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Ollie (ABR Turbo)

Ollie (ABR Turbo)

Our precious Ollie (ABR Turbo) crossed the rainbow bridge in the early morning hours of August 3rd wrapped in his...

Titus (ABR Texan)

Titus (ABR Texan)

When Texan came to us he was looking for a home to spend his last days. You see he was...

Clark (ABR Caveman)

Clark (ABR Caveman)

We lost our beloved family dog yesterday morning. Clark (known by Caveman by ABR) came into our home in January...

Zeus (ABR Rottie)

Zeus (ABR Rottie)

In February 2013 we found a boxer in need, 1 day from being euthanized. I don’t know what made me...

Patsy Cline (ABR Regal)

Patsy Cline (ABR Regal)

Patsy had me wrapped around her finger. from the moment i saw her across the field at adoption day i...

Buddy Boy

Buddy Boy

This afternoon our sweet Buddy Boy crossed over the rainbow bridge. . . . . It was a pleasure over...

Molly

Molly

Today my wife and I lost this beautiful, sweet, far-too-young girl, helping her to the edge of the Rainbow Bridge. ...

Boone

Boone

Boone, Today God sent for u as it was time for you to cross the bridge. Your little body could...

Khaleesi (ABR Angel Baby 10)

Khaleesi (ABR Angel Baby 10)

It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing over the rainbow bridge of Khaleesi (ABR Angel Baby 10) on...

Bruno

Bruno

I first came across Bruno’s picture on ABR’s website in the summer of 2014 and fell in love. My family...

Bosco

Bosco

It’s taken me over a week to make this post because it’s been too difficult. Our sweet baby Bo had...

Lollipop

Lollipop

We just wanted to reach out to ABR and thank you guys for everything you do! We adopted Miss Lollipop...

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Austin Boxer Rescue

6 hours ago

Success Story - Hazel (ABR Baby Ruth)This is a long one, sorry in advance. In January of 2022 we lost our beautiful baby, Lily, to oral melanoma. She had been with our family 10 years. Lily came to us 15lbs underweight and scared of most things but full of love for us. It surprised us that a dog with such a sad backstory could have so much love for people when none of them had ever been kind to her. To say Lily was a gift to us was an understatement. She was the most amazing dog I have ever had. She had a playful spirit but was also a kind old soul. Her eyes had something about them that seemed like it could see into the depths of your soul. She sensed when you were sad, lonely, hurting, or sick. Our kids grew up with her and she brought us so much joy. In October 2020 we discovered she had an oral melanoma tumor in the back of her mouth during a routine dental cleaning. My husband also had a recurrence of his cancer in the same month so it was a bit of a double whammy. We spared no expense getting her treatment and it gave us 14 extra months with her. We also adopted a young puppy in 2021. We knew Lily’s time was coming in the months ahead and we wanted to welcome a new member of the family as we said goodbye to a beloved one. To say Tucker (a husky, German shepherd, lab mix) loved Lily is an understatement. His sun rose and his moon set on her. He felt an immense sadness when she passed. We had a vet come to the home to help Lily pass over the rainbow bridge and also so Tucker could see her and help know she was gone. It was a heart wrenching experience but the right one for both of them. It took a while for our hearts to mend enough to welcome a new family member. We had several things intervene that put adopting a new dog off. Then we met Hazel (formerly known as Baby Ruth). From the moment we met her in Austin we knew she was going to fit in our family. She has a personality of joy and love. She plays exuberantly with Tucker. But she also loves her people. She can barely contain herself each and every time she sees us. Doesn’t matter if it has been 2 mins while you use the bathroom (assuming she hasn’t joined you in the tiny water closet) or in the morning when she leaves her crate. As she has opened up more, her amazing personality has started to really shine. I think most people who adopt a rescue come to think at some point “how could anyone not love you and have taken care of you?” We don’t know Hazels back story other than she was covered in ticks, and had two puppies with her. I don’t know how she came to be how she was, and won’t judge the unknown. All I know is we are so blessed to have her. I think the thing that has struck all of us the most is how little things about her remind us of Lily. She can stare into your eyes and see your soul. More than once one of my kids has made a comment about how her eyes remind them of Lily. Or how she wiggles. Or how she can’t contain her love. Or how she cuddles. My youngest said it best “it is like Lily waited and picked out the best dog for us”. We are so thankful to have met our new girl and we know she will be loved and cherished by us with the same joy she loves and cherishes us. ... See MoreSee Less

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Austin Boxer Rescue

2 days ago

Success Story - WheatleyHere is Wheatley we adopted from ABR back in November. She is a awesome Boxer. Took a little time for her to settle in but after that she has been fabulous! The whole process to adopt through ABR was great. If you are looking to adopt, I highly recommend going to one of the adoption events. We fell in love with several dogs in need. Wheatley was the one took home and she loves us and we love her. I will definitely adopt again. ... See MoreSee Less

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