RUDY
(11.19.10) Dear HBR,
First of all, we want to thank you for the support in our search for our new family addition. We met numerous Boxers in our search, and even attempted to adopt one from another organization. However, we found HBR to be outstanding in support and care for the all the dogs we met. Not to mention, the people of HBR were the best to work with; and to be around.
I raised hunting dogs for most of my young adult life, but had never heard of "rescue". When Nikki mentioned searching for our dog through rescue, I was confused and a bit hesitant. After witnessing the difference HBR makes in many lives, I will never again search breeders. Although we took, for what must have seemed like forever, we finally adopted RUDY. As I indicated earlier, I have raised and trained many dogs, but have never owned a Boxer. So, I've had many I called the best. I'm having to go back on that now ........ Rudy is, hands-down, the best ever. He's truly like our child at this point, and we're so happy to have found him.
When we first met him, he was very stand-off-ish with men, but once we decided he was the one, it was like he knew he had to change his behavior. He immediately became comfortable, finding his way around our little puppy, Sam (Brussels-Griffon), and seems to now be the leader and big brother. He plays with Sam and, although he's not into toys, he will run around the yard with Sam and wrestle with him. Of course, like most folks, we started with the "no dogs on the furniture" rule but now that Rudy is family .... it doesn't bother either of us .......... it's his furniture as well ! Not to mention, he came to us with the learned habit of respecting the home .................... thanks to HBR ! We have had four female fosters in the past few months and he has never had any problems with them. He seems to be ok with sharing his home and his family.
We cannot imagine life without him ..... thanks again !
Here are some photos of Rudy's new life ................... as Nikki would say, "Lazy Bum!". In one of the photos he and our recent foster were found lying in our bed. When they got caught, neither of them moved and simply seemed to pose for a picture. Rudy is allowed on our bed and that is where he can be found most of the time, which is why Nikki calls him a lazy bum.
Have a great week,
Jay & Nikki Grimes - Pearland, Texas
