Available for adoption thru
New York Boxer Rescue

Clay

ADOPTED 01/29/02

• UPDATE: 12/18/01 - Clay is back with his foster Mom, and it's difficult to say why.  His new family said that Clay was so well mannered in so many ways. We think that they may have forgotten that he was a rescued dog that had been from place to place over the last year, and spent 3 months in a kennel due to a shortage of foster homes.  All was very stressful.  And now he was in another new place, their home, and he needed time to get to know and trust them.  Sometimes being so good makes people treat you as just one of the bunch, as if you knew all the rules, when you really need to be handled kind of special for a while. Clay is a special guy, and will make a very great addition to some family.  But he finds it stressful going from one home to another, and he will need time to unwind when he makes it to his 'forever home'.  Our boy looks and acts very much at home, but he won't really know he's found his home until he's been there for some time.  We need an easy going home for Clay to feel secure in. 

• 10/16/01 - So we've had Clay for two weeks today, and he is the same well mannered, wonderful pup we first thought he was. I say pup, because you wouldn't figure him to be five years old. He's playful, loves soft toys and

  tennis balls, and loves to run full out in our yard, when the spirit so

  moves him. He is great on leash, while going on our daily walks. But got a little excited at first, when we went on a Guide Dog Walk with a few hundred other dogs. He has not tried to leap through any door or gate, a

  problem, which he was noted for prior to being neutered. And we are

  reinforcing with Clay, basic commands he already knows.

  This is one handsome guy, who will touch your heart, make you smile, and

  won't bowl you over going through any doors = )

• 10/02/01 - Meet Clay, our latest visitor. He is a tall, slim, handsome fella,

  about five lbs underweight at ~55 lb. He is a fawn and white Boxer,

  five years old, with natural ears, and a docked tail.

  Clay has fit in quite nicely with my dominant 4 yr old female, and my 6

  yr old male. This is day two since we broke him out of the kennel he

  has spent the last 3 months in. Clay was in the slammer, for breaking

  out of his owners' homes and running around his neighborhoods. Of

  course as with so many other male roamers, Clay had not been neutered.

  This may explain his roaming ;-). Clay has been pretty quiet, spending

  his free time investigating the yard, and finding every thing soft to

  snuggle with.

  Clay is very intelligent. As I am writing this, Clay has just lightly

  tapped his food bowl, reminding me that it is close to dinnertime.

  (Remember this is only day 2!) He knows basic commands, is housebroken,

  polite, and very easygoing.

  He is up to date on shots, Heart worm negative, and was neutered 3

  months ago.

• 8/22/01 - Well, I thought for sure we had a foster home for Clay... a wonderful couple from CT volunteered to foster him for us, and were even going to drive down to pick him up, but they had two cats at home, so we tested Clay out on the kennel owners cat.  Unfortunately, Clay was far too interested in the kitty, and although it didn't appear he wanted to harm the cat, he was so obsessed with it, we felt it would be better if Clay went to a home without cats. 
   
  Clay's wish list is for a loving home with someone who has a light work schedule or works from home, a cool floor in summer and a warm bed at night, and plenty of time to be loved.  Please write soon about this wonderful guy - he doesn't want to make the kennel his permanent home, and not many people are interested in fostering, unfortunately.  He'd like to make the move into his permanent (or foster if possible) home soon, and we'd like to help him make it happen.  Please write; you won't be sorry!!  Be sure to include your Name, City/State and Clay's Name in the subject line of your email for faster response.  Thank you.
   
• 8/13/01 - Clay met a couple of rescued greyhounds at the kennel yesterday, and liked them both!  He continues to be very sweet, and loves to meet new people and dogs.  We took some new pictures yesterday, and although they do not really show how handsome he is, you can get some idea.  Clay can't wait to have a new home.  He hugged me yesterday before I had to leave him at the kennel, and I'm sure if he could speak, he would have said "please take me home!"  This is the sweetest, kindest dog you can possibly imagine.  We hope you enjoy the new pictures, and will contact us soon to adopt a wonderful dog.

