Age & Sex:  4 yr old Male	UTD: Yes
Weight: 53 lbs. - now up to 70 lbs.	Other Dogs: Yes
Color: Fawn & White	Cats: Unknown
Ears: Cropped	Children: Under 5:  Yes   Over 5:  Yes
Tail: Docked	Professional Training Required:  No
Neutered: Yes	Microchipped: No
Shelter Surrender	Location: NJ
Adoption Donation $250

9/5/06 - Bobby is pending adoption.

7/26/06 - Sorry, long overdue update. Bobby is doing so well here. He just loves everyone he meets and is being a bit freer with his kisses. Number one favorite is the back of my grand daughters neck, right at lickable level, and her ponytails. She screams and then he does it all the more. He's a big tease. We had each other going yesterday when he started chasing and jumping on the pool brush handle. I had him running all over the yard. Guess who tired out first?
Bobby is such a happy boy, sometimes he can be a bit over exuberant but will settle down when all is quiet. I'm unable to leave his sight yet, but I think he's just curious, and has to see what I'm doing.
Please give this baby a chance at a forever home. I don't think you'll be sorry. He will more then 10 fold return your love. He likes nothing better then to have your arms around him, he will stand there forever resting his head on your arm.

6/21/06 - Bobby is having the time of his life. It seems to me he was kept in a kennel for a
good part of his life. He is forever checking things out. In the house he'll go from knick
knack to picture frame to whatever and stick his nose into it and smell. And outside, he'll
look up at the airplanes or birds flying over or smell a leaf or a bug. When he has a choice,
he'll pee and poop on the deck or cement, around the pool, rather then on the grass. But
he's getting better, for the most part I close off that area to them all and then he'll follow
the group to their side yard. And when I tell him to "go" he knows what to do. Only a
couple of accidents in the house. When I say "outside" he knows where to go to the door.
So we're looking good both physically and mentally. It seems he's  put on a few more
pounds. He's a tall lean guy and strong. Right now he's pushing his rope toy into my
side..."Let's play mom". He always has a toy in his mouth. A family with older kids would
be ideal for him, as he loves to play and run. He is a boxer, after all, and a young one too.
Come on get your apps. in, he is a beautiful boy and deserves a forever home.

5/30/06 - Bobby is coming along just fine. Did you notice he's up to 70 lbs. now, trim and
sleek with very long legs, maybe another 5 more lbs. He visited the vet today and had his
sutures removed, from his growth surgery. He also was put on some more medication, for
a week, as he is still swollen from his neuter. I try to keep him quiet, but he is not that kind
of guy. He loves to cuddle though and have his head held. He doesn't give many kisses
just a few quick flicks of his tongue. He gets along fine with all my guys, he wants to play
and run. Baby likes to put him in his place when he gets too "friendly" so I just do the
"Caesar Milan" and show them both whose boss. Not too sure about cats yet, he's very
curious and of course she runs and he tries to chase. But he tries so hard to please and
listen that I don't think cats would be an issue. I love this little boy to death. This short
term foster may turn into a keeper. New photos to be posted soon.

5/20/06 - The biopsy results on Bobby's tumor/growth is in. It came back mass cell tumor,
grade II.  We had hoped for better news, but many Boxers have lived long full lives after
having this kind of tumor removed. Dr Wallace feels as though he did go deep and wide on
the spot, but of course there are never guarantees. We have the lab results which we can
give to anyone interested in adopting Bobby. We usually recommend anyone to talk to
their vet to further discuss if they are interested in a dog with a mass cell diagnosis.

5/19/06 - Well Bobby is neutered and that horrible swinging growth has been removed. He's
a bit swollen "down there" but it's slowly going down. So he is taking it easy for the next 2
weeks, then he'll get his stitches out and be all set for his forever home. He is such a love. He
loves to play and pull out all his toys, now if he would learn to put them back. Maybe we
could work on it, he is a very smart guy. After all, he does like to bring up my newspaper from
down the driveway. He loves kids but is a little too playful with my 3 year granddaughter.
Probably if he was with her more often he would settle down but he likes to get in her face
and snort and then tries to box with her. A refresher obedience course is necessary, he tries
so hard to please. Still slowly gaining weight, once those ribs are covered he will be an all round beautiful guy. So get in that application he won't be around long.

5/9/06 - Bobby is a gem. He is such an alert, active and very curious guy. He acts like a pup.
He walks very well on a leash, but watch out for any birds or squirrels that he may see. He
listens, very well, when you tell him to walk nice. He has a beautiful walk, like prancing, ears
and tail are always up at attention. He loves to play with his toys and will play until you get
tired. Then he will carry it back to the house, so now there aren't any toys left in the yard. He
loves to run and he is such fun to watch. Introduction to Sammy, my 12 year old, went well.
Bobby showed some interest then went back to his toy. The toy Sam thinks is his and Sam
likes all of Bobby's feet on the ground, not on his back or in his face. Next intro will be with
Brandy, she's much more active and will give Bobby a good run. Bobby got a clean bill of
health from the vet. Heartworn and parasite neg., his cold has cleared up and he will be going
for his neuter and growth removal on Monday. So this guy is looking good. Get your app. in
ASAP, he won't be here long.

5/2/06 - Bobby arrived on Sunday. Thanks Carolyn and Dianne. He is a very exuberant boy
but knows his manners when reminded. He knows sit, down, stay and shake and walks very
nicely on short leash. He has a cold and a UTI and is on antibiotics. He also has a hanging,
golf ball size mass on the back of his right leg. Soon he will be off to the vet for a thorough
exam and neuter. So I haven't introduced him to my three yet, until he gets a clean bill of health.
He is up to date on his shots and he will have another fecal test done. But he is a love and a
typical boxer boy, who is just waiting to chase those birds and squirrels. With a little positive
training and about ten pounds this skinny boy will be a gem. More photos and updates to
come as I get to know him better. He's a beauty and won't be a foster for long.