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Flynn

When Flynn's former owner decided he didn't have time for him anymore, he dumped him and BARC dog Camellia at a panhandle shelter. The shelter explained that due to overcrowding, Flynn and Cammie would likely have to be put to sleep and their former owner signed their lives away without a care. Not a very good way to treat a friend, is it?

Fortunately, Flynn and Camellia are now tucked safely in the BARC program. Flynn is estimated to be about eight years old and Cammie is about 5-7 years old. They are currently receiving all medical treatments and will be available for adoption within the next month. Please consider opening your heart (and your home) to one or both of these beautiful animals. Flynn is being fostered by Frank and Norma in Tallahassee.

8/31 Update from foster home: Flynn is a great dog and a typical velcro Boxer who follows his foster parents from room to room, always wanting to be where they are. He is good with dogs and kitties. He is a laid back guy and would make a loyal and loving companion for a lucky new person/family. Senior Boxers are one of the world's best kept secrets! Please visit our learning section link for more info on how great a relationship this can be and give Flynn a chance to show you what an awesome guy he is!

To sponsor Flynn, please click here. [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B08-052

Dougan

Dougan is a handsome young male who was surrendered by his owners for digging. He is 2 years old and previously lived as an outside dog. He is well mannered in the house and gets along well with other dogs. He seems to enjoy house life very much – as it’s so luxurious compared to being outside all day, and he loves to play and lounge around with his foster brother, Winston. Dougan is an “attention hog” and absolutely loves being talked to and loved on. When talked to, he contorts his body into the shape of a kidney bean and does the famous “boxer wiggle”. Dougan is currently on medical hold due to a heart condition known as aortic stenosis. We looked into treatment options for Dougan and he would have been considered for a pioneer study at the University of Florida that might have very well helped him, but because he is also afflicted with heartworms, he was not a candidate for this program. This is so unfortunate for poor Dougan. Click here to see a BARC video about how preventing heartworms is so easy.

Dougan is currently in need of a foster home who can keep him for the rest of his life.

Boxer kisses to Pat and John of Lake City, FL for sponsoring Dougan! [More]

Male
St. Johns Area
B08-008

Bella

Bella is a shy young female who was extremely thin when originally pulled into the BARC program. Bella is getting along well with the kids in her foster home and is slowly coming out of her shell. Bella also gets along fine with cats - and will curl up to sleep with them if given the chance. Bella has been spayed and treated for heartworms (click here to watch a BARC video about heartworms). She is still skittish around new people, but is sure to make a wonderful companion.

Boxer kisses to Coni, Nick & Ginger Notter of Seminole, FL for sponsoring Bella! [More]

Female
Navarre Area
B07-060

Dakota

Dakota is a youngster (2 years old) with a sweet disposition and a puppy's enthusiasm.

She is a high energy dog with a need to run, so she'll do best in a home with a securely fenced yard or as a running partner to help make those miles more fun.

When off leash she's a very fast runner who will chase a frisbee forever but wants to play keep-away once she has it. Suggestion - always have two on hand! She'll come back for a whistle, but she runs right past like a bullet train! She also jumps with ease and will happily try to follow any squirrel up his tree.

Once she gets enough exercise, Dakota is content to hang out with her people - snoozing in her crate or on her dog bed or cuddling on the couch when invited.

She gets along well with other dogs and loves all people. She's very smart and eager to please, so she learns quickly. Because of her athleticism, ease with other dogs, and facility for learning new things, Dakota would be a prime candidate for agility training.

Dakota is being fostered by Karen and Joe in Tallahassee.

Boxer kisses to Jessica Lown of Lake Ariel, PA for sponsoring Dakota! [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B08-006

Georgia

Georgia is a 3 year old English Bulldog/Boxer mix who was originally seized as part of a cruelty case from a north Florida puppy mill in December 2006. Her living conditions consisted of living in a kennel with multiple other dogs, day in and day out. They were fed, bred, and pottied in the kennels. Georgia and many of the other dogs had urine burns on their feet when they first entered rescue due to poor living conditions. Her social skills with other dogs are limited, so Georgia would do best as an only dog so that she can enjoy all of the attention from her special human. She does not get along well with most dogs due to fear, but is a sweet little lovebug with people once she gets to know them and enjoys giving kisses and sitting in laps. Georgia is built like a bulldog, short and squatty; yet has the wiggle of a boxer. She walks well on a leash and weighs about 40 lbs. She enjoys long walks, lots of toys, and cuddling. She is crate trained and will gladly enter her crate for a special treat.

