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Sassy

Sassy has grown to be a beautiful girl and favors a shepherd much more than a boxer! She spends her time with owner, Mike, in Jacksonville. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B06-062

Daisy

Hi! My name is Daisy.

My mom is Dixie. She and my brothers and sisters were all in the B.A.R.C. program. B.A.R.C. thinks my daddy was a Great Dane because I grew into a very big girl.

My new home is so wonderful! I have two humans, two dogs, and two cats in my new pack. My life is full of great things to see and do every day and a house full of love! [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B07-010

Gidget

Gidget is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Gidget and her brother, Isaac were adopted by Timothy and Rhoda in Jacksonville, FL.

To sponsor Gidget, click here. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-048

Mayfield

Mayfield has completed her medical treatment and is now officially a valued member of the Hatfield family in the Jacksonville area.

To sponsor Mayfield, please click here. [More]

Female
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-001

Sterling

Sterling came to us from a local shelter partner in the Jacksonville area. He is deaf and has been through three homes that we know of in his short life. He is still a very young dog and is just under a year old (born in December 2006). Sterling needs an owner who is dedicated to training a deaf dog as he has some issues with vocalization (i.e. barking in his crate) and has been known to counter-surf and jump when he first meets new people. He cannot be let off-leash in an unfenced space as he will run off and cannot hear you calling him to come back. He enjoys outdoor playtime immensly and will run like a deer through the yard playing chase, so someone with a securely fenced yard would be ideal for Sterling. Visit Deaf Dog Education Action Fund for more information on owning and training a deaf dog. Sterling is being adopted by Angie in the greater Jacksonville area.

Sterling is sponsored by Angie Dennis of Ludowici, GA in loving memory of Sandy. [More]

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B07-019

Ariel

After spending a year's time in foster care, Ariel has joined the Borne family of Jacksonville.

Ariel is around a year old. She is a beautiful girl who has been through an amazing ordeal. Ariel was found with a taser dart in her neck. She was taken to the local emergency clinic to have it removed and has made a complete recovery. Ariel is a high energy dog and LOVES to run circles in the yard several times a day. She loves children and is very good with them, she will lick them even if they are pulling her ears (not to hard though) she just loves the attention. She gives kisses by nibbling your earlobes! As you can tell, Ariel loves to play dress up! She learns very quickly too and would be a great dog for agility training if someone was wanting to go that direction with her, I'm quite sure she would take right to it,she is very very fast and quite agile. She is full of life and energy. Ariel has the ability to jump a chain link fence, so precautions should be taken when she is outside so that she does not have the opportunity to do so. She is not thrilled with being left in a crate, but she is fine when left out in the house for short periods of time and is not destructive.

Boxer kisses to Mary Outland of Tallahassee for sponsoring Ariel! [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-022

Dixie

Dixie came into our program from an animal cruelty case December 2006. She was emaciated, frightened, and in the last few days of a pregnancy. She stayed in foster care long after her puppies were weaned and adopted. She was a very sweet girl but also very timid. When she got frightened she would seek out her crate for comfort. But with lots of love, attention, and good nutrition she finally started to come around. She learned in her foster home that she could be happy. Her favorite thing to do was playing with her foster brothers and sister. If she wasn't playing, she wanted to cuddle on the couch. Dixie had been in our program for almost a year but we knew she was just waiting patiently for that perfect home. And she found it! She is now living with her new mom and boxer brother Riley and she is spoiled rotten. She loves her brother very much. They play all day together and even snuggle together at night. Her mom couldn't be happier, "They just fit!" she told us. [More]

Female
Middleburg Area
B06-075-2

Amilee

Amilee is a sweet wiggly girl who needed a lot of care before she could be adopted. She came into a rural shelter 15 lbs underweight, heartworm positive, and missing much of the hair on her legs and body from stress and malnutrition. She is all better now, no more heartworms, a beautiful coat, lots of confidence, and a loving home of her own.

Happy ever-after Amilee! [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B07-045

Truman

Truman went home with his new family in St. Augustine! [More]

Male
St. Augustine Area
B07-032

Jasper

Jasper is a two year old male who was surrendered by his previous owner because she did not have enough time to devote to him. He is getting along well with his boxer foster sister and the jury is still out on how he will be with the cat...so far it seems like he will be ok. He loves to go for walks and loves to "box" out in the backyard with his foster sister! He is good on a leash and even though he was never crated previously, he is doing well in his crate. Gives LOTS of kisses! Housetrained. Jasper has been neutered and is currently available for adoption. Jasper is being fostered in the greater Jacksonville area by Courtney and Dan.

