The Boxer Rescue
Available BoxersAdoption 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.
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Our Adoptees
Meet Hazel πΎ 3 YRS πΎ F
** PENDING ADOPTION **
Sweet Hazel is with foster in Puerto Rico, we are covering the cost of her heartworm treatment and her food, to ensure sheβs eating healthy and getting the best possible nutrition as she begins her injections.
Hazel is super sweet, loves everyone and everything, and will make a happy, wiggly addition to a lucky family. We have to secure a forever home for her and have a plan in place before end of September/early October. She will not be able to leave the island without being matched to a family, here.
Hazel is 3 years old and full of awesomeness, despite being abandoned by the humans who was supposed to love her forever. She will likely need work on leash walking and housebreaking. Life is much different here, than there. But, these pups learn fast!
OTHER DOGS? Yes.. male dog will be ok and sheβd love the company and companionship.
CATS? We believe ok but will confirm
KIDS? 8ish +
Meet LuLu πΎ 3.5 YRS πΎ F
FOSTER (to adopt) home needed for Lulu 
Scratching our heads over why this gorgeous boxer still waits for her happily ever after.
Lulu is almost 4 years old... she's the most perfect age! Lulu is still very active, loves loves loves hikes, loves sticks, loves yummy treats, loves car rides, and loves being loved.
Lulu must be placed as an only dog. She is fighting with a resident dog, and has exhibited some reactivity to other dogs outside of the home.Β Lulu needs someone to hit the reset button so she can get a fresh start and settle into an environment where the stress of other dogs, doesn't exist.
Lulu is ok with children. She lives with a 9 year old.
Her current family does work from home. So, she's accustomed to that type of schedule. However, with time and patience, Lulu can learn to adapt to a new schedule. Keywords being TIME AND PATIENCE.
No cats for her.
A fenced in yard would make her super happy.
Lulu is coming up on the award for "longest time to place" and that breaks our heart. She's very deserving, yet we've had very little interest in her.Β We absolutely must set Lulu up for success and ensure that where she lands, is where she stays. We are in no position to be able to move her. You've all been witness to how long it's taking to place her... moving her will NOT be an option, which is why a nearly perfect match for her is critical.
If you're looking for a pup to spoil and who will thank you a million times over, with her love and loyalty, Lulu is your girl.
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Meet Tali πΎ 7 MNS πΎ F
TALI girl 
Tali will be 7 next month and she'd love to celebrate her special day in the comfort of her FOREVER home.
This bundle of wiggles was saved from euthanasia by a vet tech at the office where she was brought in to be PTS.Β Her previous owner was not able to rehome Tali, and resorted to euthanasia as her option. Luckily, that did not happen and she's been in foster for the past month.
Our volunteers met TaliΒ and their first words after meeting her were "Well... we're in love"... You cannot help but fall in love with this dog. She oozes joy and happiness. She's got an epic wiggle butt and has the kidney bean perfected. She doesn't stop moving, is hard to photograph, but was respectful and not jumpy when she saw our volunteers this afternoon. Tali is super friendly, loves everyone, is good with dogs, and has been around cats. She's been fine with the children she has met.Β
Tali is crate trained, and while she protests with some boxer talk, initially, she does calm down. She sleeps on a dog bed, next to her foster parents, at night.
She walks ok on leash.. a new harness and some more practice, will bring her from "ok" to "amazing" in no time!
Her energy level isn't crazy high.. She's the perfect combination of playful and couch tater.Β Netflix and chill? She's down with that, after a nice walk.
Tali is stunningly beautiful. Her coat shines in the sun to reveal that gorgeous brindle. She's got peek a boo teefs, and teddy bear eyes.
Tali is current on all vaccines, is spayed, and recently had some bloodwork done to make sure she's strong and feeling her best. All good!
She takes inexpensive medication for hormonal incontinence and is doing perfect on it. No accidents. No leaking. Her meds would be around $15.00 a month.
Tali also rocks a little head tilt and some extra boxer droopiness on one side of her face. It definitely adds to her cuteness factor and doesn't affect her in any way. We don't know exactly what happened to cause the head tilt. Possibly a vestibular episode at some point in her life. She has no physical limitations or issues related to the head tilt. She's active, strong, and ready to rock n roll.
We'd love to find this girl her happily ever after. She's had a lot of changes over the past few months, and it's time for her to settle into something permanent.Β
Her ideal home would have humans who are home more often than not, as she really does love to be with people. She can be placed with a sweet MALE dog. And we can consider a cat. She could also be placed with kids. But it should be noted that Tali is an expert door scooter outer. So, a family with children MUST be extra vigilant around doors opening to ensure she's always safe and secure.
A fenced in yard would make her super happy!!
If you'd like to be considered for this absolute gem of a boxer girl, fill out an application!
Let's get her a family!!!!!
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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 itβs with another boxer and sometimes, itβs 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 vetsβ 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 boxerβs 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 weβve secured homes for them.
What Are Your Adoption Fees?
Puppies β $450.00
Dogs β 6 months and older $400.00
Dogs β 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. Β 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.