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Adoption Event at PetsMart in OKC Metro Area
» 07/31/2010 Adoption Event at Petsmart, I-35 & S. 19th Street in Moore, OK
Saturday, July 31st from 10a -3p
Come join us and meet the boxers!! Dogs in attendance will be:
Hunter & Cena Broaddrick
Bella Boo Broadrick
Antonio Greteman
Sarge Greteman
Boomer Greteman
Samson Greteman
Zoe Snowy Greteman
Maggie Mae Cain
Missy Greteman
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Trash to Treasure
So you think you want to foster a
boxer? There is always a risk involved taking in strange
dogs into your home. There is risk to you, your own
pets, your property and guests or neighbors; these are
the same liabilities you carry by owning your own pet.
An organization such as TBR does not have the option of
carrying insurance except on transport vehicles or on a
location where the public comes in to meet dogs; we have
neither of these. Every volunteer should understand
that while a foster is in TBR's system, the dog is the
legal and liable responsibility of the foster family.
We will never knowingly ask you to
take a dog that is aggressive; you will, however have
frightened, stressed or traumatized dogs who will
require special care. Please educate yourself and your
family in dog behavior and behavior modification. Take
seriously the information provided in the Rescue
101 letter following regarding the intake of a dog into
your home. Knowledge is the skill necessary in
rehabbing someone else's trash and creating an
incredibly beautiful treasure that will be a lifelong
companion to some blessed family.
ACCLIMATION
Welcome to Rescue
101! I have prepared several forms to help you
in this new experience. They are posted on the
website for your convenience, so go back over
them as needed. The 3 most important parts of
fostering involve bringing in a rescue dog
correctly
Decide on a good
location in your home for a crate where he will
be comfortable but not afraid, separated but not
isolated; remember this is a traumatized and
uprooted pack animal who needs his
people. Slowly (2-3 DAYS) acclimate him to your
family, way of life, and pets UNLESS HE SHOWS
SIGNS OF ILLNESS or AGGRESSION. Do this with a
crate and a leash gradually allowing more
freedom and more contact as everyone involved
feels comfortable in doing.
PHYSICAL
He will need a bath;
clean his ears and check for fleas and ticks.
Are you any good at nail trims? Let us know if
you have cause for any medical concerns. Your
pets must be up to date on vaccines for their
own safety, and you will need to work with us to
make sure this new boxer gets vetted, too.
Please contact Cris Amos so that your dog is:
There are times when
we may vary from this basic plan of action,
but this must be approved by two or more
officers prior to the change. It is important
that all volunteers understand that they should
not expect to be reimbursed for any
expense incurred unless prior authorization has
been approved. You can reach all officers
through the general e-mail info@tulsaboxerrescue.net.
Refer to the TBRA tab for individual contact
information.
Food could also be
an issue as we don't know if he will feel the
need to protect it, nor do we know his diet, and
diarrhea is not uncommon. We will be able to
give advice if you need help.
PHOTOS & ASSESSMENT
Thank you so much;
you are needed desperately, and you are greatly
appreciated. Keep in contact and don't hesitate
to ask questions. Please submit photos as soon
as possible to info@tulsaboxerrescue.net;
if you don't have the means to provide a photo,
please e-mail the same address for help, and
then complete an Assessment Form so that a
complete and accurate bio can be written. This
assessment is located in the Owner Surrender
tab, step 2. We also want you to feel free to
update information on your foster's page as
regularly as you care to and send in new pics
too.
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