Boxer kisses to Trula Motta of Tallahassee for sponsoring Jasper! Happy Birthday Trula! [More]

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B07-033

Chip

Chip is a cutie! He is a sweet, fairly laid back little Boxer boy who we think is around 18 months old. He has a smaller stature but at 45 lbs, he is underweight. He was impounded by an animal shelter on the panhandle and then turned over to BARC for rehabilitation and placement. As you can tell from the pictures, he is quickly making himself at home at his foster parent's house! Chip has not had any accidents in the house and has been nothing but a well-behaved little boy. He is working on his leash manners. Chip is recovering from kennel cough and will be available for adoption after that. Chip is being fostered by Ann in Navarre.

Comments from foster home: Chip cries in his crate for a short time at night. Because his cry is so faint, I thought he couldn’t bark, but he let out a deep, loud bark when somebody rang the door bell one afternoon. Chip is very laid back! He likes to chew on his toys, but he spends a lot of time following me around and lying down whenever I’m stationary. I think Chip would make a wonderful pet for almost any type of household!

To sponsor Chip, click here [More]

Male
Navarre Area
B07-034

Lola

Lola a beautiful 3-5 year old fawn female. She is an extremely lovable, calm, little bundle of “boxer”! She was surrendered by her owners to a local shelter, and all she craves is love. She gives tons of kisses and wiggles all around when you talk to her and pet her. Her face is irresistible, as it is quite wrinkly and smushy. Moreover, she creates the cutest facial expressions and takes any attention she can get!

Lola is extremely well-behaved during all of her daily activities. She’s almost too good to be true! She walks well on her leash; is housebroken (never had an accident in the house); crate trained; and has no interest in chewing household items. It even took her awhile to start picking up and playing with her foster brother’s toys! Overall, Lola’s hobbies include napping, eating, and playing with her foster brother, Winston. Winston has a lot more energy than Lola does; therefore, she takes frequent breaks to rest while playing with him.

Lola is really petite, weighing around 40 lbs. Right now, she is in the process of gaining a little bit of weight and is filling out nicely. Lola was treated for heartworms and spayed prior to being turned over to BARC for placement, and she will be available for adoption by the end of the month. Lola is currently being fostered by Lisa and Josh in Jacksonville and would do very well in a home where she’d get lots of attention from her owner(s).

Boxer kisses to Sara Coppage of Jacksonville for sponsoring Lola! [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-035

Yager

Yager has been placed in his new home in the Ft. White area just in time to celebrate his first birthday! Congrats to Yager, Foreman, Jennifer and Rodney.

Boxer kisses to Eric & Kim Victor of Bell, FL for sponsoring Yager! [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-038

Jagger

Jagger is in his new home, happily hanging out by the pool in St. Augustine! [More]

Male
gone home! Area
B07-025-2

Carter

Carter has been adopted and still gets to visit his foster mom often! [More]

Male
Milton Area
B08-011

Dahlia

Dahlia is a lovely and sweet three year old flashy fawn lady whose former family saw her main purpose as a backyard puppy maker. When this was no longer lucrative, they passed her off to a shelter in rural south Georgia, who then turned her over to BARC for rehabilitation and placement.

Dahlia is all better and has found her forever home! It was love at first sight between her and the Hardin family of Jacksonville! [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B08-047

Rickie

Rikki has found a home with a boy of his own in Gainesville, FL. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-039

June

June is a 4-6 year old female who was originally found as a stray and taken to a local shelter. When no one came for her, the shelter treated her for heartworms and placed her with B.A.R.C. for placement. June gets along well with other dogs and is good with children. She is calm, yet has spunk. She likes to try to play tug-of-war with her leash when walking and is excited to meet new people. June has been spayed and is ready to find her new home. She is being fostered by Angie in the Greater Jacksonville area. Angie is working with June on not jumping up to meet new people and walking better on the leash.

