Welcome to the Farm Maggie the Deaf Boxer

Maggie is a 2.5 year old Boxer who is completely deaf. She was sadly dumped at the pound but luckily rescued by Boxer Rescue Network Australia just a few weeks ago. Thank you BRNA 🙏

She has been in emergency foster (thank you to her emergency foster carer 🙏) care since. During this time she has had a number of applications and those that were suitable had meet and greets but unfortunately none were meant to be.

So what do we know about Maggie? She is very sweet and playful. She doesn’t do well with cats. And not so great with dogs that aren’t of similarly matched energy and play styles. She requires strong boundaries and firm leadership. And someone who is home most of the time as she doesn’t do so well being left home alone. She hasn’t had much socialisation if any, her social etiquette and skills are minimal, which would put lot of dogs off even though she isn’t at all reactive or aggressive. Being deaf, unsocialised and a young Boxer would make it challenging for someone to take her out off leash. Which makes it hard for Maggie. She’s a young Boxer who just wants to run and play, but the chances are being stacked against her.

So why is Maggie here at the farm? She needs possibly a longer term situation right now. She was only in temporary emergency care. She also needs a safe place to socialise and learn all the skills she has missed out on. Plus a safe place for a deaf Boxer to just play and run all day with a positive pack and qualified trainers giving her guidance.

She’s very similar to Barney. A young unsocialised Boxer with special needs who has found it hard to find just the right home and family.

A young, unsocialised dog with special needs can be a tricky one to place. We have learnt this. Not only does the adopter need to take on the responsibility of requirements for the dog’s special needs for life, they also need to manage a very young energetic dog that just wants to play but has no social skills so taking them out can be really tough, but also dangerous. A dog park isn’t a safe place for them. And is a walk enough? And leaving them home alone?

So right now, the farm is great place for Maggie, just like Barney.

There’s a whole village of people here to cook, clean, exercise, train and love her. A big positive pack of role model dogs to help her learn some crucial skills. And lots of space. Plus time. There’s no rush.

We’re excited to have Maggie with us. A big warm welcome from all of us.