Welcome to Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue

Casey
Casey crossed the Rainbow Bridge September 10th, 2024 Casey was a sweet southern girl who came to RCBR during the height of the COVID pandemic. She was quickly adopted by a senior couple wanting to share their home with a senior dog in need. Sadly, not long after she was adopted, Casey's new mom passed away. Casey immediately became glued to the side of her new daddy. They were inseparable. They gave each other the company the other one longed for. Casey and her new dad were meant to be together. Unfortunately, Casey passed in September 2024 and her dad passed away in November 2024. Now Casey and her parents are all together again.

Sadie
We did a meet and greet with Sadie (thanks, Lucy!) on a frigid day in a McDonald's parking lot in Tomah, WI in early February, 2021. It was so cold we probably lasted all of 5 minutes outside. We wanted to see how Sadie would do with our resident dog, Nick...who was in desperate need of a friend and playmate. It went smoothly enough that we decided to take Sadie home and "just foster her" to make sure it was a fit. Given space limitations, rushing out the door with two little kids, and the excitement of it all, I didn’t take a crate with us. When it was time to load Sadie and Nick up in the car, they were going to have to ride together in the back, unrestrained, for several hours. I had no idea how that would go over. Well, within 5 minutes they were cuddled together, snoring soundly the way two deaf boxers do. I knew then Sadie wasn't leaving, and within a few days we made it official and adopted Sadie. Within two weeks, Sadie had to have a mast cell tumor removed. It was a MAJOR operation, and recovery was very hard. Her sensitive skin meant lots of wound care. Though she hardly knew us she tolerated us handling her and cleaning her wound- which I'm sure was painful- with her gentle, stoic demeanor. Over the 6 months or so it took to nurse her back to health, an unbreakable bond was formed. Sadie came into our lives when mine turned upside down. I had long COVID and had to take medical leave from work due to PTSD. There were days where getting out of bed was impossible, and I slept almost all the time. Sadie would stay right by my side, snuggling close and not moving until I did. Wherever I went, Sadie was right there. She was truly my inspiration to keep fighting. She is what got me out of bed most days. Sadie was an amazing sister to Nick. She was fantastic with our children. In short order she learned cats were not for chasing. Sadie was by my side through all of the worst life had to offer- sickness, job loss, divorce, moving- she kept me going. Sadie was my most faithful companion, my rock. After losing Nick, we decided to foster Dora. Sadie instantly accepted Dora, and the two grew quite fond of each other. Though there were always multiple beds to choose from, they always snuggled together in one. Sadie was SO patient with Dora's special needs....our walks became very slow, and very short, and she didn't complain one bit. It's like she just knew that Dora needed extra help and patience. Sadie came with me to the vet the day we escorted Dora across the Rainbow Bridge. She laid down right next to Dora, staying very still and calm, comforting her friend until her last breath. Then she immediately turned her focus to me, helping me process yet another big loss. Exactly one week after losing Dora, we learned Sadie's cancer was back, and it was aggressive. I did all I could to keep her comfortable as long as possible, but within a few weeks she let me know she was in too much pain. With a now completely broken heart, I held her in my arms while she crossed the Rainbow Bridge to rejoin Nick and Dora on April 16th, 2024. I still miss her every day, which is why it's taken so long to write this tribute to her. There will never be another like Sadie Lady. We don’t deserve dogs.

Aussie (RCBR Angus)
Angus (Aussie) came to us a couple of years ago in November and was an absolute delight as a rescue dog. He was hesitant of new people in house, especially males but eventually warmed up to them and showed his affectionate side. At the time, he was absorbed into a dog household of 3 with 2 brothers and sister. However, the big fella was just happy to be accepted and for the first time in his life was able to let his guard down and just be a dog. Eventually he fit right in and was part of the pack. In April of 2024 he had a stint of back and forth visits to the vet for an eye issue that eventually revealed to us a degenerative spinal issue. Over the next 6 months he steadily declined to the point that come October he was having to be carried for just about everything. Eventually, it would have affected him internally at the pace it was going. Early in November he decided that his watch was over and crossed over. with his little pal Jynx following him the next week. It was both the saddest thing we had ever done for a dog and one of the biggest reliefs. There will never, ever be another like him.

Cami
"We searched far and wide looking for a dog to fill an empty place in our hearts after losing two of our boxers. Cami came into our house in late spring 2020. During the height of Covid, I hopped in my car and drove to upstate NY to pick up a girl who stole my heart in photos. She was not spayed, had heartworms, and needed some dental/tumor removals… we worked hard to get her back to a healthy place!! Our house consisted of another female and male boxer who welcomed her with loving paws. Cami went through some life changes with all of us, including the loss of my male boxer, Dexter. She has helped heal my heart in so many ways over the last few years. Towards the end of her life she moved all the way back to California with me and my other female that I still have, Stella. Cami left us very suddenly in August 2024 and I still feel her loss in my heart. She was a good girl and I wish we had more time… we certainly miss her sweet personality. She will always be in my heart!"

Ross
"Our family is saddened to announce Ross, our big and loveable friend, passed away June 25th. It's certainly an understatement to say we were very shocked, given his rapid decline in health. We didn't have nearly enough time with him. We hoped to give him many more comfortable and happy years with us, in contrast to his rough start. This wasn't, of course, meant to be. We can take some consolation in knowing his 13 months with us were filled with love. Ross was always so stoic, a very gentle giant, even during his illness. He was extremely patient and kind with our children and always happy to see all who visited. We are very grateful for the time we were given with Ross. He was certainly our gentleman, rescued from Texas, who was destined to live always in our hearts. "