To sponsor June, please click here. [More]

Female
Greater Jacksonville Area
B07-057

Stella

Stella is a two to three year old brindle female who was originally rescued from a neglectful situation by one of our local shelter partners and then turned over to rescue for placement. She is a beautiful dog and has a glowing personality. She loves getting attention from people and enjoys being pet. She is doing well with leash training using a special collar. Stella is a very smart girl. Stella gets along well with other dogs in the home, but needs integration work with dogs outside the home. She is good in her crate and hasn't had an accident in the house since arriving into our program. Stella has been spayed and vaccinated. Stella is being fostered by Trudy in Jacksonville.

Update! We always thought Stella walked on water and now she has a video to prove it!

Boxer kisses to Lesley, Roxy and Cira Pecone of Smyrna, GA for sponsoring Stella. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-021-2

Scooby

Scooby found himself a new family in Destin that loves to take him to the beach. Catch a wave for us Scooby! [More]

Male
Panama City Area
B07-040

Tucker

Tucker, whose real name is Roscoe, is being reclaimed by his owner who lives in Gainesville. He is no longer available for adoption and we are very glad to be able to reunite him with his family. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-041

Calliope

Calliope came into our program in July. We thought such a beautiful animal would be quickly adopted but the months went by and nobody seemed to want to give this great dog a home. Then, right before Thanksgiving Calliope found something to be very grateful for-a new family! Thanks to Jan and Dan of Lake City for giving Calliope a loving new home for the holidays! [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B07-028

Bianca

Bianca has found a home with a retired, boxer-experienced owner in Atlantic Beach, FL with whom she spends a lot of time.

To sponsor Bianca, please click here. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-043

Bunny

Bunny came to us as part of a cruelty case. She was very thin, but pregnant when we first received her into BARC. Since having her puppies and becoming comfortable in her foster home, Bunny has blossomed into a very well-mannered and sociable girl. She is extremely sweet and seems very gentle with children she has come into contact with. She follows her foster mom from room to room. Bunny is approximately 4 yrs old. She gets along well with her foster brother and sisters and enjoys playtime in the yard. Bunny was adopted by Eric and Gretchen of Jacksonville.

Boxer kisses to Lisa Hazelwood of Niceville, FL for sponsoring Bunny! [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-047

Tank

Tank has found his "happy ever after" ending with his new "dad" Bill. [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B07-042

Collin

Hi there, my name is Collin. I am a flashy brindle male about 2 years old. I was abandoned in an apartment by my other family and was taken to animal control and thankfully I was then placed in the BARC program. I don’t understand why my old parents would move without me. I am now in foster care with three foster sisters and my foster mom and dad. I get along great with my bigger foster sister and have learned not to be so rough with my two little foster sisters since they are small. I really enjoy having another dog to play with but I could definitely be spoiled and live by myself with a tennis ball or a rope toy. My foster parents call me a klutz but it is not my fault that the walls keep jumping out in front of me while I am playing. My foster dad says that I have become his shadow, whatever that means? I am very active and really enjoy playing and running outside. I am housetrained and crate trained and know where my boundaries are in the house. I do need to work on my leash and command training but I am smart and have been getting better everyday. I am a little underweight right now (about 15 pounds) but I am eating good to gain some more weight. If you would like to adopt me please fill out an application. I know times are tough and taking care of me will require monthly heartworm prevention, vet visits, food and some comfy bedding, so if you aren’t sure you will be able to take care of me, please pass. I have already been abandoned once; I don’t want to go through it again. See you soon!!

To sponsor Collin, please click here. [More]

Male
Gainesville Area
B08-042

Bruce

Bruce is a two year old fawn male who has just entered the B.A.R.C. program via one of our local shelter partners. Bruce was originally found as a stray and was not reclaimed by his owner. Bruce has been vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered and will be ready for adoption by the end of the month. Bruce only weighs about 40-45 lbs and is a small male. He has a natural tail which always wags happily in a circle. Bruce is new to the program, but he seems to know how to "sit"and "shake". He is an active boy who could benefit from leash training. Bruce is beng fostered by Kristie and John in St. Augustine.

To sponsor Bruce, please click here. [More]

Male
St. Augustine Area
B08-028

Lacy

Lacy is a beautifully marked female who is about 2 years of age. She was surrendered by her owner to a local shelter. Lacy seems to get along well with children and other dogs and previously lived in a home with a male boxer.

Lacy is a typical boxer, full of wiggles. She was recently treated for heartworms and has been spayed. Lacy has been placed in her forever home with Bob and Jeannie and is doing great!

