Ariel401

Pertinent Information
4 yr. old Female Boxer
74 lb. Owner Surrender
Cropped Ears and Docked Tail
Spayed and UTD
Being fostered near Middletown, NY
Adoption Donation $250

6/6/05 - Ariel is pending adoption

4/18/05 - Ariel is a typical Boxer girl, full of energy and always ready to play! The flip side of that is that she absolutely LOVES children and is a complete cuddle bug--even going so far as to sleep snuggled under your covers. She's loving and a joy to be around, but needs a strong-willed owner, as she can be headstrong at times and needs to be reminded that she is NOT in charge.
She is vocal, protective, playful, loyal, walks wonderfully on leash, and is smart as a whip. Her favorite game is fetch and she will catch chuck-its and flexible frisbees right out of the air. She also enjoys tag, soccer and a good marrow bone from the butcher every now and then.
Ariel is well socialized and greets new dogs in a friendly manner, but she is dominant in a household pack situation, so we recommend a household with no other dogs. Being the only dog and getting all the attention is right up this girl's alley!

4/17/05 - Ariel has been returned to rescue because he is not getting along with the male dog in the home. She is wonderful in all other ways, but we feel now that she will need to go to a home with no other pets.

11/198/04 - Ariel has been adopted

10/25/04 - Ariel is pending adoption

10/19/04 - We can't believe that Ariel has only been here 3 days....She has adapted to the workings of the household so well! The introductions to our resident dogs over the weekend couldn't have gone better and everyone received treats, hugs and kisses for their good behavior! It seemed that once Ariel realized she was among friends and relaxed into the atmosphere, the REAL playtime began. She has been non-stop with her inspection and subsequent dispersal of every toy in the toy basket, and has lit a fire, so to speak, under the usually laid back resident doggies. It's a sight to see, all the Boxer play and woo-wooing, games of tag and keep away......When the other dogs decide to rest, Ariel is unphased.........she just heads off to find the two resident children. You know just when she's 'found' them, because the shrieks, giggles and thumping upstairs abound! There is no resisting Ariel's enthusiasm for life, and if you try, she's perfectly willing to speak her mind. This is one vocal Boxer girl, a trait that we love, thankfully! hee heeAriel's quick adjustment and fearless demeanor are a testament to her previous home and her new family will be lucky, indeed!

10/17/04 - Well Ariel came through her first night in foster care with flying colors! Even though I could tell she was a bit upset and very confused as we drove away from her Mom, she settled into the back seat and was a great passenger during the trip to her foster home. When we arrived, Ariel walked around the yard, checking out the scents and scenery and adding a scent or two of her own. Then, the resident dogs went to the attached garage while Ariel was allowed to roam/sniff the whole house. Of course, in typical Boxer fashion, her tour started and ended at the toy basket! :o) After such an exciting morning, Ariel was ready for a rest, so we crated her with her crate pad that her Mom sent for her and a couple of her favorite toys. The resident dogs then came in and there was much curious sniffing going on, but no aggression or hair raising---WONDERFUL! It's quite obvious that this girl has been well-loved and cared for her entire life so far, and we thank her Mom for providing such a wonderful home. :o) We all agree that she deserves the same in the years to come.........Are you the family that can provide that to this beautiful girl?

10/16/04 - Ariel has arrived at her new foster home! She rode wonderfully, pottied in the yard and then was given the tour of the house. She has settled into her crate, now. The other dogs have checked her out, all tails wagging and no aggression. So, we'll give her some adjustment time, as much as she needs and then proceed to intros, probably tomorrow.

9/30/04 - Ariel is an owner surrender that needed to find a new home. Ariel's mom, who raised her from a pup, just can not give Ariel the time and attention that she needs. It broke her moms heart to give her up, but she knows, for Ariel's benefit, this is the best think to do for her. this has been a very long and agonizing decision, as we have been in contact with her for months, and she finally realizes that she needs to do this, for Ariel.

He mom wrote up a bunch of stuff on Ariel, so that the foster home would know as much as possible about her baby. As you can see form the pic's this girl is a real looker :o))

Here what her mom told us:
She is extremely energetic, your typical 4 year old boxer. She is obsessed with Frisbees and larger balls. She will play with them for hours and will try her best to get a human to join in. Otherwise, she is willing to play fetch with just about anything.
She would probably do best in a home with children over 6, as she is assertive and may accidentally push a young child over trying to run past them or jumping to get a toy.
She is a talker. If you play tug with her she does growl. She will also bark at you if you ignore her. A few commands of sit and down usually quiet her pretty quickly.
We are not sure if she gets along with cats. She has never met one. I have seen her go ball ballistic for bunnies. She will charge them if she sees one when she is in the backyard.
She will not let another dog dominate her. She does get along well with submissive dogs.
She wants to be with you. When you get up, she will get up as if to ask "What are WE doing now?". Once again, your typical boxer.
She also that she prefers to sleep with you on the bed.
She uses the furniture as if she were a human.
She is a great eater.
She walks on a leash with minimal pulling, but is not off leash trained.
She is not a digger.
Ariel IS housebroken.
She allows you to brush her teeth and clean her ears.
So, there you have it. We will learn more about her as we "live" with her in foster care. This beauty will not be in foster care long, so if what you have read so far sounds like the kind of girl for you, get your app's in, and if you already have been approved, step up quick on this girl. More to follow :o))