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GABRIELLE 1/9/03
#039

Adopted 
7/12/03

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Gabby's Foster Journey

Post Adoption

June 2, 2003

Pertinent Information
1 1/2 year old, 55 lbs. Female Boxer Mix
Fawn with a white line down her face
Natural tail and ears
Neutered and UTD
Being Fostered Near  Secaucus, NJ
Adoption Donation $200

7/12/03 - The Santoro family takes pleasure in announcing the adoption of their latest daughter.............
                                         Gabby Santoro
Gabby was formerly a resident at the Sunrise Angel Haven, but has moved up to permanent family member.  Gabby fit into this family like a glove and we asked to adopt her and was given the go ahead by the BAR Directors.......we would all like to thank them for their support.  A special thank you goes out to Sue Corrente for her support and training advice when Gabby first came into our home.  Gabby was quite the feisty little girl and Sue was there to calm me down.  Sue and I have been talking through out Gabby's fostering and she has really helped us tremendously. 

The Sunrise Angel Haven will be temporarily closed, but don't worry Nancy I'll step up a more active role as foster mentor now (if you want me too?).

Here is a picture of Honey and her new sister Gabby on the right.
Debbie, Ralph, BJ, Honey, Axel, Trigger and Gabby Girl

7/11/03 - Gabby is pending adoption.

6/20/03 - Mom has been trying to get all these pictures of Honey, Axel and me playing but we just aren't still long enough. I love to run and play with them and then every once and awhile, I go off by myself investigating things in the back yard. Mom was doing some work in the front yard and I just thought I'd help her by digging up some old dead shrubs on the side of the house. I was so proud that I got one out that I was prancing around the yard with it and dad starting laughing, until I saw the nice job of laying down the sod he just did. Well, it's been raining here and that sod looked like it needed to be played in! He kinda got upset when I started rolling in it. After he called me out of the sod patch he had the nerve to put a fence around it. I then found mom's watering can and decided I'd help her water. I can really be a helpful boxer baby if they would just let me. I got a special treat the other night. You see, I'm very good at going in my crate for "nite, nite" but the other night, mom was in the bedroom watching tv and dad was in the living room and mom decided to let me come watch tv with her, Honey and Trigger. I was such a good girl, that mom let me spend the night there! The next night, I went back in my crate. Now when we go out in the morning before Mom has to get up, we all go in the bed to sleep with her for awhile. I like cuddling with mom and Honey. I feel special. I can still be kinda an in your face pup but I'm working on it. Sending boxer kisses, Gabby Girl

6/2/03 - Yesterday, mom was outside working in the yard and we were all running and playing together. She was happy she was finally going to plant her vegetable garden in between the rain drops. We all decided we were going to help, which made her upset, so she said inside to all of us, well my foster brothers and sisters went inside without hesitation. I decided I'd stay out and play with her. I wasn't being cooperative, so she went in and got the leash and told me I was going to time out. I don't really care too much for time out, so when she put the leash on my collar, I decided to sit and roll over.....right in a large mud patch. My nice fawn coat turned dark brown in a matter of seconds. Mom got upset and said, bath time for you....hey no time out bath time should be better? Well she walked me into the bathroom and closed the door......there was no where to go except into the tub with the water running. Again, I wasn't being cooperative so she had to come in with me. She hasn't gotten it yet, that I love to have people around me. After my bath, I do say I smell very pretty and my coat is shining, she remembered the time out thing....I was hoping she forgot. I went in my crate to settle down...she doesn't keep me in there very long cause I'm starting to get the message and I'd rather be out with everyone. At night time, they decided to watch a movie and well, Trigger had one end of the couch, mom was in the middle and dad had the other end. What's a Gabby girl to do but to sit on both there laps! I just hopped up and snuggled between the both of them, I was just in heaven. I would love my very own family to snuggle with and I know you are out there. I do need a lot of firm but gentle training cause I can be pesty at times but I don't mean any harm by it. Sending boxer kisses your way, Gabby girl.

5/22/03 - I have been traveling a lot lately and now have come to stop by the Sunrise Angel Haven for a visit.  I have one foster sister and 3 foster brothers which I've met through a gate but know in time we will be playing and romping.  I have quite a bit of energy which my foster mom is teaching me to control.  We go on walks and sometimes as we are walking, my foster mom makes me sit and stay and I do my best to please her.  I still get excited when I see other people out in the street but I am working on that.  The other day I saw a squirrel and almost made my foster dad fall, but he was holding onto my leash tight and grabbed the railing.  I thought the squirrel would like to play with me, but dad said I have to be careful going down the stairs.  I'm the kinda girl that doesn't think before she acts, but I'll be o.k. one day.  I like to play ball, we have a dog pen in the yard so I go in there with my foster mom and she throws the ball to me and I bring it back to her.  Axel and Honey play with dad and Maura who is visiting from Chicago.  Then they switch so we all get equal time with each of them.  I'm looking for a family that will be willing to give me the attention that I need and hope someone out there will be willing to help me.  I'm a good girl that still has that puppy play in her but I know with proper training and tender loving care we can be a great team.  Sending hugs and kisses, Gabby Girl

