Newsletter
Thursday, 05 January 2012 19:03 | 
Written by Nicole Paul | 
NEWSLETTER
2011 TBR Activities: Year in Review
Intakes: This has been a challenging year as more and more Boxers are finding themselves to be homeless. We take in all that we can and grieve for those we cannot help. With limited space, we are more selective than we would like to be, but until we can save them all, we must be rational rather than emotional. We pull in the shelter dogs first as well as those most at risk, and we continue to encourage the public to use local shelters in hopes of lost dogs having a better chance of finding their parents. Please don't give up on the fight to see all pets spayed or neutered before six months of age. Teach everyone you meet that it is irresponsible to breed or buy while shelter and rescue animals die. If you know someone who must give up their boxer, please direct them to the website to complete and assessment form and submit a photo to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . And if you have room in your home to foster a boxer, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Adoptions: TBR completed 165 adoptions this year; the comparison is 175 adopted the previous year. If you know someone interested in adopting a boxer from TBR, please direct them to the website to complete an adoption application. Once that is submitted, they will be contacted by an adoption coordinator.
Finances: Thanks to all volunteers and participants in our fundraising efforts this past year. We have saved so many, but we are only reaching about half of the purebred boxers who need us.
Calendars: Did you get the 2011 calendar of so many of our adopted boxers from the previous year? Thanks go out to Amy Greteman for a super job.
BarkWalk: This was a huge success and tons of fun for all. Job Johnson was far and away the winner raising donations in excess of $1000 for the walk and getting it all turned in, too! Way to go Job and parents! Special thanks to all who volunteered and especially to Patti Kuck and Jill Garcille, coordinators.
Golf Tourney: Once again, the golf putts and boxer butts were a great hit in OKC. Special thanks going out to Amy Greteman with her seemingly unlimited skill and expertise in all things concerning TBR and to Eric Greteman for his considerable generosity!
The Ornament Project and Christmas Parties: There was a good time to be had in Tulsa at Top That! Pizza and at the home of Sheryl Hines in OKC! TBR wanted to make a special effort to say thank you to volunteers. Our tree was beautifully decorated with commemorative ornaments for foster homes for 2010. We had gift items for all past board members and dog tags available for our volunteers. And we have a sincere thanks going out to Denise and Matt Johnson for all the work they put into the ornaments and decorations. If you fostered for us in 2010 and were unable to attend the party, we will be working to deliver these ornaments to you throughout the month of January.
Pics with Santa: This was a great fundraiser and tons of work. It would be great to do this again, but we will need 6 volunteers just for the photo sessions and an entirely different crew of volunteers for the adoption event. Special thanks to Jim Phillips and Emily Spradlin for their dedication to the cause!
2012 TBR Activities: Year at a Glance
Finances: Please help us to build financial security to care for more boxers and even purchase or build a facility to house more boxers. The cost of heartworm treatment has increased and many of our boxers require this procedure. Donations can be made through the website on Paypal and by purchasing merchandise. Checks can be made payable to TBR and mailed to 10026A So. Mingo Rd., Box 269, Tulsa, OK 74133. You can even make direct deposits into the TBR account at any Arvest bank simply by giving the teller a generic deposit slip; the teller will provide the account number. If you choose to give this way, please write "Donation" in the lower right corner of the deposit slip. We do what we do because of people like you!
Calendars- AVAILABLE NOW: Please support TBR buy purchasing one of our beautiful 2012 calendars for only $15. Amy made every effort to include every boxer adopted through us this past year making it extra special to foster homes and adoption homes as well as anyone who loves a good boxer mug!
T-Shirts- AVAILABLE NOW: Please visit our website to see what is available and CafePress to create your own. Why not contact Board member, Nichole Browne, for some creative help?
The Ornament Project- IN PROGRESS: Denise Johnson has already begun her for next Christmas using this year's calendar... just a little something for all foster parents to look forward to. If you are the artsy-crafty sort with a bit of time on your hands and would like to assist in this project, you can contact Denise at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will forward your offer to her. We will all look forward to our Christmas tree for 2012!
May Birthday Party at Camp Bow Wow: We hope you will be able to join us for this adoption event and fundraiser. Please contact Anne to volunteer here.
BarkWalk- WE NEED YOU NOW: This committee needs your help now! Please use the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it address to find out how you can best step up to help make this event even bigger than last year. Help is needed to visit sponsors, collect donations, make contacts as needed, get pledges for your own dog to walk, spread the word, etc. SAVE THE DATE- APRIL 21, 2012 @ Haikey Creek Park!!!
Adoption Events: We need your help. Every attending dog deserves to have a handler they can trust to help them remain at peace and keep humans from poking fingers into crates, offer a drink and a potty break and even a yummy treat. These events can be stressful on the boxers; we count on your commitment to help us help them in transport and care. Contact Marilyn in OKC or Anne in Tulsa.
Restaurant Nights: Watch for special announcements advertising these events. What a great way to get to know others who love boxers like you do and even see who has the most pics of their boxers on their phone! Grab a bit to eat and see how easy it is for 20% of the proceeds to go to helping us save boxers.
TBR Golf Putts and Boxer Butts Tourney: early fall date to be determined.
TBR Christmas Party: in Tulsa and in OKC, December dates to be determined.
Christmas Adoption Event and Photos with Santa: December date not yet determined by PetSmart.
Facebook: Be sure to visit us, like us, stalk us, and share your boxer pics, ideas, time, and finances with Tulsa Boxer Rescue!
Thank you all for being a part of Tulsa Boxer Rescue. We look forward to a blessed and prosperous year where every boxer finds a perfect forever home, and every deserving home finds a boxer.
Last Updated (Thursday, 05 January 2012 19:03)
