Boxers and Buddies

11/06/2026

SPECIAL FOSTER NEEDED FOR CADPIG

Cadpig is a beautiful, approximately 1-year-old Dalmatian who needs a very special foster home. This is not a typical foster placement, and we want to be honest about what she needs.

We don't know much about Cadpig's early life, but we believe she experienced neglect, very little socialization, and possibly spent much of her life outdoors. When she first came to us, she was terrified of people and the world around her.

Since then, we've learned that living in a home is something Cadpig simply doesn't understand yet. At her first foster home, she spent nearly a week staying inside her crate, too frightened to come out. Once she began venturing out, she showed resource guarding toward her foster and reactivity toward the small dog in the home.

In her current foster home, she is still struggling. She refuses to go outside without help and growls when people approach her space. She is being kept separate from the resident dog.

These behaviors are concerning, but they also tell us how overwhelmed and frightened she is. Cadpig needs a person who understands that trust cannot be forced and that progress may be measured in very small steps.

What Cadpig needs:

An experienced foster who understands fearful, undersocialized dogs and can recognize signs of stress and discomfort.

A quiet, predictable home with a secure, safely managed environment.

No small children and ideally no other pets.

Someone comfortable allowing her to have space without demanding interaction.

Patience with house training, going outdoors, handling, and everyday household routines.

A willingness to work with our rescue team and follow a thoughtful behavior and safety plan.

Cadpig is not ready for a busy household, visitors, outings, or a traditional family routine. She needs someone who can let her decompress and build confidence at her own pace.

She has already been through so much. We don't want to keep moving her from home to home. We want to find the right person who can give her the stability and patience she needs to begin learning that life with people can be safe.This is a commitment, and we need someone who understands that progress may take weeks or months, not days.

If you have experience with fearful or undersocialized dogs (or know someone who does) and think you could help Cadpig, please DM us or complete a foster application: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sa3058&method=online_form_html&formid=44

11/05/2026

Horace is a sweet little guy with a big heart! At just 13 pounds, this adorable 1 year old Pomeranian loves being close to his people and is happiest when he's getting attention and affection. He absolutely loves children and would make a wonderful companion for a family looking for a loving little shadow.

Horace is still working on his house training and will need a family willing to be patient and consistent as he learns his new routine. He's also not a fan of the crate, so he'll need some time and encouragement to become more comfortable.

There are cats in his foster home. They're still getting used to him, but Horace is gradually sharing his space with them, and we think he may do well with a proper introduction.

One other thing that makes Horace a little unique is that he has a cleft lip. He's scheduled to have it evaluated by the veterinarian this week so we can learn more and determine whether any additional care is needed. We'll share updates as we know more.

Horace has so much love to give. He's looking for a family who will offer him patience, consistency, and plenty of snuggles while he learns the ropes of being someone's beloved companion.

Horace is located in Northern Nevada. For more information or to complete an adoption application, go to boxersandbuddies.com.

11/04/2026

The cutest pups are now ready for ADOPTION! Go to boxersandbuddies.com for more information.

Look at these adoptable cuties from Boxers and Buddies Rescue! 🐶❤️

Dr. Dobson had the pleasure of spaying and neutering these adorable pups today!

If you're interested in giving one of these cuties a forever home, reach out to Boxers and Buddies for more information!

📸 Pictured: Djinn, Wendigo, and Kitsune

11/04/2026

Torino is a 1-year-old, 45-pound Pit Bull/Lab/Collie mix with a whole lot of love to give. He's the kind of dog who wants to be close to his person, curl up beside you, follow you around, and simply be part of your life.

His story didn't start out the way any of us would have hoped. Torino ended up in the shelter after his person was arrested. Through no fault of his own, the life he knew suddenly changed. And now, after 74 days in rescue, he's still waiting for a place to call home.

If you meet Torino, you'll see what a special boy he is. He's incredibly sweet, affectionate, and wonderful with people. He loves being close to his foster mom and happily accepts pets and attention when we're out at events. He's comfortable meeting people and doesn't make a fuss in busy settings.

