REX
STATE: NY
AGE: 5 years
WEIGHT: 80 ? lbs
SEX: M
NEUT/UTD: Yes/not sure
COAT COLOR: Fawn
DOCKED TAIL: Yes
CROPPED EARS: Yes
CHILDREN under 4: Yes
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: Unsure
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
HOUSE TRAINED: So far - use to a dog door
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: Knows many commands
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: No
MICROCHIPPED: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $300
UPDATE 6/9/05 - Rex & Paris' 3 montth update: Rex and Paris have settled in pretty well over the
last 3 months. They are both very loving and sweet dogs. Paris will always greet you at the door with
one of his toys or a bone, wiggling his backside out of control. Rex will want to give you kisses until
you fall on the ground. He likes to jump up on people and we have been working on this but it is only
out of excitement because he wants to greet you. We call Paris "Smiley" because he really does smile.
For large dogs they are very gentle most of the time. We have learned that we cannot leave
cardboard recycling or anything in cardboard boxces lying around because they will find it and rip it to
shreds. This is how we learned they really like Nilla Wafers and Wheat Thins! They both beg while
we eat, usually resting their heads on our laps but it is hard to 'yell' at them when they look so sweet!
As for other things, when you sit on the sofa they want to climb on top of you, which they do quite
well. Although, lately we have not been able to let them sleep downstairs in the living room because
Rex seems to think the hardwood floor next to the piano or in front of the TV is his personal
bathroom. We are not sure how to break him of this habit. He didn't start doing it until maybe one
month ago and for no particular reason. We didn't change our routines or introduce anything new into
our daily life. We don't enjoy waking up every morning to poop and pee on the floor so, for now they
are gated out in the kitchen at night, which is plenty large enough. We have taken them to their
obedience class. Rex listens much better than Paris who gets very preoccupied with all the other dogs
in the class, including a very young Boxer. We learned that their previous owners spoke to them in
Polish so we have to figure out their commands in Polish, maybe Paris prefers it to English! Our next
door neighbor has a Boxer who comes over to visit quite often. He gets both Rex and Paris riled up
and ready to play. We have taken the dogs to the big open but protected areas of one of our local
colleges to run and play. We are fortunate to live in a city with three! The first time we lugged all their
toys, balls, tug ropes but all they were interested in doing was running around like crazy so that's what
they do. They have been to the vet for their checkups and they had bloodwork to test for heartworm
and lyme disease. Both are negative for heartworm but tested a faint positive for the Lyme disease.
So, they are on antibiotics for 2 more weeks as a precaution and we are told this should take care of
the problem. They are also being treated with Frontline Plus and Heartguard now so they should be
good to go. Both Rex and Paris have lost weight and are at much healthier weights now, Rex is 79 lbs
and Paris is 89 lbs, but they are both very tall / large dogs to begin with.
UPDATE 3/23/05 - This is Rex & Paris checking in for our one week, ok 10 day update. Our new
parents drove almost 8 hours to come and pick us up, through many snow squalls and rain storms.
We had a fun trip back to Pennsylvania making several stops along the way to stretch our legs. Any
time the car slowed down to go through a toll we popped our heads up to see what was going on.
Upon arriving home we had two new dog beds waiting for us, along with a bunch of chew toys,
bones, dishes, and play things that our new parents were eager to give us. We spent the first night in
the kitchen on our new beds. After the third day we were aloud to freely explore the first floor of the
house and this is our routine every day now when our parents come home from work. Our new cat
sisters don't seem real thrilled by our presence yet, perhaps if we try to give them kisses again they
will like us more. We don't pay much attention to the cats anyway, we are too busy trying to take
over the sofa or chair that our parents are sitting in at the time. We love to give kisses like crazy, play
tug-o-war, and go for walks around the neighborhood. This will have to do until mom and dad have
the new picket fence installed in May. We have met our new Boxer boy neighbor that lives next door.
We did the normal Boxer bump thing that we like to do and are looking forward to more playing after
the fence is here.
