Boxer Rescue: A Good Idea To A Great Program For some, loving a particular animal breed does not extend beyond the walls of their home. For others like Donna Tucker of Vermillion, her enthusiasm for the dogs she loves reaches across multiple state lines. “My husband and I became involved in boxer rescue out of necessity,” she said. “People who knew our love of the breed would contact us when they knew of a boxer needing help finding a new home. With six boxers in our home, we came to the realization that we needed to start finding awesome homes, as our home was maxed out. It started out as Clay County Boxer Rescue - we quickly grew, which turned into South Dakota Boxer Rescue. With the help of many awesome volunteers boxer rescue evolved into Northern Plains Boxer Rescue which serves 5 states.” According to Tucker, NPBR has to date adopted out over 1,300 boxers since becoming a nonprofit. “I am very proud of the fact that a handful of volunteers have created such a successful organization that has been maintaining since 1997,” she said. “What keeps me going is seeing the success stories. The best feeling in the world is when a boxer goes to their new home and you know you made a difference in the boxer’s life and the family.” A recent touching story is about Bijou, a rescue boxer currently with a foster family. ew Home Building A N g? r Remodelin O Overwhelmed by all the decisions and wondering if what you pick will look okay? Kim, our interior decorator can help you from start to finish and yes, it’s FREE! 26vHERVOICEvMAY/JUNE 2016 Floors & More (formerly Floor To Ceiling) Your Total Home Design Center Interest Free Financing 1205 Broadway Ave., Yankton • 665-9728 Monday-Friday 9-5:30, Saturday 9-3 FREE Design Services by Kim Mueller Call For An Appointment 665-9728