PENNY CLEMENT
February 5, 1990 - December 21, 2000 She never wanted for a thing in life, but it became important to the one who loved her that no other Boxer should ever want in life either. Thus, BoxAR Rescue came into existance. Thank you, Penny, from all the one's who's lives have been and will be made better because you lived. I miss you, sweet girl!

Cash Nickle
Rescued 1999 - DOD, Dec. 19, 2009 "Our Christmas Miracle" God’s timing is perfect. He knows exactly when things should occur so that we can handle them. Wed. Dec. 16, I decided to take Cash and Heidi for a nice ride to the country to see the kennel where they would be staying for Christmas. After driving for two hours and not finding the place we went on home. But, it had been a beautiful day for a ride in the country and the babies enjoyed it. (The time was not right.) Thurs. Dec. 17, We are going to try this again. We loaded up for yet another drive in the country and this time went straight to the kennel like I knew what I was doing. We piled out of the car and were taking a walk around the place while Sonya, the kennel owner, went to get a jacket. Cash and Heidi were enjoying themselves, happily sniffing and checking the place out. All of a sudden, Cash pulled back on his leash and fell over, all four legs were going as fast as they could. At once I was on the ground next to him trying to get a response. His legs had slowed and now stopped moving. Holding his limp head in my arms I started crying. He was gone. Sonya rounded the corner of the house and asked, “What happened?” I looked at her through my tears and said, “I don’t know. He just fell down and died.” She calmly said, “You go take care of your little girl, and let me see about him.” So I took Heidi over to the car and put her in the backseat. When I turned around I saw Sonya on the ground giving Cash mouth to mouth and pumping his chest. Then I saw his leg move. I was so excited I said, “he’s moving”. She said, “his tongue had swollen and he swallowed it. He couldn’t breathe. Just sit here with him while he gets his bearings. He picked up his head and was breathing on his own. Slowly I led him over to the car and opened a window for them. While we went inside to take care of forms for their stay, I was bragging on Sonya’s ability to revive a dog from death. After quickly filling out the paper work I left to take my babies home. (We had been in the right place at the right time. Cash had died in Sonya‘s driveway, but it wasn‘t God‘s time to take him home.) All the way home I had the rear view mirror turned on Cash so I could keep an eye on him. I knew we had escaped a terrible tragedy by Sonya’s quick thinking and calmly taking the situation into her able hands. She brought my sweet dog back from the dead and I felt I owed her everything. Cash seemed fine, but I couldn’t relax every time he and Heidi went outside, I did too, watching his every move. I took a picture of him looking at the Christmas tree. He looked as if he were deep in thought. What could be going through his head? I took more pictures of him and Heidi in front of the fireplace. I really hadn’t noticed how grey he was getting. He was after all ten years old. When Frank arrived from work I shared our ordeal with him. But, something about having not been there, he missed the emotion of it all. He was happy that Cash was still with us, but he just didn’t get it. Fri. Dec.18, This is house cleaning day, but it’s just too pretty outside to start that so I’m taking the babies for a walk instead. After spending time in the Word and with the Lord we’re off for a nice brisk Dec. walk. It is chilly, but that doesn’t bother the kids. They love their walks together. After dusting, vacuuming, changing sheets, cleaning bathrooms and floors, feeding dogs, letting dogs in and out and all the while watching Cash closely, I have noticed an extra sense of love coming from him. He seems more affectionate somehow. He wants to be closer to us than ever before. A very special love is emanating from him. There are no words… I have a little more shopping. I get that done quickly and run to PetCo for an early Christmas present for the kids, just because. These were little Christmas stockings with three rawhide lollipops inside and oh were Cash and Heidi excited with their special treats. - Frank & Linda Nickle Sat. Dec. 19, Besides the extra love Cash is giving us, he has been sleeping with us for the past two nights. He usually sleeps in his chair in the living room. I love having him close. It’s almost as if we share a secret. We both know that we are very lucky to still be together. Matt called and we have plans to get together at 4:00 to exchange gifts. So I rushed down to Harp’s for some snacks. While Matt, Landra, Frank and I were opening our gifts I told them about our Christmas miracle and how lucky we were to still have Cash with us. Matt suggested that I write a success story about it on Ark Almighty, and I planned to do so, later. After Matt and Landra went home Frank and I were to meet his brothers and their families at Pesto’s for our Christmas gathering. We had a good time and once again I shared our Christmas miracle story with them. Everybody was thrilled to hear that Cash was still with us. Frank and I returned home at 9:00 and were received be two very happy puppies. I was in a foul mood because Frank forgot the pizza, so in an effort to get away from him for a while I decided to go write the success story for the Ark. Cash and Heidi snoozed nearby while I worked on the story. By the time I finished I had cooled off enough to rejoin Frank in the living room for some TV time. He had the fire going. It was turning out to be a perfect ending to a perfect day. A little before ten the kids needed to go outside. After they did their business Frank let them in the back door. They came racing down the hallway together, happily running at full speed. As always, I said, “My two happy babies”. They came running over to me for some lovin’ when Cash’s eyes got big and he collapsed. I rushed over to him, got his tongue out of the way, like Sonya taught me, and started breathing into his mouth and pumping his chest. I called for Frank who came running. We worked on him for 15 minutes until we decided to let him go. At 10:00 pm Dec. 19th God’s timing was right. We had had two more days with our sweet boy. Matt and Landra got to see him again. And, he had a chance to give us his special love for two more days. We were saying our good-byes and I’ll always love you. Sun. Dec. 20th Frank and Matt laid Cash to rest in the country at Matt’s place. I fully believe Cash is waiting for us in heaven and we will see him again. God is love and the kind of love you get from your special friend can only be from God. Since God has endowed them with this special love, well it just stands to reason that when they leave us God wants them with Him. We’ll see you again, old friend.

