LSBR will be participating in Spring Bark for The Woodlands Dog Park Club at Northshore Park on Saturday May 17, 2008. Please visit their website for more information.
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My name is Dutch, and as you can see, I haven't been having the best of times lately. The shelter where I was staying was afraid no one would want me, but my new year started off on a positive note when Lone Star Boxer Rescue took one look at me and knew they had to get me well! Luckily for me, the volunteers at LSBR know that an imperfect exterior can't hide the beautiful soul deep inside.
I'm six years old, and seriously underweight. My preliminary vet exam revealed that I've got some serious healing to do: intestinal worms, heartworms, sarcoptic mange, secondary viral and bacterial infections... you have to ask yourself: how does a dog owner let this happen to their pet? I honestly thought there was no hope for me, but every person - from the vet to the volunteers - tells me they won't stop working with me until I am completely recovered! Wow - I'm feeling more optimistic every day! I know I'm not easy to look at right now, but I do have such a sweet nature. And there is this handsome guy just waiting to emerge from this ugly cocoon.
So here is where the "dutch treat" part comes in: if you can help LSBR with my vet bills, I will fight as hard as I can to get well as soon as possible! Sound like a deal? I promise to keep you updated on my progress. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
LSBR Receives Grants!
Lone Star Boxer Rescue in the Press!
Lone Star Boxer Rescue Volunteers Named the Best by Houston Chronicle Staff!
The Houston ULTIMATE list is out, and LSBR volunteers have been cited by the Houston Chronicle as the best Pet Volunteers in the city! We've always known that our volunteers were super, and it's always nice to have some third party recognition! Thanks so much to each and every one of you for all you do -- and particularly for the many kinds of sacrifices each of you makes to ensure our precious boxers are safe and well cared for. You are the BEST - every day and every year!
View LSBR on the Houston Ultimate list.
Lone Star Boxer Rescue Dogs Featured in Eukanuba Commercial!
Eukanuba asked some of the LSBR dogs (and our volunteers!) to be part of a web marketing campaign promoting the new Eukanuba Boxer Formla. Check them out on YouTube!. Hint, look for the pups with natural ears.
Thank You!
Lone Star Boxer Rescue offers our heartfelt gratitude to each of you whose generosity has helped lessen our financial crisis. Because of you, we have been able to partially lift our hold on taking in homeless, abandoned and abused boxers. We are beginning to take in two to three dogs per week. While far short of the 10 to 12 dogs per week for which we typically get calls for help, this is such an important step toward continuing our mission!
Are we out of the woods? Not completely, and truthfully, like any other rescue organization, we never will be as long as there are boxers out there that need our help. But we have been able to pay some very patient and kind vets and boarding facilities that share our passion for saving dogs.
We have estimated that it costs us an average of $600 to provide food, shelter and healthcare for each dog we rescue, so it doesn't take a mathematician to realize that a $250 adoption fee doesn't quite cover those costs! That's why we will continue to rely on our many fundraising events, our volunteers and the generosity of our friends.
We will always need volunteers, sponsors and foster homes to further our mission, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you feel you can help in one or more of those areas.
Again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you! We are truly humbled by your outpouring of support.
Lone Star Boxer Rescue Volunteers
Shop at the Lone Star Boxer Rescue and iRescued Online Stores
Just in time for the holidays! Now you can buy cool LSBR and iRescued items online at CafePress. Shopping at the online stores means your purchases help us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused, abandoned, and neglected boxers, because all proceeds go to LSBR.
Please visit either the LSBR or iRescued store today!
Thanks from all the volunteers, and the dogs too!
Fosters, we desperately need you!
The number of boxers that LSBR can save depends on the number of volunteers willing to foster.
Becoming a foster parent takes dedication, love and a firm commitment to helping your foster dog be the best it can be. When you foster, you will be providing food, care and a loving home - all of which contribute to an ideal environment in which the dog can thrive and improve. As a foster, part of your responsibilities will be to crate train, teach basic commands, and nurture the dog so that it can become more adoptable. By accomplishing the above tasks, you will significantly increase the chances of that dog finding a forever home!
LSBR can't tell you in advance how long you will have a foster; it might be for a few days, or it might be for several months. But the wonderful feeling you get when your foster dog finds its forever home is something you will never forget. It's well worth the effort.
We have several volunteers willing to help you introduce your foster dog into your home. They are available at any time to answer any questions or address concerns you may have. All that we ask from you is a commitment of dedication to your foster dog.
You can help us save more dogs than ever before if you will sign up now.
Please help us help them! Our dogs need you! And so do we.
Thank you!
Have a great cup of Jo and help LSBR!
Now you can buy Gourmet Coffee and support Lone Star Boxer Rescue. Pounds for Paws is a Javaco Fundraising initiative designed to support local animal shelters. The coffees offered are selected from the world's best arabica beans and are roasted to order, ensuring the freshest product possible. Best of all, 30% of all purchases are directed to Lone Star Boxer Rescue!
At only $10.00 per pound, or a dollar per pot, you can enjoy these gourmet coffees both at home and work. And what better way to enjoy your coffee than in a Lone Star Boxer Rescue coffee mug!
Please visit Pounds for Paws and choose Lone Star Boxer Rescue as your facility. Enjoy your coffee and thanks for supporting Lone Star Boxer Rescue!
Join our newsletter list
Get the latest on what's happening with LSBR and the dogs in our program. Subscribe now to receive Lone Star Boxer Rescue's newsletter Boxer Briefs. Join the e-newsletter list now
Lost pets alert
We've added lost dogs to our Lost/Stolen Pets page. Take a look and see if you can help reunite a lost dog with its family. Also, log onto petharbor.com to look through area shelter websites for your lost/stolen dog.
Donate garage sale items
LSBR has monthly garage sales, and all proceeds benefit homeless and abandoned rescue boxers. Donating items to our garage sales is an easy way to make a difference.
Have items to donate? Give us a call at 713.464.1381 today.
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