Adopt A Boxer Rescue

08/31/07 -old forma - Pre crash!!! Do not use.  If you were using these links below to do updates yesterday, I apologize.  I forgot these were here.    Sandy

To update a foster dog, please go to the AABR Contacts page.  It is one of the 5 red links at the top of every page.
Use the same button to enter the volunteers site, but instead of typing in 4thedogs,  use the password 2post to get to the update form.

You can also click on the fawn boxer's head to get to the update page, and the white boxer's head to get to this page.

Please utilize the same guidelines discussed below for writing up your dogs.  Just please do use the new form instead of submitting them by email.
Questions or problems - email me or call me at 631.379.3795

Note: Some events may get posted out of order because they are a big event.
Note 2: The quickest way to get an event posted is to write it up and submit it in a way that it can be copied and pasted.  Most of you are already doing this!

see        http://www.adoptaboxerrescue.com/Events.htm

Regards,
Sandy
ps: Sometimes I forget to post things, so please feel free to remind me if it's getting close to your event and it's not on the front page!
 

Directions For Updates ( 03/24/06 - Please use our on-line form to submit updates instead of email!)

Please put AABR, NEW DOG ... AABR, DOG UPDATE .... and AABR, DOG ADOPTED in the subject line so we can distinguish our update emails from the rest of our messages.

Existing or Re-postings - The best way to let us know who you're updating is to go to the applicable dogs page, copy the URL address from the top of your browser, and paste it into the body of the email update, (not the subject line) that you send.  An example of what a URL looks like is http://adoptaboxer.com/availdogs/Avail2004/Avail0411/KimboNY0411.htm

The format for each dog's page has key points listed next to the dog's photo. We need to choose what important info to list such as:

Example:

This is an example of a easy Update to post...

Volunteer Clicked on the link below for a new dog, and filled in the dog's name and contact area on the subject line. Try it:

You should tell us where the dog is fostered, who the contacts are, the estimated age, color, sex, estimated weight or size, and restrictions (if any).  And the pictures should be attached.

Please be mindful to send write-ups with reasonably good grammar:

• Capitalize the start of sentences. Use whole sentences!
• Put 2 spaces after periods, and 1 space after commas.

Please ensure accurate spelling; take the time to proof read what you write (and what the foster home or surrendering owner sends you) and to run spell check.

Please do not hit "return" at the end of each line of an update, (only between paragraphs).  Most email and word processor programs wrap text automatically.  Hard returns must be removed manually prior to posting on the site.

Note: Sending updates which need corrections will delay our postings to the site, or cause double work for the volunteers posting the information. Taking a little time in the beginning will get us faster results in the end.

Instructions on Pics for new dogs and updates…

All pictures sent in more than a week after the last posting, should come in with a new write up.

• Send no more than 3 to 4 different shots per update. (Not all of the same pose, please.) 
• No choke chains or prong collars, please.
• Take multiple poses – Front, right side, left side, sitting, standing, sleeping & a cute shot, but no costumes.  Try not to take the picture from an angle that is above the dog...
• If applicable take a picture with another dog, or with a kid.
• Keep background as simple as possible. We are trying to see the Boxers, not the foster homes.
• Use a light! And hold the camera straight!
• Focus the camera (If it’s blurry when you take it, it doesn’t get any better by emailing it to us.)
• Again, No choke chains!!!!
• Try not to take shots through bars or crates. 
• If the picture is lousy, no one will want to adopt the dog!!!!!
• Follow-up pictures should be noticeably different and better than original pictures to be considered for posting.
• Please put AABR in the subject line of all emails, including those with just pictures.

Do's		Don'ts
Crossed paws look adorable or regal		Try to take shot with light from behind camera, not dog
Happy face		Mean or scared face... Try giving treat or toy before taking picture.
Picture taken on slight angle to dog's head or with "Red Eye" function on.		Try to use "Red Eye" function if your camera has it.
Picture taken on dog's level		Picture taken above dog's level
Couch or bed shot's are cute...

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