A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization Serving New England
The Boxer RescueWe are a group of volunteers, dedicated to finding loving forever homes for unwanted, abandoned, and surrendered Boxers. Our rescue works within Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. We strive to not only save boxers, but to educate the public about responsible dog ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, and how to best meet the needs of this amazing breed.
Getting Involved
Save a Boxer
Adopting a Boxer
The Boxer Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the New England area. Our group is made up of dedicated volunteers. These are the people who care for the homeless, abused and unwanted boxers because they have a love and passion for the breed and believe they all deserve a second chance.
Make a Donation
The Boxer Rescue could not exist without donations from people like you. Many of our dogs coming into rescue require expensive medical treatment before they can be placed in their “forever” homes. The adoption donation is often not sufficient to cover all of the expenses. Since The Boxer Rescue is solely operated on a volunteer basis, funding is always tight; therefore, your donation small or large will go a long way in helping our dogs in need.
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Our Adoptees
Meet Max 🐾 1.5YRS 🐾 M
Meet 1.5 year old Max! He is coming into rescue because he's having issues with another resident boxer and things are escalating. Max is looking for a home where his "balls to the wall" energy level will be appreciated, understood, and drained properly. He's very sweet, but he brings it! Max needs to be an ONLY DOG, although, in time, he may be able to make doggie friends. We are absolutely requiring that whoever adopts Max, enroll themselves and him, into some sort of positive based training. NO AVERSIVE METHODS!!! Like all young boxers, his manners could use some fine tuning.
He's a little bit under socialized outside of his family bubble. He could use some work on leash walking, as he doesn't get enough practice. He was very friendly with our volunteer, and after a brief period of barking, he was happy to literally soak her in boxer slobbery smooches.
Max is accustomed to having someone home during the day. We'd like to mirror that in a new home. He is crate trained, but he's not crated often.
We will not place him with young kids due to his over the top energy. We will consider 10+
A fenced in yard is most ideal for Max.
No cats.
Max is neutered and current on vaccines.
He's the epitome of an adolescent boxer boy.. bursting at the seams with his boxer awesomeness and in need of a home where he will shine as someone's one and only.
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Meet Honey 🐾 2 YRS 🐾 F
** ADOPTION PENDING **
2.5 year old, HONEY
Honey is in foster and is settling in. She's very petite.. maybe 52ish lbs, and ohhh so soft and squishy like a little puppy. Honey is super friendly, very smart, knows some basic commands, and walks pretty well on leash.
She is being fostered with a very energetic, very goofy, laid back male boxer, and while things are going ok, we think Honey would be very happy in a home where all the attention is given to her. She's a great dog for playdates, but may not be the best dog to share her house with on a daily basis.
She's much more of a people lovin' boxer and would thrive in a home where she's not left alone all day. She came from that and is very much enjoying her foster mom's work from home schedule.
Honey is not a big fan of her crate... baby steps in that department. Today, she put herself down for an afternoon siesta in her crate, which was a huge accomplishment for Honey and her foster mom.
She sleeps through the night like a champ (on her foster's bed), and is housebroken.
Honey loves to curl up on the couch and is game for a snug sesh whenever you are.
Honey just finished a round of prednisone due to an allergic reaction of unknown origin. She's taking benedryl right now, as she's still dealing with some residual skin stuff. We aren't sure if her collar was the culprit or something in her prior environment. It's something to be aware of, as she may be a boxer with allergies (shocking)!
Honey seemed ravenous when she arrived in foster, and seeks out food a lot. She's being fed a bit more, has gained a little weight, and now that she's off prednisone, we are watching to see if that appetite subsides a bit. She is fed separate from her fur foster brother due to her obsession with wanting all the food.
That's Honey in a nutshell or a beehive 
She's so sweet, loves everyone she meets, and will make a wonderful companion to the right person or family. Honey is definitely a dog that will need time to adjust, settle in, and feel at home. A person who understands and respects that need to feel safe and secure, is what we are seeking for this beautiful girl. She's still young, has a good amount of energy, needs exercise, attention, and would do well with some positive based training. She's so smart and will excel!
OTHER DOGS? She can definitely play with other dogs, but we feel she's best as an only in regard to living in the house.
CATS? NO
KIDS? 10ish +
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What We Do
Ways to Help
Adopt A Boxer
We often have many beautiful boxers in need of forever homes. From puppies to seniors, they all deserve their happily ever after. Keep an open mind and an open heart, and you just might find your best friend.
Foster a Boxer
Foster homes are a critical piece of our rescue puzzle and enable us to learn as much as we can about the boxers that come to us before being placed in forever homes.
Volunteer
We are always in need of volunteers. Do as little or as much as you want to help us, help them.
Donate
In order to continue to save the lives of beautiful boxers, we need funding help from the public. Please consider making a tax deductible donation in honor of your love for the breed.
The Boxer Rescue
Our Mission
Our goal is to promote responsible dog ownership, provide support to boxer owners, inform the public about the needs, qualities and characteristics of the boxer breed, and to be a positive presence in the boxer rescue community.
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Boxer Adoption Notes
Why Two Female Dogs May Not Be the Best Combination
If you find yourself considering this sort of same-sex adoption scenario, think again. As cute and playful same-sex sibling puppies are, chances are that once they mature, they will engage in some serious discussions that could turn bloody.
Is the boxer the right breed for you?
Boxers are forever puppies. They seem to never to “grow up”. So be prepared to deal with puppy behavior until they are around 3-4 years old. They require a lot of exercise and stimulation. Multiple long walks a day will help tire them out, and we all know that a “tired boxer is a good boxer”.