QUEENIE
STATE: NJ
AGE: 2 years (born 06/07/03)
WEIGHT: 55 lbs
SEX: Female
NEUT/UTD: Yes/Yes
COAT COLOR: mahogany fawn, black mask
DOCKED TAIL: Yes
CROPPED EARS: No
CHILDREN under 4: unknown
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: No
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: unknown
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: some
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: No
MICROCHIPPED: Yes
ADOPTION DONATION: $300 + $20 microchip fee
7/19/05 - Queenie's owner surrender information given to the shelter stated she had some sort of vision issue.
We did a lot of research & digging to find her original vet & then even the Opthamologist specialist that saw her &
diagnosed her at 3 months of age. We wanted to know if anything needed done at this age. We found she has
"Persistent pupillary membranes". Here is a description of this diagnosis:
"Persistent pupillary membranes, or PPMs as they are often called are common findings on CERF
examinations. They may or may not be a problem in a breed and/or individual dogs. PPMs are remnants of a
fetal structure called the pupillary membrane. This membrane covers the pupil before an animal is born. It is part
of the blood supply to the developing lens (the structure in the eye that focuses light on the retina). Normally the
pupillary membrane completely absorbs before birth in foals and calves but is partially present and continues to
disappear in neonatal dogs. Absorption may not be complete in puppies when the eyes first open and small
strands or a web-like structure may be seen across the pupil. These strands normally disappear by four to five
weeks of age. In some dogs these strands do not disappear and become PPMs. The development of vision
threatening disease as a result of the PPM is uncommon."
Our rescue vet said there is nothing you can do at this age for them as it is too late. Anything that is done has to
be done when they are a tiny puppy, but that they do not even recommend usually as there is a chance of doing
more damage and causing permanent blindness. He said it is not something that gets worse, it is something
she has had since birth so she grew up with this as normal for her. If you did not know, you would never guess
she has anything wrong.
Queenie has been doing well at her foster home & is ready to go home. I hear from her foster Mom that Queenie
makes the cutest snorty/snuffly noises, which add to her cuteness & wonderful personality & character! Do you
have a throne for her Royalty at your house? She is ready to go & will be off to her new castle soon!
6/12/05 - Queenie has arrived for a short stay at Burlington Boxers. She is a beautiful fawn girl with a completely
black mask. She is an owner surrender who came to us via one of our favorite NJ shelters. Many thanks to
George for picking her up.
The shelter staff reported that she was not doing well in the kennel, was depressed and had lost weight. They
called us because they were worried about her. Many thanks to them, too.
For her trip to her foster home, the shelter outfitted her with a pretty new pink collar and matching leash!! She is a
stylin' girl!!
Queenie is a VERY sweet girl, who is a little thin at the moment, and is full of energy. She seems much happier
now that she is out of the shelter, and has met and played with Cody, our teenage boxer wild man. After some
posturing, they became buddies. They ran each other around until they were both pooped (pardon the pun).
That was a very good thing!
She does extremely well on a leash and knows lots of commands. Like most boxers, she likes to climb up on
the furniture. She is crate trained and goes in with only a little push. She complains for a bit, then settles down.
Whoever gets this girl will have a real gem of a boxer. She is gentle, not much of a barker, and loves to run and
play. Get your application in now 'cause this one's going to go fast!
STATE: NJ
AGE: 2 years (born 06/07/03)
WEIGHT: 55 lbs
SEX: Female
NEUT/UTD: Yes/Yes
COAT COLOR: mahogany fawn, black mask
DOCKED TAIL: Yes
CROPPED EARS: No
CHILDREN under 4: unknown
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: No
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: unknown
CRATE TRAINED: Yes
HOUSE TRAINED: Yes
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: some
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: No
MICROCHIPPED: Yes
ADOPTION DONATION: $300 + $20 microchip fee
7/19/05 - Queenie's owner surrender information given to the shelter stated she had some sort of vision issue.
We did a lot of research & digging to find her original vet & then even the Opthamologist specialist that saw her &
diagnosed her at 3 months of age. We wanted to know if anything needed done at this age. We found she has
"Persistent pupillary membranes". Here is a description of this diagnosis:
"Persistent pupillary membranes, or PPMs as they are often called are common findings on CERF
examinations. They may or may not be a problem in a breed and/or individual dogs. PPMs are remnants of a
fetal structure called the pupillary membrane. This membrane covers the pupil before an animal is born. It is part
of the blood supply to the developing lens (the structure in the eye that focuses light on the retina). Normally the
pupillary membrane completely absorbs before birth in foals and calves but is partially present and continues to
disappear in neonatal dogs. Absorption may not be complete in puppies when the eyes first open and small
strands or a web-like structure may be seen across the pupil. These strands normally disappear by four to five
weeks of age. In some dogs these strands do not disappear and become PPMs. The development of vision
threatening disease as a result of the PPM is uncommon."
Our rescue vet said there is nothing you can do at this age for them as it is too late. Anything that is done has to
be done when they are a tiny puppy, but that they do not even recommend usually as there is a chance of doing
more damage and causing permanent blindness. He said it is not something that gets worse, it is something
she has had since birth so she grew up with this as normal for her. If you did not know, you would never guess
she has anything wrong.
Queenie has been doing well at her foster home & is ready to go home. I hear from her foster Mom that Queenie
makes the cutest snorty/snuffly noises, which add to her cuteness & wonderful personality & character! Do you
have a throne for her Royalty at your house? She is ready to go & will be off to her new castle soon!
6/12/05 - Queenie has arrived for a short stay at Burlington Boxers. She is a beautiful fawn girl with a completely
black mask. She is an owner surrender who came to us via one of our favorite NJ shelters. Many thanks to
George for picking her up.
The shelter staff reported that she was not doing well in the kennel, was depressed and had lost weight. They
called us because they were worried about her. Many thanks to them, too.
For her trip to her foster home, the shelter outfitted her with a pretty new pink collar and matching leash!! She is a
stylin' girl!!
Queenie is a VERY sweet girl, who is a little thin at the moment, and is full of energy. She seems much happier
now that she is out of the shelter, and has met and played with Cody, our teenage boxer wild man. After some
posturing, they became buddies. They ran each other around until they were both pooped (pardon the pun).
That was a very good thing!
She does extremely well on a leash and knows lots of commands. Like most boxers, she likes to climb up on
the furniture. She is crate trained and goes in with only a little push. She complains for a bit, then settles down.
Whoever gets this girl will have a real gem of a boxer. She is gentle, not much of a barker, and loves to run and
play. Get your application in now 'cause this one's going to go fast!
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