2008 BRF Grant Recipients
Thanks to the generous support of countless Boxer lovers, the Boxer Rescue Foundation is awarding a total of $12,000 to rescue groups around the country in 2008. Rescue groups are reporting higher numbers due to home foreclosures. Donations are down, too, so your support is most appreciated!

BRF Grant Committee members each received copies of the sixteen applications that were filed by the deadline.

Members individually reviewed the applications before the discussion phase began. Then the Committee, working collectively, examined a variety of factors including (but not limited to): 1) number of rescue Boxers served in the first six months of 2008, 2) medical and other rescue expenses, 3) geographical area covered and population of that area, 4) how the group plans to spend the BRF Grant money, 5) fund raising, 6) rescue practices (ethics, willingness to work with potential adopters and/or surrendering families, contracts, etc.), and 7) how the applicant group's rescue philosophy matches the philosophy of the Boxer Rescue Foundation. The Committee also checked references and letters of recommendation and comment.

This year the Committee was impressed with the innovativeness of several Boxer rescue groups. Two have special foster programs for senior Boxers! Some sponsored extremely creative fund raisers and a couple incorporate training into their foster program.

BRF Grant money will be used for expenses that Boxer rescue groups face on a regular basis. The groups are required to submit receipts to show how they spent the Grant money.

BRF Grant Committee
Liz Grauer, DVM, Karla Spitzer,
Diane Ulmer, Maryann Watkins





The Boxer Rescue Foundation is pleased to introduce the 2008 BRF Grant Recipients. Photos are group volunteers with rescue Boxers.


Dawn Karam with Jenna & Viejo
Adopt A Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 207
$986
Vicki Jenkns & Chardonnay
Almost Home AZ Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 36
$734
Kelly Hamilton with Marley
Bluegrass Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 77
$551
Fran Hickman with Amanda,
Alexis, Boomer & Dawson
BoxAR Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 124
$933
Courtney Reichenbach with
Jagger & Jasper
Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 45
$880
Trish Spencer & Joey
Boxer Luv Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 226
$1,172
Shawna Moody, Karen Sterling,
Stacy Moore & Steve Peralta with
Norman & Handsome Harry
Boxer Rescue of Albuquerque
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 41
$389
Joni Conterno & Hugo
Boxer Rescue Los Angeles
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 580
$1,158
Michelle Finch with Cody
Carolina Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 37
$369
Chris Baker & Hooch
Coastal Boxer Rescue of FL
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 68
$252
Lori Johannesen & Ruff
Florida Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 149
$481
The Bachmann Family with
Mia, Clyde & Willis
Green Acres Boxer Rescue of WI
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 35
$773
Kristy Gard, Sharon Sleighter, &
Lori McClain with Nemo
Legacy Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 166
$1,216
Diane Webster & Bosley
Lighthouse Boxer Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 12
$733
Holly Gordner with
Brady, Joey & Pups
NorCal Boxer Rescue of Texas
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 119
$557
Matt Simoneau with Diesel
Rockin' "P" Rescue
Boxers in program Jan-Jun: 103
$816