Things to consider before applying to us
to adopt a rescue boxer:
Have you done your research on the boxer
breed ?
There
is a vast amount of information available today about the
boxer and other breeds. You must take the responsibilty of
educating yourself and your family about your breed of choice.
One of the best ways to get to know about
the boxer breed is to see them up close and personal. Dog
shows are a great way of accomplishing this. Most exhibitors
are more than happy to share their knowledge and insight about
the breed. One note, please wait until the dogs are finished
showing before approaching their handler for a chat.
If you see a person walking a boxer don't
be afraid to approach them. If there is one universal rule
it is that boxer people love talking about their breed.
Breed knowledge is an asset, but one of
the most important criteria is the applicant's willingness
to learn.
Do you want a ready made, perfect dog
?
If
so, a rescue dog will unlikely be the choice for you. Boxers
end up in rescue for a variety of reasons none of them their
fault. Many people acquire a cute puppy not realizing that
seemingly perfect boxer their neighbor has is the result of
a lot of hard work. When the boxer puppy reaches the adolescent
stage and has no manners or training the family decides that
this isn't the dog for them. It is at that stage that many
boxers end up in the hands of rescue.
Most rescue dogs have issues of some sort
or another. Some are minor and easily corrected others will
take more time to work through. There is always an adjustment
period when bringing a new dog into your household. This period
can range from a few days to several months depending on the
background of the dog. If you are not prepared or committed
to work through this period please don't apply. The worst
thing that can happen is to have to uproot a dog who has only
been in a new home for a short period of time. It is extremely
unfair and damaging to the dog.
Are you ready for a boxer now?
Our volunteers are always more than happy
to answer questions and provide infomation about the boxer
breed. We can help with referral to breeders, vets and trainers
in your area.
When you contact us please let us know what
your time frame on adopting a boxer is. While we're always
willing to answer your questions we don't need to waste our
time finding the perfect dog for your family only to be told
that you've decided to wait awhile.
About the adoption process
Your
application is sent to a central receiver. From there it is
forwarded to a local rescue representative. Once received
by the local team, a representative will be in touch with
you to set up a meeting at your home to further discuss the
potential adoption. All family members who will have contact
with the dog must be present for the meeting.
Our volunteers are just that. Volunteers.
We work full time, have families and boxers of our own. We
try to process the applications on a timely basis but sometimes
our own lives need to be attended to. Please be patient. We
receive many more applications to adopt than we have boxers
available. We attempt to work on a "first come, first
serve basis", however the needs of the boxer are more
important than the application placement in the queue. Our
focus is on the right family for the dog, not the right dog
for the family.
There
is a vast amount of information available today about the
boxer and other breeds. You must take the responsibilty of
educating yourself and your family about your breed of choice.
If
so, a rescue dog will unlikely be the choice for you. Boxers
end up in rescue for a variety of reasons none of them their
fault. Many people acquire a cute puppy not realizing that
seemingly perfect boxer their neighbor has is the result of
a lot of hard work. When the boxer puppy reaches the adolescent
stage and has no manners or training the family decides that
this isn't the dog for them. It is at that stage that many
boxers end up in the hands of rescue.
Your
application is sent to a central receiver. From there it is
forwarded to a local rescue representative. Once received
by the local team, a representative will be in touch with
you to set up a meeting at your home to further discuss the
potential adoption. All family members who will have contact
with the dog must be present for the meeting.