He's also a pretty easy guy to live with. He's potty trained, smart, independent, and easy to train. He walks nicely on leash when he's out on his own and can keep himself entertained. But when it's time to relax, he'd much rather be curled up near the person he loves.

We're learning that Torino really needs to be the only dog in his home. He hasn't been getting along with the resident male dog in his foster home, and after evaluating him with other dogs, we believe he'd be happiest without any canine roommates. That's okay. Some dogs just want to be someone's one and only, and Torino has more than enough love to fill that spot.

He also needs a little help learning that being alone is okay. When left in a kennel, he can bark, howl, and scratch for a while before settling. He'll need a patient person who can help him build confidence and feel secure.

Torino has already had enough changes in his young life. What he needs now is someone who will give him consistency, patience, affection, and a place where he never has to wonder what comes next.

He's not asking for much. Just a person to love, a soft place to land, and a home where he gets to be the only dog stealing all the attention.

After 74 days, we really hope Torino's person is out there. He deserves to be someone's everything.

Could that someone be you? If not, share this post so we can get this boy adopted!

Apply to adopt Torino: https://tinyurl.com/BNBAdopt

11/03/2026

🍂 November is full of opportunities to meet your new best friend! 🐾

Boxers and Buddies has a fun month planned, and we'd love to see you out supporting rescue dogs. Stop by, meet some of our adorable adoptables, and say hello to our volunteers!

📅 November 14 | 11 AM–3 PM
There’s Always Room at the Table Adoption Event
📍 Pet Station, 1654 Robb Drive

📅 November 15 | 11 AM–2 PM
Reno Petco Adoption Event
📍 5565 S. Virginia Street

📅 November 27 | 1 PM–2 PM
Puppy Yoga at Juice Box Yoga
📍 631 Sierra Rose Drive
🧘 Sign up at juiceboxyoga.com

Whether you're looking to adopt, interested in fostering, or just want to show our dogs some love, we'd be happy to see you!

Every event helps us connect dogs with families and build a stronger rescue community. Thank you for supporting Boxers and Buddies! ❤️

11/03/2026

🪄 Introducing the Mythical Litter! 🪄

Nine little legends, nine big personalities, and a whole lot of puppy love! Meet our 8-week-old Mythical Litter.

The girls are Arachne, Banshee, Kitsune, Siren, and Tulpa, and the boys are Djinn, Leviathan, Rugaru, and Wendigo.

We recently got a peek at Arachne's DNA results, and this girl has quite the interesting family tree! Her top breeds include German Shepherd Dog (20%), Australian Cattle Dog (17%), American Staffordshire Terrier (10%), Siberian Husky (8%), and Basset Hound (6%). Her predicted adult weight is 35–57 pounds. We expect the others to have similar results and all will be medium sized dogs!

And then there's our special boy Wendigo. He's deaf, but that doesn't slow him down! Three members of our Boxers and Buddies team have deaf dogs of their own, and we know firsthand that deaf dogs can live wonderfully happy, full lives. They learn to communicate through hand signals and visual cues, and they make incredible companions.

These nine puppies are just beginning their adventures. They are active and sweet pups. All are currently in homes practicing crate training, potty training, and socialization.

Ready to meet your mythical match?
Apply to adopt: https://tinyurl.com/BNBAdopt

11/03/2026

🐾💜 Oogie Boogie Got His BEST Happily Ever After! 💜🐾

Sometimes the perfect furever home is closer than you think! Our sweet Oogie Boogie has officially been adopted by the Best family and we couldn't be happier for this precious boy!

The Best part? His new mama is part of his foster's framily (friends+family) and she's keeping his name! He'll still be surrounded by familiar faces, lots of love, and best of all, we'll get to see his adorable little face often!

There's something extra special about saying goodbye to a foster dog when you know it's not really goodbye. It's just the beginning of a beautiful new chapter, with even more people to love him.

Happy tails, sweet Oogie Boogie! You've found your furever person, and we couldn't have wished for a happier ending!

Congratulations to Oogie Boogie and his wonderful new mama! 🏡❤️🎉

11/02/2026

No longer accepting applications for Dougie.

