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"A dog has one aim in life... to bestow his heart." -J.R. Ackerly
Georgia
 Georgia is a 5-6 year old English Bulldog/Boxer mix who is truly a peach! She is white with a perfect "freckle" centered on the top of her head. She was originally seized as part of a cruelty case from a north Florida puppy mill in December 2006. While there, Georgia shared a kennel with multiple dogs, day in and day out, where they were fed, bred, and pottied in the kennels. With no way out of the kennels, Georgia and many of the other dogs had urine burns on their feet when they first entered rescue.
Due to the above neglect and likely physical abuse, Georgia’s trust has to be earned. Once one gains her trust, however, soon to follow are her seemingly endless affection, loyalty, and playfulness. Her love is rewarding because you know it is genuine and isn’t just given to anybody who comes along. She can barely contain her excitement when her human friend gets home, even if only gone for an hour, and she would likely give kisses forever if she could.
Although she is gentle, if not passive, with strangers, Georgia has limited social skills when it comes to other dogs. Consequently, Georgia would do best as an only dog so she can enjoy all of the attention from her special human and could return the favor. If Georgia were placed in a home with other dogs, her new human companion would need to be attentive and should be prepared to calmly, but quickly, prevent any conflicts that may arise.
Georgia is built like a bulldog, with short legs and a broad chest, but she has the wiggle of a boxer and can leap just as high when she’s excited. She walks well on a leash and weighs about 50 pounds, but could shed a few pounds to better suit her size and health. She enjoys long walks, playing with toys, sitting for treats, and cuddling whenever she can. Georgia would do best in a home as the only dog. She is crate trained and housebroken, knows not to beg for food, and is happy to just hang out with her human company whenever she can. Georgia is being fostered by Robert in Gainesville, FL.
Click here to check out a video of Georgia.
Boxer kisses to Bruce and Susie of Jacksonville, FL for sponsoring Georgia! [More]
- Female
- Gainesville Area
- B06-073-2
Roadie
 Roadie is a 2 year old bully breed mix. He bares the scars of a very hard existence
before coming into rescue from an animal shelter. He has vision in one eye, and a rather unusual crooked tail from being broken.
Yet in spite of his history, he is a happy playful boy that likes nothing better than racing across the field with his foster brother in a game of chase. He
also gets along well with his foster sister, a very "in-charge" girl who continually lets him know how he is to behave. While friendly to other
dogs, Roadie is a little shy with new people and takes some time to warm up. But once he feels comfortable, he is very friendly and would really
love to just curl up in your lap for lots of pets. (Although at 40 pounds he is a little big to be a lap puppy!)
Most of all, Roadie wants a forever home and a family to call his own. He needs a family who understand that it will take him a little time to adjust to new surroundings, and that with his vision impairment he will always probably be a little shy of new situations. (Although, in foster care he continues to gain confidence.) In return for the understanding, he offers lots of devotion and affection and not just a little entertainment for his family. Roadie is willing to share attention with other dogs, but prefers not to have cats in the pack. If you are looking to add a new family member and have the desire to share your home with a very special boy, Roadie may be a match for you! He is being fostered by Trula in Tallahassee, FL.
Boxer kisses to Karla and Glenn Havlina of Milton, FL for sponsoring Roadie!
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- Male
- Tallahassee Area
- B08-034
Buster
 Buster is a sweet and gentle 1 year old flashy brindle boy. He is good with kids and other dogs. Even though we don't know much about his past, we do know that in his very short life he was mistreated and now has a fear of men. We are working on this issue with him and hope to make some progress. If you are interested in making Buddy part of your family please complete an online application. He is being fostered by Joanne in Tallahassee, FL.
To sponsor Buddy, please click here. [More]
- Male
- Tallahassee Area
- B10-010
Ellie May
 Hi there! My name is Ellie May and I’m a high-energy Boxer-mix, so the couch potato life is not for me. I love to run and jump and play! My foster moms used to ride her bike and let me run alongside her. It was so much fun!
