Louisiana Boxer Rescue Founder, Connie Back met her first true love about 20 years ago and has been head over heels ever since. She began her rescue efforts after rescuing a Boxer off the streets of New Orleans, placing an ad to locate it's owner and being contacted by a rescue volunteer that introduced her to breed rescue. That was more than 15 years ago. She has been rescuing ever since, saving almost 600 Boxers since finding the home of that first lost Boxer.

She is a member of the Boxer Club of Louisiana, Deep South Obedience Club, Visiting Pet Program of New Orleans and The American Boxer Club. And in her spare time she manages to instruct obedience classes of her own. She is the proud mom of 5 Boxers currently. Stella, Dottie (Conformation and Obedience titled), Nikkie, Jett and Scotty. Foster mom to many...all Boxers, of course!

Jennie has been a volunteer since day 1. She has fostered, transported, adopted and stood by the sick ones in their darkest moments. We can always count on Jennie and Johnny to open their home to those extra 2 or 3 that show up at our doorstep. They recently built a kennel on their property just for the rescues. Jennie also donates her time and talent in making crafts for us to sell at our Boxer Bash every year.

Charlene describes herself as a person who has always volunteered her time and energy to organizations which have needed her assistance, including children, elderly, community, and now Louisiana Boxer Rescue. While no stranger to animals and rescuer of several dogs throughout the years, she had not resided in a home with a Boxer in over 20 years. As fate would have it, Charlene chose to return to Boxers, met Connie Back, founder of Louisiana Boxer Rescue, and realized the plight of homeless and abused Boxers. The rest, as they say, is history. Now, proud owner of a rescued Boxer named "Sunny", Charlene is an avid volunteer for Louisiana Boxer Rescue and candidly will tell you that Boxers are a crucial part of her and her family's life which includes spoiling "Sunny" rotten!

Kristy was introduced to her first boxer in Nov. 1998. Her respect and love for boxers has grown ever since. In August of 2000, she recued a severely injured/crippled boxer pup who was able to have a virtually pain free year of true happiness. Unfortunately, a year was all the little pup had. She wound up becoming almost totally paraplyzed from the head down and had to be put down. A couple of months later, Kristy decided it was time to dedicate her life into helping rescue boxers, may they need medical help or just a temporary, loving home.

Kristy's house now consists of Caramel (Agility titled), Max (rescue boxer), Dixie (rescued border collie), and whatever fosters she might have. Oh yeah, and a loving and very understanding boyfriend who has done nothing but help and support her through it all.

Introduced to Boxer Rescue by Kim Langlois, she began Volunteering & Fostering with the Boxers in Southwest Louisiana in 2003. Growing up she could not have a dog because of her brothers allergies. When she married the first thing she wanted was a dog. Her husband grew up with Boxers and came home one day with a cute fawn male boxer puppy we named Rocky, who is now 12 years old. Since then she has been hooked on boxers. He is his Mommy’s heart along with two skin kids. Izzy (white boxer) our "wild child" needed a new home so we took her in. Her family is very tolerant when she brings home one more dog. Husband Danny supports Tracey's passion to save homeless Boxers.

Holly's love for the Boxer breed began in 1997 when her husband Terry chose their first boxer pup, Caly. Then she was honored with having Caly's father, Indy, become part of the Savoie family. Indy gave her family years of joyful love and dedication. Two years later Eddie became part of the Savoie family.

She was introduced to LABR after Caly, passed away. Eddie chose Allie from the many boxers at LABR as the new member of the Savoie family. However, Holly couldn't forget about all of the Boxers that needed homes. Inspired by Connie's dedication to rescue Holly began volunteering at events and spreading the word about rescue groups.

Holly is a third grade teacher and is fortunate her school allows her to bring her dogs for special visits. She enjoys educating her students about the importance of responsible pet ownership and rescue organizations. Over the years Caly, Indy, Eddie and Allie have helped cultivate a future generation of Boxer lovers through their visits.

Kim got involved with boxers in 1997 with the purchase of a white boxer pup for her son. While searching for information on boxers, she came upon the stories of boxer rescue and wanted to be involved.

She volunteered with CUR runs, then in 2002, fate stepped in. A call went out for someone to check out and pull a poor little boxer boy from Baton Rouge and transport to Connie Back's rescue in New Orleans. Kim met Connie, they talked at length and she volunteered to help Connie with Louisiana Boxer Rescue.

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