(Left) Joe, Denay, Toby and Annie
(Below) Joe, Denay and Penny
This Page is in rememberence of Penny and all the the beautiful Boxers that are no longer with us on earth, but that we keep with us in our hearts.
Ever since I began this awesome adventure of raising Boxers, I have worried about the day I lose one of my kids. When that happens it will be one of the saddest days of my life.
I've received many emails and phone calls from people with broken hearts, who lost their loved ones. Some from old age and some way too young, but everyone who has written or called has one thing in common. They all want a Boxer in their lives.
Penny's Story: Penny was a lovely little fawn Boxer who was cherished by Joe and Denay. When they came to my home, they spoke of her often and I asked Denay if I could share their pictures and story with you.
When Joe and Denay decided to buy a Boxer they found Penny. Like most people they saw a beautiful Boxer, the price was affordable and they took her home to be apart of their family. Penny was always a very small girl. She was thin but they did not realize it because they did not have any other Boxers around to compare her to. All that mattered is that they loved her dearly. As time went by they discovered something was wrong with Penny. She did not have alot of energy and she could not jump onto their bed. She slept more and more often. Joe and Denay didn't realize how much energy a healthy Boxer has until being introduced to mine:) Then they got broke in really well!
They spent $2000.00 in medical bills trying to save Penny and in the end she mercifully had to be put to sleep. Penny passed away from kidney failure at the young age of 11 months, leaving them heart broken. Joe and Denay attempted to contact the breeder, not to ask for a refund, but because they thought they would want to know about Penny. The breeder could not be contacted.
Joe and Denay meet Toby and Annie: Denay contacted me after finding me on the internet and was only a 15 minute drive from my house. She had been doing her homework and was looking for a reputable breeder with a health guarentee. They missed Penny so much and did not feel like they would be happy without a Boxer in their lives. They came to my house the next day. They had seen pictures of Annie, but when they arrived they spotted Toby (Flash) We all sat on the living room floor and played with Annie and Toby. They were having a hard time deciding who they liked best:) Denay asked me about when I would be having another litter. I think she was thinking about getting another puppy to keep the one she was looking for now, company in the future. I made an off the cuff remark about how they should just purchase two now, because it was easier for me to raise two than one. Well, I got something started, which I don't regret:) and in the end, they decided they wanted both of them. During my time with Joe and Denay they seemed to watch with amazement. They had been surprized to see pictures of Sissy jumping high in the air, because Penny didn't jump and when they met Archer, in which they all fell in love with eachother, Denay commented about how filled out and healthy he looked. They talked about how Penny was so much smaller than my kids. I was sad and happy all at the same time during our visit. The next night Joe, Denay and their parents came back to my house and we had a great time. They took tons of pictures and the puppies got tons of playtime and cuddle time. Archer and Sissy both became very fond of Joe, who was sitting on the couch and he got extra cuddle time:)
My Motivation: My motivation for adding this page to my site and telling you this story is simple. It is in rememberence of Penny and all our lost beloved Boxers. Yet, it is also a celebration for all our new found beloved Boxers.
My Invitation: For all of you have lost your friends this page is for you. If you would like to share pictures and your stories please send them to me and I will do my best to get them posted on this page in rememberence of your beautiful Boxers.
Sue, my name is Julie and I found your web page and just had to tell you that it is amazing. I too, love boxers! I couldn't help but cry when I read the story about Penny. It is so true how boxers touch our lives!
I would love to tell you the story of my most amazing and strong Zoe. About a month ago I had to make the hardest and most painful decision of my life, the decision to end all of Zoe's pain and suffering...
I was never sure about the boxer breed and wasn't sure what to expect when my boyfriend at the time suggested getting one. I fell in love with her from the first moment I saw her, that wrinkly face, short little tail, and those deep and curious eyes. We brought her home on July 4th 2002, and from there the excitement began! Zoe was always a little smaller, but she was healthy and ate like a horse. She just had so much playful energy that she was constantly moving! Before long, her favorite companion became her frisbee! We would spend hours playing! She loved and was loved by everyone who met her. People often commented on her gentle demeanor, and how she would get so excited and "walk like a C". (Kind of bent in half, kissing and wagging her "nubbin of a tail"). Life was good... she even welcomed a new "brother", Charlie in January of 2006. They quickly became best of friends.
Then in March of 2006 when she was 4 years old she began to limp, and lose weight. Our current Vet was unable to diagnose the condition, and shrugged it off as a "pulled muscle". It didn't take long before I knew that it was something more. We switched Vets and did more testing. She had developed a fracture in her right hind knee. We were told she would need surgery. The even more disappointing news was that this surgery was not performed in our town of Lincoln, NE. There was no question in my mind that I would spend any amount of money to bring the "old" Zoe back. So, we headed to KSU. At this time we learned that Zoe's weight had dramatically went from around 42 lbs. to a mere 32 lbs. I cried when the vet mentioned the possibility of cancer as well. But, everything went well, no cancer and $2,000 later our Zoe was on the road to recovery! She eventually recovered to almost 100%.
Then in April 2008, she was diagnosed with cancer:(. My biggest fear. She was able to have one of the tumors removed, but it had already spread internally and was only a matter of time before she would lose the biggest battle of her life. For the next three months, you couldn't even tell that she was battling cancer. She still ate well, loved going for walks, and loved Charlie and her frisbee!! She was still sassy and loving. I had cried many times, knowing that each day may be my last with her. Then suddenly one night, I knew in my heart that it would be her last. She was losing the battle. I knew how much "her dad" loved her even though we were no longer together, he needed to see her one last time. We layed by her side that night, saying our goodbyes, crying and snuggling her. (It makes me cry right now just thinking about her) I layed beside her hoping and praying that she would go peacefully in her sleep that night.... but she was a fighter and I knew that she wouldn't allow that to happen. That was the hardest night of my life. The next day would be the day that Zoe would no longer suffer, she will rest peacefully in heaven with her frisbee. She was layed to rest with her beloved frisbee on July 9, 2008. Zoe was only 6 years old, but she had brought more happiness to those who knew her than can ever be imagined:)
Thanks so much for letting me share my story... It helps to tell her story to other animal lovers. I know that time heals, but my memories will never be forgotten. I have attached some photos, so you can see Zoe:)
Julie Kobza
Lincoln NE
Julie, Thank you so much for sharing your story about Zoe. She will live in our hearts forever. Take care, Sue
t.Zoe
Charlie
Zoe's Story