5/11/03 - Hi everyone, it's me, Gabby-Girl. I'm doing great. I've been staying with Nitro and his mommie and daddy. They've been training me but I'm not sure what that means. When I do something good, they tell me what a good girl I am and give me a treat, mozzarella string cheese! Delizioso! What a racket I've got going here. I'm learning commands like sit/stay, down/stay, come and heel. I'm good but not consistent. I'm so excited that I don't stay for very long. They say as I practice more I'll get better. I used to struggle with both of them when they needed to put on my chain choke or leash, but now I sit nicely because the lady holds a treat in her mouth and I know I'm getting it if I sit still. I used to run/push my way out the back door to go into the yard but I been working on sitting and waiting until they say OK, then I run to go and play. They've been putting me on a potty schedule, which is harder work than I thought. I have to hold "it" for longer periods of time, which also means I can't run through the house freely, just yet. So at times, I may be in my crate or blocked off in the kitchen. Don't feel bad, I have toys to play with and Nitro gives me kisses through the gate. He's romantic! He even dropped in one of his toys for me to play with. Tell me to go into my crate and in I go, no crying and I keep it dry! I'm doing good at dinnertime, too! I sit while they mix up my food. They tell Nitro and I to sit and stay, then they put down the food and say OK. Mangia! We go to town! Nitro always beats me but I'm a lady and a dainty eater. Nitro and I get along but I can be a nudge sometimes. Hey, I'm young and have lots of puppy energy to burn. I've tried to steal toys from Nitro on occassion but puts me in my place quick. So I usually find something else to play with. I love to chew on peanut butter flavored compressed rawhide bones. Yummy! I lick off the peanut butter first and then chew. What a treat! I'm much better when walking on lead. I used to pull and bark/growl/lunge at people. I just wanted to meet  Nitro and his family say that I'm a good girl who needs some guidance, structure, limits, patience and love and I'm make some adoptive family out there very happy. So, please work with my enthusiasm and I know I can be your forever Gabby-Girl. Oh, don't forget the treats and praise!

5/2/03- Gabby is attending training!

4-22-03-Hi, It's me, Gabby...Foster Mom wanted to write and tell you some things about me, but her computer broke and she didn't get a chance to do it. Well, we had a nice Easter. I got my own Egg with my name on it and a nice fluffy toy. I've been playing a lot outside with my friends in the nice weather, but today, it's raining, so I was inside most of the day. I'm still being a nudge, that's what Foster Mom calls me. Because, I'm always nudging her or the other dogs. I've met a lot of people who have come to visit and I'm very good with them. I love to play and fool around with the guys. They box with me and rough house with me, but Foster Mom puts a stop to it, because I get a little too hyper when this goes on. I'll be really good in a home with one other dog and some people to play with. On Easter, we got another Foster Girl. But I'm a little too territorial and don't really want her to mess with my boys. So, I haven't been allowed to be with all three of them at one time. But I go to her gate and stand up and wiggle my long tail like crazy and give her kisses. She's really pretty and I do like her. Foster Mom says I'm going to be allowed to go out with her by myself tomorrow if the weather is good. She's sure that I'll be good with just her. She's about the same age as me. I really want to play with her. As Foster Mom always says, I'm a puppy still. I know I've gotten bigger and grown up some, but I still act like a puppy. But I listen really well. When Foster Mom says No, she means it, and I DO listen to her...I just sit and look at her. I know she means well. She's just letting me know that I can't do certain things, like take the little kitty toys and chew them up. Boy, do I love those little furry mice.....Foster Mom was out all day today trying to see if her computer could be fixed, so I was in my crate most of the time...I'm very good in there. I just go whenever she tells me to. If the door is not opened, I sit until she comes in to open it for me to go in. Then, in I go and stay. I only got a little upset today when I wasn't allowed to be with everyone else downstairs. It's because I wanted to be Queen Bee and this other girl is here too. Well, that's enough for now. I'll let you know how it's going...I'm still waiting for that special home. I have the cutest face ever....You'll melt when you see me... Gabby

4/15/03 -  Hi, Gabby here. Boy, was yesterday a nice day. We stayed outside all day. I ran and ran all over. Foster Mom was looking at me and saying how good I look. I have a shiny coat. Must be from being outside. I could stay all day out there. Things have been pretty quiet, just playing with the boys and lazing around. I've been pretty good, except for taking some of the laundry off the line. Hey. Isn't it there for me to play with? I guess not....I got yelled at and haven't done it since. I listen pretty good. Foster Mom says I've got a real personality. I just look at her and wiggle my butt and long tail goes when she reprimands me. It's as if to say. Who cares? She loves to watch me do some of the silly things I do. The other day a cardinal was at the window, teasing me. He kept jumping all over and sitting on the ledge. I was watching him intently. It was interesting. She got a real nice picture of him staring at me and me at him. Just this morning, one of the kitties, Coors, came in to the computer room and sat on the back of the couch. Foster Mom went Oops, and I came in. I sat on the couch where the kitty was. This one, I don't really bother with. She said. NO Gabby, and Stay, and the cat left. I listened. I like to chase some of them, but she doesn't think I'm being bad...Just like to chase once in a while. But I've got Hunter to pester, he's the big white boxer, so that's enough. And do I like to pester him. That's what I need, a nice boxer buddy to pester. One who doesn't really care. He does put me down once in a while, when he's had just about enough. But I still like to wiggle around him, and try to get him to play more. I sit on him, lie on him, get inside his legs, pick up his legs, etc. Hey, I'm still a puppy. One thing Foster Mom loves, is at night, when we get our last chance. That's out, in for cookies, and to bed. I come in, have a couple of little cookies. Then when she opens the cabinet to get my big cookie to go to bed with, I'm in my crate before she can get it to me.  The other night she was looking for me and I was waiting in my crate.  I made a beeline for the crate.  I'll go in anytime she opens the cabinet and goes to the big cookie bin.  I'm still waiting for that special home for this special girl who is lovable, adorable, cuddly and full of energy.  I'll love you to death.  Gabby.

