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August 31, 2011
“Boxer Puppies Rescued After Being Found with Disease”
Blue Ridge Times News, June 11, 2011
Author: Jessica Goodman
Four boxer puppies suffering from demodex, a type of mange or parastic mites, have been rescued from a breeder in Lincolnton by Asheville-based WNC Boxer Rescue Inc.
“It only comes out in stress and times of undernourishment,” said Robbie Ivey, the rescue’s executive director. He said he was told they came from a breeder but had no other information.
A woman called Ivey about the puppies while he was vacationing at Lake Norman, and the caller was able to bring them to Ivey. A criminal investigation…Continue Reading Here
“Abused Puppies Rescued”
WLOS ABC 13, June 9, 2011
4 Abused puppies rescued by WNC Boxer Rescue were featured on WLOS ABC 13. Click to Watch the Video….
“WNC Boxer Rescue Saves Life of Pet”
Asheville Citizen Times, January 19, 2011
Author: Sandra V Rodriguez
Mimi the boxer has her bark back after an animal rescue group helped arrange lifesaving surgery.
Now the nonprofit, WNC Boxer Rescue, has taken up a collection to help raise money to pay the veterinary bills the dog’s family, the Hancocks, estimate at nearly $2,000. The nonprofit offers shelter and placement for abandoned, abused or neglected boxers in the area.
The 4-year-old dog hadn’t eaten for at least four days before…Continue Reading
Ashvegas: ‘Bring-back season’ difficult for dogs
Asheville Citizen Times, April 5, 2011
Author: Jason Sandford
Welcome to “bring-back season.” It coincides with hopeful spring, but it’s actually a dark time in the pet rescue and shelter world.
Bring-back season arrives a few months after Christmas, according to Robbie Ivey, when the newness of the cute-as-a-button puppy has worn off and responsibility begins to weigh.
In short, “It’s that time of year when people realize they made a mistake”…Continue Reading
“Animal Rescue Group Collecting Money for Lifesaving Surgery”
Asheville Citizen Times, January 14, 2011
Author: Sandra V Rodriguez
Mimi the Boxer has her bark back after an animal rescue group helped arrange for lifesaving surgery.
Now the nonprofit, WNC Boxer Rescue, has taken up a collection to help raise money to pay the veterinary bills the dog’s family, the Hancocks, estimate at nearly $2,000.
The 4-year-old Mimi hadn’t eaten for at least four days before…Continue Reading
“WNC nonprofit helps dog get life-saving surgery”
Hendersonville Times News
Jan 29,2011
Author: Jessica Goodman
FLETCHER — Kolleen Hancock began worrying when her dog, Mimi, a 4-year-old boxer, stopped eating. And there was reason to worry.
The 4-year-old boxer had eaten a rope toy, and it was twisted around her abdomen and intestine, their family veterinarian said.
“The surgery was going to be very expensive….Continue Reading
WLOS TV: Pennies for Pets
February 7, 2011
WLOS TV: Pet Pals – Izzy
February 25, 2011
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February 25, 2011
