2004 HO-BO Care Success Stories

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Name: Angelina *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Angel and Champ - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Chopper *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Harley *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Maude *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Magnum*ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Maui *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Max *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Basi *ADOPTED*

Name: Chanel and Chief *ADOPTED*

Chanel and Chief are now in their FOREVER home with long a wonderful family who Ho-Bo Care has known for a long time. They are sure to be spoiled rotten and couldn't not have found a nicer couple to share their lives with.

Name: Penelope *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Chunk - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Disco - *ADOPTED*

I just wanted to let you know that Disco is doing excellent .The first couple of weeks were hard because he wouldn't potty outside if it was cold .I think he was afraid I would leave him outside,so I started going out with him to reassure him that I wouldn't leave him out . After 3 weeks he knows where to go but I think he pretends he doesn't so I will go stand with him in the cold...today he actually got up and went to the bedroom door to let me know he wanted out!! It looks like he has put on about 10 lbs and he is finally starting to fill out and look like the beautiful boxer he was meant to be. He is the most spoiled rotten thing ever.We(my boyfriend)and I, bought him a bed, but most of the time in the middle of the night he decides he is going to sleep in a chair or on our bed with us.He loves to go bye-bye ,he doesn't care where either he just wants to go . About a month ago I lost my 13 year old boxer.It was very difficult on me,I missed him dearly. It felt like I lost my bestfriend. I wanted to get a puppy ,but realized that I don't have the time to potty train etc.I got on the internet and looked up breeders-it's sad to see how many breeders there are for boxers across the United States when there are already so many that are unwanted and abandoned. I called Marita .It is so amazing to me how she is able to place the right dog with the right person without ever meeting you .Disco is almost a spitting image of my 13 year old when he was 4. And his personality matches mine to a tee. He is the love of my life (don't tell my boyfriend :) I wouldn't give him up for anything . It is sad that he has been through so many difficult things in his four years.How somebody could try to kill him is beyond my imagination .Now he has the opportunity to live his life to the fullist with us. He still has his moments whe he is unsure and untrusting of males,but he is learning that not everyone is out to hurt him .Thank you Marita!!

Name: Boots - ADOPTED

 

 

Name: Lucky - ADOPTED

 

 

Name: Satin - *ADOPTED*

I was adopted by a great family who has another boxer and has lots of experience living with a deaf dog.

 

Name: Gizmo - *ADOPTED*

The very kind foster family who found me as a stray has decided that I am a permanent part of their family.

 

Desiree - *ADOPTED

Desiree is doing wonderful!!

 

 

 

Sweets - *ADOPTED*

Everything is going well with Sweets. We just love her! You matched the right dog for us. She is getting along with the cat just fine. Her prior owner must have treated her well and also taught her a few tricks. I think she was a little overwhelmed her first day here with all of the new people. But now she has settled in very well. Sweets posed for a picture for your web site - The Harrist Family

 

 

Name: Phaedra *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Jimmy *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Gem - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Osbourne - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Bogart -- *ADOPTED*
We picked up Bogart just about 1 month ago to foster him in our home. His sweet eyes and the fact that he was being housed in the kennel was enough for us to know we had to bring him home. It has been quite a ride! Bogart wants nothing more than to be loved and to have a home of his own. The problem is that he had never been in a home before now. The stairs seemed like a mountain and the coffee table a great place to sleep! Slowly he has begun to understand what is "ok" behavior in the house and what is best kept outside. After a recent bath, which he let me scrub him exhaustively, he spun in circles for 10 minutes and then ran downstairs, which he has now mastered, and showed everyone else in the house how shiny his coat was and how good he smelled. Bogart's sense of loyalty is obvious especially after his recent rescue of me in the bathtub. I made the mistake of closing my eyes which he took for a sign that I must be drowning. Of course I was just relaxing, but his gesture of jumping into the bath to save me was heart-warming, messy, but heart-warming all the same. Bogart has definitely suffered trauma in his life, broken legs, jaw, welts etc, but now seems to be able to trust us a little more everyday. Having him in our home has been challenging at times, and at times I wondered if we would be able to keep him in our home without him destroying it. Time, love, and kind discipline has allowed Bogart (Bogie) to truly become one of our family. After the loss of our last beloved boxer, Sampson, just a short time ago of cancer, I didn't think I could love another dog. Bogart has shown me that even though my heart will always ache for my dear Sampson, he will love us, and we will love him,every single day. Thank you for the chance to let us have Bogart in our home. He has truly helped heal our broken hearts with his snuggles and kisses. He is a cherished new member of our family! The Corcorans