4/07/03 - Hi...It's Gabby again...I'm still here at The Boxer Country Farm and Retreat....It's real nice here, but this snow is just about too much for Foster Mom...I love it...I just want to go out and stay there...That's why a fenced in yard is good for me....I don't want to come in.....yesterday, we all got to stay out for a long time.....I'm really bugging my brother, Hunter, and he is getting annoyed with me. But he's such a good guy that he take all my silliness. Well, Foster Mom is disgusted with this weather, because she said she would take me for a walk in the park to train me some more on the leash...But with all this white stuff, she's not been able to do so....I want so much to go out and meet people...Yesterday, we had a lot of company and I was allowed to go downstairs to the family room...I was so good with the guys....But they were really rough housing with me and I had to be told to stop...And I did....Today,Foster Mom went down to do the wash and left the gate open, and she told me to sit and stay.....When she came back up, I was still sitting and staying.....Can your figure....Months ago, I wouldn't do this....She was surprised.....Well, there is not too much going on here...With the snow and all. I'm just bugging my boys and giving them a hard time...I just want to play......Foster Mom will throw toys for me to go and fetch...I get them and bring them back...She just says Give, and I do that...And she throws them again...I've calmed down so much...I'm really a great little girl.. I really want to go to a nice home that can give me the love I have here.....Do you want a nice cute little girl? I'll love you to death, believe me.....Now I have to go and have dinner.....Foster Mom is preparing a nice meal for us......I'll get back to you soon. Gabby

3/30/03  - Hi, it's Gabby. I'm still at the Boxer Country Farm and Retreat. Boy, did I have another eventful weekend. We had visitors for overnight. They came with Major who I had met last week in CT. We went out to play in the great Mud and romped around. But I had to come in, because I was being a little territorial and making a lot of fuss. Foster Mom and the other Foster Mom thinks it's just that I think that this is MY house. So I came in and they played a little more. It's funny, because I was great when Foster Mom doubled up on Fosters and I loved the guy that was here for two weeks. I really wasn't that bad, I was just watching out for my two "brothers" who I love a lot. I know they can handle themselves, but I'm still a bossy little girl. But I was really good most of the night. Both Major and I spent Saturday mostly in our crates while the ladies had the foster workshop downstairs. I wanted to go down, but it was better that I didn't, because I like to play too much. After all there were 4 puppies here. Three older ones and a little guy. Well, I got to sleep with Foster Mom on Friday night along with Hunter and Bugsy anyway. So there! Everyone left last evening and I got to come out and spend ALL night with Foster Mom, and then around midnight had my last chance and cookies before I ran right into my crate. I got confused, because I was in a crate in Foster Mom's bedroom for the entire day and Major was using mine in the guest room. So I immediately made a beeline for Foster Mom's bedroom and went OOPS! And turned around and ran right into my nice big crate with my bed in it. I didn't mind sharing my bed with Major for the night anyway. He got to use my bed and I got alot of blankets for the day. Major even had one of my toys...Well, Major got adopted yesterday. I'm still here. I'm beginning to feel bad. I know I'm adorable, a bit on the frisky side, but otherwise adorable. I want so much to have my own home. I know Foster Mom loves me so much, but I really want to go to my own Well, we woke up to SNOW again. Foster Mom doesn't like it anymore, but you can give me snow all year. I love going out in it and burying my face in it and just rolling and playing in it. I must admit it is much better, because I don't have to have my feet wiped off when I come in. No mud. But I love Mud too. So, I was out there this morning, throwing the jolly ball all over. Just flipping it up and down. Foster Mom says I'm funny to watch. I also sat on the bench with my face up in the air catching the big snowflakes. At least I make her laugh. Well, I'll be getting back to you again. I'm just waiting for that special person to take me into their home and arms and give me my Forever Home. Bye for now, Gabby

