Sydney had to be rescued from her own back yard, left to fend for herself when her violent owner was taken to jail. Sydney's a smartie now, learning to be a proper lady thanks to socialization and training from Second Chance Boxer Rescue & Friends. The 1-year-old spayed Boxer/American Staffordshire mix is a healthy brindle-colored beauty seeking compassion, companionship, and a chance to meet you at "Fashion, Feathers and Fur," a Sept. 17 pet fashion show and pirate-party in Plant City for humans that benefits five animal non-profits. For ticket information and a meet-and-greet to adopt Sydney, visit SaveABoxer.org .