Foster fail 02/14/24- 8/31/26
He came to me without a name after my soul boxer passed from cancer sept ‘23. I had no intention of keeping him but that boy had my heart from day one. He was happy go lucky, a complete goober, had no idea how big and strong he was, but so, so gentle and so, so sweet. A big gigantic baby in all the best ways. Not a day went by that we weren’t together, just us two. He had a bit to overcome and few surprises from wherever he came from but we found our groove and he was my reason to get up every day. Never in a million years did I think this could happen again, and to a boxer so young. He got to leave this place as we spent our time together; just us two (in the vets office but privately). I guess that’s the boxer tax. You get the most epic irreplaceable friend that makes every day the best day ever, but there’s a chance they’ll have to leave before it’s fair and you’ll have to be the one to make the hardest choice for them. Zephyr, Zephyr Bear, Handsome puppy dude, Ghost face killa, bubba, bubby bear… I hope you’re running and playing and talking at everyone, and that I get to see you again 🧡🌈💔🧡 I love you

My sweet puppy Elmer (10 mos.) has been diagnosed with a grade 3 heart murmur by his vet during his first and second check-ups. He suggested waiting until he’s a year old to do an echocardiogram.

Last night we had to go to the ER because Elmer ate a wet wipe (😑). While we were there the ER doctor said she was sure it’s a grade 4 murmur and seemed more concerned about that than the reason we were there.

Since last night, I’ve already made an appointment with a cardiologist but I’m feeling very anxious about what he’s going to say. I usually Google about the possibilities of these things in order to prep myself for the worst but I can’t bring myself to do it. Any words of advice are appreciated.

My wife and I are getting a European boxer puppy in a couple of months from a local breeder. I am now wondering if we should get 2 (the litter will have 10 pups). We have had two boxers before and realize that they help keep each other entertained and exercised. Having said that 2 pups at the same time might be more work than I realize. We have had 2 boxers before but they were staggered (got the second one when the first was 4). They have both passed now and we miss them terribly. They are amazing unique beasts. We love the breed and love all of their goofy sweet energy but not sure if we might be biting off more than we can handle with two. Anyone else with experience of getting two boxer pups at the same time?