3-24-03 - Hi, It's Gabby here. Phew! Did I have a weekend. Foster Mom went to CT for a workshop for Foster Homes and she took ME with her...Not Hunter or Bugsy, but me. I'm special, that's why. She wanted to see how I was on a long trip and meeting other dogs. I was great in the car. Not a peep out of me for 6 hours going down and 5 coming back....I was let out a couple of times to do my business, which I did right away and back in the SUV in the crate in the back. I even got a kid's Burgher King meal...Well, I'm a kid. I was introduced to the two white dogs that were residents at the home we stayed in. One cutey little one named Robi and a big brute, named Pace. I got along good with Robi, but Pace didn't particularly like me putting my feet on him. I am a little frisky and have to learn that all dogs are not like my buddies back here. I can do anything to the 95 lb. white guy here, but not to other pups. It wasn't that bad. I was just put down and I was OK. Boy did I love all the toys at this house. I took them all out and played with them. I want to tell you that most of the weekend, except when the ladies were home, I spent in the crate. I was very good. I went right in and stayed there. I slept in it at night like I do here at the foster home. Also, Foster Mom bought this prong collar (which she hates, by the way) cause I'm difficult on the leash. Wow! Does it work. I walk nice, sit nice, and do I behave. It doesn't hurt, but I respect it and am really good with it. She says I won't need it forever, just now to learn how to walk the right way and behave and not bark at passing people, cars, dogs, etc...She got to walk me a little in the neighborhood where we stayed and I did see a man and I was about to bark, and she just pulled gently and said no and I kept going. She said Good Girl, Gabby. You're doing great. Foster Mom and this other lady, Nancy, went to pick up another rescue and I went right in my crate. It took only about an hour and they were back...I got to play with th I met some of the other foster home ladies and they all liked me. They said I'm cute. I need to get out more and meet more people and foster Mom says she'll take me to more places now. What I really need for a home is a fenced in yard as said before, so I can run and get rid of my energy. I'm full of that. And another dog, close to my age would be good. I need a lot of patience too. I can be difficult when you try to put a leash on me or collar. But all I do is wiggle and lie down. I'm really not that bad. I'm a 14 month old puppy that didn't have the training....I know, and Foster Mom says it too, that I can learn. I just need the special someone who will give me the time to learn and have patience with me....Believe me, I'll give you a lot of hugs and kisses. I'll get back to you soon. I've been outside most of the morning and playing with the guys....(don't tell anyone, but the white guy is now brown with mud from me jumping on him and playing) Lots of toys out there for me to toss around and play with too. Bye for now, Gabby

3/12/03 - Hi, It's Gabby here. The weather has been a little better and I'm outside a lot now in the yard playing and running all over with my temporary brothers. I did get to the park the other day and now foster Mom knows I need to be walked and socialized a lot more. I just love to see all the people and dogs and get a little frisky on the leash. So Foster Mom is going to be taking me for walks by myself more now that it's warming up. I'm so good in the house. No messes at all for a long time now. I don't chase the kitties too much, only if Bugsy decides to do it too. It's been hard, not getting to do too much lately, but I don't mind just hanging around. I get to go downstairs and all over the house too. I have a lot of toys to play with and that's really all I need. I will admit, that when someone comes to the house, I do get a little noisy. I can't seem to help it, I just like people and especially ones I haven't met before. I'm still waiting to get my own special forever home. I'll need some training, but I do learn and listen well. Not too much to report, but foster Mom said that the first good morning that she's free, I'm going to the park all by myself with her. I can't wait. Then we'll have more to write about. The winter has been hard on all us boxer babies, but it's clearing up and we can get out with other dogs too. More to come. Gabby

3/3/03 -  Hi...it's Gabby again. Not too much has been going on here, but Ive been a really good girl...Foster Mom has been working and I'm home with the guys...I've not had too much to do because it's really cold out and I get to go in and out all day. I'm really having a great time here, but would like my own home.......I love it here and the boys love me. I still like to chast the kitties, especially the bit orange one....He likes to antagonize me.....And I pick up on it right away...But when Foster Mom or Dad tell me NO. I listen. Right now, I'm with Foster Mom and lying on the dog couch as she types...I just look at her with those bit brown eyes of mine. I really need a home that understands that I am a rambunctions young girl who needs training...Foster Mom has been working with me and i've gotten really better. I know that I can be trying at times, but if you want a pup to work with, I'm it.... I love to give kisses and hugs...I love to take toys and want you to play with me...i just like attention......Foster Mom give me all she can....But with the two other guys here, it's hard,......I'm patient......I would just like to have a home to call my own.....I'll give you all the love you need. So if you're interested, let me know.... Gabby

2/25/03 - Hi Everyone. It's been a while since Foster Mom and I wrote. She started working again and has been really busy. Well, nothing has really changed here, except that I'm really being a good little girl. I'm still playing a lot with my brothers and love being out in the snow. I love to be free and really need that. So a fenced in yard is perfect for me. I did corner one of the kitties the other night, the little Mousey who isn't afraid of us dogs, and I was told NO and haven't done it since. Of course, my foster Brother, Bugsy isn't too much help.. He eggs me on. It's been real hard with the weather, but I'm good and go in my crate for a little while each day while Foster Mom goes off to work... I just am told Gabby, it's time to go in your crate and off I go. I've got a new one now. It's huge. It's like a big house and I can move around and get up and even play in it. I've got my own pillow in it too and all my toys. I'm still looking for that special home to go to. I need a lot of attention. There's usually someone home most of the time here at the Foster Home. Unless they go off together, and then they don't leave me for too long at all. I just get lonely. I'm still a little afraid that I'll be left alone too long. A nice home, fenced in yard, bigger kids would be great, and maybe another older dog too, like my brothers......is the kind of home I need. I love to play a lot in the house, and it does get noisy at times, but then I'm let out to do my business, and in I come and calm down. I love toys. I will admit I do like to take them apart, but then I get another one to play with. I need indestructable toys, if there are any. Well, I'll get back to you again, real soon. It won't be as long as this last time..... Gabby