Name: Roxie - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Leisel - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Amber *ADOPTED*

 

 

Hilda (now Hildi) came to us 3 months ago and took no time to settle into her forever home. Her stiff knee quickly loosened up in our big yard, and she has learned to sit, get down, and stay. She loves to walk right next to you and doesn't really need a leash (but has one anyway). Her boxer neighbor, Duke, comes over to play several times a week, and they run around the yard and slobber all over each other while they jump and play. She loves to follow one of the family all around, and seems to focus on one person for a while, then goes to someone else. She still sits funny, but will always be a little lady. She's a "keeper".

Name: Balto - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Dante - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Twiggy - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Ranger *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Bono, AKA "Bones"*ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Nora *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Rex *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Yukon - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Cedar -*ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Watson - *ADOPTED*

We just wanted to give you an update on Watson. We adopted Watson about a month ago. He is truly the dog we were searching for. He is so loyal; we have to make him leave our side, even to go potty. It is rare when I turn around and not have him a step behind me. He is very well mannered, he gets his feelings so hurt when he gets scolded, that he really only does something bad once. He truly moved right in the moment he stepped into our house. He sleeps in bed with my daughter, whom always refers to him as her doggy and speaks about him often throughout her day. Watson and our blind lab instantly became best buds. Watson has become a guide for him around our two acre lot. We were so worried about our other dog and what he may think having a new dog around, but he actually seems so much happier having Watson around. Watson has overcome the urge to chase the cat and now just pretends to not see him. He is so eager to please all the time. Thanks for bringing him into our family.

Name: Rosie - *ADOPTED*
One of our volunteers in Colorado Springs stopped in at a local shelter to pick up two abandoned boxers. She sent an email with a photo of each of the boxers, her email included the following note: " The second picture is of the female. We named her Rosie. We are going to keep her. She is approx. 10-11 years old and has a deformed left leg. She is so sweet we decided to keep her and make sure her last few years are happy, safe ones in a loving home."

Update: Rosie has been with us for 6 weeks now, and she is by far, the best dog we have ever had. Throughout the years we have owned six dogs. She knows her commands, is housetrained, can be alone for 8-9 hours a day, uses the dog door, will not stray from our front yard when we are out in the yard with her, she loves children and other dogs and is calm, gentle and most of all so loving. When we come in the door after being alone all day she actually grins from ear to ear when she see us. She and my other boxer seem to love each other and share toys, food and attention with no problems. Adopting an older dog was the right choice for our family and I hope other families will consider giving an older dog a second chance at a loving home.

Nancy & Family: Thank you for allowing Rosie to stay with your family, your generosity has touched the heart of Ho-Bo Care and we can only hope that more families would give an older abandoned pet this opportunity. At times it is so difficult to even find a loving home for a 4 year old boxer and is nearly impossible to find a home willing to take in a boxer in her golden years. Thank you againRosie was so lucky to find you.

We would like to thank Ho-Bo Care for bringing Buster (on the right) into our family. He has been a wonderful addition! Ozzy and Buster have already become best of friends. The kids are crazy over him and so are we. Thank you for bringing him into our lives. We could not of asked for a better dog. Our special thanks to Marita as well! Sincerely,The Townsend Family

Name: Roscoe - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Trixie *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Agnes *ADOPTED*

 

 

This is just a quick note to tell you about Cassius. We adopted him on June 23 with the help of Marita.He is very, very well. He has a great personality and seems to be very healthy and energetic. He eats like a horse and takes his vitamin E and medicine mixed with his food (Avo-Derm out of his raised stainless steel dishes). That red ring on his abdomen has disappeared after several days of athlete's foot medicine application. He has met several of our friends (no dogs yet) and accepts them readily. He knows that when you pick up a leash it's time to get excited and go for a walk. As you know we live in the mountains and have a lot of room to walk. He thinks he is a bloodhound as he is constantly moving outside trying to detect other animal life. He is most interested in the deer, rabbits, birds and chipmunks. It will be some time before we can get him to calm down and not try to chase everything. He has also learned where we keep the dog toys and bones. When he wants a specific toy or bone he just goes and fetches it out of the closet. Of course, at times he has several out at any one time! In brief, everything is going very well with Cassius. We are very happy to have him as part of our family.

