AABR Boxer

Rocky Balboa always came out on top. When the chips were down, when the future looked grim, Rocky Balboa tightened his gloves and went to work. And because he had such a wonderful group of supporters, he always won.

Our Rocky might not be so lucky. After his family lost their home to a fire, Rocky was moved to a friend's backyard where he lived and grew emaciated for 3 months. The small growth he had at the time of the fire grew and grew. By the time his owner surrendered Rocky to a kill shelter in Philly, the mast cell tumor was very large, and Rocky's chances were quite small.

We are putting meat on Rocky's bones, but he's got a Grade 2 tumor. The cancer has spread to his lymph nodes. But just when you think the news can't get any worse, here comes the good news: there is treatment. It's only Grade 2. You can save him.

Rocky Balboa was a charming character, great with people, a winning personality, somebody you want to win and above all a fighter against the odds. So is our Rocky. He has survived what a lot of dogs couldn't and come through it without an angry bone in his body. He's not just another bum from the neighborhood. But his treatment is expensive, around $5000 for a course of radiation that could put Rocky back at the top of his game. He needs people in his corner. He needs an Adrian, a Paulie to love and support him, and he needs a Mickey to give him hope. He needs help, and you can do it, as you've done it in the past. You've always been there for our special needs dogs. Will you show up for Rocky? Can you go the distance with him?

Rocky was put out of the house when his owner's house burnt down. The owner went to live with a friend and left Rocky to fend for himself on the streets for 3 whole months before finally turning him in to the shelter. Rocky is severely underweight and has an awful coat due to no nutrition and a hard life on the streets these past few months.

Rocky is so incredibly sweet!!! Your heart just melts when you meet him. He is a super happy and loving boxer. The shelter had decided to euthanize him because of lack of space, and thankfully an employee made a desperate phone call to our rescue in an attempt to save him. I'm so glad she did. This dog is amazing. I was fully expecting to see a sad, old, worn out boxer when I went to pick him up-- but it turns out what I was greeted with was a happy, wiggly, excited, playful, and sweet as can be boxer! This boy has so much life, it truly touches my heart.

After we get some much needed weight on him, he will need to undergo costly surgery. It was found that he had swallowed some metal - what looks to be a belt buckle! He also has a mass on his front right leg that will need to be removed, as well as his neuter surgery. If you cannot offer a forever home for Rocky, please consider making a donation on his behalf - to help out with his surgeries.