Welcome to Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue

Jabby
Jabby arrived in rescue at the end of June this year. The adult children were unable to care for her after their parents passed. Jabby suffered from a Neospora infection passed at birth and paralyzed, unable to use her deformed back legs her entire life. Puppy vaccinations by the backyard breeder would have prevented this condition. RCBR saw her deteriorate during her five months in foster care. Jabby had a chronic bladder infection that could not be resolved among other ailments. The decision was made to set Jabby free of her pain and allow her to join her family over the Bridge.

Jax
Jax was truly a very good boy. Found as a stray in Texas before coming to MN to join my family as my first foster-dog. Jax came in with a large mast cell tumor with an unknown growth history. He also had issues with standing for long periods due to old, untreated ACL injuries, though he was very happy to take short walks and stroll the backyard. Despite his medical issues, he was the kindest, best-behaved dog I could imagine. He was completely housetrained, walked nicely on a leash, waited for an invitation to attempt getting on any furniture, and would only bark - just once -when he wanted to be let back in from outside! I fell hard and fast for him and felt so very lucky to have five months of his loving companionship to share a great friendship & many local adventures. When it appeared his tumor was going to cut his days shorter than hoped, it was my honor to help RCBR in fulfilling a bucket list for him. He was a star as a Salvation Army bell-ringer, a book-reader for a classroom full of grade-schoolers, an honorary fire station dog, had a photo with Santa & a unicorn, a ride in a Mustang convertible & his own beer label as special guest at a Wisconsin brewery. He was such a trooper - really never showing significant discomfort or pain until the night before Christmas Eve. That whole night was uncomfortable for him as his cancer let us know he was ready for his journey to the Bridge. Mr. Jax, my handsome Jaxie-boy with huge, loving eyes and a classic, happy wiggle-butt, you are forever loved!

Joy
Joy Dog (formerly Hope) arrived in rescue just a short month before her passing. Even though she was younger in age, she had many medical obstacles that just could not be overcome. She had a massive tumor that had invaded her hip area and it was cancerous. The tumor was aggressive in nature and grew rapidly, eventually causing more tumors to be found. After soaking in all the love and attention she could, Joy let her foster family know that she was ready to be lifted up and free of her pain.

Legend
Legend ... a 'legend' in your own way. Your time with us was way too short. Although we do not know your background, we can assume that humans were not kind to you for most of your life. It was hard for you to trust us when all we wanted was to show you love and comfort. Every effort was made to find you the right foster home that would provide you with the safety and security you needed to move forward in life. We will never know the details of what went on before we met you but we wanted to replace that pain in your heart, mind, and memory with love, happiness, good food, a soft bed and eventually a family of your own. The severe case of heart worm disease had ravaged your body and you were in pain and unable to understand that humans were only trying to help. At the end your internal organs were unable to handle the disease and we found out that your body was filling with fluids. How much more can a dog be expected to endure? We know it was the right decision to let you go to a better place; we believe you were suffering in some way — either mentally, physically, emotionally or perhaps all three at once. If love is all it takes to give a dog a second chance, you certainly would still be with us. Rest in peace, Legend.

Lou
Lou was with us for a short time as a foster and was set to have his ACL repaired in the first few weeks. It turned out Lou had a lot more going on in his body than a torn ACL. It took several scans, tests and medications to find the source of his pain. Our sweet foster boy had Cancer that worked its way into his bones. Lou came into our lives as a foster, and we feel blessed that when he left it turns out we were his forever.