Georgia is being fostered in Monticello, FL and is in need of a foster or permanent home without other animals. If you think you can help this special girl, please let us know!

Boxer kisses to Bruce and Susie for sponsoring Georgia. [More]

Female
Monticello Area
B06-073-2

Scout

Scout is a young female who has already been through a lot of difficult times. Found as an emaciated stray, we believe that she was hit by a car. She currently has a double fracture in her pelvic/hip region and limited use of her back legs. Affiliated Veterinary Specialists will be putting her back together for us, giving her a chance to recover and lead a normal life. Her medical bills will likely reach $2000-$3000. If you would like to make a donation towards her care, please click here. Scout is being fostered by Apryl in Orange Park.

Please Note: Pics 1-4 were taken 7/14/08. More pictures to be posted soon as Scout recovers from her injuries and gains weight. [More]

Female
Orange Park Area
B08-051

Kenny

Kenny is a 2-3 year old boxer who was turned over to B.A.R.C. by one of our local shelter partners when he was not reclaimed as a stray. Kenny is neutered, is heartworm negative and is ready for adoption. He gets along well with other dogs. Kenny is being fostered by Ann in St. Augustine.

To sponsor Kenny, please click here. [More]

Male
St. Augustine Area
B08-046

Lucy

My name is Lucy! I have a lot of energy and love to run and play. I love children and I always want to play and kiss them but I think I would do better with older kids because the younger ones keep falling down when I wiggle and try to get them to play with me! I have moved around way too much in the last month, since my last family moved and said they couldn't take me. I would really love to have a home that would keep me forever. I will reward my new family with kisses and dedication, so if you are looking for a dog that will play and run and love you forever, consider me!

To sponsor Lucy, please click here. [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B08-015

Roadie

Roadie is a 6-7 month old Boxer/Jack Russell mix who was turned over to B.A.R.C. for placement by one of our north Florida shelter partners. He is a good puppy and is ready to find his forever home.

We think that Roadie will be a fairly small boy when full grown as he's just 25 lbs.

Roadie's left eye was sewn shut at the time of his neuter due to a previous injury that ruptured his eyeball. His depth perception is a bit off (he compensates by standing in his food and water bowls to make sure he can tell where the yummy stuff is), but he plays like a normal puppy and enjoys the company of the big dogs in his foster home.

Roadie is working on his housebreaking and is good in his crate. It is recommended that Roadie attend obedience classes for continued success and socialization once he enters his forever home. He has a lot of energy, so a backyard or someone who enjoys long walks will be a good match for this cute lil guy.

To sponsor Roadie, please click here. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B08-034

Cassio

Cassio was found wandering on the Florida panhandle. After waiting many weeks at the shelter for someone to take him home, he was turned over to us for placement. Cassio is new to the program and we look forward to learning all about him. Like all of our program dogs, he will be neutered and will receive a complete veterinary workup prior to being placed in a home. Cassio is a beautiful four year old boy who appears to be a typical loving Boxer. Please check back for updates on Cassio!

To sponsor Cassio, please click here. [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B08-053

Britta

Britta is a 3 yr old female who entered the B.A.R.C. program following her seizure during and animal cruelty/neglect investigation. Britta had double-entropian which is a hereditary eyelid disorder requiring surgery. Britta underwent surgery on Friday 6/20. Britta is a candidate for our foster-to-adopt program. Britta is being fostered by Jamie and Eddie in Jacksonville.

To sponsor Britta, please click here [More]

Female
Jacksonville Beach Area
B08-041

Camellia

When Camellia's owner decided he didn't have time for her anymore, he dumped her and BARC dog Flynn at a panhandle shelter. The shelter explained that due to overcrowding, Cammie and Flynn would likely have to be put to sleep and their former owner signed their lives away without a care. Not a very good way to treat a friend, is it?

