Health Problem..

carrie_j@amerit · #1 14th March 2002, 10:17 AM

Hi Everyone,
I've got a problem and before I talk with my family I thought I would ask for advice from BoxerWorld..
I've had a bad back for several years. Several back surgeries.
We got our "charlie" and he's going to be seven months old on the 7th of April. He's a wonderful boy, brindle with flash, natural ears, docked and just neutered. We've taken him to obedience class and he did well - still the puppy in him but listens good.
I'm having a hard time with walking and handling him and it's starting to get me down. Plus I don't think he's getting the exercise he needs.
I hate the thought of finding a new home for him but I think that might be the best thing for him.
Any advice on how I would find a "good" and "loving" home without putting an ad in the paper. Don't know who I would get that way.
thanks.. please don't think badly of me. I love him so much and that's why I'm thinking of doing this.
Carrie....

Storri · #2 14th March 2002, 10:47 AM

Carrie......can your family not help out with the walking and exercise part of owning a boxer? How sad it would be for you and him to have to find him a new home. If you feel you have to do this (which I commend you for thinking of his needs), I would reccomend you calling your local boxer rescue and they can find him a loving and forever home.

Please talk to your family and see if they can take up giving him his daily exercise.

Wishing you all the best. I hope your back gets better soon.

MarinaS · #3 14th March 2002, 10:50 AM

I am sorry to hear about you having a hard time... I can imagine how hard it is to find a new home for a beloved fur baby...

Do you have some firends that would like to keep your Charlie?

Wishing you all the best and hoping you can arrange it with your friends.

Scorpio · #4 15th March 2002, 01:16 PM

Hi sorry to hear about your back problems, know what you mean, I have a friend whos had several neck operations, really tough someone gave her a pup at Christmas and its also hard for her to do a lot of things with her dog, but what she does ,she found a student to come a nd walk her dog for her. she pays her and they both love each other too! works out well for all three.

carrie_j@amerit · #5 15th March 2002, 01:46 PM

I want to Thank all of you for being so concerned.
I think we're going to be able to work it out. "charlie" is so good and it seems the process that they will be doing for my thoraxic disc won't be as complicated. It's in the middle of my back and they will be able to help the pain (I hope)... I've had ten other major back surgeries and I was so concerned about "charlie" not having enough to do.
It's going to work out... My husband and family are going to help and "charlie" will adjust to the routine.
Thanks again...
love,
Carrie....

"Sir Charlies 'charlie'".. 9/7/01, brindle with lots of flash, natural ears, docked and the cutest big guy around...
"King Richard 'richard'".// five years old, really sweet and puts up with his little brother...

Storri · #6 15th March 2002, 01:50 PM

Oh Carrie I am so glad to hear this! I know your heart feels lightrer now knowing you can keep your Charlie

Please take care and I hope your surgery goes well. Hang in there......things always have a way of working out

ElizabethH · #7 18th March 2002, 06:01 PM

That is such wonderful news!

From crisis comes a new path that will be much sweeter and fulfilling!

(PS- soooo glad your back is doing better)

Scorpio · #8 18th March 2002, 07:48 PM

Great news! Now Charlie will be there to always lift your spirits and give you unconditional love!