One of our bad habits is to rest our head on our parents lap while they are trying to eat, all the while
giving them the "sad eye" look but so far they haven't given in to us and fed us from the table. Our
new mom bought us these cool "Greenies" bones that are good for our teeth and breath. We made
them disappear very quickly, in fact, Mom thinks we hid them somewhere. Other than that our
parents are looking into obedience classes for us. We are pretty good with commands already but our
new dad thinks mom needs to work on her "firm voice" more because she likes to hug and cuddle us
a lot. OK, that's it for now, we'll catch up with you soon! --Rex & Paris
3/12/05 Rex has been adopted! (with his sibling Paris!!)
03/05/05 Rex and Paris and my Flash all climbed in the Jeep last night and became "gentlemen
callers" and we went visiting several homes. They were all wonderful and had a blast everywhere they
went. They met lots of people and we found out Rex LOVES kids! He really loves people and dogs,
too, but he followed Jill's 4 year old son around giving him kisses everywhere. He is a real "gentle
giant" and everyone who has met him is so impressed with how friendly, sweet and cute he is. He has
one of those stubbies that almost never stops wiggling. He is also getting better about eating plain...
well, plain-er dry dog food. I tried one of Jeri's tricks and sprinkled some Parmesan cheese on the
dry with a little water to get it to coat, and he ate, although slowly and somewhat reluctantly at first.
He is more of a dainty eater and doesn't gobble or inhale the way some dogs do. We have had a
couple of minor accidents in the house with Rex but he is starting to understand that going outside
means getting down to business, so I am confident he'll adapt without a dog door very quickly.
I don't crate either Rex or Paris when I leave and they do fine by themselves. They don't get into
anything (the kitchen door is closed so that helps) and don't seem to be the kind of guys who will
chew up shoes or anything like that. I'll bet it's the kingly life of leisure for these guys when I am gone,
and maybe a little play with each other. They are both very well behaved.
He is a very sweet, loving, handsome boy who will make an excellent companion in any kind of
household. He goes with the flow and is happy go lucky and seems up for anything. He likes to play,
but not too much. He and his lifelong companion Paris do very well together and are very easy and
sweet, so please consider bringing them both into your home together. You will be amazed at how
easy and wonderful they both are, and how much they like having each other, too. They are such well
behaved dogs that having two of them is no more work than having just one, and it means double the
reward for you.
03/02/05 - I wanted to share some of the info on the surrender papers with everyone, so you can see
how awesome and loveable both of these sweet, funny guys are:
Dogs are super friendly and get along really well together. They are used to going to the dog
park and get along with other dogs there. They like car rides. They like all people, walks (they
will walk with owner without a leash, but she often uses the leash). The owner had a doggy
door that the dogs use to go outside when they want to. They go in and out all day to a fenced
backyard. They sleep on the floor on a mattress. They like swimming. Rex and Paris are very
curious and playful and they are like members of the family. They live with a smaller dog (a
Bichon) and a cat and do well with both of them.Dogs are part of the family. Family is very
sorry to have to surrender them. They are selling their house and the husband is ill and the wife
is unable to care for the two dogs.
It's also worth mentioning that they are from a Polish family and know English and Polish commands.
It's clear that these dogs were not only treated well, but trained well also. They are very obedient and
friendly. plus, if you have a chin, they have kisses!!!
03/01/05 Rex is settling in very nicely with his lifelong companion, Paris. Both are sweet, easy dogs. I
can walk both of them on two leashes with one hand. The minute there is the slightest tug on the leash,
they stop. I think they would do ok if they are separated, but it would also be great to see them go to
a forever home together. They get along very well with my 8 year old male, Flash. Today they were
all comfortable enough to play a three-way game of tug together. It was very cute.
So far, no accidents in the house, and I was concerned that since they had a dog door in their
previous home that they wouldn't adapt well to having to go "on cue" but they do just fine. In fact,
neither of them have to go out very often - just a few times a day, and really like our walks and even
seem to enjoy the cold weather and snow.