2/7/03 - JJ's family just left with him for PA.  They came with their two children, Jillian, 8 and Dillon 3.  I am especially impressed with Gabby, who was excellent with the children.  She is really good with kids.  Not too rough at all.  But these children are used to big dogs.  Now Gabby is depressed that JJ has left.  I just gave her a big hug and kiss and told her that she will get her forever home soon too.

2-7-03  - Hi Everyone, Gabby here. I'm sorry that there hasn't been too much on about me lately. Foster Mom has been really busy since she has another foster. However, he's leaving today and I'm really sad. I'm going to miss him. I'm just hoping that I get to go to my forever home soon. I've been a real good little girl. I just love to play a lot and sit on Foster Mom and bug her. I love to get attention and love and I give it all back too. I still have my step-foster brothers to play with, but I really want my own home. I'm a real cutie. I love to be outside and run all over in the snow. I even just sit myself down at the top of the hill and stay there. Then, when I want to come in, I do. Not all the time, just sometimes, when I really want to stay out.  I've been very good about going in my crate. I never give foster Mom a hard time. All she says is c'mon, Gabby, it's time to go in the crate, and off I go. I really only have to be there at night. Don't tell anyone, but I've stayed out a few nights and slept with Foster Mom. I love that. And I was good all night. I didn't do anything in the house. I wish the weather was better, so I could go to this park she keeps talking about. But it's been too nasty and cold and icy to go. So we all have the big yard to play in. And of course, the house too. Toys all over. I love toys. Actually, my favorite of all is the Nylabone. I'll just chomp on it and that keeps me busy. Well, when something exciting happens, I'll write again. Unless, of course, someone out there really wants this little bundle of energy and cute too. Gabby

1/28/03 -  Hi...It's Gabby....Sorry I haven't written for a week, But I have to get to use the computer and Foster Mom has another foster too.....Well, there's not too much to report from here...I'm still being good...Getting a little cabin fever with the weather, but I have a nice yard to go out and play in with my brothers. I love being the only girl...I'm the center of attention. I don't get into any trouble at all....I love to play with all my toys...Actually, they're not mine, but the guys share with me. I don't care about the kitties anymore....They can walk by me if they want to...I don't chase them at all. Actually, I like to play with a toy instead. I'm waiting for that special someone to want me....I'm really good, believe me...Right now, I'm sitting with Foster mom while she types, with my head on her lap and watching....I just love to do that....Just pet me, hug me, kiss me and I'll love you forever......I need to be taught some obedience, but not that much....I do listen....I just like to try to be defiant......Foster Mom thinks this is cute.....And she doesn't let me get away with anything at all. Well, that's it for now...I'll get back to you as soon as I can use the computer again.

1/22/03 -  Hi everyone. It's Gabby here. I got a new foster brother today...It's neat! He's young like me. Not like my fuddy duddy old residents who live here too. They play, but one if fat and the other is HUGE.....I went out with the new guy today to play in the snow and we had a lot of fun. He was very curious, so I showed him around. We went up to the wood shed and I showed him what I love to do. Take the wood! Fun, Huh? Foster Daddy doesn't think so, but Foster Mom thinks this is hilarious. I showed him where we usually do our big business. He'll learn, I'm sure where to go. Well, for me, I've been a busy little girl. It's real cold out, but I love to be outside. Not too much going on because of the weather, but we all do get to play alot. We play inside and outside. I just love my giggle ball. Actually it's not mine, but don't tell the boys. I play with it ALL the time. The other night, I just laid on Foster Mom's lap while we were watching TV and fell asleep while she petted me. It felt so good. That's what I just love. A lot of hugging, kissing and cuddling. I still go in the crate at night to sleep and I like it. I'll go in anytime I'm told to. Well, that's it for now. Does anyone want a cute, adorable, lovable, cuddly little girl boxer? If so, you better jump on it. Someone will snatch me up real soon, I'm sure of it. Thanks, Gabby

1/16/03 - Hi everyone....It's me. Gabby. I've graduated to the living room! Yea! There's a Dutch door separating the living room from the rest of the house, and I wasn't allowed in there. Foster Mom would watch TV in her bedroom and I was allowed in there, cuz the computer room is right off it...But tonight, she said, I can come in the living room... There were Kitties there and I didn't do anything...I just wanted to be with her and lay by her feet. Hunter and Bugsy are allowed in there all the time. This must mean that I'm Ok as a family dog! I wanted the Kitty toys that were in there, but Foster Mom said no and got me a toy that makes silly sounds...Now I'm in her computer room driving her nuts with this silly toy. I love to go by myself and play with a toy. Oops, I'm on the bed now...I don't know where my brothers are, but I'm having a great time playing with the toy. Later, I'll have to go in my crate to go to sleep; I don't mind it at all and go right to sleep. This morning, my brother, Bugs, was sick and Foster Mom was up and cleaning up after him...I didn't make a peep in my crate...I actually waited 2 hours to be let out...I'm really a good little girl and will make a family really happy to have me......Foster Mom says I have become the perfect little Boxer Girl...More from me later. Gabby

