| GINGER |
UPDATE 6/16/07 - It is with a very heavy heart that Dick and I sent our Ginger to the bridge today. It
is very hard to know if you are doing the right thing or not or whether you should wait to see what
happens. I knew when we woke up this morning she was in trouble -- she kept sitting down when
Dick took her for a walk and could hardly eat her breakfast. Her inside jowls were sort of gray, and
she just did not want to get up.
By early afternoon she was sick to her stomach, would not drink or eat and when I looked in her
mouth, her jowls were almost white.
We called our vet, and after talking with him, knew we made the right decision. He said that she would
not have lasted the day. She was bleeding internally, and had a sack of liquid in her stomach and her
body was very cold.
We were with her when she went to the Bridge and stayed with her for a while after. It was difficult to
leave her.
It's kind of strange the things you talk about after they are gone. The first thing I said to Dick was that I
was glad she did not have to be afraid of thunder storms any more.
Ginger was a gift to Dick, Abby and I and that the unconditional love they give is about the greatest
feeling I think anyone can experience. We will miss her like we had her for her whole life -- but
knowing that she is not suffering will bring us the little comfort you can feel when you lose something
that has truly affected your life in a positive way.
4/9/07 - Ginger has been adopted!
3/3/07 - Ginger continues to amaze us with her love and kisses and of course, wagging nub.
Today is a beautiful day in New Jersey, and the girls and I sat in the back yard for a while. I sat down
on our wooden swing and couldn't believe that both girls got on either side of me with front paws on my
lap enjoying the sunshine.
Remember when I thought Ginger couldn't do steps -- she now goes up and down the deck stairs
without missing a beat.
Abby still tries to engage Ginger in some backyard play -- Ginger lopes a couple of steps and then
waits for Abby to come back to her. These Boxer kids are very smart.
This girl deserves to be at home with a foreever family -- young or older as she gets along with
everyone. She has nothing but love flowing through her.
2/17/07 - Well, we are very excited. Abby and Ginger have made it! I'm the one trying to watch TV
wondering if the next shoe will drop.
They were very funny yesterday -- we bought them both the same bone, and I guess like children they
wanted each other's. Abby took the bone out of Ginger's mouth with no discussion and when Abby
took it back and went into the crate, Ginger followed her in and got the other one out. That is the first
time since Ginger arrived that she stepped into the crate. I guess she noticed that we didn't close the
door on Abby so she was o.k. We are not overdoing it, and both of us will be home when they are
together.
2/11/07 - "Hi Everybody -- Ginger here. Not a lot has changed since my prior foster mom's posts, but
I do have a bit of good news! Because it wasn't too cold today and the house Boxer Abby was at the
vet's, I showed my foster mom that I CAN DO STEPS. She was so happy for me.
But, I have to be honest -- I have a deinite preference for certain types of steps -- they have to be
closed (I don't like open deck steps), and no slippery hard wood steps please.
So what more can you ask for? I'm just about a perfect catch! Please remember, I'm ready and waiting
for my forever home. You won't be sorry."
2/3/07 - Ginger has been living with us for more than a week and is behaving very well and enjoying her
new surroundings. In only two days with us, she learned to let me wipe her feet before coming into the
house and charging into the den to watch a little television. Ginger sleeps late in the morning and we
have to wake her up to take her outside. She greets us each morning with Boxer wiggles and kisses
before going outside to do her business. Afterwards, she is ready to go back home for breakfast and a
short nap.
Ginger is recuperating from her recent bout with kennel cough and is eating much better. She is a model
patient and takes her pills disguised as a piece of liverwurst. In her spare time, Ginger has taken a fancy
to squeaky toys and balls but is still not to sure what to do with them.
Ginger would make an absolutely wonderful companion for some lucky person who needs a friend.
Please don’t be afraid to adopt her because of her age. It is actually a plus in her case. She doesnâ
€™t need to be trained, loves you unconditionally and you can leave her home alone without her
causing trouble.
She and Abby finally met in the backyard this morning with dropped leashes. They both gave each
other a bark and went on their merry way. They had eyes only for getting back into the warm house!
Ginger is here with us in New Jersey waiting for her forever home. She was surrendered by the family
she loved, and is hoping that someone out there will give her a second chance. Won’t you help?
1/27/07 - Hi Everybody, Ginger and I just came back from the vet's. She weighs a mere 71 lbs, has
some arthritis and whip worms (which he tells me is more common in dogs from South Jersey). All of
her shots are updated, and other than a few age-related aches seems in good health.