Rex is very long, very tall, and is definitely overweight, but not as much as his buddy Paris. Neither
have been eating much since they arrived. They are used to the finest of meals, and dry dog food,
even with a little canned mixed in isn't quite up to their standards, but late yesterday, they did finally
get hungry enough to act like that stuff I put in the dish really is food LOL! They seem to be expecting
filet mignon and are getting the doggy equivalent of hot dogs and mac 'n cheese I guess, which they
would probably prefer to dry kibble! Neither try to get up on the furniture unless it's to snuggle with a
human who is already on it.
Rex is the more outgoing, silly guy of the two and loves people and loves to play. He is really good on
the leash, but likes to use it as a chew toy when he is excited but a simple and stern "cut it out" is all it
takes. He is very obedient and affectionate. In fact, yesterday, all three of the boys started getting a
little rough and out of hand and all I had to do is clap my hands and say "Hey!!! That's enough!!" and
I immediately had three sweet angels sitting upright in front of me. He's a real wiggly boy and loves to
kiss. He responds very well to voice, and if he's laying half asleep and I say "wiggle wiggle wiggle" his
little stubby will wggle, wiggle wiggle right along with my voice, or anything else I say. Don't miss out
on this sweet, loveable guy, and consider pairing him with his life buddy, Paris. They are very easy
and you won't be sorry.
02/26/05 - Rex arrived with the help of many transporters, along with his companion, Paris. Both are
reluctant and heartbroken owner surrenders, who, due to illness and financial issues had to make the
difficult decision to put their dogs' well being first and get them into rescue. So far, it is obvious that
they were very well loved, trained and well-fed... I see diet and exercise in their future here!!! They
are both very sweet, love to give kisses, happy go-lucky, love people and other dogs and will make
great additions to any lucky homes. It was decided on the journey from NJ that it would be better if
they were fostered together, but I think once they adjust to all the changes in their lives, they could be
separated and be happy. They are just sweet, loving guys! Keep your eyes out for pics and updates
on these two lovable, snuggly, moosey dogs. Rex is very handsome and enthusuiastic and firendly, the
classic wiggly silly boxer. Get your apps in now - they are real gems!
STATE: NY
AGE: 5 years
WEIGHT: 80 ? lbs
SEX: M
NEUT/UTD: Yes/not sure
COAT COLOR: Fawn
DOCKED TAIL: Yes
CROPPED EARS: Yes
CHILDREN under 4: Yes
CHILDREN OVER 4: Yes
SEPARATION ANXIETY: Unsure
OTHER DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes
CRATE TRAINED: Unknown
HOUSE TRAINED: So far - use to a dog door
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: Knows many commands
LEASH TRAINED: Yes
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: No
MICROCHIPPED: Unknown
ADOPTION FEE: $300
UPDATE 6/9/05 - Rex & Paris' 3 montth update: Rex and Paris have settled in pretty well over the
last 3 months. They are both very loving and sweet dogs. Paris will always greet you at the door with
one of his toys or a bone, wiggling his backside out of control. Rex will want to give you kisses until
you fall on the ground. He likes to jump up on people and we have been working on this but it is only
out of excitement because he wants to greet you. We call Paris "Smiley" because he really does smile.
For large dogs they are very gentle most of the time. We have learned that we cannot leave
cardboard recycling or anything in cardboard boxces lying around because they will find it and rip it to
shreds. This is how we learned they really like Nilla Wafers and Wheat Thins! They both beg while
we eat, usually resting their heads on our laps but it is hard to 'yell' at them when they look so sweet!
As for other things, when you sit on the sofa they want to climb on top of you, which they do quite
well. Although, lately we have not been able to let them sleep downstairs in the living room because
Rex seems to think the hardwood floor next to the piano or in front of the TV is his personal
bathroom. We are not sure how to break him of this habit. He didn't start doing it until maybe one
month ago and for no particular reason. We didn't change our routines or introduce anything new into
our daily life. We don't enjoy waking up every morning to poop and pee on the floor so, for now they
are gated out in the kitchen at night, which is plenty large enough. We have taken them to their
obedience class. Rex listens much better than Paris who gets very preoccupied with all the other dogs
in the class, including a very young Boxer. We learned that their previous owners spoke to them in
Polish so we have to figure out their commands in Polish, maybe Paris prefers it to English! Our next
door neighbor has a Boxer who comes over to visit quite often. He gets both Rex and Paris riled up
and ready to play. We have taken the dogs to the big open but protected areas of one of our local
colleges to run and play. We are fortunate to live in a city with three! The first time we lugged all their
toys, balls, tug ropes but all they were interested in doing was running around like crazy so that's what
they do. They have been to the vet for their checkups and they had bloodwork to test for heartworm
and lyme disease. Both are negative for heartworm but tested a faint positive for the Lyme disease.