Leonidas “Leo” Hauck
October 8, 2009. Our hearts are so saddened and our lives so void when our beloved, special Boxers leave this world. Leo was an exceptionally special one and our lives will never be the same without him; however, our short time together was filled with more love than some people get to experience in a lifetime. Coming into a household with two young, mischievous Boxers, Leo quickly became the one lovingly referred to as “the good one”. The seniors are so perfect; so well behaved and so easy and all of you fortunate enough to have one know exactly what I am talking about. He came to us with physical scars indicative of a very rough life (hence his name, Leonidas – Spartan Warrior). He quickly learned how wonderful life can be and what being pampered is all about. In just a few short months he went from being afraid to climb up on the furniture to claiming the couch and chair as his own. He loved mealtime and it brought my heart such joy to watch how he enjoyed his meals. Our morning and evening walks were our special time together. Good night my sweet Leo, I love you and miss you more than words can express and I am so thankful for every precious second we had together and will hold on tight to all those happy memories until we are together again.

Samantha Clement
June 30, 1998 - January 28, 2009 My beautiful, silly girl with the goofy red eye . . my Little Bit, it has taken me a long time to write your memorial. Even after almost 8 months, my eyes fill with tears when I think about you! I miss you so much! You were such a clown and it seemed you would never grow old. But you did . . . and at first the only sign was the gray in your dark, soft muzzle. But in the last 4-5 months, there were more ominous signs that you weren't really a "youngster" anymore. But on the days you felt good, you still loved to run your fenceline and warn off all dogs, cats, deer or WHATEVER that might threaten your people! You kept all the "boogers" away! We love you, Bit, and will miss you forever. Thanks for the almost 11 years we spent together. See ya at the Bridge, dear girl! And don't fight with Millie up there!

Audi Sydney Haile
Audi Haile 5/25/2000 – 2/25/2009 My beloved Audi Sydney Haile passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 11:30am. She laid her face on my lap, looked at me for the last time and slowly closed her eyes. I imagine her sitting next to God in heaven and he pets her soft, silky head as I did for years. It has already been 10 months since she left this earth and as I feared, writing this tribute is emotionally devastating. Audi was a rescue and an answered prayer from God. She was so skinny with her ribs and haunches sticking out, and I fell in love with her immediately. She was a little feisty with other dogs but I just thought she was tough! She loved all her people so much and if you were lucky you might get “Audi kisses.” She was my best friend, my partner-in-crime, my companion, and the sweetest soul I ever knew. She would stay up all night with me and loved our midnight car rides together. She was such a good dog and a loyal friend. I cherished every minute together. Loving her is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I still cannot believe she is not at home waiting for me to come through the door with her little butt wiggling all over the place. My heart is forever broken as she took the biggest piece with her. Wait for me in heaven, sweet girl…I love you. Kristin Haile (Audi’s Mom)