Name: Honey - ADOPTED

 

 

Name: Wednesday -- AMERICAN BULLDOG - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Mimzi - ADOPTED

 

 

Name: Bentley *ADOPTED*
Just wanted to send an update on Bentley. We picked him up last Tuesday night and he has made himself right at home with our dogs. Vegas already can't stand to be separated from him for even a few minutes! He went to the vet on Friday and had the stitches removed from his tail, which looks great considering what he's been through. Bentley is such a sweet puppy! His new big brother and sister are teaching him the ropes and he has become such a big part of our family. We are forever grateful to have him! Thank you so much to Marje and Hobocare for making this adoption possible. We will keep you posted on Bentley and send new pictures soon! The Lee Family

 

Name: Bianca *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Nemo *ADOPTED*
Hello There! We have only had Nemo for three days but it feels like he has been here forever! I cannot tell you how crazy in love we all are with this little guy! My family fights over who gets to love him first. He is so kind and so wonderful and we are SO VERY BLESSED to have him. HE definitely rescued us! He even brought our uptight Sheltie out of her shell. Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a precious gift. Sincerely, The Hanchett Family

 

 

Name: Mugsey - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Champ - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Dorey *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Sandy *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Spartan *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Dakota *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Ziggy & Sassy *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Rambler, now known as "Chewy"- *ADOPTED*

 

 

Bubba: Olde English Bull Doggie

We've had Bubba with our family for a little over a month now, and boy what a month it's been! He's put on probably 10 lbs. and is healthy and active. His brindle coat is thick and shiny. The vet said he is about 6 months old and has all his adult teeth. He also said he may not get much taller but will certainly get much thicker. We were concerned at first that he wouldn't get along with our female pit mix and our cat but everything has worked out fine. Him and Abby even cuddle and sleep together now. Bubba tries to play with the cat and sniff him, which the cat doesn't particualrly appreciate. But they get along just fine, according to Bubba. The cat may feel otherwise. :) Bubba has never tried to hurt the cat, he just plays a bit rougher than a cat enjoys.

Bubba is very sweet, very affectionate and is protective of his new family. He loves to play in the back yard and loves chewing on feet, any feet, on anything. He gives great big, wet, sloppy kisses from your knee down to your foot then nibbles on the foot. He even likes baths and showers. He likes riding in the car and barking at horses. He has been a wonderful, and energetic, addition to our family.

Name: Rebecca *ADOPTED*
Hello! We would just like to say that we adopted Rebecca (now called Cali) not to long ago! She is no doubt the best addition to our family! She was a little un easy at first with her now new best friend (our 2yr old male boxer Sebastian)! Shes an absolute joy for us! We couldn’t be any more happy to have her in our lives! She has made a great bond with our 4yr old daughter and is very protective of her and her home! Needless to say we all love Cali very much! Our male boxer loves the new playmate and they play very well together! We are thankful to the Hobo-Care/Boxer Rescue for paring our family up with such a great new friend/family member! Cali is an absolute joy!! Thank you all!! Charles,Cari,Sebastion,and Cali!!

 

Name: Sugar *DEAF* *ADOPTED*

I agreed to foster Sugar (now called Vanna White), but I was pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to give her up. I have now adopted her, and she is such a kick. She copies everything that her “brother”, Moses (my 8-year old male Boxer) does. She’s really bright, learns fast, and wants to please. She has so much personality. Having a deaf dog is not difficult. You can teach hand signals, and I think you find that because the dog is deaf, he or she has a tendency to stay near you in the house. They like to know where you are. The only thing you have to be really careful of is that they can NEVER be off leash unless and until you are absolutely certain you have trained him or her very well, and you know without a doubt they will stay with you. And even if you never feel comfortable with off leash, it’s really not a big deal – retractable leads are a great invention. Vanna is a happy, healthy little girl, and Mo and I are happy to have her. Don’t be afraid of adopting a deaf dog -- they are just as loving and wonderful as a hearing dog.

Name: Bella -- *AMERICAN BULLDOG* *ADOPTED*

Bellisima has more than lived up to her name. She is beautiful inside and out. In the month or so since Bella rescued our family, she has gone from not wanting to come out from under the table to splashing everyone with her squishy kisses. Originally, she did not particularly care for males but has taken quite well to her Uncle Devin and Grandpa Tom and graciously greets other friends and family that come to visit.

