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.
Get Ready To Snuggle
Our Adoptees
Meet Daphne🐾 5 YRS 🐾 F
*** ADOPTION PENDING ***
Who is looking for an A+ boxer girl? We have the bestest, sweetest, most gorgeous regal lady, in need of a home.
5 year old, Daphne, is coming into rescue because she needs to live as an only dog.
She's ok with dogs most of the time, and has lots of play dates, but in close quarters situations where there's a lot going on and heightened energy, she will redirect on the small resident dogs.
Daphne is very well behaved! This girl is a literal DREAM! She walks amazingly well on leash, knows all of her basic commands, and loves the car. She doesn't jump up and has a great energy about her.
Daphne's had a little bit of upheaval in her life and this transition will be a lot for her. We are looking to place her into an adoptive situation, if possible, to minimize her stress.
A foster to adopt can be done as well.
She does take Prozac daily, and it's done wonders for her. It's very inexpensive and maybe, in time, she could be weaned off, or not. Whatever she needs to be the best version of herself, works for us. She doesn't like to be confined to a room or crated, but is just fine with free roam and is happy to hang out.
Her current owner has a flexible work schedule so Daphne's time alone varies from day to day.
She really seems to attach herself to her people, so it would be great to place her in a home where she's not alone all the time, but rather gets to enjoy the company of her humans.
Thanks to our volunteer for meeting Daphne today. Does she like kids? Ummmmmm YES? She adored our volunteer's son, was soooo gentle, and gave lots of kisses.
Let's get this stunningly beautiful and beyond well behaved, girl, a home. She's going to make an awesome addition to a family.
Other dogs? No
Cats? No
Kids? 6ish +
If you think Daphne might be a good fit for you, please feel free to apply.
More Photos
Meet Rutger 🐾 3 YRS 🐾 M
Ruger is available for adoption in MA RI CT NH. He is 3 years old, and needs a home where he will be an ONLY dog.
Ruger is huge, at well over 100lbs, but he really needs to shed maybe 20lbs to be at a healthy weight for his age and frame.
Ruger's foster dad is amazing. He is truly what Ruger needed to help bring out the best parts of him. His previous home was very stressful with Ruger on edge and fighting with 2 other dogs. Now, he doesn't have to fight and he can just be himself.
Ruger loves to play ball/fetch! He's been getting lots of exercise, walks great on leash, and loves to partake in training! He's so smart and so well mannered.
Ruger has met new friends and warms up quickly.
This boy will thrive in a home with someone who will be his ride or die. He loves to be with his person. He'd make a great work buddy, or office bestie. He'd love someone to take him places, see new things, and experience so many firsts. He is a great passenger in the car and no backseat driver issues with this dude. He's just happy to be along for the ride. Ruger would love a big yard to chase his footballs in. He's the Rob Gronkowski of boxers... 
We want this boy to have the world. He needs just right home who can appreciate what makes him so darn amazing. He's got a heart bigger than his big ole noggin.
OTHER DOGS? No
CATS? No
KIDS? Teens and older most ideal
TRAINING? He loves it. His new family should be prepared to continue with POSITIVE BASED training. It's a great way to bond.
Additional Photos
Meet Henney 🐾 2 YRS 🐾 F
Henney is almost 2 years old, and looking for a forever home where she will be an only dog. She is crate trained, walks well on leash, loves everyone she meets, rides well in the car, and is sooooo sweet and snuggly.
Henney is fully vetted, was recently spayed, and is ready for her happily ever after.
She'd love a fenced in yard to run and play, in addition to an active family to keep up with her. She's the perfect mix of boxer fun loving energy and couch tater snug muffin.
OTHER DOGS? No
CATS? No
KIDS? 10ish +
FENCED IN YARD? Most ideal
More Photos
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.
Learn
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”.