I will just keep pretending to sleep so no one will adopt me....

I am loving my foster home.  If they tug on my leash one more time, I will pretend I am having seizure. - Riley

Riley at the dogs rescue fund raiser. Half Boxer and half Boston. Both Blue Ridge Boxer and Boxer Rescue (BRTTOC) had a great turnout.  

Since your arms are free - up there running on the treadmill....

How about you and I play some more TUG-OF-WAR?  -Riley

(Available for adoption- half boxer, half boston, 11 mos old, active, love bug)

And BELLE OF THE BALL at the BOXER BOSTON BEACH BASH TODAY!!

Wake up Sam! I hear something.

Riley, always alert.

(What makes you think I am not awake?- Sam I am lounging around)

Hold still for the photo and be good dogs.

Like, which is it?- Sam, Maisy, Shanti, and Budman

(I am really just not sure WHO she thinks she is, but all I can tell you is the wrong end is holding the leash - Shanti)

Shhhh. I am sleeping. And no one has seen your damn slippers.

Stella the rescue- adorable

And let me tell you another thing Buddy....

I OWN this deck and you report up to me now! Got it?- Take charge Stella

(Sweet Buddy, he listens to anything)

Oh, great Dog God! Please deem me worthy for a big hunk of THAT.

-Finnegan, with supper eyes.

Well, I am not just sitting here to look pretty....

Let's get this show on the road. Paddle like you mean it. - Shanti, the scowling passenger

Let me have some of that tea. I need a pick-me-up.

Stella, loving our morning tea time on the deck

This way Buddy. I am taking you for your walk today.

But you're not my momma! -Buddy Love

You ain't getting through this gate and I am not going to tell you again.

Unless you have a treat in your pocket. You don't have any, do you?? - Sam I am a moocher

I will hug you and squeeze you and call you George.

I love you so much Della. - Sam 

(Sam- why do you hug Della like that? - Buddy Love)

I dream of snips and snails, and puppy dogs' tails.

I am not sure what a snip is, but I caught a snail and my tail already! - Stella, adopted out rescue

(Half Terrier and half Dachshund)

Did you forget to tell me something?

Look what I found by the door- your luggage! - Della,  adopted out rescue

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I will lay right here until you find space for me in the car. No problem.

(Half lab and half GSD)

Drive on please.

 Ah, I love our daily rides.  I can even tolerate that THE PUPPY has my seat.

 Yes, I am happy. Why do you look so surprised?- Shanti Baby

Riley is ready for her permanent/forever home!

Handsome girl Riley.

Riley on the left, playing with her little brother Buddy.

WHO is that beautiful dog?

Riley came to me as "Luna"- a rescue that was found as a stray.  She is responding to "R" names so probably her original name is similar to her new name Riley.

WHAT kind of dog is she? She is 11 months old, half Boxer and half Boston Terrier.  I call her Boxer Terrier. She is 35 lbs and quite beautiful. She has the softest muzzle and belly ever.

WHEN I can meet her? Anytime. She now resides near Charlotte on Lake Norman and awaits her permanent home.

WHERE can I meet her? Your home, as soon as you are ready for a house visit.

HOW can I adopt her? Go to our rescue site at http://facebook.com/btrtoc.  Fill out the paperwork for adoption to begin the process. There is a $225 fee for Riley. She has been spayed, micro-chipped, has her rabies tag, and UTD on all shots.  She is on heart worm and flea prevention monthly.

About Riley:
Riley is a high spirited girl that will do best with an alpha leader (strong direction) at home.  She would make a GREAT agility dog- she can jump, swim, climb and loves to run.  She will naturally crawl through tubes and balance on anything.  She is very smart- she is house trained, crate trained, doggie door trained, can sit, can shake, and now she can run on a leash while I am on a golf cart. I won't let her drive yet.

She is a love bug deep down. She has characteristics of both a boxer and a Boston....she is very loving, affectionate, likes to kiss, LOVES to snuggle and lay with you.  She will climb under the covers with you and stay lying beside you all night.  She will put her head on you and a paw over you for naps.  She has a Boston's head and markings, a Boxer's nose and build (tail), and is a perfect blend of both.

She would ideally need a big fenced yard with another dog to play and someone who can exercise (run, swim, etc) and play with her every day. She is learning to fetch and play tug-of-war.  She is also a good guard dog. She is very alert and will bark at anything suspicious. She will follow you everywhere (mowing, mailbox, bathroom, work, car, etc).She has food allergies and needs grain free food. She loves rides in a car, truck, boat, or golf cart.

If you have any questions, email me. I am fostering her until she finds a great home.  THANK YOU for reading and sharing.  If you want more pics - keep scrolling please.

Riley running with the golf cart and her pack (red leash)

 Sleeping on the bed looking all innocent

 Me and Riley boating

 Sunbathing in the kitchen

 Riley and Mini-me Buddy

Couch Twins

 Riley trying to walk Buddy. He no likes.

Very curious and loves boating

 She learned to be a good swimmer by following brother Sam

 You can see Boxer in Riley, with Sam right beside her guarding the premises.