Bella and her boxer brother Cipollini (chip-o-leeni) and mini-schnauzer sister Sula are best of friends. Where there is one, there are three. Cipo and Bella wrestle and play and have contests to see who can run through the doggie door fast enough to rip it off the hinges. So far, they each have one victory. Maybe Santa will bring a newly designed industrial strength doggie door. Bella and Sula attempt to play tug-o-war but given that Sula weighs 13 lbs to Bella's 51lbs (yep, she is finally putting on some good muscle weight), it would be better described as a game of "Bella dragging Sula around the yard." Bella and her siblings love hiking and swimming and chewing on big bones, or the deck chairs, or the remote control... The hills and water-work are building her shoulder and hip muscles nicely and all that chewing seems to be helping with her malformed tongue. Her little ribs are still showing but just barely. As a welcome gift to Bella, Cip, Sula and I bought her a king size bed so we can all fit comfortably without one of us (alright, me, but only twice) falling out during the night. She prefers snuggling up with Cip, Sula and myself but has also become fond of sleeping stretched out on her back. She looks at ease and is finally expressing her puppy personality.

Thanks to HoBo Care for matching us up with Bella. She fills our heart with her happy tail and kisses. We couldn't love her more.

Name: Simka - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Ashley (was Brownie) *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Asia *ADOPTED*

 

 

We just picked up Champ and Cloe this weekend. Words cannot describe how much these 2 dogs mean to us, and how we have all just fallen in love with each other. Our cat is still trying to figure out if he likes them, but we know he will come around. They have just settled into our family like they have lived here forever. The first day I'm not sure who wore out who first, the kids or the dogs. Last night when my husband came home Champ and Cloe' were so excited to see him, that they ran up the stairs and gave him the best "Boxer Welcome" that he has ever had.

Thanks so much Bonnie for making this a wonderful experience and giving us the opportunity to give our two "New Family" members a home together.

Thanks, The Hughes Family

Name: Murphy *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Sloan *ADOPTED*

Dog aggression can be altered!!! Many believe dog aggression cannot be fixed... I know otherwise! We adopted Sloan (now Otis) about a month and a half ago. He is such a sweet boy with people... but has had a problem with other dogs. Since this behavior was unacceptable, I took him to "The Dog Club" in Fort Collins with professional trainer Gail Clark. We attended a class earlier this week in Loveland and within about 15 minutes, Gail and I had Otis sitting calmly with about 10 other dogs nearby!!! I had a "gentle lead" on him which Gail enhanced with a small lead attached between the ring under the snout and the ring on his regular collar so he could not pull the snout lead off. We also put a short lead on attached to the gentle lead. Gail then put a "remote citronella collar" on him. Each time Otis showed any aggression toward another dog, I would "pop" his lead quite sternly and say, in a very authoritative voice "no, no, no, no...." and he would get a spray of citronella (dogs don't like the smell). I would continue this until he turned away from the other dog and turned to me... at which point he was a very good dog. He will probably never love other dogs, but the behavior of aggression towards other dogs will cease.

Other than this problem, Otis is an absolute sweetheart... a snuggle bum... attentive... and very willing to learn. As he trusts us more and more with each passing day, his willingness to please grows. And what a clown. His favorite thing to do is lay on the couch with us... on his back... legs in the air... begging for a belly rub. Very, very happy we have him in our lives!

Name: Spirit *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Sumo *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Amos * ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Chance - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Adam *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Yogi *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Chata *ADOPTED*

 

 

I just wanted to give you an update on Darla (AKA Shadow). I adopted her from you on 1/23/04. I can't even express how much I love this little girl!

As you can see, Darla (Aka Shadow) and Peetie are doing quite well together. Darla has settled in quickly. These pictures show how their markings are almost identical. I have to double take them to tell them apart! By the way, Darla has the cropped ears. I call these two - "My Little Rascals", since they were both named after the old black and white TV show - The Little Rascals.

Darla continues to be a love bug. As she is getting healthier, her sweet personality is coming through more and more. She is starting to show expressions and is becoming quite vocal (talking, not barking). When I come back from the store she "tells me all about it", when I return (along with the typical Boxer "wiggle butt" dance). It is so fun watching this quiet little girl speak up! She is so funny! She has also gained enough weight that her ribs are hardly showing anymore. Peetie is still a young wild boy and continually wants Darla to play with him. She has taught him how to use his paws when they wrestle. She also sits quietly and licks his face and ears. It is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!

A year ago, when I lost my Boxer Winston, I would have never dreamed I would have "two" rescue Boxers a year later. What a joy!!!
Marita, you were right! Having two Boxers is double the love!

