Boxer Rescue (UK)

Rainbow Bridge

RAINBOW BRIDGE

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.  There are meadows, hills and streams for them to run and play in together.  There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and all are warm and comfortable.  All who had been ill or infirm are restored to health and vigour; those hurt or maimed are made whole again, just as we remember them in our dreams.  They are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special who had to be left behind.  But a time comes when one pet will suddenly stop playing and gaze intently into the distance, body quivering with anticipation.  Suddenly he leaves the group and runs, his legs flying faster and faster over the grass, towards a distant figure.

He leaps into your arms, and happy kisses rain upon your face as you caress the velvet head.  Once more you look into the loving eyes of your pet, long gone, but never forgotten.  Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be parted.

The Rainbow Bridge

This page is dedicated to all those Boxers who needed to be found new homes, for whatever reason, and had happy and full lives with their new owners.  We are always very upset when we hear of the loss of our old friends, but know that we played a small part in giving them the chance to live out their lives, surrounded by love and happiness.  God bless them, and their grieving owners:

• SAM - rehomed to the Isle of Man, died 1st December 2000.  He was his owner's third dog from us over the years.  Sam had developed a severe skin problem and was put to sleep to save him suffering.  He had a wonderful life, just like his predecessors, and is sadly missed.

• KIM - was 8 years old and was given to Boxer Rescue to rehome due to an impending house move, but she should never have been taken from the home she was used to.  Kim had love from her new owners and a happy few days before she had a massive stroke.  I took her back home at her old owner's request, and she was quietly put to sleep on 27th November 2000, cuddled by her mum.

• KYLA - was rehomed to Chester about 4 years ago to one of our old rescue homes.  She died of cancer at the end of October 2000, leaving a heartbroken family.

• XENA - died aged 22 months from a wasting illness, probably pancreatic disorder, after her owner neglected her condition.  She knew love at the end, when it was too late to save her, leaving us very distressed.

• MARGARET - our Boxer friend Margaret, aged 47, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge where she will met KYLA.

• LOUIS - died aged 12 months from a neurological problem, leaving his owners devastated.

• THUG - was rehomed in about 1998 and was a very happy lad.  A huge boy, he was full of fun.  Sadly, he died of gastric torsion, leaving a very distressed owner.

• PIXIE (aka BONNY) - Pixie was a lively, fun loving little girl rehomed by me to a service family as a companion dog.  Sadly, her new owner decided to rehome her when she had to work full time, and passed her on to 'friends', instead of keeping the rehoming agreement of returning her to Boxer Rescue.  This home did not look after her, and she was again passed on.  Both of these homes were in the countryside and sadly Pixie raided a hen house after escaping.  She was uncontrollable after this and there was no alternative but to euthenase her.  We are incensed, to say the least, at this waste of a lovely Boxer.

• (Name not given to protect this dog's original owner) - Rehomed by Boxer Rescue to a home in Bracknell, Berkshire.  Shortly after rehoming, he developed a 'wee' problem, but the new owner did not follow advice and take him to a vet for treatment.  Six months later Boxer Rescue was again contacted, this time to collect the dog NOW.  A ten hour drive to collect him was necessary.  On Christmas Eve this dog was taken for a veterinary examination, where he became aggressive as soon as the vet touched the back of his neck.  Now obvious that this dog had been beaten badly over the last six months, Boxer Rescue could not risk rehoming this dog, sadly, and he was euthenased.  We at Boxer Rescue would like to inflict the same suffering on this arrogant young man and his partner, because this dog did have a raging bladder infection and a simple course of antibiotics would have cured the problem.