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Thank-you to everyone who posted in the "mixing boxer sexes" thread!

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#1 ·
While I don't get here nearly as often as I'd like, I just happened to pop on when the thread of mixing sexes vs. same sex was started.

My Zoe is now 2 1/2 and we had been considering adding another - not a puppy but a rescue if we could find the right fit.

An opportunity fell into our laps, as a co-worker of a friend was looking to re-home her boxer. They'd admitted they had bitten off more than they could chew, with three small girls and a feisty boxer, the poor pup was crated for most of the day. She was offering the pup for free, just asking for a loving home. That we could offer without question.

We had 3 meet and greets, all went wonderful! The boxers got a long great, and it was so nice to see Zoe playing (she doesn't get much opportunity as all my friends dogs don't appreciate her play style, I'm not willing to risk anything happening). The pup is 6 months old.

I'm sure you know where this is going.....yep, Ava is a female boxer! I had absolutely no idea that two females in the same home was not a good idea. After reading the thread, it was with a heavy heart that I had to turn down giving Ava a new home. I have two 12 year old's that play a large role in the care of Zoe. They are home with her alone after school for a couple of hours, they are here with her for a couple of hours several weekdays of the summer. I hate the think of anything happening while they are on duty. We have offered to do play dates and to walk Ava as often as we can until they are able to find a home for her. I feel so bad, but on the other hand know for certain that I am not experienced enough to handle it, should it go south when Ava comes of age.

Again, thanks for all the information!

Stephanie
 
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#3 ·
And there's the underlying issue - you never know WHEN it's going to happen. It may never happen - but if you have kids watching them alone, I would definitely not want to throw another female into the mix! Like you said, what if something happens when they're home alone?

As for your co-worker - she should really look into surrendering her pup to the local Boxer Rescue group. They will be able to take the time, and they have the connections, to find her a good home!
 
#5 · (Edited)
Glad we could help. Situations like this and the Two puppies at once thing (I might add are not situations to be stumbling into blindly!

I went that route with my first GSD!! That was not a lot of fun! I made a whole bunch of mistakes mostly due to my background with Bully's! Just a much diffrent dog! My GSD was way more than a furry dog with a "funny" face! :)

Not a good time there. But I got it done! Some dogs and owners aren't so "lucky!" Much better to go in, head up and eyes open, as it were!

If it's an option for you however, you could see if there is a local rescue group or preferly a Boxer rescue in the area and make some contacts for them. Tell the Rescue, you know of someone willing to foster in place if need be and her work with them to find that Boxer a suitable home!

I only suggest "you" need to do the leg work becasue frankly, a person willing to give a dog away for free...just does not care that much, in my view.

Just a thought. :)
 
#6 ·
Update on Ava: Ava's grandparents have taken her. As suggested in this thread, I got some info on the Boxer Rescue and I told Michelle about it. She was prepared to reach out to the boxer rescue and that's when her parents decided they wanted her. I feel a bit like a hero, as I spent a lot of time talking to them about real life with a boxer - the ups, the downs, the amazing life a boxer brings to your home. I gave them lots of advice ie., NLIF, lots of exercise, which of course I learned from here. I saw Ava last night and she's doing amazing. She is a much easier boxer than my Zoe! Michelle sees her regularly. A good ending for little Ava for sure.

Stephanie
 
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