So, they are on antibiotics for 2 more weeks as a precaution and we are told this should take care of
the problem. They are also being treated with Frontline Plus and Heartguard now so they should be
good to go. Both Rex and Paris have lost weight and are at much healthier weights now, Rex is 79 lbs
and Paris is 89 lbs, but they are both very tall / large dogs to begin with.
UPDATE 3/23/05 - This is Rex & Paris checking in for our one week, ok 10 day update. Our new
parents drove almost 8 hours to come and pick us up, through many snow squalls and rain storms.
We had a fun trip back to Pennsylvania making several stops along the way to stretch our legs. Any
time the car slowed down to go through a toll we popped our heads up to see what was going on.
Upon arriving home we had two new dog beds waiting for us, along with a bunch of chew toys,
bones, dishes, and play things that our new parents were eager to give us. We spent the first night in
the kitchen on our new beds. After the third day we were aloud to freely explore the first floor of the
house and this is our routine every day now when our parents come home from work. Our new cat
sisters don't seem real thrilled by our presence yet, perhaps if we try to give them kisses again they
will like us more. We don't pay much attention to the cats anyway, we are too busy trying to take
over the sofa or chair that our parents are sitting in at the time. We love to give kisses like crazy, play
tug-o-war, and go for walks around the neighborhood. This will have to do until mom and dad have
the new picket fence installed in May. We have met our new Boxer boy neighbor that lives next door.
We did the normal Boxer bump thing that we like to do and are looking forward to more playing after
the fence is here.
One of our bad habits is to rest our head on our parents lap while they are trying to eat, all the while
giving them the "sad eye" look but so far they haven't given in to us and fed us from the table. Our
new mom bought us these cool "Greenies" bones that are good for our teeth and breath. We made
them disappear very quickly, in fact, Mom thinks we hid them somewhere. Other than that our
parents are looking into obedience classes for us. We are pretty good with commands already but our
new dad thinks mom needs to work on her "firm voice" more because she likes to hug and cuddle us
a lot. OK, that's it for now, we'll catch up with you soon! --Rex & Paris
3/12/05 Rex has been adopted! (with his sibling Paris!!)
03/05/05 Rex and Paris and my Flash all climbed in the Jeep last night and became "gentlemen
callers" and we went visiting several homes. They were all wonderful and had a blast everywhere they
went. They met lots of people and we found out Rex LOVES kids! He really loves people and dogs,
too, but he followed Jill's 4 year old son around giving him kisses everywhere. He is a real "gentle
giant" and everyone who has met him is so impressed with how friendly, sweet and cute he is. He has
one of those stubbies that almost never stops wiggling. He is also getting better about eating plain...
well, plain-er dry dog food. I tried one of Jeri's tricks and sprinkled some Parmesan cheese on the
dry with a little water to get it to coat, and he ate, although slowly and somewhat reluctantly at first.
He is more of a dainty eater and doesn't gobble or inhale the way some dogs do. We have had a
couple of minor accidents in the house with Rex but he is starting to understand that going outside
means getting down to business, so I am confident he'll adapt without a dog door very quickly.
I don't crate either Rex or Paris when I leave and they do fine by themselves. They don't get into
anything (the kitchen door is closed so that helps) and don't seem to be the kind of guys who will
chew up shoes or anything like that. I'll bet it's the kingly life of leisure for these guys when I am gone,
and maybe a little play with each other. They are both very well behaved.
