Meet Willy.  Willy is a 5 year old DEAF, White boxer that is coming into the program as his current owner is losing their home as of June 1.  This is a very sad situation.  Willy's female owner passed away a few weeks ago and Willy was very bonded to her.  His current owner has had Willy since he was a puppy.  He has not been well socialized over the past few years and he has never had obedience training.  He is a bit overweight and is not currently getting any exercise.  Because he has never been worked with, he is very jumpy, mouthy and pushy when meeting people, but we feel it's just over excitement and he just wants to play.  Willy loves to go for car rides and walks.  He will need someone to work with him on properly leash walking as he can pull and he is extremely strong.   Willy is not crate trained, but does fine with free roam of the home.  He is only left a few hours alone, as his current family was home most of the time.  Willy would do great in a home with a fenced in yard and someone that is home more often than not.  He would also benefit from a female hearing companion to be his ears and a playmate, as he loves to play.   Willy will need a strong leader, someone that is patient and loving, someone that is willing to work with him on his manners and to work on training with him in general.  He does not know any basic commands, but he seems extremely smart and motivated to learn.  With the right home, Willy will make someone a wonderful companion.   Willy is in urgent need of a foster home.   Because of Willy's poor manners and jumping, we will not be placing him in a home with children, as they could easily get knocked over.  We are looking for someone to open their hearts and homes to this handsome boy.  If you are interested in fostering Willy, please contact us at info@theboxerrescue.org.    Please check back soon as we secure a foster home for this handsome boy.   

Deaf Dogs:     Deaf dogs make wonderful companions if you are willing to make an effort to live with them successfully. Most importantly, they need to be carefully supervised and managed on leash at all times or within a confined area.  The deaf dog is not handicapped – They simply can’t hear. They do not know they are deaf. Typically, deaf dogs compensate for the lack of hearing sound by developing a stronger reliance on visual signals and on their sense of smell. To learn more about Deaf dogs, please visit our deaf dog section  or visit the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund.