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
URGENT FOSTER NEEDED 🐾 Meet Princess 🐾 2 YRS 🐾 F
This is 2 year old, Princess. Her mom has cancer and can no longer care for her. She reached out to us for help in finding Princess a forever home.
We met this sweet girl and she is all things boxer. Her mom told us that Princess is a Velcro dog, loves to hang out on the couch with her human, and can be a little bit shy. Our volunteer met her and she was very friendly and very full of boxer energy.
Before Princess can be adopted, we need to secure a foster or foster to adopt home. She needs to be spayed and we'd like to get to know her a bit more to ensure a successful forever placement.
Princess doesn't know how to walk on leash (yet). She could use some work on her manners (she's a boxer). She loves people, is crate trained (but spends way too much time in her crate), and has been around children. Princess is the perfect example of a boxer whose physical and mental needs are not being met. She's the perfect example of a boxer who is going to SHINE once we find her a home who appreciates what this awesome breed brings to the table.
If you'd like to be a stepping stone in her journey, and can foster her so we can get to know her better, PLEASE APPLY OR EMAIL US. Time is of the essence.
OTHER DOGS? Not at this time but we will dog test her once she's settled in foster
CATS? No
KIDS? She has been around children but she's strong and not very aware of her body in space. So, a small child will likely be bowled over.
FENCE? Princess has never been leash walked. A fence is most ideal while she's learning what a leash and harness is.
Please help us, help her!!!
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URGENT FOSTER NEEDED🐾 Meet Hennessey 🐾 2 YRS 🐾 F
This is 2 year old, Hennessey (Henney for short). Her mom has cancer and can no longer care for her. She reached out to us for help in finding Henney a forever home.
We met this beautiful girl and she is all things boxer. Lots of energy, lots of kisses, lots of energy (worth saying twice).
Before Henney can be adopted, we need to secure a foster or foster to adopt home. She needs to be spayed and we'd like to get to know her a bit more to ensure a successful forever placement.
Henney doesn't know how to walk on leash (yet). She could use some work on her manners (she's a boxer). She loves people, is crate trained (but spends way too much time in her crate), and has been around children. Henney is the perfect example of a boxer whose physical and mental needs are not being met. She's the perfect example of a boxer who is going to SHINE once we find her a home who appreciates what this awesome breed brings to the table.
If you'd like to be a stepping stone in her journey, and can foster her so we can get to know her better, PLEASE APPLY OR EMAIL US. Time is of the essence.
OTHER DOGS? Not at this time but we will dog test her once she's settled in foster
CATS? No
KIDS? She has been around children but she's strong and not very aware of her body in space. So, a small child will likely be bowled over.
FENCE? Henney has never been leash walked. A fence is most ideal while she's learning what a leash and harness is.
Please help us, help her!!!
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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
Boxer Briefs
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.