Wishing you all continued love and laughter in your hearts! And guidance to continue educating people to "be kind to the animals".
You do awesome work and I (along with all the rescued Boxers) thank God for your organization! It must me a great feeling to know how many lives you have touched (Boxers and their new owners).

God bless you! Sandy

Name: Sam - *ADOPTED*

I just wanted to give you an update on Sam. We initially provided a foster home for Sam but I knew I couldn't part with him. When Nancy brought him to us he was shy, scared and so nervous. You would never know that now. He weighed 70 lbs when we first got him, he's now a very happy 83 lbs and as you can see is a very handsome brindle. He has bonded so well with our other Boxers (Buster is 1 1/2 and Suzie is 11). They are all GREAT together. Sambo loves a ball. He has successfully demolished every ball in the house. He LOVES to play fetch. He is soo good at catching the ball. He also loves to chase a Frisbee and we recently found out he loves the water. His favorite place is our bed. He is a wonderful dog and we feel so blessed to have him in our family. He has done wonders with Buster. Buster was your typical rambunctious, goofy, playful puppy, Sambo (as we now call him), has calmed him down. It's amazing...I honestly can't imagine life without them. Boxers are truly very special animals...our lives are so much better with them in it. - The McKenna Family

Name: Hooch - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Silk *ADOPTED*
We adopted Silk last week and just wanted to let you know what a wonderful dog he is. We are really enjoying our new family member. He has great manners and just loves to be with everyone in the family. He loves to run and play ball in his new large back yard, going for rides and walks are his favorites. Marita did a great job matching us with our new family member. He is much more than we ever expected. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do. Sincerely, Lonnie and Tina

Name: Destiny - *ADOPTED*

We adopted Destiny who is now Daisy and we wanted Marita to see this picture of her. We used to have a dominate male (Frankie). Attached is a typical picture of the friends at our house.

Name: Allie *ADOPTED*

 

Name: Briggs *ADOPTED*

 

Name: Yahtzee *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Lexi - *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Brinkley *ADOPTED* Brinkley was found as an abandoned puppy. He was placed in a great foster home with three other boxers, one of which is a two year old boxer (Ho-Bo Care) rescue male that loves his new playmate. His foster family has found that there is no way that they could live without him now so he is becoming the fourth boxer in the house. Thanks to everyone for helping Brinkley (now named Simon) on the road to his forever home. - The Kelsey Family.

Name: Saul *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Yahoo *ADOPTED*

 

 

Noel is a white boxer/lab mix, and has been with us for two months now. She is just about a year old now. She has settled into our home (and our hearts) with ease. Before we rescued her, she had been abandoned in a kennel for 3-4 days on a local golf course, and it is lucky that she was found. She is smart, and lovable, and charms everyone she meets. She is enjoying getting to know the dogs in our neighborhood and is always excited to meet someone new! She loves to play with the kids, especially in the snow. Thanks, Ho-Bo Care, for a happy addition to our family!

Name: Silky *ADOPTED*

 

Name: Braxton *ADOPTED*
We picked up Braxton (now Diesel) last night, he is the sweetest dog I have ever seen. He has such a mild temper, we haven't even heard him bark yet. My kids were all over him last night and all he could do was give/receive kisses. He has done extremely well with our two other dogs, they just love him.

He loves playing in the back yard with the kids and other dogs. He has been a great addition to our family! Thank You!! -- The Schlosser Family

Name: Diesel *ADOPTED*

 

 

Name: Heidi - *ADOPTED*

Rob and I signed up to foster for Hobo Care just a few weeks ago. We were asked to foster little Heidi, a beautiful flash (red with white markings) and took her into our home just 2 weeks ago. I knew the first time I laid eyes on her she was special. After a very short introduction to my two white males, she took off running and playing like she belonged here. She stole our hearts and has continued to steal the hearts of everyone who meets her.

We signed adoption papers on our little girl after a few days and she is no longer looking for a forever home. She has her forever home with us and we just adore her. She is well mannered, loving (super with kids), gets along great with my white male boxers Rex and Rocky, learned to use the doggie door almost immediately, and is such a snuggler. As for the cats, she could care less about them - she has two handsome males to play with.