1/13/03 - Hi, it's Gabby again. I've really settled back in my Foster Home and I've been so good. It's been quiet and nothing exciting going on. I get to play with my brothers and go out all the time in the back yard with them. That's what I really need, someone my size to play with. We run all over, getting sticks and I especially love to play with the big deflated basketball that I found under the pine trees. It's cold out there, but if we run around, we don't even feel it. I've been seeing the kitties go around the house and I don't chase them like I did before. I guess they aren't too much fun anymore. I'm still goofy, but when I am told no, I listen, like when I get on the bed and start rough housing with the boys too much. Foster Mom says calm down, Gabby, and no and I stop. Yesterday Foster Mom had to go out to get another Rescued dog and bring him to one of the other people in the group and she put me in the crate. I was there for 4 hours and didn't make a peep. She knows this, because Foster Dad sleeps during the day and I didn't wake him up. She came home and I didn't cry to come out. She let me out and was I happy to see her. Out we all went to play. All you have to say to me at any time, is Gabby, go in your crate, and off I go. Of course, a cookie helps too. I'm really a great little girl, I need some obedience training, but that would be a lot of fun to do with my new family.  Foster Mom says I'm still just a goofy puppy. But last time I was here, she used to say all the time when I was not so good, She's only a puppy. She hasn't said that this time. I like it here, but I'm ready to go to my forever home. I'd love to have space to run around outside and probably a playmate too. If someone wants an adorable little Boxer Girl, I'm the one. I'm really lovable and have become so good. Gabby

1/10/03 -  Hi everyone, Gabby here. I had a great night back at my foster home. I played all night with the boys. Not too rough like it was before, but we all were so happy to see each other. We were outside in the snow for an hour up until 11:30 playing in the back yard. It was so much fun. Bugsy, the little guy went inside and Hunter and I ran around and tore at branches from the two trees that fell down from the snow/ice storm. We ran all over with them playing. Up the hill, down the hill. Then we came in and had our treats before going to bed. Even the kitties don't seem to mind me that much. Foster Mom said OK Gabby, time to go to bed. In your crate, and in I went and never made a peep. We got up late this morning and I went right to the door and rang the bell on the string to go out. I remembered this. Out we went again to do our business and then in to eat. I've been playing a little, but the boys are tired and still sleeping. So I decided to sit with Foster Mom while she's writing for me and go to sleep on the Doggie couch in her computer room. She can't get over how much I have changed. I want you to know that it was not my new Mom's fault for giving me back. And it wasn't my fault either. They gave me lots of love and tried real hard, but I'm still a puppy and need older children to play with. The yard really helps because I go in and out and run all over, even by myself. I've got lots of toys here and I went right to the toy box and took a lot out to play with. Foster Mom even is surprised that I don't jump up anymore either. I've become a really good girl. Thank you, Mom for that. Well, the day is beginning and I'll let you know how it goes for today. I really love it here, but I'd love to have a home that I can call my own. Maybe a playmate too? Gabby

1/09/03 - Hi Everyone! It's Gabby. I'm back at my Foster Home after a month away. I came back because I was just a little too much for the small children in the home. Not because my Mom didn't want me or the children, but I am still a puppy and a little too rambunctious. I need a home with a yard to run free in and even another dog to play with. I love to play and I thought the kids were just human dogs. Foster Mom says that my Mom did a great job with me and that I am a lot calmer than when I was here before. When I got here, I knew right away where I was. My foster brothers met me downstairs and we kissed and ran upstairs and all were real happy. Then I got to go out in the fenced in yard in the snow and run and run with them. I was so happy. That's what I need. Foster Mom is really pleased with how much better I seem to be. I'm playing with my brothers now and having a good time. I ran right to my crate and sniffed around. It still smells like me because no other dog has been in there. I went right to MY bowl too, but I think another dog has used it. That's OK. I understand he went to his forever home recently. I saw one of the cats and didn't do anything. Hmmmmmm.. Maybe I don't care. We'll have to see what tomorrow brings. I'm real happy to be back here and when I saw Foster Mom today, I knew her right away. That made my Mom feel better. She really tried to keep me. I know that there is someone who wants a really adorable boxer girl that loves to kiss and hug and can be a good girl. I still need training, but I'm better. I just love to play and can get a little rough at times. Foster Mom wants to put some new pictures on, but the boys won't leave me alone for her to take them, so tomorrow she'll send some new ones of me. I'll write in a day to let you know how I'm doing back.

12/12/02 - Gabby has been adopted.