I am great at listening, but I need a strong leader. I'm so eager to play I get distracted, so I really need to know someone is in charge. I would be super happiest in my new home as the only dog with all the human attention.
I am so good too that I don't need to be crated. I'm not some silly puppy, I'm 3-4 years old and I know things! (And I don't chew-up stuff.) I know how to sit, shake, lie down, and I'm getting really good at stay, but I've heard there are classes where a dog can learn even more. I'd love to go school! I have one quirk though: thunderstorms scare me. I just can't help it, and when the thunder booms, you'll find me under the nearest bed or table that is closest to you. All-in-all I’m very spunky and cheerful, so if you are too I hope you'll come and meet me! I am being fostered by Amy and Kirby in Jacksonville, FL.
Click here to watch a video of Miss Ellie May play!
Boxer kisses to The Wright Company of Tallahassee, FL for sponsoring Ellie May! You can contact them at 850-894-8952 or wrightco@comcast.net. Providing Cleaning Services for the Professional Office since 1990. [More]
- Female
- Jacksonville Area
- B07-022-2
BARCTV
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Punkin
 Meet Punkin! She is estimated to be 5-6 years old and weighs about 45 pounds, but does need to put on some weight. She is very well behaved and gets along great with other dogs. Punkin will be fully vetted prior to adoption. Please fill out an online adoption application if you are interested in making her part of your family. Punkin is being fostered by the Howd family in Lake City, FL.
Boxer kisses to Stacey Vana of Pace, FL for sponsoring Punkin! [More]
- Female
- Lake City Area
- B10-004
Goober
 Hey there, Goobs here! Actually Goober is just my nickname – along with some others but I won’t tell you them just yet. I am a large, goofy, clumsy, fun, lovable 3 year old male that weighs just under 70 pounds. I am considered to have a some-what dominant personality and would do best in a home with a submissive dog if you already have one, but don’t worry I have been getting long with everyone I meet.
I was surrendered by my previous owners that actually saved me from going to a shelter about 8 months ago, which I am grateful for. However, they were no longer able to take care of me, so thanks to B.A.R.C. I was brought into the rescue program. I have been in my foster home since April and live with a female Boxer and two Chihuahuas. I have been getting along with my Boxer foster sister and really enjoy playing with her. I just pretty much ignore those little dogs, they’re no fun because I can’t play with them. My previous owners had plenty of cats that lived outside with me so I am use to being around cats and just ignore them also. Even though I was kept outside for those 8 months I have re-adjusted to living inside of a house and not once have I had an accident, even when I am not crated at night.
I have learned my boundaries and know to just eat and drink in my own area and have found my place in the pack. I am willing to go into my crate but I do have some separation anxiety and will bark; which I am trying to get over but I really love being around my humans and you will have to be patient with me on this. I don’t have any bad habits and love going out and playing so I would do best in a home that can keep me active and I would love to have a playmate (human or dog) that would play with me a lot. I also need a fenced in yard so I can run around and I love going for walks and car rides. I would probably do well in a home with children. You just have to understand that when I get to playing with another dog or with my toys I can get a little carried away and not pay attention, so I could knock young children down. I can also jump about 3-4 feet in the air from a standing position. Oh and I almost forgot to mention this, and don’t laugh, every once in a while I try to chase that little nub they call a tail, but I never seem to catch it.
My foster parents can’t believe that I won’t get onto the couches or beds and had to go out and buy me my own bed to sleep on (which everyone else wants to sleep on it now) so you will have to be willing to buy me my own bed too. I can follow commands such as sit, come here, down and stay, pretty well but haven’t mastered the whole shake thing just yet. I do okay on the leash and only pull for the first couple of minutes when I go for walks. I will be your shadow and follow you wherever you go so I hope you won’t mind that but I do need a strong pack leader to keep me in line.
