“She lived the first years of her life on a chain because she didn’t get along with the house cat,” Tucker said. “The picture of her lying on the ground with a huge chain (which a locksmith was required to free her of the chain) looking so defeated was hard for NPBR to turn their back on. The most touching part is that she is being fostered with a family in Sioux City who have two house cats. It wasn’t love at first sight, but with the diligent training of her foster family, she learned to co-exist with cats in the home. There are many stories such as Bijou, I could go on and on.” Bijou’s foster family was also touched by her heartbreaking beginning. “She had been abused repeatedly by the monster masquerading as her owner,” they wrote. “She had been attacked by other dogs while on her chain. When she was finally rescued by her angel, they had to bring along a locksmith because no one could locate the key to the padlock, which had been locked for years at that point. She had the appearance of a dog who had simply given up, and could you blame her? I was told that when they finally got her unlocked, and got her into the car to take her away from this nightmare situation, that she laid down in the car and let out a deep, huge sigh of relief.” Tucker focuses on Boxers specifically because she said she grew up with the breed and knows best what their needs are when matching to a particular family. “Boxers are energetic, athletic, intelligent dogs that need exercised mentally and physically,” she said. “As the saying goes, a tired dog is a good dog. For some boxers, a walk around the block will not do it to expend their energy. A family that does not have time to devote to exercising their boxer may find their fur kid develop behavioral issues because this need is not met. The Boxer’s most notable characteristic is his desire for human affection. The Boxer is happiest when he is with people--especially children, watching protectively over their play.” vBOXER continued on page 28 Allergy Attack? Fight Back. Talk to us today about an easy, convenient and noninvasive method for treating allergies. David J. Abbott, M.D. Micah M. Likness, M.D. Board Certified Otolaryngologist Board Certified Otolaryngologist Jackie Logue, CNP Needle Free Testing and Treatments We’re H“ear” For You! EAR, NOSE & THROAT ASSOCIATES, P.C. 2525 Fox Run Parkway, Suite 101, Yankton • 605-665-0062 • 1-866-665-0062 www.entyankton.com HERVOICEvMAY/JUNE 2016v27