Dougie's story didn't start out the way it should have. His previous owner brought him to the groomer but never came back to pick him up. Thankfully, Dougie's story took a better turn when he found his way to Boxers and Buddies!

Since arriving in our care, Dougie has been neutered, microchipped, and brought up to date on his vaccinations. When he first came to us, he was quite underweight, but he's been eating well and steadily putting on weight.

At about 5 years old and just 8.8 pounds, Dougie has plenty of personality packed into his petite frame. He's playful, gets along wonderfully with the two other small dogs in his foster home, and loves being close to his people.

He's also one smart cookie! Dougie is very treat motivated, has a HUGE appetite, and is learning the ropes of being a beloved family dog.

He's still working on perfecting his house manners. He knows how to use the doggie door but occasionally has an accident indoors. He will need a patient adopter who doesn't expect him to be perfect.

Dougie is happy to be near his people during the day, but when bedtime rolls around, he's a dream! He sleeps quietly through the night in his crate.

One thing to know: Dougie has a strong interest in cats and likes to chase them, so a cat-free home would likely be the best fit.

If you're looking for a playful, affectionate, smart little companion who loves treats and being part of the family, Dougie could be your guy!

For more information or to apply to meet Dougie, go to boxersandbuddies.com.

11/02/2026

A MESSAGE TO OUR BOXERS AND BUDDIES COMMUNITY: WE NEED YOU!

Over the last few years, Boxers and Buddies has grown in ways we could only have hoped for. We've raised more funds, welcomed more foster families, built new community partnerships, and, most importantly, saved more dogs.

We're incredibly proud of what our community has helped us accomplish. But with growth comes responsibility, and we've realized that to continue moving forward, we need to strengthen the team behind the scenes.

Rescuing dogs takes more than fosters and fundraising. It takes organization, financial oversight, community involvement, and a strong foundation of people working together toward the same mission.

We're looking for volunteers to help fill the following important roles:

EVENT COORDINATOR

We know this title might sound intimidating, but the role is really about keeping us organized and connected to our community.

We need someone to:

Manage incoming event invitations and requests.

Help determine which events are a good fit for our rescue.

Maintain our monthly event calendar.

Coordinate with fosters to see who can bring dogs.

Recruit volunteers to help staff events.

You do NOT need to attend every event! We simply need someone who can coordinate the details and help get the right people involved. Estimated time commitment: Approximately 10 hours per month.

BOOKKEEPER

As our rescue grows, so does the importance of having accurate, organized, and transparent financial records.

We'd love to find someone with QuickBooks experience who can help maintain our books, track income and expenses, reconcile accounts, and provide consistent financial reporting.

This is an important role in making sure we are good stewards of the donations entrusted to us. Estimated time commitment: Approximately 10 hours per month.

JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This is one of the most important ways you can help shape the future of Boxers and Buddies.

We want to expand our board to include more community members with different professional backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Are you an attorney? An animal advocate? A veterinarian or vet tech? Do you have experience in finance, fundraising, marketing, social media, nonprofit management, or business operations?

We would love to hear from you!

A strong board is essential to a healthy nonprofit. Board members provide oversight, help establish policies and long-term goals, support financial accountability, and ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the organization and its mission.

Just as importantly, a strong board brings shared leadership. No one person should have to carry the responsibility of an entire organization. We believe in building a structure where decisions are collaborative, finances are transparent, responsibilities are clearly defined, and our community can feel confident in how the rescue is being managed.

WHY NOW?

We have big hopes for the future of Boxers and Buddies. We want to save more dogs, support our fosters, strengthen our community partnerships, and build an organization that is sustainable for years to come.

But we can't do it alone.

You don't have to be a dog trainer, a foster, or someone who works directly with the dogs to make a difference. Sometimes the most important contributions happen behind the scenes.

If you have skills, experience, or simply a desire to help us build something stronger, we would love to talk with you. Please reach out to us through Facebook or email ([email protected]). Share this post with someone you think might be a great fit.

Together, we can build a stronger rescue and save more lives. ❤️