Unfortunately, I am heartworm positive and will need to go through treatment prior to adoption. However, if the right family comes along and is willing to help me thru treatments then I would love to come live with you before then. I also just had a large “bump” on my head removed that has made me a more handsome fellow. I want to say thanks to Dr. Shores and the great staff at Shores Animal Hospital in Gainesville for taking great care of me. I am neutered and all my shots are up to date.
If you want to know my real name and want to get to know me more, I’ll ask my foster family to consider you for my adoption after you have filled out an application and are approved. I am being fostered by Eric and Kim in Gainesville, FL.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
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- Male
- Gainesville Area
- B10-012
Suki
 Suki is a gentle soul who wants nothing more than to lie on her new bed and snooze the day away. It appears as though she has spent her life confined in a small space and she is very timid of the whole new world that has opened up for her. She is very submissive to the pack in her foster home (two female Boxers and a male Boston Terrier) and does not venture far from her bed.
She is learning the joys of being outside, lying in the sun and mingling with the other dogs. Suki doesn’t know what toys are for, but has quickly learned that her foster mom is there to give affection! Suki has some weight to put on, but will probably be less than 60 pounds when she fills out. She has a lot to learn and would love a forever home with someone who has endless patience and will give her the pampering that she deserves. Once she is spayed and goes through heartworm treatment, she will be ready for adoption. She is being fostered by Diana in Tallahassee, FL.
Foster home update:
Suki has blossomed into your typical Boxer. She follows her foster mom everywhere and is now crate trained and housebroken. She has been spayed and will soon begin heartworm treatment. Suki has shown a fondness for children and loves interacting with the other Boxers in the house. Although she is a young dog (2-3 years old), she has a calm energy and is very inquisitive about what is going on around her. She walks extremely well on a leash – no pulling at all! Suki is just figuring out what toys are for and can occasionally be seen carrying one around or throwing it in the air and pouncing on it. She would do best in a home with another dog and would love a forever home with children. If she sounds like the perfect Boxer for you, please fill out an application today!
Suki has been sponsored in honor of Shari Turner for Mother's Day. Boxer hugs and kisses to you on this special day! [More]
- Female
- Tallahassee Area
- B10-018
Mugsy
 One look at this face and you can see why his name is Mugsy! He is a 14 month old beautiful brindle boy sporting his natural tail and proud of it! His previous owners moved away and instead of taking him along, they took the poor guy to the shelter. The shelter turned him over to B.A.R.C. and he is now looking for a family of his own. He is good in his crate and has been doing well in his foster home. Being a young Boxer, he has plenty of energy and will need some rules and boundaries set for him. He would love to have his own yard to run and play in!
Mugsy will be ready for adoption soon, so if it sounds like he fits your family and lifestyle fill out your application today! He is being fostered by the Martin family.
To sponsor Mugsy, please click here. [More]
- Male
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-023
Emmett
 Emmett is a very energetic and playful young boxer. We would estimate he's about 1.5 years old. He spent the first day at his foster home playing for six hours with the other dogs and never wanted to quit! That isn't to say that he doesn't listen to spoken commands - because he does. He is very inquisitive to all that's around him, but is especially attentive to the humans in the house, even on walks (where he's very good on the leash - no pulling). However, his main interest is to play play play with other dogs (he does try to play with people too, but prefers any and all dogs). What we're getting at is that he really would be a great fit for a home with other dogs! We've started him on a very high-quality puppy food to try to get some more weight on him. He's totally healthy, we just believe he's so skinny because of all the exercise he loves so much. Emmett is a total lovebug with people and has done well with friends coming over to our house - but we are still working on his manners (he likes to use his front paws to greet you sometimes in true young boxer fashion). He's a real cutie with his underbite and side-tongue. When he tries to give kisses it's always from the side!
Emmett is crate trained, housebroken, and knows some basic commands. He is still very puppyish in nature and has a tendency to box and play rough. Because of this, he needs a home without small children that has the experience and the inclination to provide lots of structure. Could this be you? If you think so, please fill out an application to meet Emmett. He is being fostered by Dana.
