bessy

🤎 BESSIE 🤎

Bessie almost lost her life because people thought something was wrong with her.

When she entered the shelter, she was showing neurological symptoms and was diagnosed with ataxia and a concerning heart murmur that staff believed would make surgery unsafe and lead to lifelong medical issues.

But that wasn’t the real story.

What no one realized at first was that Bessie had likely been beaten before arriving at the shelter, and the trauma she experienced caused temporary neurological symptoms. Once she was safe, loved, and properly evaluated, it became clear that Bessie was going to be just fine. ❤️

Since entering rescue care, Bessie has been:
✔️ Spayed
✔️ Microchipped
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Cleared and ready for adoption

And now her true personality is shining through.

Bessie is a total cuddle bug who LOVES her people. She adores dog friends, enjoys playing, and has the goofy, silly personality boxer lovers know and adore. She’s medium energy — happy to play, happy to snuggle, and always entertaining with her funny antics. 😂

Bessie does have some reactivity toward squirrels and fast-moving outdoor distractions, so she wears a basket muzzle on walks to help manage that safely and successfully. She walks well with it, and it allows people to confidently take her out without worrying about reactions.

Because of this, Bessie would do best with:
✨ An experienced dog handler
✨ Someone familiar with boxer breeds
✨ A structured, loving home that understands reactive dogs

And in return? You’ll get an incredibly loving, loyal, hilarious best friend.

Bessie survived trauma, heartbreak, and being misunderstood. Now she’s ready for the forever home she always deserved. 🐾

Bessy is a 2 or 3 year old Boxer mix. Her adoption fee is waived with $100 credit towards helping her get settled in her new home! Her adoption application can be found at www.mysaltydog.com