Boxer Briefs

Archive for January, 2006

Visiting an animal shelter can be an emotional experience for a boxer dog lover.

When considering the birth rates among animals, it’s not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be adopted. But it IS difficult to see all the animals in their pens and not want to take them all home. Such feelings are understandable and commendable; however, just be sure that prior to adoption you consider all of the ramifications.

Shockingly, it has been calculated that over a seven year period, one female cat and her offspring will produce approximately 420,000 kittens. Likewise, one female dog and her offspring will produce 67,000 puppies during a six year period. Since there are more animals looking for homes than there are people who want to adopt them, some 6.5 million animals are euthanized each year.

Given the statistics cited above, adopting an animal can be a kind and loving thing to do, as long as you weigh the pros and cons carefully.

Many of the boxer dogs you’ll find awaiting adoption in shelters have had very rough beginnings. Some were abused, some abandoned and some were “turned in” because the owners didn’t have time for them. Read the rest of this entry »