To sponsor Lacy, please click here. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-058

Julia

Julia is a beautiful flashy brindle girl who found herself in an overnight drop pen at a local animal control. After her stray period, Julia was adopted, but her new owners returned her after finding out she had heartworms. B.A.R.C. was contacted by the shelter to treat and place Julia in a forever home. Julia should not be placed in a home with larger dogs or cats. She will sit for a treat and is a gentle girl. Julia LOVES to give kisses to her special person and is a very affectionate boxer. Julia pulls on leash, but seems to be a quick learner, so will work on this while in foster care. Julia has been spayed, vaccinated, and treated for heartworms. She is being fostered by Kirby and Amy in St. Johns.

To sponsor Julia, please click here. [More]

Female
St. Johns Area
B08-013

Jeremiah

Jeremiah has been adopted by Angie and family in Perry, FL.

Jeremiah is sponsored by the Chapman family in loving memory of Duncan Motta. [More]

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-004

Isaac

Isaac is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Isaac and his sister, Gidget, were adopted by Timothy and Rhoda in Jacksonville, FL.

To sponsor Isaac, click here. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-049

Marley

I was born on November 4, 2007 from my Mother Bunny, I had several sisters and brothers. We were saved by B.A.R.C. and found foster homes, eventually leading us to our homes forever. I am deaf and I was named Marley while being fostered by the Peacocks. I lived with them and my foster brother Levi while they taught me some of my basic signs.

When I came to my new home on May 9, 2008 my new family fell hard for me. I have a new pack member now his name is E.J. I am learning my place in the pack very fast. My new name is B.O.L.O., which means “Be On The Look Out”. I am a very good boy and have my own swimming pool that I am still figuring out. Also two hand made beds to lay in whenever I want.

I have discovered the beanbag chair in the office where I lay when my Mom is on the computer.

I have my kennel in the master bedroom with my toys where I sleep through the whole night. My family takes me on walks and I have a new leash and harness. I am learning to wear the harness I really don’t care for it too much, but my family feels better when I wear it. I don’t go in the kennel with it on because my family doesn’t feel comfortable. They always think about my safety, E.J. comes to check on me all of the time. Sometimes he wakes me from my naps to check on me. On my first night here I tested the waters and got on the bistro table in the kitchen to watch my family in the driveway. EJ barked and told on me he’s always watching out for me. I think he likes me more than he thinks. He is very patient with me.

I am going to meet my new vet next week. The vet is very excited to meet me and have been made aware of my special needs. My new pack mate E.J. is going with me so I don’t have to be scared. He will always go with me to the vet because we all go as a family. I will also start working with a professional obedience trainer the following week, who is also aware of my special needs, and ready for the challenge.

Thank you to the Peacocks, Levi and B.A.R.C. for giving me an opportunity to find a loving family and a home for the rest of my life. I look forward to coming to some of the events for B.A.R.C. in Jacksonville to show off all the new things I have learned.

Many boxer wiggles and boxer kisses,

B.O.L.O. and family

P.S. Let work on eliminating puppy mills!!!!!!! Adopt from your local non-profit organizations, or at least make a small donation. Updates to follow

Marley is sponsored by Robin and Mary of Tampa, FL in loving memory of Custer. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-050

Milo

Milo is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Bunny came into our program in late October, very pregnant, from one of our shelter partners. She was part of a cruelty case and spent two months at an animal control facility.

Prior to adoption, all of Bunny’s puppies will be dewormed, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. The puppies will be available for adoption after the New Year.

Please research the boxer breed and be sure that you will have the time and dedication needed to housebreak, train, and care for a boxer puppy for the next 10-15 years prior to applying to adopt. If you find that you are not up for the challenge of a puppy, please consider adopting one of our adult dogs. Many of our adult dogs are already housebroken, crate trained, and know basic obedience. Their temperaments have been testing in a variety of situations and we are able to tell you a lot about them prior to adoption.

Milo is being adopted by Trula and Ken of Tallahassee.

Milo is sponsored by Avondale Pet Nanny of Jacksonville, FL in loving memory of Beau. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-051

Odie

Odie is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Odie was adopted by Jennifer of St. Mary's, GA.

Boxer kisses to Jennifer Thompson of St. Marys, GA for sponsoring Odie! [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-052

Magnum

Magnum has completed his medical treatment and has joined the Hatch family.

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

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-009

Pearl

Pearl is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Pearl was adopted by Erika and Frank in Tallahassee.

