Merry Christmas from Truman!!!

Owen's Christmas Tree Fund

As a lot of you may know we have the sweetest boxer boy that has officially become a "Ward of WBBR"!!! Medically he will be our responsibility for the rest of his life, because he has a very rare but serious condition. Owen has been diagnosed with an Auto Immune Mediated Arthritis that is known as "Lupus". To get to this diagnosis Owen had to have many tests and see several specialists. First, a trip to the Cardiologist was in order, to get a proper grasp on his heart problems. Then, he had to see an Internal Medicine Specialist, to be evaluated with his many symptoms. And eventually Owen had to have Joint Taps performed by a specialist. From this information they were able to determine the exact severity of his problems. Owen will need to be on medication for the rest of his life with constant vet care. His vet bills to date are very extensive. We are asking that you please give to Owen's Christmas Fund. Donate a Christmas Tree Ornament for $25 each. Then email us a picture of your Boxer to info.wbbr@gmail.com We will then include the picture of your Boxer to our virtual Boxer Christmas Tree. Plus you will get a very special surprise!!

*HINT* Face forward head shots work the best for pics!!

To donate, please click on the link :

http://www.wbbr.ca/owens-christmas-tree/


Thank you for thinking of Owen this Christmas season. Hoping you and your family have a very wonderful Christmas, with lots of well wishes for a happy new year!

Merry Christmas from Missy!!

Hi Jennifer.

 

Missy and Vicki wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New Year.

 

Enclosed is a picture with Missy and her Vet, Jeff Bowra, at the Aldergrove Animal Hospital. He dresses up each year and donates his Saturday and all the proceeds from the photos to Charity. Pretty good hey.

Missy update: Her leg is at full strength now and she runs every day. We found a new park with lots of trails and lots of dogs. Missy has made

A lot of new friends and is no longer the reactive dog she used to be. She gets along well with everyone and has huge confidence now.
She is very smart and picks up commands quickly, wow she learns fast. She is full of love and always wants to please me. I feel the same

Way about her LOL

This is a most awesome animal and friend that you gave us. The very best Christmas present of all. She LOVES the snow. She has a green coat

Which keeps her warm and it is also waterproof.

Love ya

Vicki

 

Happy Holidays from Holly!

Hi Jennifer and Marilyn,

Another year has passed and Holly has bloomed into a lovely girl. She's about 53 lbs and is as adorable as the day we got her. Just wanted to pass along these couple of photos of her so you can see how lovely she is. If I recall correctly, she will be two years on Dec. 15th.

All the best of the season to you and your families!

 

 

Sharon (& Mauricio & Holly)

 

Birdie Home at Last!

For those of you who followed our story about the brave little lady that lived in the bush amongst Coyotes & Rattlesnakes - Here she is! Birdie has made a full recovery & has been adopted!! Her new family also has a big boxer brother to keep her company! Birdie is a doll and her story touches the hearts of everyone she meets! ♥ you baby girl! So happy you found a forever home!!!

Maggie May just wanted to say hi

Check out Maggie May.  She is just chilling out and relaxing, while using her brother Murphy as an arm rest!  How adorable!

Checking in with Gretta - Looking good baby girl!

Hi Shannon,

Thanks for writing--I love hearing from your organization since you're like
Gretta's fairy godmothers.

We are all doing well. Gretta is currently asleep on the big bed (our
bed). I need to wake her up because there's a brief break in the rain and
we ought to get out for another walk today. She's now about 4-1/2, she is
one pound heavier than when we got her (her vet says she's at a great
weight), and we've decided she's fully a young adult.

In the past year, she learned how to fetch (she's still not great at it,
but loves the attention), slept in a tent for the first time (as it turns
out, she can sleep through the night anywhere as long as she's zipped in
the middle between us), and given my parents' retired greyhounds a run for
their money, though she spends the bulk of her time snuggling, snoozing,
and throwing her toys around (you remember how she can throw her toys so
violently, so we've gotten small, soft ones for her).

We're all very happy to be together. Gretta's a loving dog, and the white
tip of her tail seems like a little beacon of joy. We still marvel that
anyone could have given her up (twice!). Thanks for checking in, and I
hope you and your dog are doing well, too. I'm attaching a few photos.

xoxo
brittany, michael, and gretta