Fortunately, Camellia and Flynn are now tucked safely in the BARC program. Cammie is estimated to be approximately 5-7 years old. She is currently receiving all medical treatments and will be available for adoption within the next month. Please consider opening your heart (and your home) to one or both of these beautiful animals. Cammie is being fostered by Angie in Ludowici, GA

To sponsor Camellia, please click here. [More]

Female
Ludowici, GA Area
B08-054

Kara (formerly Princess)

Kara is a 1.5 yr old Boxer/Great Dane mix who was born into the B.A.R.C. program following a puppy mill seizure in December 2006. Kara is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccines. She gets along well with other dogs after proper introduction and walks well using a gentle leader. She becomes very bonded to her human and doggie friends! She currently weighs 69 lbs and will probably gain a few more as she finishes growing. Kara is somewhat protective and timid in new situations, but warms up to new people when they show her kindness. Kara is being fostered in Tallahassee.

To sponsor Kara, please click here. [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B07-011-2

Hamburglar

Hammy entered the B.A.R.C. program after being seized by animal control in a cruelty/neglect case. Hammy is a 3 yr old neutered male who has a severe case of demodectic mange. Hammy is progressing very well. He is heartworm negative, gets along great with other dogs and seems curious, but mostly indifferent, about cats (he sniffs and is easily distracted). Hammy is a candidate for our foster-to-adopt program. He is currently being fostered by Eric and Gretchen in Jacksonville.

Boxer kisses to Cira, Roxy, Lesley and Chris Pecone of Smyrna, GA for sponsoring Hamburglar! [More]

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-040

Dawson

Dawson was an owner surrender to the B.A.R.C. adoption program. He is a 7 year old male with a great personality! Dawson knows many tricks including the following: "shake", "speak", "whisper", "sit pretty", play dead, and of course the basic sit and lay down. Dawson also enjoys swimming, so an adopter who has a pool or access to the beach would be his dream come true! Dawson gets along well with small dogs and larger female dogs. He is a large male, around 75-80 lbs. He will undergo veterinary evaluation and will be ready for adoption by the end of the month. Dawson is being fostered by Allison and Jerry in Savannah, GA.

To sponsor Dawson, please click here. [More]

Male
Savannah Area
B08-036

Mahoney

My name is Mahoney and I am a 10 month old neutered male who is looking for an active new home. I previously lived with children, but I tend to jump a lot so teenagers might be best for me if you have kids. I weigh about 55 lbs right now and could stand to gain some more as I am a growing boy! I enjoy the company of other dogs and everyone here is pretty sure that I'm housebroken. I'll need some obedience training to become a valued member of your family - I'm a strong boy and pull on the leash because I just LOVE walks and want to get to where we're going right away! I'm being fostered in Tallahassee and can't wait to meet my new family.

To sponsor Mahoney, please click here. [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B08-048

Joey

Just look at this handsome gent with his beautiful, doelike eyes! We estimate that Joey is approximately eight years old. Poor guy was put in the overnight drop box at a panhandle shelter but now he is here at BARC to start a new life. He is is a laid back fellow who has plenty of companionship and love to offer some lucky person. Joey is being fostered by Lea in the Milton, FL area. Please check back for updates on this special dog.

To sponsor Joey, please click here. [More]

Male
Milton Area
B08-055

Sadie

Hi, I'm Sadie. I am 8 years young with a lot of spunk. I was surrendered to a shelter when my owners decided they no longer wanted me or my basset hound brother. I did have some puppies about three years ago, I suppose my owners got what they needed from me and then decided that I wasn't worth caring for any longer - they stopped giving me heartworm prevention and later dumped me in the shelter. As a result, I am heartworm positive. BARC came to my rescue and my first day of freedom was excellent. I met a little girl who enjoyed petting me, we took a long walk on the beach. I didn't so much like the waves, but the walk was excellent! Everyone who passed commented on how sweet and beautiful I was. It was nice to hear so many nice people say those things about me. I wagged my little butt for them and was quite a show off. I'm going to receive all of me needed medical treatment while in BARC and hopefully by the end of September I'll be able to find a wonderful new home. I can't wait!

