The Boxer Rescue

Available Boxers

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.

Meet Rocky šŸ¾ 3 YRS šŸ¾ M

Rocky is 3 years old, and he really is the goodest boy in the whole wide world. If you know the boxer breed, then you will understand Rocky. He is ALL boxerā€¦ Heā€™s a head turner and people are always stopping his foster mom so they can meet this handsome guy. Heā€™s full of energy, and is patiently waiting for a human that shares his love of the outdoors, of running, of exploring, of hiking, of beach goingā€¦ This boy is happiest when heā€™s moving his long legs. A 3 mile run? No problem! Keep up with Rocky, cause he can keep going.
This boy is smartā€¦ very smart. And heā€™s always looking to please and learn. He wants someone to teach him. Rocky will thrive in a home with structure, and continued positive based training. He just loves to make his human proud.
Do you like to snuggle? We have your guy right here! Heā€™s an A+ snuggle buddy! Whether on the couch or in your bed, Rocky will happily keep you toasty in the winter and make you sweat to death in the summer. Velcro dog? āœ…
He loves to play! Toss a ball, play tug, squeak some squeaksā€¦ heā€™s on it! Rocky is seeking a home with a nice fenced in yard that he can romp around in and play with all the toys Chewy can deliver.
Errands to run? Heā€™s a great passenger! No complaining from the peanut gallery. He wonā€™t rat you out if you roll through a stop sign. In fact, Rocky may be able to convince an officer to give you a warning. Heā€™s THAT good!
Rocky is very much used to his foster being home during the day. Weā€™d love to find a WFH forever home for him. And we know thatā€™s difficult. He just would not do well if we put him in a home that leaves for a full work day. Itā€™s too much for him, out of the gate, and we would hate for Rocky to come back to rescue because we didnā€™t put him in a situation where heā€™ll be successful.Ā  He is good for a few hours, after lots of exercise, and over time, his time alone can be increased.
Rocky recently met a young neighborhood boy and, in true Rocky fashion, he was a total love bug!
At this time, we are placing Rocky as an only dog. Heā€™s still working on his making friends skills. Maybe somedayā€¦ but heā€™s not there yet.

Rockyā€™s home is out there! Whoever adopts this dog is going to be so lucky. Heā€™s pure love and loyalty on 4 legs.
Rocky is fully vetted and neutered.

He is fostered in Massachusetts! Apply for Rocky and if youā€™re a match, we can set up a meet and greet.

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Meet Sophie šŸ¾ 4 YRS šŸ¾ F

4 year old, Sophie is coming into rescue, in the hopes that her next home will be her last. Sheā€™s been bounced around a bit. The good samaritan who has her now, took her from a not great situation where she was being neglected. However, the home sheā€™s in now isnā€™t a forever fit for Sophie. She needs more space, more exercise, more time, more attention, and a family with boxer experience. We know that sheā€™s best placed as an ONLY DOG, as she seems a little dog selective and has had a less than stellar experience with another dog on the property. She is a strong girl, and could use some work with her leash walking. Weā€™d love to see Sophie have a securely fenced in yard to run and play in. She does have a bit of fear/uncertainty around men, and needs a little time to trust that she is safe in their presence. Once she feels safe, sheā€™s just fine. Sophie will definitely benefit from some positive based training, as it will help her bond with her new humans and get her on the right track to being the best version of herself. Sheā€™s had a tough go of it. We want her to know that good things are ahead. No kids for Sophie. Teens and older could be ok. No cats. She has a high prey drive.
She is NOT spayed. Our rescue will get that done as soon as sheā€™s settled in a home and can recover in a calm environment.

If you feel you might be able to meet her needs and hold her paws as she begins a new chapter, please apply.

 

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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 itā€™s with another boxer and sometimes, itā€™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 vetsā€™ 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 boxerā€™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 weā€™ve secured homes for them.

What Are Your Adoption Fees?

Puppies ā€“ $450.00

Dogs ā€“ 6 months and older $400.00

Dogs ā€“ 7 years and older $150.00

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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. Ā 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.