Boxer05 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hi All, I have been a reader of the forums for a while but never really posted. We have had a few heart breaks in our family in the last two years but things are looking much brighter and though I might share the story with you. Sorry for the length. Nearly two years ago our rescue Boxer girl, Connie, swallowed a bone at a relative’s house which lodged in her oesophagus. Connie had major surgery to remove the bone and we nursed her back to health over a period of months where she was given little chance of survival. Our strong girl Connie pulled through much to our vets surprise but not ours. Connie has lost a little of her youthful zip but she is still with us. About a year ago we lost our beloved Boxer boy, Atlas, to stomach cancer. All avenues were exhausted over a lengthy period however Atlas lost his battle during an operation to remove the tumour. It has taken our family a long long time to get over losing Atlas and I miss him everyday. Since that time we added a little Jack Russell girl, Zahra, who keeps up on our toes. Anyhow we decided to start looking at getting another Boxer. In the last fortnight we have meet two rescue boys, one who was spoken for when we arrived and unfortunately the second didn't work out. This morning we meet the breeders who we got Atlas from. They had a litter of a little over six week old Boxers. Our hearts were stolen by a bindle bobtail boy who looked much like Atlas. Long story short we promptly decided that, the now named Apollo, is the boy for us. If I could work out how to get pictures on here I will post some. I'm looking forward to spending more time on the forums. Sorry again for the length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash&elar Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Hi All,I have been a reader of the forums for a while but never really posted. We have had a few heart breaks in our family in the last two years but things are looking much brighter and though I might share the story with you. Sorry for the length. Nearly two years ago our rescue Boxer girl, Connie, swallowed a bone at a relative’s house which lodged in her oesophagus. Connie had major surgery to remove the bone and we nursed her back to health over a period of months where she was given little chance of survival. Our strong girl Connie pulled through much to our vets surprise but not ours. Connie has lost a little of her youthful zip but she is still with us. About a year ago we lost our beloved Boxer boy, Atlas, to stomach cancer. All avenues were exhausted over a lengthy period however Atlas lost his battle during an operation to remove the tumour. It has taken our family a long long time to get over losing Atlas and I miss him everyday. Since that time we added a little Jack Russell girl, Zahra, who keeps up on our toes. Anyhow we decided to start looking at getting another Boxer. In the last fortnight we have meet two rescue boys, one who was spoken for when we arrived and unfortunately the second didn't work out. This morning we meet the breeders who we got Atlas from. They had a litter of a little over six week old Boxers. Our hearts were stolen by a bindle bobtail boy who looked much like Atlas. Long story short we promptly decided that, the now named Apollo, is the boy for us. If I could work out how to get pictures on here I will post some. I'm looking forward to spending more time on the forums. Sorry again for the length. WELCOME :eek: Also sorry to hear bout your sad new bout your beloved boy atlas RIP But also how exciting about your new boy!!! love the names by the way!!! def looking forward to the pics when they come ;) a boxer is one of my dream dogs, my one day dogs lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Welcome back, sorry to hear the last couple of years haven't been kind to you. Look forward to pics of Apollo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbomb Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Welcome Boxer05! Sounds like you have had a rough couple of years, but also sounds like things are definitely starting to look up! With a new boxer baby in the mix your heart will soar! Please feel free to come and join us in the boxer forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer05 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks for the welcome. I cant work out how to make the pics small enough to upload talk about computer illiterate. Thanks Melbomb I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moselle Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Good luck with your new addition, it is sad that boxers are predisposed to cancer. They are such a beautiful and loving breed, the one breed with a sense of humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer05 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) A pitcture of the new addition to the family Apollo and his mum. Edited August 16, 2010 by Boxer05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer05 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 And another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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