Boxer kisses to Kimberly Hatley of Plant City, FL for sponsoring Pearl! [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B07-053

Roxy

Roxy has been adopted by Glenn and Robin in Tallahassee.

To sponsor Roxy, please click here. [More]

Female
St. Johns Area
B08-005

Jasmine

I'm Jasmine! I'm a 16 month old flashy brindle girl and I'm looking for a new family to call my own. Like many female Boxers, I can be a bossy gal with other dogs but I would be well suited for a placement with a male canine friend. Basically, I would just love a new person/family who will be as committed to me as I will be to them. Previously, I lived with three dogs and four children. They were renting and were not allowed to have big dogs, so when the landlord found out, I was dumped at the shelter.

You may be surprised to know that my previous family paid a high price for me at a mall-based pet store. This major national pet-store chain purchased me from a puppy mill in Kansas. Although they paid a lot of money for me, they shouldn't have bought me at all and here is why: read buying pet store puppies and help others understand what they can do to stop the cruelty that my parents and other dogs at puppy mills suffer. If you read it, you'll see why even though when you walk into a pet store and see an adorable puppy like I was (and I was!) you won't buy me. If people didn't buy from places like this, they wouldn't sell puppies, and without the market the cruelty ends. It's as simple as that. WOOF!

To sponsor Jasmine, please click here. [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B08-012

Quin

Quin is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Bunny came into our program in late October, very pregnant, from one of our shelter partners. She was part of a cruelty case and spent two months at an animal control facility.

Quin has gone home now and is making his new family laugh daily.

To sponsor Quin, click here. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-054

Seymour

Seymour is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Seymour was adopted by Kelly and Paul of Jacksonville.

Boxer kisses to Kimberly Hatley of Plant City, FL for sponsoring Seymour! [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-055

Zipper

Zipper is one of Bunny’s puppies, born November 4. Zipper (now Mack) was adopted by Vicki in Georgia.

To sponsor Zipper, click here. [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B07-056

Rocky (formerly Pogo)

Rocky is the official ranch dog at Seamark Ranch, a children’s home near Jacksonville. The children can relate to Rocky’s life situation … they know what it means to be a “rescue.” We are very grateful to have Rocky. He has brought a lot of joy to our family and the whole ranch community. Fred Meiners Executive Director Seamark Ranch www.seamarkranch.com [More]

Male
Jacksonville Area
B06-045

Crystal

Crystal has been adopted!

To sponsor Crystal, please click here. [More]

Female
Navarre Area
B08-010

Opie

Opie has found his home in Jacksonville, FL with the Craddock family!

Boxer kisses to Robert Sidwell of Gainesville, FL for sponsoring Opie! [More]

Male
Ponte Vedra Area
B08-007

Laila

Laila is the cutest little velcro Boxer girl-full of wiggles! She follows her foster mom everywhere. We estimate that Laila is about four years old. She arrived in the BARC program from a North Florida shelter partner and is currently being treated for skin problems and dental issues. Laila appears to be housetrained and crate trained. She is working on leash manners and learning not to jump on people. Like all Boxers, she craves human attention. She would love a home where she is the only dog or just has one brother to boss around. Laila should not be placed in a home with cats. She is being fostered by Michelle in Tallahassee. Please check back for updates on very loving little Laila!

Boxer kisses to Eric, Gretchen and Bunny of Jacksonville, FL for sponsoring Laila! [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B08-003

Violet

Violet's story demonstrates the incredible nature of the Boxer breed. This skinny little stray puppy was hit by a car in South Georgia. She suffered two broken legs and a bilaterally broken jaw. Although Violet was in intense pain from these serious injuries, she knew people were there to help and was so sweet natured she just licked everyone's face.

After a long recovery to perfect health, Violet is finally settled into her home with a full "pack" of people and other dogs.

A special thank you to Dr. David DuLaney of VCA Greater Savannah Animal Hospital. [More]

Female
Tallahassee Area
B07-063

Jay

Jay has found his forever home with the Meadows family!

To sponsor Jay, please click here. [More]

Male
Gainesville Area
B08-016

Bogey

Bogey is a 2 year old white male who was surrendered to a local shelter partner by his owner. He seems to get along well with other dogs and is crate trained. He has been exposed to children and seemed fine with them. Bogey walks well on a leash if given the "heel" command, knows how to "sit" and gives paw on command. Bogey has found his new home with Amy and David of Jacksonville.

