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