Meet Alfa
Across America Boxer Rescue lists Alfa as a female "Boxer" in Burnsville, Minnesota. She is listed as 7 years old and Large in size.
Alfa tested well with other dogs at the shelter, however, she prefers to be the only dog in the home. Her perfect home would have a fenced-in yard or area for her to explore and trot around in. Her foster sitter reports that she doesn't care for being crated, though she has been left to free roam in the house for 4.5 hours so far with no issues.
Alfa was surrendered to a shelter in another state when her family brought a new dog into the home that she just did not want to share her space with. The rescue reports she did not do well at the shelter at all and was completely shutdown and lost 10 pounds while in there. She arrived at her Minnesota foster home a few days ago and is reported to be doing well with figuring out her new place.
The rescue describes Alfa as the sweetest and very generous with her kisses for all, and calls her just the happiest girl ever who loves toys. It also reports that Alfa is wonderful. Her foster sitter reports that she is active, loves to run around the backyard, and loves running around outside in the fenced-in area. The sitter also describes her as a playful, bouncy, happy girl who loves to cuddle.
The rescue reports she is good with kids and good with cats, and she is described as wonderful with kids. The sitter adds that she loves kids too.
Alfa is housebroken, and her sitter reports she is potty trained, eats well and sleeps well. The sitter reports no issues with loud noises or food or toy guarding.
To ask about Alfa or start an application, contact Across America Boxer Rescue.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by Across America Boxer Rescue. Please confirm details with Across America Boxer Rescue.
Read Across America Boxer Rescue’s original description
This beautiful girl was surrendered to an Indiana shelter when her family brought a new dog into the home that she just did not want to share her space with. She did not do well at the shelter at all and was completely shutdown and lost 10 pounds while in there. We are so thankful to our shelter contact and to everyone who stepped up to get this precious girl to us. Alfa is the SWEETEST and is very generous with her kisses for all. She arrived at her Minnesota foster home a few days ago and she is doing well with figuring out her new place. Alfa tested well with other dogs at the shelter, however, prefers to be the only dog in the home. She is good with kids and good with cats. Alfa is housebroken. 7/20 UPDATE...Alfa is just the happiest girl ever. She loves toys and is great with kids. Her perfect home would have a fenced in yard or area for her to explore and trot around in. Our girl prefers to be the only dog in the home.7/27 UPDATE Alfa's foster mom & dad needed some help with her while they are out of town so her Boxersitter sent this............."Alfa is wonderful!!! Honestly if I was looking to adopt a dog, I would want it to be her. Unfortunately that's not in my near future but I'm having a great time watching her. She settled in just fine, like she's lived here forever. She really is great. She's active. Loves to run around the backyard. Eats good, sleeps good, loves to cuddle, potty trained. I hope she finds the perfect home because she deserves it! She loves kids too. No issues with loud noises or food/toy guarding. She doesn't care for being crated and has been left to free roam in the house for 4.5 hours (so far) with no issues. Alfa is wonderful with kids. She LOVES running around outside in our fenced-in area. She is a playful, bouncy, happy girl!"
About Alfa’s reported breed
Boxer
Listed as Boxer
The Boxer is a Working Group breed that originated in Germany. Boxers tend to be playful, affectionate and energetic, and they need daily exercise and consistent, positive training. Heart disease and certain cancers are health concerns for the breed, so regular veterinary screening matters.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Alfa’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask Across America Boxer Rescue about Alfa as an individual.
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