Here is where I saw the bunny.

  Well, it's gone now so should we just wrestle?- Stella to Buddy

Please let "baby" sleep. Me old and tired.

Adorable Maisy Moo

My baby tastes better than candy.

And she smells divine. I must love on her.  - Sam I am in love with a soft, furry stuffed animal.

Okay big boy. Let me down. Foreplay is over.

- Della, who loves her step brother playing with her

Ok. All five of us are loaded up and ready! It's getting hot...

 What ON EARTH takes mom so long ? - Kids 

( I mean, the cart is out, we are all in our places with our leashes on, the gate is open, we got fresh water, so now what is she is doing?)

I love mom and trust her driving skills.

They don't call me "Blind Buddy" for nothing...

Nap time and I can't get close enough.

"Don't you wish your puppy was hot like me?"

- Stella, with Pussycat Dolls attitude

Electric Fences...

First, here is a short blurb from Victoria Stilwell I read on her public FB page:

There are so many electric fences in my neighborhood and so many dogs that run through them still wearing their collars. These dogs are either run over or are picked up by animal control. Some get lost and never return because they are too frightened to go back through the fence. Fancy marketing and good salespeople promise people quick fixes and 'freedom' for their dogs. They tell them that electric fences aren't cruel and are safe, validating their use and making millions out of dogs' misery.
However the evidence against their use is growing and soon I will be posting links to excellent articles and research studies done on the dangers of electric fences and electric shock training. It is a shameful and lazy way to train or contain a dog and should be banned.


And now, to add my stance:

I had an electric/"invisible" type fence 20 years ago because I had a dog that would jump a normal 4' fence.  She needed more exercise. I bought one in my ignorance to "fix" a problem that I didn't know how else to fix. I think many people are in that situation- love dogs, can't have a real fence due to HOA, can't afford a fence, life circumstances and/or have no time to work with their dog, etc.  I get it. But when you can, or when you can make influence against the use of them, I hope you will do it.

It does not stop a dog that really wants to get out. They take the HIT and move on.  It keeps nothing out of their space so critters and random dogs can still walk into their space and wreak havoc.  And to use one properly you need to work with your dog and train them for weeks (and they are fairly expensive to install/ maintain). Many owners don't spend the time training their dog and  maybe they can do something more humane instead. I do not like them because they hurt animals (I held the collar and took the HIT to see what it was like- holy cow).  The manufacturer just said "dogs can take more pain than we can take ourselves."  I wonder if the dogs told them that.

I can tell you it about drove my dog crazy. They do not understand why it beeps at them- they just know it is going to hurt if they get to close.  And sometimes it doesn't beep and just shocks therm.  And sometimes the fence goes down (my wiring was pierced during yard aeration).  Dogs can just freak out over them, always afraid, agitated, etc.  You can research plenty on your own to Victoria's point above.

You know, growing up a lot of people tied their dogs.  We sometimes did and I saw it as "normal". Others in the neighborhood kept their dogs tied. If they had a good dog house, food, water and some attention, I thought life was good for them.  I also tied my dogs within my yard with a fence later in life because one was jumping and I was afraid the non-jumper would go after the jumper.   I came home for lunch and they both had almost choked to death.  They played while I was gone until they were all tangled up.  I got them free and off to the vet but it was not pretty. Everyone healed but the emotional scar on my brain is still there- this was my fault.  I am SO happy to see many places outlaw tying up/chaining dogs.  They always seem to get hurt or choke and again, it doesn't prevent them from harm by others.

Coming full circle- what do we do to make the world a better place for dogs?  No chains, no electric fences.  If you want a dog, then you also have to be willing to get a fence, or keep them inside and walk them often.  Use a kennel for a few hours each day. When done right, they like it.  We are evolving, learning, and becoming better dog owners and advocates.  What I once saw as "normal" and gave it no second thought, I now see as a bit cruel but most often- the owner just hasn't thought it all through yet.  Please say no to tying up dogs, electric fences and shock collars. 

Now WHERE did that little foster puppy get to now?

I can't wait to properly "greet and welcome" her into my home.  - The Cat

My girlfriend doesn't like your tone.

Buddy Love to me.

I can sit on the hot tub cover if I want.- Stella

Do you see that traffic jam up ahead Sam?

Mom really should start slowing down now.  - Buddy Love, back seat and front seat driver.

(I do see it. I hope no one is hurt.  We need to get home so I can pee.- Sam I am)

Happy Birthday Shanti!!!

Thanks. Just drive the boat and leave me alone. That's all I ask. - Shanti

Hey, you two!  Off my boat. Now.

(My black supermodel turns 5 today!)

Turn my head like this and look cute?

I will try. - Stella (rescue, adopted out)

I love you Della. Please tell me we can always be together.

Hold me. - Sam

I wouldn't venture back there if you know what is good for you pup....

Buddy Love to Stella

BEST. PILLOW. EVER.

 Sam I am on Maisy's rump for the ride.