Boxer kisses to John, Erin & Hannah Jane of Jacksonville, FL for sponsoring Bogey! [More]

Male
Jacksonville Beach Area
B08-014

Yubaba

Yubaba is an extremely sweet young (1-2 yrs) Boxer boy who was found as a stray and picked up by animal control in north Florida. He was subsequently turned over to BARC for rehabilitation and placement. Yubaba has completed his heartworm treatment and has been adopted by the Evans family in Jacksonville.

Boxer kisses to Arlo Turner of Lady Lake, FL for sponsoring Yubaba! [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B08-017

Phoebe

Hi, my name is Phoebe. I've found my forever home with children of my own! Please check out the other boxers looking for great homes and love them forever just like my family loves me.

To sponsor Phoebe, please click here. [More]

Female
Jacksonville Area
B08-018

Miley

Miley was found as an extremely emaciated stray boxer in southern Georgia. She was so thin that even just before giving birth, no one had any idea that she was pregnant with seven puppies. This is a letter from her foster mom. Miley was humanely euthanized on May 8 due to advanced lymphoma.

It’s hard to imagine what was going through Miley’s head the first time I clicked her collar around her neck and led her by leash to my car. Though she didn’t seem to mind my attention, she certainly wasn’t excited about climbing into the front seat of my vehicle. After assisting her into the seat, I began the drive home, believing that she had slipped through the clutches of a harsh life on the street and into the safety of my home and my life.

Miley was timid; she trusted no one. Whenever a stranger appeared at the door, she cowered under the kitchen table. If anyone raised his voice or made an unexpected noise, she flinched. She lived in constant anticipation of a harsh hand. Despite the fact that her first human family failed her terribly, she craved the love and affection of her new one. Like all Boxers, she wanted to be a lap dog. Our first evening together was spent with the two of us piled into the rocking chair.

Her first visit to the vet revealed that she was approximately two years old, was heartworm positive, had intestinal parasites, multiple broken teeth, and was 15 to 20 pounds underweight. The vet later explained that the damage to her teeth was likely caused by a life of confinement in which she probably tried to chew her way to escape. In addition to this, her white blood cell count was high and she had some type of infection for which the vet prescribed an antibiotic. Less than a week later, she was back at the vet’s office, this time for a mysterious bite on her hind leg believed to be caused by a spider. She spent four nights on an antibiotic drip with the vet before coming home. Her physical appearance was pitiful, but clearly this dog had a spirit and will to live that would not be defeated.

Miley had been in my home for a month when her biggest surprise was revealed: seven puppies. The vet was as shocked as I that she could carry puppies in her weakened condition. He told me that with a litter that large, it was not uncommon for one or more of the pups to be sickly and eventually neglected by the mother. In addition to this news, I learned that Miley should not have been vaccinated during her pregnancy. She was so malnourished and emaciated that it never occurred to me or to the vet that she might be carrying puppies.

Miley beat the odds again, this time with her puppies. Not only did all seven survive, they thrived. Even when clearly exhausted, she was always attentive to their needs. Though having eight dogs in one house was trying at times, in six short weeks, it was time to separate puppies from mother. The litter was sent to a foster home so that they could acclimate to life without Miley before being separated from each other.

It was during the last few days with the puppies that I began to realize that Miley’s health was beginning to decline. Impossibly, she was losing weight despite being given a healthy diet for two months. An appointment was made with the vet. New blood work would be done. Quite likely, nursing seven puppies had exhausted her. That evening as I swept the back patio, Miley, as always, was my company. She was happy that night. It occurred to me that it was the first time since I had known her to be happy. I believe that Miley was realizing that she was worthy of being loved. In all the ways humans had failed her, neglecting to teach her this was their biggest failure of all. She wagged her tail as she followed me around the yard. Many times, she stood up, putting her paws on my waist and letting me rub her head. When I was finished cleaning the patio, I sat on the back step with Miley beside me. With having a full-time job and two small children, this was not something I had really taken the time to do before then. But that night, Miley and I sat together for some time with not even enough room for our shadows in-between us. That was Miley’s last night.