Ginger warms our hearts. She eats, walks and is happy sleeping in her corner of the couch. She won't
go in the crate, and I feel that it is not necessary to try to push it. I've put a biscuit in the crate -- and
even when we are not in the room, she won't go in to get it.
She is fully house trained (we all had a good eight hour sleep last night) and although I can't judge her
obedience training, she is so calm and gentle, I don't think she would have any obedience problem.
She does not appear to do steps so she is in our downstairs area with easy access to outdoors.
If you are a person/family that would love to have a senior couch potato as company, someone who
wants nothing more than to be close to you, she's the one! I believe because of her kind, gentle soul
she will be good with young children as well as older children. She met the groomers 5-year old
granddaughter with just a wagging tail and lots of kisses.
Ginger and our Abby Girl have had a few walks together, and we are hoping Abby will warm up to her
soon.
Please adopt her -- she will make you very, very happy.
1/24/07 - Attached is a picture of our emergency foster Ginger. Thanks to Liz Morgan she is safe with
us in NJ.
She is a kind and gentle soul of about 13 years old who was dumped by a family who said they were
splitting up and no one could keep her.
She will have her rabies shot tomorrow and a bath on Friday which she sorely needs.
I was very pleased to have captured the attached photograph of her as she very gently jumped on the
sofa and settled in. It would be great if someone could give her a home where she could love and be
loved. She is quite affectionate and that little nub never stops wagging.
Our Abby Girl continues to harbor resentment for anyone who comes between her and her man (Dick)
so we will keep them separated. Will update soon. PS Her papers say she is good with people,
kids, and dogs -- except Miss Abby who is outspoken on anyone entering her home who also has 4
legs!
is very hard to know if you are doing the right thing or not or whether you should wait to see what
happens. I knew when we woke up this morning she was in trouble -- she kept sitting down when
Dick took her for a walk and could hardly eat her breakfast. Her inside jowls were sort of gray, and
she just did not want to get up.
By early afternoon she was sick to her stomach, would not drink or eat and when I looked in her
mouth, her jowls were almost white.
We called our vet, and after talking with him, knew we made the right decision. He said that she would
not have lasted the day. She was bleeding internally, and had a sack of liquid in her stomach and her
body was very cold.
We were with her when she went to the Bridge and stayed with her for a while after. It was difficult to
leave her.
It's kind of strange the things you talk about after they are gone. The first thing I said to Dick was that I
was glad she did not have to be afraid of thunder storms any more.
Ginger was a gift to Dick, Abby and I and that the unconditional love they give is about the greatest
feeling I think anyone can experience. We will miss her like we had her for her whole life -- but
knowing that she is not suffering will bring us the little comfort you can feel when you lose something
that has truly affected your life in a positive way.
4/9/07 - Ginger has been adopted!
3/3/07 - Ginger continues to amaze us with her love and kisses and of course, wagging nub.
Today is a beautiful day in New Jersey, and the girls and I sat in the back yard for a while. I sat down
on our wooden swing and couldn't believe that both girls got on either side of me with front paws on my
lap enjoying the sunshine.
Remember when I thought Ginger couldn't do steps -- she now goes up and down the deck stairs
without missing a beat.
Abby still tries to engage Ginger in some backyard play -- Ginger lopes a couple of steps and then
waits for Abby to come back to her. These Boxer kids are very smart.
This girl deserves to be at home with a foreever family -- young or older as she gets along with
everyone. She has nothing but love flowing through her.
2/17/07 - Well, we are very excited. Abby and Ginger have made it! I'm the one trying to watch TV
wondering if the next shoe will drop.
They were very funny yesterday -- we bought them both the same bone, and I guess like children they
wanted each other's. Abby took the bone out of Ginger's mouth with no discussion and when Abby
took it back and went into the crate, Ginger followed her in and got the other one out. That is the first
time since Ginger arrived that she stepped into the crate. I guess she noticed that we didn't close the
door on Abby so she was o.k. We are not overdoing it, and both of us will be home when they are
together.
2/11/07 - "Hi Everybody -- Ginger here. Not a lot has changed since my prior foster mom's posts, but
I do have a bit of good news! Because it wasn't too cold today and the house Boxer Abby was at the
vet's, I showed my foster mom that I CAN DO STEPS. She was so happy for me.
But, I have to be honest -- I have a deinite preference for certain types of steps -- they have to be
closed (I don't like open deck steps), and no slippery hard wood steps please.