Emmett has been sponsored by Brett Trevett of Jacksonville, FL in honor of Jan Trevett for Mother's Day. Boxer hugs and kisses to you on this special day! [More]
- Male
- Greater Jacksonville Area
- B10-015
Bodhi
 Bodhi is a handsome brindle boy that came to us from a partner shelter. He is a typical energetic boxer pup about 1-2 years old. Bodhi listens very well to the basic commands and is a gentleman on a leash. He gets along great with other dogs and loves to play!
Bodhi does settle down when you tell him to and aims to please as we work on his house training skills. He is crate trained though, but at night he sleeps on his pillow on the floor with no issues. He actually sleeps the entire night and wakes up in the morning to go outside and then goes right back to bed without a peep! Please complete an online application if you are interested in adopting Bodhi. He is being fostered by the Lawrence family in Jacksonville, FL.
To sponsor Bodhi, please click here. [More]
- Male
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-024
Rubin
 Rubin is a handsome brindle boy that is estimated to be about 2-3 years old. His previous family turned him into the shelter when they decided to move and not take him along. He is fully vetting and waiting for you to adopt him! Please complete an online adoption application if you are interested in making Rubin part of your family. He is being foster by Amy and Kirby in St. Augustine, FL.
Boxer kisses to Urmilla Deshpande of Tallahassee, FL for sponsoring Rubin! [More]
- Male
- St. Augustine Area
- B10-025
Abbey Rose
 Hi everybody out there! My name is Abbey Rose and I am between 1-2 years old they tell me. I am an "au natural" girl and you can see just how happy I am to have found my way into B.A.R.C. by the constant wagging of my gorgeous tail! I play well with others and am learning new things everyday.
I don't mind my crate, it is actually the first time I have ever had a "room" to call my own and I am quiet as a mouse in it too! I am having fun in my foster home, but I can't wait to have a family I can call my forever family. If you think this could be you, please fill out an application today to adopt me!! In the meantime, I'm going to work on figuring out what this thing they call a "pool" is that my foster brother seems to like so much. Abbey Rose is being fostered by Mark in Jacksonville, FL.
Click here to check out Abbey Rose's video.
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- Female
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-027
Pongo
 Pongo is a six month old puppy that was surrendered to the shelter by a backyard breeder when he could not sell the "pick of the litter" and did not want to spend money on his much needed medical care.
He was injured by something wrapped around his leg and lost all, but two toes on one foot. Poor Pongo has a severe infection and has developed demodex due to stress too. He has a very sweet temperament despite his rough start in life. Check back for updates on this sweet boy! He is being fostered by Shirley and Bob in Jacksonville.
Click here to check out Pongo.
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- Male
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-029
Tinkerbell
 Hi everyone! My name is Tinkerbell and I was left behind in the backyard when my owner moved and now I have found my way into B.A.R.C. I am 6 months to a year old and I am a friendly gal. I do need some obedience training, but what young Boxer pup doesn't? I am being fostered by Alicia in Milton, FL. If you'd like to apply to make me a part of your family please fill out an application today. I'd love to meet you!
To sponsor Tinkerbell, please click here. [More]
- Female
- Milton Area
- B10-028
Merry
 Merry is about 4-5 years old. Unfortunately, she was surrendered to the shelter when she could no longer be used for breeding. Merry can jump a fence, so she must not be left unattendend while outside. She will be starting heartworm treatments shortly. Complete an online application if you would like to make Merry part of your pack. She is being fostered by Allison and Jerry.
To sponsor Merry, please click here. [More]
- Female
- Great Jacksonville Area
- B10-031
Mya
 Mya is a flashy fawn female that is estimated to be about 5 years old. Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in making Mya part of your family. She is being fostered by Derek in Jacksonville, FL.
To sponsor Mya, please click here. [More]
- Female
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-032
Packer
 Packer is a 2-3 year old fawn male. Please check back for future updates!
To sponsor Packer, please click here. [More]
- Male
- Jacksonville Area
- B10-033
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