Age & Sex: 3 1/2 yr old female	UTD: Yes
Weight:  41 lbs.	Other Dogs: Yes
Color:  Brindle	Cats: Yes
Ears: Natural	Children: Under 5: Yes   Over 5: Yes
Tail: Docked	Professional Training Required: No
Spayed: Yes	Microchipped: No
Owner Surrender	Location: Conklin, NY
Adoption Donation $300

6/21/08 - Angel is on her way to her new home.   We met her adoptive mom & dad at a state park in Pennsylvania and Angel seemed to like them right away.  She will have a home with 2 boxer brothers and a lot more activity than she had at my house.  It was very difficult to say goodbye to her because we had become quite attached to each other.  She was my gardening buddy and I will miss her.  At least I know she will have a wonderful new home and lots of love and attention.

6/9/08 - Angel is pending adoption

6/3/08 - Angel has had a busy 2 weeks and has become more comfortable here.  Memorial weekend we spent 3 days at our cottage on Lake Ontario.  My son, his wife, their 17 month old daughter and 3 year old boxer, Candy, were there with us.  That made 4 adults, 1 toddler and 3 boxers all sharing a fairly small space - a recipe for disaster.  Somehow we all survived and Angel behaved well.  She had a few issues with Candy but only needed a few small corrections.  She was also fine with my granddaughter.  In my last update I wasn't sure Angel would be good around small children but she will be fine.  Angel tends to very excited when first meeting new people and a small child might be overwhelmed, but once they get to know each other there isn't a problem.

Last Thursday Angel had her wellness checkup at the vet.  She weighed in at 41.3 lbs. so she definitely needs to gain some weight - 5 to 10 lbs, would be perfect.   She also got all her vaccinations.  Her heartworm test was negative but the fecal exam was positive for parasites.  She just finished her deworming medication but will need to be retested in a couple weeks.  Later this week she will see the vet to get cleared for her spaying.

Angel is starting to see me as the pack leader but she still wants to be near me.   Although, she has decided that she can be near my husband if I'm not available.  She is getting better about sharing me with others.  When Angel first arrived she would sometimes growl or get a bit pushy with my cats or Ellie if they were getting my attention.  Now she ignores them most of the time.  She loves to be outside with me while I work in the garden and does not leave the yard.  She doesn't seem to require a lot of exercise but she is always ready for chasing a ball or stick or frisbee.

When Angel first arrived I wasn't sure she had the right energy to fit into my relaxed household.  She was nervous, anxious, excitable, a little possessive - all understandable coming into a strange home.  She is  much more relaxed now and fits in here perfectly.  She is a love and if I were looking for another dog to adopt it would be Angel.  I really would love to adopt her but somewhere there is another family just waiting for their "Angel".

5/22/08 - Angel is becoming more comfortable here and has definitely bonded with me.  I am working to make it clear that I'm the pack leader in the house but Angel seems to see me as HER human. For the first few days she had to be where I was, but today she  started to lay down further away.  She is a small dog  - probably weighing about 40 lb.  She has a vet visit next week to bring her up-to-date with her shots, and heartworm test.  She will also be spayed in a few weeks.
Angel knows some commands - especially sit, stay and come.  Down and off still need some work.  She is sometimes a bit stubborn about following a command.  She is really good off leash in the yard  - stays around where I am working and comes readily when called.  This is good because she hates to be left inside when I am outside. Angel walks very nicely on the leash and hardly ever pulls.
She is housetrained and has not had an accident since arriving here.  Angel is not a great fan of the crate.  She whines and digs when in it but will eventually settle down.  I try not to put her in it very often - just when I need to leave.  At night she sleeps on the floor in my bedroom without any problems. 
Angel at times can be very energetic - lots of bouncing, wiggles and kisses.  She has a little too much energy for my 18 month old grandaughter so Angel might be too much for other small children.  She would be fine with older children.
Angel may not be perfect yet but she is a very sweet boxer girl. Soon she will be ready for her forever family.

5/19/08 - Introducing my newest foster - ANGEL.  She is a beautiful and adorable dark brindle girl with a white chest and 2 white toes on each foot.  She has a really smooched looking face because of her underbite.  We are getting to know each other but so far she has been almost an angel.
Introductions to my boxer Ellie and my cats went well.  Angel is just not sure she wants to share me with them yet.  This has to be a difficult adjustment for her since she shared her life with a young boy who I'm sure she misses.  So far she has only had me, Ellie and 3 cats for company.  Angel loves a long walk and a game of fetch.  She is very playful and affectionate and love attention.  Get your applications in for this sweet girl.