Welcome to Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue

Lucy
Lucy Crossed the Bridge 2/13/24 Miss Lucy was our first foster dog and quickly became our first foster “fail”. Despite being “dog selective”, having mastectomy surgery, Cushing’s Disease, Hypothyroidism, as well as a variety of skin conditions; she was the happiest girl and just wanted to be with her humans. She loved car rides, walks, and sleeping on all the furniture. Her favorite spot was our bed, often taking over my spot any time I moved out of it! This senior girl brought so much JOY to our family in her much too short time with us. She will be forever remembered and loved. Thank you RCBR for allowing us to love this wonderful dog and give her the life she deserved. Born 4/22/13 Lived her best life 8/21/22 - 2/13/24

Gabby
I have had a hard time writing this tribute to Gabby. Everytime I go to write it, the tears just flow. I received Gabby in July of 2020. At that time I had been without a female boxer for 3 years. As Gabby realized she was safe and loved, she became a happy, vibrant, loving dog. She was a true blessing to me. Her favorite toy was those awful noisy pigs. She would take that thing and throw it up in the air and chase after it. That is unless she threw it up on the roof of the garage. She would always take her paw and grab my arm to demand belly rubs. She was most persistent. I think I miss that the most. I had Gabby for a little over 3 years. Which was not long enough. She filled a hole in my heart I didn't even know was empty. I'm not sure who rescued who. I would like to thank Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue for letting me love Gabby and give her the best 3 years of her life.

Dora
DORA 1/26/2024 Sweet Dora crossed the rainbow bridge on January 26th while her foster dad held her in his arms and her foster sister (RCBR alum Sadie) lie faithfully by her side. Dora drifted peacefully to sleep knowing she was loved and cherished by her foster family and her larger RCBR family. Dora arrived at RCBR after having been abandoned, tied to a street sign with her doggy brother, in rural Indiana. RCBR volunteers quickly stepped in to spring her from the shelter and get her to Wisconsin to her temporary foster home. On September 18th, Dora came to live with our family in Madison, our first try at fostering. We had seen RCBR’s post about Dora, and the picture of her tied to that street sign, and we knew we needed to give her a soft place to land. We had no idea the profound effect on our lives Dora would have in such a short time. Dora LOVED teenagers, and from their first meeting, Dora and Nolan were smitten with each other. While Dora relished every new friend she met, Nolan was most definitely her person. Dora learned to love cats, though it was SO hard not to chase them. Dora adored Sadie, often giving her kisses on her ears while they walked side by side each morning. Dora and Sadie had multiple beds to choose from, yet they always ended up snuggled up together on the same one. Dora had DM when she arrived in rescue and needed some minor accommodations to live her best life. She didn’t seem to mind one bit and took it all in stride. Unfortunately, in December her DM started to progress very rapidly, and life became harder for Dora to navigate. Dora was a very proud lady and did not appreciate the assistance of a sling. She wanted her independence. Once her need for assistance could not be denied, Dora made it clear that she was ready to be set free of the burden her body had become. We miss Dora terribly and will forever wish we had more time with her. We were honored to be her foster/forever family and to welcome her into our pack. Godspeed, Dora. Until we meet again sweetheart.

Angel
Angel crossed the bridge 1/29/2024 What can I say about my sweet Angel? She arrived on a day that I had a broken sad heart. I had just put my Bassett hound down that day. I was set to foster “Snow'' that day and decided to proceed with the placement anyway. “Snow '' quickly became “Angel” (because that is exactly what she was) and I knew she was sent to me to help me heal. I knew immediately that this beautiful girl was “home”. She was the most gentle soul and she loved everyone. She had a special bond with my grandson, even before he was born, as she laid her head on his mamas belly often. That bond remained until her last day and he still is asking me where she is. She had the 9 lives of a cat and had rallied numerous times when I thought it was her last day. She told me it was time a month ago and now I have a broken sad heart again. I loved this sweet soul with my whole being and my poor blind lab curls up in her “way too small bed” every night mourning her loss. Fly high sweet girl-I loved you best.

Zeke
ZEKE (fka WALTER) - 11/19/2023 Zeke (fka Walter) was a handsome, kind souled, velcro buddy.  He so loved little kids and giving hugs. He and his fur sister, JD,  spent their days wrestling and chasing each other around.  Zeke went into Mr. Protector mode as soon as children were around, herding them to "safety"; much to their chagrin.  Wherever his momma was, there was Zeke.  He was the sweetest, most gentle boy! Till we see each other again Zeker.