Most rescue dogs have had a very tough time. At the minimum, they have been rejected by a family they once loved and protected. At TBRI, we will do our best to make sure that these dogs spend the rest of their lives in a loving home with a family that will provide
them with appropriate medical care, attention, training and most importantly, the love they deserve.
At TBRI, we feel that there is
no such thing as being too careful in the adoption process. Our goal is to place every one of our Boxers in a home that is committed
to loving and nurturing them during their transition period and for the rest of their lives.
The adoption Donation FEE:
The adoption
donation for puppies from 10 weeks old to 6 months old is $450.00 with the adopter being responsible for the cost to spay or neuter
your puppy. We do offer our puppy parents the option of having their pups spayed or neutered at one of our vets for a
lower cost. Spaying and neutering is mandatory and we require proof of same.
-adoption donation for dogs 6 months and up
is $400.00.
-adoption donation for a senior Boxer (7 years old +) is $250.00.
The Boxer Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit, all-volunteer
rescue. We are not funded or subsidized by any state or federal agency although we are required to adhere to strict state regulations.
Our rescue runs solely on the adoption donations we collect and the donations we receive from caring people like you, the general
public.
There are many costs involved in running the rescue, the very least of which includes
Veterinary care, transportation,
food, vaccinations, blood testing, spaying, neutering, flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative. In some cases surrendered
dogs require surgery which we pay for as well. All of our dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, up to date on
their vaccinations (rabies and distemper), tested for heartworm, Ehrlichia & Lyme disease and have a fecal test to check for parasites/worms.
Our adopters receive flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative for the one month.
The money we receive from adoption
donations barely covers the cost associated with rescuing dogs. The average cost of an adult canine exam including
vaccinations, fecal test, bloodwork and heartworm test is $200.00. Spays and neuters cost between $125.00 and $475.00
depending on the weight and location of the dogs. Often times we rescue a dog that costs us far more than the adoption donation.
The Boxer Rescue uses 100% of the donations we receive for the care of each and every dog in our rescue.
While the adoption process
may take some time, please remember, it is a very short time compared to the relationship you will build with your adopted dog
and the amount of love you and your adopted Boxer will receive when you “find each other”.
Once we receive your
Adoption Application, you will be notified by e-mail or phone that your application has been received. If you have submitted
an application and do not receive an initial confirmation within 48 hours, please contact us adoption@theboxxerrescue.org or call
us at 800-471-2030.
Once the application is received, the Directors will begin to match you and your family with one of
our available dogs (we will take into consideration your request for a specific dog). Once we feel we have a match, we will
contact you to discuss the match. Once you and the Directors have agreed upon the “right” match for you and your family, the
process will begin.
** Please remember that we do not have a facility where you can actually go to meet our dogs. We will do our best in matching you with a dog (s) that will be a great companion and you will have the opportunity to meet the dog
you are matched to prior to adopting it and to speak directly to the foster family.
The first step in the adoption process
is a phone call from one of our volunteers. They will call you and conduct a telephone interview with you to review your
application and answer any questions you may have. The volunteer will then check all of your references. Once this
step is completed and you are approved for the next step, you will receive a call from another one of our volunteers to schedule a
home visit. This gives us a chance to meet with you and your family and determine if in fact your home is “right” for one of
our Boxers. We require that all family members be present during the home visit so we can all get a feel for the environment
in its entirety; all adults, kids, and pets.
Once the home visit is completed, we will contact you and let you know if you are
an “Approved Home”. If you are approved, we will begin the process of getting you in touch with the foster family that
has the Boxer dog that you have been matched with. Your phone number will be given to the foster family and they
will contact you. At that time, you and the foster family can discuss the particulars of the dog. Please ask any
and all questions you have. There is no better source than the foster family to find out information about the dog you have
been matched with and to confirm that you are a good match for the dog. After the telephone call, you and the foster family
will set a time and place for you to meet the dog. If all goes well at the meeting, you will take the dog home with you at that
time. The foster family will bring any belongings they have for the dog. You and your new family member will live
happily ever after!
**If
you have previously adopted from The Boxer Rescue, Inc., you do not need to fill out a new application. We do request
that you fill out an updated adoption form. Please contact us at adoption@theboxerrescue.org for the updated adoption form.
If you have any questions about our organization or the adoption process, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at adoption@theboxerrescue.org or
call 800-471-2030.
Note: Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
Anyone filling out an application that
is living with their parents will need parental permission and we must be able to speak with your parents.
The Boxer Rescue,
Inc. operates in
Thank You for your interest in adopting a Boxer!
Remember….It’s
all about the Dogs!
The final step in rescue effort is to find our Boxers their “forever” homes. Could you be the next forever home for one
of our Boxers? Adopting a rescue dog is both rewarding and admirable. These dogs were given up for various reasons and
the people that touch their lives from the moment they are surrendered play a huge role in giving them the best chance for a great
life, the life they deserve!
Adopting a Boxer