The Boxer Rescue
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Please note, APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD and MUST reside in MA, RI, NH, or CT.
Be sure the application is filled out in its entirety.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Adoption Service Area
Please note, APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD and MUST reside in MA, RI, NH, or CT. Be sure the application is filled out in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Where do your boxers come from?
Many of our boxers are owner surrenders. Perhaps the owner purchased the dog on impulse, not understanding the needs of a boxer. Sometimes, financial situations change, and families are not able to care for the dog anymore. We also take dogs that have been brought to shelters around New England. If a shelter reaches out for help, we do our best to find placement for the boxer in need. Lastly, we have a wonderful relationship with boxer rescue in Puerto Rico, and we work closely with them to bring boxers in need, from the island, to New England. All of our boxers are temperament tested and evaluated before coming into rescue. It should be noted that ALL dogs require a decompression period when going to a new home. Even the sweetest, most loveable boxer experiences fear and confusion during transitional times and foster/adoptive homes need to be conscious and respectful of this.
Can I adopt a female dog if I already have a female dog?
The short answer is no. Our experience in placing dogs, has shown us that placing two females together is oftentimes not the best long term situation. We receive many calls from owners needing to surrender their female boxers because there is fighting with another female dog in the house. Sometimes it’s with another boxer and sometimes, it’s with another breed. Either way, the fighting is often brutal and bloody. We have adopted a policy to never place two female dogs in the same house.
Are your boxers healthy?
Before adoption, our dogs are healthy to the best of our vets’ knowledge. They are brought up to date on vaccines, tested for heartworm, and spayed or neutered (unless too young or not medically able to be). We also send our boxers with one month of heartworm and flea/tick prevention to get them started. Their vet records are provided upon adoption.
Do I need to have a fenced in yard to adopt a boxer?
We do not require a fenced in yard for all of our boxers. However, there are certain circumstances where a fence may be required and it will be noted in the boxer’s bio. We look at each dog, individually, and based on the needs of that dog, we may require fencing. Please note that we do not consider an electric fence to be a proper method of containment and are not able place a dog in a home that uses electric fencing.
Do you have a shelter where I can come meet the boxers?
We are not a shelter and do not have a physical location where you can meet our adoptees. Most boxers will stay with their owners or shelter until we can secure a foster or adoptive home for them. Our boxers from Puerto Rico, are flown here once we’ve secured homes for them.
What Are Your Adoption Fees?
Puppies – $450.00
Dogs – 6 months and older $400.00
Dogs – 7 years and older $200.00
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BOXERS WITH KIDS AND SENIORS:
Generally speaking, boxers have an affinity for children and for the elderly. Most can recognize the need to be more calm and gentle with certain people. However, some have no idea how big and strong they are and could accidentally knock over a small child or senior adult. Please consider ALL family members when looking to welcome a boxer into your home.