12/1/01 - Hi, It's Gabby. I haven't written for a while because I was pending adoption and supposed to go to my forever home on Friday. Foster Mom and I were on our way, when a deer hit her car. We didn't make it. Everyone is OK. Well, Foster Mom was to meet my new Mom half way and since she couldn't get there, the new Mom decided not to take me. I'm really heartbroken, but I still am here with my Foster Brothers and my Foster family. Foster Mom hasn't been working anymore, so she's had a lot time to spend with me and I have gotten soooo good. I'm still a puppy and want to be defiant, but I've changed a lot. I'm going to be perfect for a family, either with another dog or not. I love to run around outside by myself with toys, in the fenced in yard. I can stay out all day if I want to, but it's a little cold for me, so I come in and get warm and then ring the bell and out I go again. I was looking forward to going to my new home, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. They probably didn't want me that much. So, I guess I'll have to wait until someone REALLY wants me. Then I know it will be perfect. Meanwhile, I'm here, so call if you think I'm the pup for you.

11-10-02 - Hi, It's Gabby again. I got to use the new computer and can tell you what's been going on. The old computer broke, so Foster Mom couldn't let me use it. I'm still here, waiting for someone to adopt me. I love it here, I've got brothers and a big yard to run in and boy, do I love to run. I just need a lot of attention to get rid of some of my puppy habits, like sometimes not getting to the door in time and I make a small mistake, but that only happens rarely. The other night, Foster Mom fell asleep and didn't get a chance to put me in my crate. I climbed on the bed and cuddled right next to her and fell asleep. When she woke up and saw me there, she said, who cares and I stayed all night. I didn't chase any cats, or do anything in the house. Well, last night I went right into my crate to sleep and didn't cry at all. I still like to chase the cats, but I don't want to hurt them. It's just that when some of them run, I go after them. What do they run for? The others walk right by me and I don't do a thing. I just look at them and they look at me. Hey, I'm a puppy! I'll learn. It's just that they are furry things that move fast. If you throw a toy, I go after it to. Oh, about toys, I love them and I love to retrieve. I bring it back and drop it at Foster Mom's feet to throw again. well, I have to go now, but I hope to get a call that someone wants an adorable girl puppy who just is full of love and affection. Bye for now.

11-2-02 - Hi, It's Gabby again. Foster Mom feels real bad that she's not been able to let me use the computer, but she's been real busy with her job. Anyway, I love it here. It's snowing (that's what the humans call it) And I got to see my first snow. I put my nose in it and it was wet. Foster Mom laughed because I was running all over and putting my face in this wet white stuff. It feels good. I'm so silly. Foster Mom says I'm all puppy, but I'm a good puppy. I don't do anything wrong in the house. I have tons of toys to play with, that's all I need. I haven't even touched any of the house things, like shoes, furniture, just stuff all over, and believe me, Foster Mom has a lot of stuff all over. Just give me a toy and I'll play with it. Last night, my foster brother and I took one of the new toys and ran all over the house with it. Oops! We tore it apart...It looked like snow here. Foster Mom didn't get mad, just cleaned it up. We had so much fun! What the heck? I'm a puppy. Right now, I'm chilling on the couch in the computer room. I had a big day yesterday. I was out most of the day with my foster brothers. Boy do I love to play with them I go up and down all over the place and run and run. I pick up the outside toys and run all over with them. Foster Mom says I'm a joy to watch...She loves puppies. Foster Mom had me retrieving today...I take the toy and bring it back. She has me Sit, Stay and throws the toy and then tells me to release. I go for it and bring it back to her...This is so much fun. I learn real fast too. I now go in my crate with Foster Mom just telling me to. No argument like at first. Oh and there's this little cowbell on the door on a string. My brother knows how to use it... He just goes to the door and hits it with his nose and that means he has to go out. Well, I learned this! It's fun...I go to the door, ring the bell, Foster Mom comes and lets me out...This is great! I gotta tell you, she's clever. But I'm even better, because I learn so fast. I've got two great brothers here and they have been teaching me too. Foster Mom has been home for two days now...It's just the best. She's been paying a lot of attention to me and playing with me. I'm really good though, because you can leave me alone and I'm just fine...Give me some toys, bones, etc., and I love it. We have Peanut Butter parties here...Foster Mom puts Peanut Butter, Low Fat, Because one of my brothers is a bit chunky, in the marrow bones, and we each get one and go at them. This is great stuff. It's sticky and good. Well, folks, I'm looking for a nice home to adopt me so I can bring some joy to the home. I'm so much fun and so loveable. I'm a real cutie