He is a very sweet, loving, handsome boy who will make an excellent companion in any kind of
household. He goes with the flow and is happy go lucky and seems up for anything. He likes to play,
but not too much. He and his lifelong companion Paris do very well together and are very easy and
sweet, so please consider bringing them both into your home together. You will be amazed at how
easy and wonderful they both are, and how much they like having each other, too. They are such well
behaved dogs that having two of them is no more work than having just one, and it means double the
reward for you.
03/02/05 - I wanted to share some of the info on the surrender papers with everyone, so you can see
how awesome and loveable both of these sweet, funny guys are:
Dogs are super friendly and get along really well together. They are used to going to the dog
park and get along with other dogs there. They like car rides. They like all people, walks (they
will walk with owner without a leash, but she often uses the leash). The owner had a doggy
door that the dogs use to go outside when they want to. They go in and out all day to a fenced
backyard. They sleep on the floor on a mattress. They like swimming. Rex and Paris are very
curious and playful and they are like members of the family. They live with a smaller dog (a
Bichon) and a cat and do well with both of them.Dogs are part of the family. Family is very
sorry to have to surrender them. They are selling their house and the husband is ill and the wife
is unable to care for the two dogs.
It's also worth mentioning that they are from a Polish family and know English and Polish commands.
It's clear that these dogs were not only treated well, but trained well also. They are very obedient and
friendly. plus, if you have a chin, they have kisses!!!
03/01/05 Rex is settling in very nicely with his lifelong companion, Paris. Both are sweet, easy dogs. I
can walk both of them on two leashes with one hand. The minute there is the slightest tug on the leash,
they stop. I think they would do ok if they are separated, but it would also be great to see them go to
a forever home together. They get along very well with my 8 year old male, Flash. Today they were
all comfortable enough to play a three-way game of tug together. It was very cute.
So far, no accidents in the house, and I was concerned that since they had a dog door in their
previous home that they wouldn't adapt well to having to go "on cue" but they do just fine. In fact,
neither of them have to go out very often - just a few times a day, and really like our walks and even
seem to enjoy the cold weather and snow.
Rex is very long, very tall, and is definitely overweight, but not as much as his buddy Paris. Neither
have been eating much since they arrived. They are used to the finest of meals, and dry dog food,
even with a little canned mixed in isn't quite up to their standards, but late yesterday, they did finally
get hungry enough to act like that stuff I put in the dish really is food LOL! They seem to be expecting
filet mignon and are getting the doggy equivalent of hot dogs and mac 'n cheese I guess, which they
would probably prefer to dry kibble! Neither try to get up on the furniture unless it's to snuggle with a
human who is already on it.
Rex is the more outgoing, silly guy of the two and loves people and loves to play. He is really good on
the leash, but likes to use it as a chew toy when he is excited but a simple and stern "cut it out" is all it
takes. He is very obedient and affectionate. In fact, yesterday, all three of the boys started getting a
little rough and out of hand and all I had to do is clap my hands and say "Hey!!! That's enough!!" and
I immediately had three sweet angels sitting upright in front of me. He's a real wiggly boy and loves to
kiss. He responds very well to voice, and if he's laying half asleep and I say "wiggle wiggle wiggle" his
little stubby will wggle, wiggle wiggle right along with my voice, or anything else I say. Don't miss out
on this sweet, loveable guy, and consider pairing him with his life buddy, Paris. They are very easy
and you won't be sorry.
02/26/05 - Rex arrived with the help of many transporters, along with his companion, Paris. Both are
reluctant and heartbroken owner surrenders, who, due to illness and financial issues had to make the
difficult decision to put their dogs' well being first and get them into rescue. So far, it is obvious that
they were very well loved, trained and well-fed... I see diet and exercise in their future here!!! They
are both very sweet, love to give kisses, happy go-lucky, love people and other dogs and will make
great additions to any lucky homes. It was decided on the journey from NJ that it would be better if
they were fostered together, but I think once they adjust to all the changes in their lives, they could be
separated and be happy. They are just sweet, loving guys! Keep your eyes out for pics and updates
on these two lovable, snuggly, moosey dogs. Rex is very handsome and enthusuiastic and firendly, the
classic wiggly silly boxer. Get your apps in now - they are real gems!
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