*** WASHINGTON BOXER RESCUE *** IS A 501 (c)3 NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, STRIVING TO RESCUE & HELP THE BOXER BREED. Five Directors on the board - and many volunteers all over the states. Thank you all that help rescue any precious animal. Terrie McCanse founded this rescue program in 1980, it was originated in Southern California when Terrie worked in veterinary medicine there. Her daughter Shannon Jewell, was raised around rescued animals all of her life, working along side her mother in veterinary hospitals, involved in surgery and rehabilitating animals along the way. Sadly many had to be euthanized at no fault of their own and this is when the program started to network all rescuers together through WBR, to better assist with those left behind. Shannon is now the Vice President of WA BOXER RESCUE, and is dedicated to foster and rehome our wonderful dogs and cats (yes we get them on occasion too) through this rescue program. The only problem is, that Shannon seems to keep more of her foster kids then most.. Her compassionate heart sometimes connects with special ones, and they are already home when they meet her. CHAI & WRANGLER are a couple of them that never left her home, & now have their own myspace pages too. You may write emails to either Terrie or Shannon's attention, and all will be answered. After a move back to Washington state in 1985, Terrie started training & teaching classes to help everyone better understand their dogs, after learning from her own boxer line, CH BLASIA'S BOXERS and the assistance of our wonderful friend Cheryl Stevens, owner of CH DRAYMIA'S BOXERS ~Terrie vowed to help all boxers less fortunate, using the knowledge learned for almost 3 decades of this majestic breed, and continues in rescue. After training in conformation, obedience, therapy, and assisting in classes for the local kennel club for over 20 yrs, Terrie still believes you can learn something new each day, and when you are closed minded- the only one that gets hurt, is your precious dog. Terrie specializes in behavior problems, trains, and has worked in bereavement/pet loss, for 25 yrs due to the need to help you, your family, and pets with the loss of your beloved pet..WBR's Mission is "TO FOCUS OUR EFFORTS & RESOURCES TOWARD DIRECTLY BENEFITING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ABANDONED OR MISTREATED BOXERS WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF FINDING EACH ONE A LOVING HOUSEHOLD IN WHICH TO SHARE THEIR LIVES FOREVER." WBR evaluates the behavior of each boxer no matter the age, that comes into this program. We then can match each boxer with the best adopting home. Every dog is different, every home is different, and so is every family that wants to adopt a precious rescued boxerkid.We also assist anyone that contacts us for help regarding their boxers, behavioral problems, or releasing a boxer to the right program to insure their safety on their journey to a new home.... With our assistance from WBR's western Washington representative/director-Lillian Jesse (founder/BoxerBrains) we are now able to help you in person throughout the state regarding releasing, training, or adoption -no matter where you are located in Washington or Oregon. Lillian has been a Blessing not only to our organization, but especially to all the boxers she has personally trained and cared for in rescue Thank you Lillian, we couldn't do it without your consistent assistance. ----- You will also see pics on this page on occasion of Terrie's granddaughters-Britney (13 yrs)Shara (22 yrs) Great granddaughter-Lillyanna (almost 1 yo) or Grandson Mathew (17 yrs)~~ Yes its true! Shannon's love for all animals is in her children's hearts too...WE are a huge family and all are kind as it should be, to any animal.. *****NOTE*** WE WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPGRADING THIS SITE TO ENHANCE EVERYONES KNOWLEDGE OF THE BOXER BREED............... Everyone is invited to be a part of this community - aiding those whom cannot help themselves. Nobody will be permitted to use this site for advertisement to sell pups, etc., this is not acceptable when so many pets are already without homes. TERRIE LOVES TO NETWORK TO HELP ANY ANIMAL WHETHER IT IS A CAT, BIRD, DOG, ETC.. - SO PLEASE JOIN US.. Their fate is in our hands - and we all have been Blessed by their unconditional love.
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