So what more can you ask for? I'm just about a perfect catch! Please remember, I'm ready and waiting
for my forever home. You won't be sorry."
2/3/07 - Ginger has been living with us for more than a week and is behaving very well and enjoying her
new surroundings. In only two days with us, she learned to let me wipe her feet before coming into the
house and charging into the den to watch a little television. Ginger sleeps late in the morning and we
have to wake her up to take her outside. She greets us each morning with Boxer wiggles and kisses
before going outside to do her business. Afterwards, she is ready to go back home for breakfast and a
short nap.
Ginger is recuperating from her recent bout with kennel cough and is eating much better. She is a model
patient and takes her pills disguised as a piece of liverwurst. In her spare time, Ginger has taken a fancy
to squeaky toys and balls but is still not to sure what to do with them.
Ginger would make an absolutely wonderful companion for some lucky person who needs a friend.
Please don’t be afraid to adopt her because of her age. It is actually a plus in her case. She doesnâ
€™t need to be trained, loves you unconditionally and you can leave her home alone without her
causing trouble.
She and Abby finally met in the backyard this morning with dropped leashes. They both gave each
other a bark and went on their merry way. They had eyes only for getting back into the warm house!
Ginger is here with us in New Jersey waiting for her forever home. She was surrendered by the family
she loved, and is hoping that someone out there will give her a second chance. Won’t you help?
1/27/07 - Hi Everybody, Ginger and I just came back from the vet's. She weighs a mere 71 lbs, has
some arthritis and whip worms (which he tells me is more common in dogs from South Jersey). All of
her shots are updated, and other than a few age-related aches seems in good health.
Ginger warms our hearts. She eats, walks and is happy sleeping in her corner of the couch. She won't
go in the crate, and I feel that it is not necessary to try to push it. I've put a biscuit in the crate -- and
even when we are not in the room, she won't go in to get it.
She is fully house trained (we all had a good eight hour sleep last night) and although I can't judge her
obedience training, she is so calm and gentle, I don't think she would have any obedience problem.
She does not appear to do steps so she is in our downstairs area with easy access to outdoors.
If you are a person/family that would love to have a senior couch potato as company, someone who
wants nothing more than to be close to you, she's the one! I believe because of her kind, gentle soul
she will be good with young children as well as older children. She met the groomers 5-year old
granddaughter with just a wagging tail and lots of kisses.
Ginger and our Abby Girl have had a few walks together, and we are hoping Abby will warm up to her
soon.
Please adopt her -- she will make you very, very happy.
1/24/07 - Attached is a picture of our emergency foster Ginger. Thanks to Liz Morgan she is safe with
us in NJ.
She is a kind and gentle soul of about 13 years old who was dumped by a family who said they were
splitting up and no one could keep her.
She will have her rabies shot tomorrow and a bath on Friday which she sorely needs.
I was very pleased to have captured the attached photograph of her as she very gently jumped on the
sofa and settled in. It would be great if someone could give her a home where she could love and be
loved. She is quite affectionate and that little nub never stops wagging.
Our Abby Girl continues to harbor resentment for anyone who comes between her and her man (Dick)
so we will keep them separated. Will update soon. PS Her papers say she is good with people,
kids, and dogs -- except Miss Abby who is outspoken on anyone entering her home who also has 4
legs!
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State: NJ
Age: 13 YEARS ?
Weight: 71 POUNDS
Sex: FEMALE
Neutered/UTD: YES/YES
Coat: FAWN
Docked Tail: YES
Cropped Ears: NO
Children Under 4: Yes
Children Over 4: Yes
Separation Anxiety: No
Other Dogs: Yes
Cats: UNSURE
Crate Trained: No
Housebroken: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes
Obedience: No but no issues seem apparent
Microchipped: UNSURE
Adoption Fee: $150.00 (FEE WAIVED IF YOU
HAVE ADOPTED FROM SCBR IN THE PAST)
Age: 13 YEARS ?
Weight: 71 POUNDS
Sex: FEMALE
Neutered/UTD: YES/YES
Coat: FAWN
Docked Tail: YES
Cropped Ears: NO
Children Under 4: Yes
Children Over 4: Yes
Separation Anxiety: No
Other Dogs: Yes
Cats: UNSURE
Crate Trained: No
Housebroken: Yes
Leash Trained: Yes
Obedience: No but no issues seem apparent
Microchipped: UNSURE
Adoption Fee: $150.00 (FEE WAIVED IF YOU
HAVE ADOPTED FROM SCBR IN THE PAST)