Sadie is being fostered by Dana and Matt in Statesboro.

To sponsor Sadie, please click here. [More]

Female
Statesboro Area
B08-056

Izzie

Izzie is a beautiful young brindle female who, unfortunately, was hit by a car in Clay County. After being transported to the local emergency vet, it was discovered that Izzie has a broken left hip. The vet has recommended a Femoral Head Ostectomy, estimated between $1200 and $1800. Affiliated Veterinary Specialists will be putting her back together for us, giving her a chance to recover and lead a normal life. Despite her rough start, Izzie has a wonderful personality, is housebroken, and crate trained. If you would like to make a donation towards her care, please click here.

Izzie is currently being fostered by Laura and Daniel in Jacksonville, but will need an alternate foster home to complete her medical treatment. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B08-060

Aidan

Aidan is a young male boxer (born August 2006) who was surrendered to a local shelter following a domestic break-up. He is currently in foster care with Eric and Kim in the Gainesville area. He should not be placed with cats per his previous owner, but seems to get along well with other dogs. He likes car rides, pulls on his leash, he really enjoyed his shower (he actually puts his face into the water coming out of the shower head), knows sit, lay, shake, come here. Please check back for updates on Aidan!

To sponsor Aidan, please click here. [More]

Male
Gainesville Area
B08-059

Marcy

Marcy is a petite 3-5 year old female who has recently entered our program from a local shelter. Marcy is housebroken and fairly well crate trained (she will bark for a few minutes after being crated), but must be treated for heartworms prior to adoption. Marcy is very thin, weighing only 36 lbs currently. She seems to enjoy the company of the cairn terrier in her foster home. Marcy is being fostered by April and Larry in Green Cove Springs and should be available for adoption by the end of September.

To sponsor Marcy, please click here. [More]

Female
Green Cove Springs Area
B08-058

Tugger

Tugger is an eight month old pup who has spent all of his life prior to coming into our program on a chain. He is now in the loving care of his BARC foster parents and is enjoying playing with his Boxer brother. He loves to play in the swimming pool and cuddle with people. Tugger will be available mid September after he has been neutered and received all of his veterinary care. Tugger is being fostered by Crystal, Bryan and Jake in Destin.

To sponsor Tugger, please click here. [More]

Male
Destin Area
B08-061

Ariel

Hey, wanna play? I’m a high-energy boxer mix and the couch potato life is not for me. I’m looking for an owner who would run, jump and play! If you’re still reading this, then know that I am a great at listening if you are great at leading. I need a pack leader! I can jump a six foot fence if I feel like I've been forgotten in the yard, I'd love it if you would stay and throw my toy for me in the yard so I don't have any reason to jump the fence to go looking for my family. I have other doggie friends but really love the idea of being with my pack leader as the special dog of the house. I don't need to be crated if I'm the only dog , I behave well in the house and am housebroken and I am crazy for a ride in the car. I know the basic commands such as sit, shake, down and am getting real good at stay,but I've heard there are schools a dog can go to to learn even more, will you please take me?You’re for me if you have a lot of love and guidance to give. I’m very spunky and cheerful so if you are too, please come adopt me! Oh I forgot to mention, thunderstorms scare me and you will find me under the nearest bed or table that is closest to you. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-022-2

Jonah

Hi ya'll, My name is Jonah and I am a true southern gentleman. I have impeccable manners in the house, on the leash, and with other dogs. I am just happy to be in a comfortable and safe place with a nice human to keep me company, so whatever goes on is fine with me. One of the best things to happen to me so far was getting a bath and being clean again!

I'm in what you might call my "mid-years"... a little older and wiser than some, which makes me an excellent companion for leisurely walks or watching the bees buzz and snoozing on the porch.

I'm not the handsomest boy around, because someone threw scalding water on my back. So I have some hair loss, but what older fella doesn't, right? Anyway what I lack in looks I more than make up for with my sweet disposition.

I look forward to meeting you sometime in the future. Until then I think I'll just stretch out and bide my time in the sun with these nice folks.

Jonah is being fostered by Trudy in Jacksonville

To sponsor Jonah, please click here. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B08-062

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