, in on the cons then ask yourself if you are willing to live with them for the dogs *entire life* *no matter what* the cons are. This might include finding and paying more for an apartment that accepts pets (they are few & far between & may be far away from work), peepee/poopoo on the carpet, chewing valuable posessions & furniture, scratch marks on walls & doors, slobber on clothes & furniture, snoring, shedding hair on clothes, furniture & carpet, tracking in dirt, dog smell, barking (neighbors hate it & will hate you), yard digging, jumping up on people (people hate it), getting into trash. This is just the normal dog stuff...what if your dog has behavior problems.

All this not to mention the expense of forseen & *unforseen* vet bills that can really add up! (We have forked out over $1000.00 in vet bills and Scarlet's not even 2 years old yet) Plus, theirs the kennel costs & arrangements when you go away, quality food, heartworm medication, training classes (a must with a boxer)...then theirs the time involved in making sure your dog gets sufficent attention...DAILY walks, play time & training. Walk time is a big time commitment if you dont have a fenced in yard and can be a hassel if you are in the middle of something & the dog needs to go out NOW. Oh & let me tell you the cost of the fencing is a yard...wowza! Then there's picking up the dog poop from the yard.....

It would almost seem as if I am trying to talk you out of getting a dog. But these are the realities of owning one. Once you have thought through these realities and are willing to take on all this responsibility *for the dogs entire life* then you are ready for a dog.

Sube Ru's mom · #8 1st August 2002, 09:34 AM

Curious G- I am sorry if what some of us said offended or upset you, but it is reality, to many times we have college students come to rescue and ask for a dog, or even kids that live at home and many more times the dogs come back to us because once the kid graduates college they are tired of the dog and dont want it anymore, if the kid lives at home if for some reason the parents do not like the dog or get pissed off with the dog the dog comes back. Our ONE AND ONLY concern is the dog!!! that will NEVER change, you might have the best intentions but we,rescue, have to worry about the welfare and care of these animals.
re college students- kristen is absolutly correct, a lot of times we will NOT rescue to college students UNLESS they show us they are responsible and i have met MANY that are and know what is involved with owning a dog- VASHA & JESSICA are just 2 of the examples however the MAJORITY do not take care of the dogs and the come back.

IluvHarley · #9 1st August 2002, 02:42 PM

Hi, Curiousg! I understand your frustration in trying to find a boxer puppy. I do, however, also understand Boxer Rescue's problem with adopting out to college students. While most students are probably quite responsible, there are always those who spoil it for everyone else, even those with the best intentions. The reason I know this is because we adopted our sweet Harley from an owner surrender. He was owned by a group of college students who left him in his crate 18 hours a day. He was 13 months old when we got him and the pads of his feet were still pink like a new babies because he'd hardly ever been walked. Harley was skin stretched over a skeleton and had horrible diarheah. This is not to say that you, in particular, don't have the best interests of a boxer at heart. It just makes rescue more concerned about who these dogs are being placed with. Good luck in your search for your puppy. If you can prove to rescue that your home would be a safe, loving place for a rescued boxer, I'm sure they would be happy to let you adopt. Have a great day!