Adoption Info

Are you ready to add a Boxer to your family?

Think Before You Adopt

Before you adopt a Boxer or any other animals, we would like to request that you consider few things:

Boxers may live for 15 years. Are you able to make a long term commitment for the duration of your dog’s life? Please consider that your lifestyle may change. You may not have the same job where you are able to come home at lunch, you may not have the same roommate, you may graduate from school or move to a smaller house. You may have a baby, get married or get a divorce. Are you going to be able to make a commitment to a dog and make it work even when/if your life changes? People don’t dump their children because of these life changes, but many dogs end up in a shelter or rescues when their owners do not make the same commitment to their dog. If you think that you may not be able to make a lifetime commitment to one of our Boxers, then we kindly request you reconsider adoption.
No dog is ever perfect, just like people are not perfect. It requires work to make things work. Your expectations needs to be realistic. Do you have small children or a baby? Boxers are similar. They need love, attention and an opportunity to learn too. So if your life is too busy and don’t have a lot of time for your new dog, we ask that you reconsider adoption.
Are you familiar with the breed? If not, you may want to look into fostering with us before making a decision to adopt. Boxers are a highly affectionate breed and very energetic.
Do you have the financial means to care for the dog? Annual food and medical cost can add up. Even for a healthy dog, the first year can cost up to about $2,000 if you include the basic supply listed below, food, treats, toys and vet bill.
Are you older and wanting to adopt a young energetic dog? Please think about more mature dogs that need homes. Everyone wants a young dog … if you are a mature human being, please consider more mature dogs that have been waiting for their forever homes for a while. A mature adult Boxer’s energy demands may be a better fit for you.

Before you fill out this application, please read our Adoption Criteria. This is required reading, and it will answer many questions you may have. Other questions can be answered through our FAQ’s. Thank you for taking the time to read our guidelines and becoming familiar with our process.

Adoption Criteria

We have some guidelines of what is acceptable and what isn’t. Here are most, but we reserve the right to refuse adoption to any home which we deem unsuitable.

1. Dog must be an inside dog. It is OK to have an outside dog run with inside access. This is because Boxers must be protected from heat and cold.

2. Dogs are family members and do not sleep in a garage or outside.

3. We accept application from families with small children, however, you are required to have 100% supervision between the dog and your child(ren) at all times. If you expect that the new dog will not react when a child hits them, throw toys at them, takes away their toy or food, etc, then please do not adopt from us.

4. You are not required to have a fenced yard. However, if you do not, you will need to take the dog out for a potty break at least 4 times a day, more if they do not feel well. Same goes for a home with a low fence.

5. If you are looking to adopt a puppy, please be realistic. Any home where no one is home for more than six hours a day 2-3 times a week will be rejected for puppies.

6. We do not do female to female placements of bully breeds. That means Boxer, Bulldog, Pit bulls, etc. We will consider female to female adoption of dogs with extreme age and size difference.

Here are basics you will need:

Flat Leash – Nylon, cotton or leather, 6 ft long
Good quality food with no corn additive
Food and water dish
Blanket and/or dog bed
Crate
Toys such as tennis balls, Kong, etc.
Chew toys and bones
New collar – we recommend martingale collar for your dog’s safety
Harnesses such as Sensible Sensation, Easy Walk or Halti Harness
Dog tag with your contact information
Training treats
Treat bag
Positive reinforcement training book
Positive reinforcement training class
Read and utilize the new adopters handbook

Our Available Boxers

To inquire about our dogs, please fill out our adoption application. Please note, due to the volume of inquiries, we are unable to contact you unless an adoption application has been submitted. Keep in mind we may have dogs that have yet to be listed AND some dogs may be already adopted. We update as quickly as our 100% volunteer fingers can move.