As for fostering, well we are at our limit for dogs to own but are still helping Hobo Care whenever we can. Thank you Marita for bringing Heidi to us. She is precious and very much loved, just look at the picture of her with my boys. By the way - they love her too. They lick her face and ears constantly. She allows them to pay homage to her and then returns the favor. What a trio!
-- The Pike Family

Name: Maddie *ADOPTED*
Hi, this is Maddie, and I just wanted to write to tell you how well things are going at my new home. I have been here for almost two months now, and things are going great. Those who saw me when I was first brought here would not believe I am the same dog. I was very skinny, sad, and lonely when I first came to my new home to live with my new brother, Oscar, and my new mom, Amie. My mom and Oscar took real good care of me, feed me lots of food, and gave me lots of play time. Now I am even getting a little chubby, but mom tells me I still look adorable. Oscar has been going to training classes, and then he and mom come home and we all work on what she and Oscar learned at the class. Both of us are getting really good at learning
everything she teaches us and she rewards us both every night with a full body massage (this is HEAVEN compared to where I was before). Anyway, Oscar and I were just about to settle in and cuddle up on the couch for the night. I have been meaning to write to tell everyone how happy I am now, but I have just been so busy living my new life. I am SO thankful to all the wonderful people at Ho-Bo Care, especially Karen and Marita! I want to thank them for giving me hope and a new life. I know that Amie, Oscar and I will live a LONG happy life together. Take care and send all the dogs my love and prayers that they find good homes where they will be loved and taken care of. Boxers are the best dogs in the world and we deserve the best homes. I know I am thankful for mine! Thanks for everything. I'll keep in touch as much as I can. love, Maddie, Oscar, and Amie

Name: Hilda *ADOPTED*
Here are our two boxer rescue girls taking their normal evening positions. We have had the one on the right (Zoe) for five years and Hilda has only been with us a little over a month. She is a great addition to our family that includes another female boxer who is more her age. They have so much fun playing together that we couldn’t be happier with the decision to adopt Hilda - except at night when they take up most of our bed leaving us little room and hard to get blankets. Thank you for putting so much of your time and effort into an organization that we have benefited from twice. -- Bob and Pat

Name: Fancy - *ADOPTED*
Dear Aunt Marita and Aunt Jeni, I have been in my new forever home for two weeks now and am adapting to my surroundings extremely well. Both my new mom and dad love me a lot and spend as much time with me as they can. I have completed advanced doggie door training and have passed with an A+++. I am eating and gaining weight and growing into my feet. My dad took me to my new doctor for a check up and she told me that I am about 6 mos. younger than we thought, she also told me that I am totally healthy and should expect a very long and healthy life.

My new family thinks that I am the sweetest thing they have ever seen and I get along well with the grandchildren a 1 yr. old and an 8 yr. old. I think it is great that my mom and dad take responsibility for any mischief I have gotten to and they recognize that I am truly a puppy at heart and don't blame me. I did show them that I can and will protect my new home on two occasions when a stranger came to the door. They told me they are going to take me to school to help me through this aggressive stage so that I won't get into trouble.

I guess the only annoying thing I have to report is that they have several rabbits MY backyard and I can't seem to catch them but that is just for now I am getting stronger and faster every day.

Thanks for my new home, FANCY

Vinny - ADOPTED!

 

 

Name: Layla **ADOPTED**

Dear Hobo Rescue, I just wanted to send some updated photos of Leyla, the little pup we adopted in mid January. Despite her rough beginning, she is a fantastic dog. She has gained quite a bit of weight and is starting to grow a little bit. She is so loving and loyal to both myself and my husband and her favorite person, our other dog Luca. She has adjusted well here, as the pictures will show, and we are so glad we were able to add her to our family.

Name: Boots **ADOPTED**

From Tyler, 8 years old: We adopted Boots, and renamed her Dixie, after a book I read in school. Dixie is a really good dog, and has gotten to know us very well, and it’s only the third day! She still has her kennel cough, but we’re working on that with medicine. She follows me all over the place, and comes when I call her because she’s smart and knows her new name already. She loves to jump on my bed and sleep real close to me at night. I like that. And she loves to be petted. Dixie is very curious, and likes to look out the window at what’s happening in the neighborhood. She loves all my friends, and licks off our faces every chance she gets. The more we laugh, the more she licks! I love my new dog Dixie.

From Tyler’s Mom: Tyler and Dixie are inseparable already, and I know they will have a special relationship for many years to come. There is something wonderful and magical about the connection between a “boy and his dog” that one can’t help but smile. Many thanks to Marita and HO-BO Care for providing the magic -- our very special gift, and the newest addition to our family -- Dixie girl.

Name: Sapphire and Sierra **ADOPTED**