10/25/02 - Hi, I'm still here at the foster home...Foster Mom finally had a day off to spend with me...I follow her all over the house. She keeps telling me to back off, but I don't listen. I love to follow her...The boys are being great with me, but I like to be alone too. I go off into the computer room, on the couch and sleep there by myself. I take toys with me and I'm happy. Oh, and today, Foster Dad came out with a GREEN Sweatshirt on and I freaked out. I don't know why. Also, last night a friend came in with a Green jacket on and I freaked too. I must not like bright green shirts. Foster Mom told Dad to change, and he did and then I was OK...Weird. HUH? Foster Mom loves me. She is always looking for me, because this house is big and I get lost. But I don't get into any trouble. I've had a bit of trouble with the training and pooped on the floor. But they don't get mad. Also, there's a bell on the door that one of my foster brothers rings to go out, and I figured it out and went to it this morning and rang it...Foster Mom was surprised and let me out and gave me a great bit kiss. I was so happy! I'm so good. I want to please. I know I make some mistakes, but I'm only a puppy who never was trained. Foster Mom spent a lot of time with me today. She was cooking, something called Chili, and a Meatloaf...Maybe I'll get some? Buy she was with me all day. I got to go outside by myself for a while and loved to wander around the property. The boys stayed inside. I do like being alone sometimes. I'm such a good girl. I need to be in a home with maybe another dog? I'm still chasing the cats. Foster Mom says I'm young enough to learn. There's one here that just walked right by me this morning and I didn't do anything...But the others! Well, that's another thing...They run from me and I chase. Well, Foster Mom says I can write to you again tomorrow. So wait for my letter. Love to all you boxer lovers.......

10/21/02 - Hi Everyone, Here I am at my new foster home. I arrived Saturday night after a long drive and met my foster brothers. They liked me right away and I like them too. They have a lot of toys and I love to play with them. Especially anything that squeaks. We run all over the house trying to get them from each other. I also have a great big fenced in yard to run in. I've never been able to do this before, and it's so much fun. The boys were running all around with me. This is great! There are some furry things here also, called cats. I don't think I've ever seen them before. One of them is a real crab, so of course, I try to get him. But the others don't bother me at all. I guess I like them. At least Foster Mom doesn't see a problem. She says I'm just still a puppy and have to learn. I've been real good with going out to do my business. I get to go out early in the morning, then again before Foster Mom goes to work. Then Foster Dad comes home and I go out again. He usually goes to sleep and gets back up in the afternoon to let us out again. Then Foster Mom comes home and I get to go out again. We go out in the dark too and play. But there's lights for us to see. I just love the jolly ball and all the outside toys too. At night, we all get "Last Chance" as Foster Mom and Dad call it, then we come in and get treats before going to bed. I go in my crate until the morning and I'm really good. By the way, I'm in the crate when Foster Mom is working and Foster Dad is sleeping. But all the other time, I get to romp around the house and I don't do anything wrong. I'm a puppy, so of course, I do cute things, like try to take pillows, but that's not too bad. I give them right back. Well, that's it for now. If someone wants a cute little girl that full of puppy love and playful, that's me.

10/10/02 - Gabby girl heard on the radio that there were only 75 shopping days left  til Christmas so she promptly made out her wish list.  I'll start from the bottom up: Rope toys...lots of rope toys...Gabby loves to chew them, shake them, play keep-away with them.  Next up is a Jolly Ball...it could be a used one, she'd even
share.  Gabby would love a big yard so she can run off some of that Boxer energy of hers.  Also on her list is obedience lessons.  Yes, that's right...Gabby will
be even happier than she already is if someone would teach her lots of new tricks and focus that puppy-brain of hers.  Who knows...maybe there's an agility class in her future.   Gabby's already learned "sit" and sometimes she even does it the first time
you ask...especially if she knows there's a bowl of food riding on it.  And at the top of Gabby's Santa list is...you guessed it...her very own family to love her and appreciate her playfulness and exhuberance. She'll reward that special family with fun, devotion,
and lots of kisses.   Oh, by the way, Gabby says her housetraining is coming along soooo well you can scratch that carpet cleaner off your wish list if that will help :o).

10/4/02 - Princess Gabrielle (Gabby for short) is settling in nicely after her drive upstate.  Thanks so much Tamara and the girls for making that long drive in the rain to parts unknown (to you anyway) and for housing her overnight.  Thanks also to Deb S. for her bed and breakfast...and for the wonderful care package that came with Gabby!!!  And thanks to Tina for getting our girl to the vet for her spay and check up. And thanks to Nancy for coordinating this whirlwind tour.  Whew!  Now that's what I call a team effort!  Gabby slept the whole hour or so from Albany, ate a nice dinner of puppy food and yogurt and met all the four legged housemates...one at a time.  Tails were wagging and I'm sure she would have liked to run and play (Maria was play bowing all over the place) but we have to give her some quiet time to heal from her spay.  Right now, she's resting quietly in her crate and taking in her new surroundings.  This Gabby girl is cute as a button, very sweet, very affectionate, just an adorable pup.  More to come as we get to know more about BAR's first girly girl.

10/2/02 - Yes, it's true, BAR has it's first official female rescue and she is a little princess!  Right now, she is parading around the house with four other dogs.  Yes, she has her leash on.  The shelter said she had no socialization with other dogs and I saw this at the shelter as she did growl and her hair raised when she saw another dog, but not so here.  She has a fixation for Trigger! 
Poor thing ate and drank and then threw it all up after running around.  O.K. so I haven't fostered in a while and didn't think about the eating and running.  Our Princess is fawn with a black mask and a thin white line running down her face.  She also has a tail and natural ears.  She reminds me of a small Axel.  I took some quick pics of this cutie!  She is a bundle of energy that needs lots of training.  Tomorrow is going to be a hard day knowing I have to send her on her way to her foster home.