• 8/09/01 - Well, I have definitely decided this is one of the cutest dogs going!  When I first met Clay I had visions of some wildly uncontrollable dog, just ready to run off!  I have found the opposite to be true.  He is an absolute love-bug, and just wants to be loved and cuddled.  Clay is playful, and enjoys rolling around on his back to have his tummy scratched.  He walks beautifully on a leash, and knows sit, down, and (I believe) stay.  I was going to take some wonderful new pictures of him yesterday - those early ones really don't do him justice - and of course, my batteries quit!  This dog is truly striking - everyone says how handsome he is - and he is so good!
   
  We walked Charlie and Clay together to see how they'd do, and we visited a local duck pond.  They had a wonderful time, and got along really well together.  Clay was a little uncomfortable riding in the crate in the car (he barked a few times to let me know he didn't like it), so I just put him in the back seat, where he settled down nicely.
   
  He spent some time visiting with a couple of boys who were riding their bikes past us last week, and loved it.  The kids sat right down on the ground and gave him hugs and kisses, and he was as sweet as could be.  I don't know if he's ever lived with children before, but he certainly likes them and doesn't try to knock them down (I guess the boys were about 10 or 11 years old).
   
  Clay would like to have someone with a light work schedule or who works from home if possible.  We went to my aunt's house to visit yesterday, and he demonstrated a little anxiety when I left him and went out to the car to get a magazine.  My aunt said he ran right over to the couch and jumped up to look out the window - he must have thought I was going to drive off and leave him. 
   
  This dog is so sweet and lovable - he's very gentle, yet playful!  He was very good when I gave him a bath, and when I clipped his nails (not all dogs are!!!) and I was very impressed with his behavior.  This is one super guy, and although the shelter told us he was 5 years old, he sure doesn't look it.  He looks more like 3.
   
  Won't you please consider adding this wonderful guy to your family album? 

   

• 7/25/01 - Clay and I have spending time together lately, going for walks and visiting with the folks at the kennel office.  This guy is really sweet, and wants to go home with someone soon!  I believe Clay's reputation for being a runner was earned because his owner refused to get him neutered.  This of course, led him to look for romance, and was getting him in trouble for being on the loose.  Now that he has been neutered, this urge should be greatly diminished, and with a little basic training and repetition, I'm sure he will be the perfect pet.  He likes to please, and looks to me for approval when we're on our walks together.  He walks beautifully on a leash, and we are using a harness since he showed me he knows how to back out of a collar!  Would you like to give this cutie a wonderful home with you? 

• 06/17/01 - This is Clay, a 5-year old boxer who was surrendered by his owner, for running away.  He is sweet, and seems somewhat distracted.  Clay needs an owner who will work with him to rebuild his confidence, and make him feel secure and loved.  We don't know whether the person who surrendered him to the shelter was his first owner, but will try to find out.  He was not neutered until we took him in, and I feel this certainly was a large part of his problem.  After Clay found himself at the shelter, he was adopted by a woman, but he proved too much for her to handle, and escaped several times in the short time she had him.  According to the record, he just "bowled her over" and took off!
   
  Clay is going to need a home where someone will be with him fairly often throughout the day.  He'll need a regular leash-walking program, and constant encouragement to help him listen and pay attention.  He's a good-sized dog, and although thin, already weighs 58 lbs.  I believe he belonged to a man, and would probably do best with a male owner, although he certainly didn't have any trouble sitting or lying down for me (and the persuasion of a roast beef sandwich).  He pulls a lot on the leash, and also needs work on that, but is extremely intelligent, and getting better with that already.
   
  This cute boy will need constant and consistent training until he overcomes his desire to take off, and I feel sure with dedication and love, will turn out to be one of the absolute best dogs ever.  I don't believe a home with children or elderly people would work for him, as he would simply knock them down on his way out. 
    

   

  Our foster homes are overflowing and Clay is being boarded in a kennel. Complete our Foster Application if you would like to provide Clay with a temporary home.

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