Thursday morning, she couldn’t walk well. I naively hoped she had slept the wrong way and would be able to walk it off. When she refused her breakfast, I knew something was wrong. Instead of eating, she lied down behind the banana tree, the same tree where her puppies were born. Something inside of me knew that there was nothing more to be done. Though her spirit could champion over her cruel past, her body could not. Miley was put to sleep that evening. The vet said she had cancer and in her physical state, could not tolerate the treatment. There was no other choice. I think Miley knew her responsibility to her puppies was over and just wanted to go to sleep.

Miley’s blanket is still where she slept, and her bowls are still behind the banana tree where I placed them that last day. In the next few days, I’ll put them away, but right now, it’s just too soon. It’s hard to write this, but I don’t have any regrets. I’m glad Miley’s puppies have a chance at living the kind of life that she deserved. I’m glad that if she had to die, she could do so peacefully and not scared and alone. Most of all, I’m glad that this gentle creature got a chance to experience what all dogs should experience: the knowledge that her presence brought joy into the lives of those who loved her. -Miley's foster mom, Jennifer.

Miley sends boxer kisses to Mick and Sassy Morrison for sponsoring her. [More]

Female
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-020

Target

Target is set to become and official "Easter Egg" - congrats to Buzz, Beth, Sampson and Kaitlyn!

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Female
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-021

Petunia

Petunia has joined the Getz family!

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Female
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-022

Cash

Cash is happy to be a Conroy!

Jaki, Cle, Kessie and the pups send boxer kisses to Lisa and Josh by sponsoring Cash. [More]

Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-023

Gil

Gil is excited to join the Emert/Nally family!

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Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-024

Bryce

Bryce is one of seven puppies born to Miley on March 25th. Bryce and his brothers and sisters came into the world with no home to call their own. Bryce is the only puppy with what appears to be a docked tail. He was born this way. He is the runt of the litter, weighing about 2 lbs less than the other pups. He is very energetic and is usually playing with toys and his litter mates.

Raising a boxer puppy demands a 10-15 year commitment, patience, and willingness to deal with training issues specific to young, energetic dogs. Please consider all of these factors before applying to adopt a puppy.

If you find that you are not up for the challenge of a puppy, please consider adopting one of our adult dogs. Many of our adult dogs are already housebroken, crate trained, and know basic obedience. Their temperaments have been tested in a variety of situations and we are able to tell you a lot about them prior to adoption.

Bryce is being fostered by Hayley and Whit in Brunswick.

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Male
Brunswick Area
B08-025

Butler

Butler is excited to be joining the Falzone family!

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Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-026

Doyle

Doyle is one of seven puppies born to Miley on March 25th. Doyle and his brothers and sisters came into the world with no home to call their own. Doyle is a leader and the other boy pups follow him. He likes to bark too and is very playful. He is also the one who doesn't take as many naps. Doyle is an explorer! He likes to go check out stuff and isn't scared to try new things.

Raising a boxer puppy demands a 10-15 year commitment, patience, and willingness to deal with training issues specific to young, energetic dogs. Please consider all of these factors before applying to adopt a puppy.

If you find that you are not up for the challenge of a puppy, please consider adopting one of our adult dogs. Many of our adult dogs are already housebroken, crate trained, and know basic obedience. Their temperaments have been tested in a variety of situations and we are able to tell you a lot about them prior to adoption.

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Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-027

Mikey

Mikey has become a valued member of the LaRosa family!

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Male
Greater Jacksonville Area
B08-029

Kaiser

Kaiser is a big (73 lbs) fawn boy who is new to our program. This six/seven year old male has a classic Boxer face does a splendid wiggle for everyone he meets. He is being fostered in Tallahassee and will be ready for adoption at the end of the month. Kaiser has tested well with cats, but as aways some integration work may be needed to ensure the safety of the house cats in his adoptive home. Please check back for updates on Kaiser!

Boxer kisses to Karen Spence of Valparaiso, FL for sponsoring Kaiser! [More]

Male
Tallahassee Area
B08-030

Dexter

Dexter is a 1-2 yr old male who was found as a stray and turned over to B.A.R.C. for placement after his owner was not located by one of our shelter partners. Dexter has demodectic mange and will be treated for this skin condition prior to placement in his adoptive home. Dexter gets along very well with other dogs and is a smart boy. He already knows how to "sit" and "shake" and is more than willing to give hugs. Dexter is a large boy and is currently being fostered in Jacksonville by Jill and Paul. Dexter is a candidate for our foster-to-adopt program.

