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 Kippen🐾 6 MNS 🐾 F
6 month old, Kippen!
Kippen needs a home where she can be an ONLY DOG! She is being surrendered because she and the resident boxer are fighting. Both have very strong personalities, neither back down, and things are escalating.
We are placing her as an only so she can reset, begin some POSITIVE based training, and start a new chapter. POSITIVE BASED TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED.
That said, Kippen is super lovable, has an energy level registering off the charts, is crate trained, lives with kids over 10 years and has been around lots of children in that age range.
Given her young age, she will need a family that is ready to hit the ground running with all things puppy. This girl will thrive in an environment where she's not always on edge, looking to battle with another dog. Whoever adopts her must be ok with her being an only "child". MAYBE she can have doggie friends in the future, once she's settled and adapted to a new environment. But maybe not... So if you have friends and family with other dogs that she'd have to get along with, she is not for you. That's completely unfair to her.
She needs work on leash walking. It doesn't sound like she's been socialized too much outside of her home bubble, so that will be important for her. Oh and exercise? She needs a crap ton. Get your walking shoes shined up and hit the pavement.
Kippen is amazing , full of beautiful potential, and seeking a family that is committed to helping her shine, while understanding and respecting her needs.
No cats
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Meet Honey 🐾 2 YRS 🐾 F
FOSTER (to adopt) HOME needed!!!
Who wants to bee 
HONEY'S happily ever after??? At 2 years old, this absolute gem of a boxer girl, is full of young dog energy and will thrive in an active home, ready and willing to keep her mind and body working. Honey was super friendly when we met her. She allowed our volunteer to touch her all over without any issue.
Honey is a bit of a jumper upper and pulls a bit on leash. Nothing that cannot be worked on with practice.
She met our volunteer's male boxer and did fine with him. He's a bit older, and her energy started to become a bit much for him after a while.
Honey is crate trained, although not a huge fan of being in a crate for longer periods of time.
This girl is a typical two year old boxer. She's will do best in a home who understands and appreciates what a young boxer brings to the table. She's got some basic commands under her wiggle butt belt. But, like all boxers, she's smart and ready to continue learning.
OTHER DOGS? We will consider a sweet, young MALE boxer for her. If placed with another dog, the humans should have experience with multiple dogs and be committed to following the decompression protocol. We aren't interested in bouncing any dog around because a new home set them up for failure by expecting rainbows and unicorns on day 1.
CATS? No
KIDS? Honey has never lived with children. We will consider older kids, who aren't going to break if a boxer decides to come in hot. She's jumpy and a little mouthy. Durable kids with parents who supervise them, can be considered.
MEDICAL? Honey is fully vetted, spayed, current on all vaccines. She's well loved, cared for, and healthy. At this moment, she's being treated with benedryl and prednisone for some sort of reaction that caused hives on her neck. Possibly a bug bite or something environmental.
If you've been waiting for an amazing, friendly, gorgeous, energetic boxer girl, we've got HONEY for you!
We'd like to get her placed ASAP. With the holidays coming up, we know people are busy. But, if you're a family with the time to give to a boxer in need, please apply.
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Meet Bette🐾 3 YRS 🐾 F
Look up "friendly", "sweet", and "awesome" in the dictionary and you'll find Bette's mug staring back at you!
She's 3 years old, and coming into rescue because she's spending upwards of 12+ hours alone during the day. And even with a few breaks, it's just too much for her. She misses the company of her human, who used to work from home, and he feels she deserves more. So, we will do our best to find this girl her happily ever after.
Bette is pure joy! She loves everyone she meets, has oodles of fun boxer energy, is adorable beyond words, and will make a wonderful addition to a family.
Bette is dog selective, so she will be placed as an ONLY DOG. Big dogs aren't for her and small dogs are hit or miss. She needs a family understanding and respectful of the fact that she wants to be your one and only.
We hope that won't deter someone from wanting to love Bette, because she's just so darn amazing in every way.
Bette could be placed with kids 8ish +
No cats.
She is not crate trained and does not need or like to be crated. She's the goodest girl.
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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.
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”.