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Male
Jacksonville Beach Area
B08-038

Colby Cheese (Kipper)

Cheese was found in a box on the side of the road in a rural north Florida town. He is a very lucky boy that a kind soul saw him and his siblings and took them in. Cheese is approximately 13 weeks old and has received his first and second vaccinations and dewormings. We believe that Cheese is a boxer/retriever mix as he has webbed toes. Cheese has been neutered and is currently available for adoption. He is being fostered in Jacksonville by Kevin and Nicole.

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Male
Jacksonville Area
B08-033

Madeline

Sometimes a dog comes into foster care and well, they just fit so darn well in the foster home that it is clear this is where they are always meant to stay. Such was the case with Madeline Rae Hummel. Maddie is now permanently at home with the Hummel family of Navarre. [More]

Female
Navarre Area
B08-035

Raisin

Raisin is a beautiful one year old female Boxer. She was surrendered to a Georgia shelter when her family moved and decided not to take her along. After waiting quite awhile for a new home, she was turned over to B.A.R.C. for placement.

Raisin gets along well with the other dogs, cats, and kids in her foster home. She has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She has started her heartworm treatment as her former owner did not keep her on heartworm prevention. Click here to see a BARC video about why this is so devastating. Raisin is being fostered by Dana in Statesboro, GA.

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Female
Statesboro Area
B08-037

Blanca

Hi, my name is Blanca. I am about 14-weeks old and looking for my forever home. I was surrendered by my owner of one week because I would not stay in the backyard unattended. I just love to explore! Playing in traffic was not a good idea, so I found B.A.R.C. as an alternative. I would like someone to teach me some manners and show me bunches of love and attention. I have so much puppy energy I could play all day! I also like to take a good nap after playing very hard. My foster mom calls me Miss Bossy because even though I am so small compared to my foster sisters, I just like to be the one calling the shots. I am not very fond of car rides and talk to my foster mom the entire way to the vet office. I am working right now on crate and potty training as well as walking on a leash, so someone with patience would be a great match for me. Everyone says I am so cute and of course I am! Please remember though, I am going to grow into a big girl one day and need someone willing to commit 10-15 years to my total happiness. I have been spayed. Are you my soul mate? Please complete an online application if you are. See you soon!

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Female
Jacksonville Area
B08-039

Blake

Blake was tossed from a moving vehicle along with another puppy and two kittens. He was surrendered to B.A.R.C. by an onlooker. Blake is believed to be about 10-11 weeks old and has made great improvement since we took him into the program. He is a happy puppy with a great attitude despite his rough start. Blake is doing well with his housebreaking. At night, he barks in his kennel when he needs to go potty and rarely has accidents when he is left in the kennel during the day. Blake's favorite activities are sleeping and going to work with his foster mom. He also enjoys playing in the laundry. Blake is being fostered by Hayley and Whit in Brunswick, GA and will be neutered prior to adoption.

Boxer kisses to Jamey Roberts of Albany, GA for sponsoring Blake.

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Male
Brunswick Area
B08-044

Cletus

Cletus was found as a stray and turned over to B.A.R.C. for placement by one of our North Florida shelter partners when his owner did not reclaim him. Cletus is about 1-2 yrs old and gets along great with other dogs. He has a healthy appetite and will be neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption. Cletus will go into his crate for a treat and appears to be housebroken. He is somewhat timid around new situations, but enjoys the company of people and is an affectionate boy. He is doing really well, getting comfortable in his foster home and coming out of his shell. Cletus is learning how to sit and lay down on command. Please check back for updates on Cletus. He is being fostered by Christian and Hannah in Jacksonville Beach.

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Male
Jacksonville Beach Area
B08-045

Jerry

Jerry has found his home with Gary, Janelle, and Skylar in St. Augustine.

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Male
Jacksonville Area
B08-049

Morgan

Morgan is a 2 year old female who is already housebroken, knows her basic obedience commands and gets along great with other dogs. She was surrendered by her owner to a local shelter after being found running as a stray with her brother, Jerry. Morgan has been vaccinated and spayed. She will need to be re-tested for heartworms in about six months, but is currently heartworm negative. Morgan's only vice is digging, which is likely why she was found running the streets a few too many times. Her new owners should take precautions when she is outside and not leave her unattended. Morgan prefers not to be crated, and is doing well left out of her crate. She is being fostered by April and Larry in Middleburg.

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Female
Middleburg Area
B08-050