Boxer Rescue and Adoption

As a popular breed there are often Boxers who have lost their homes, usually through no fault of their own. People may have to move and can’t take their dog; people may have health problems or lose their job; someone may lose their home; an elderly owner may die. There are all kinds of reasons why a Boxer may end up in rescue, looking for a new home, especially during a bad economy.

Fortunately, there are numerous Boxer rescue groups in the United States and in other countries to try to help these dogs find new homes and new families.

Getting An Adult Dog

Getting a Boxer rescue can be a great idea for many potential dog owners. While puppies are adorable and a lot of fun, they are also a lot of work. They have to be housetrained and they have basically zero social skills when you first bring them home. They may chew, dig and otherwise destroy your home for the first few weeks until they begin learning some manners. An adult Boxer rescue dog, on the other hand, is usually already housetrained and will probably already have some house manners. You won’t have to invest nearly as much time in training a rescue dog about how to behave in the house.

Many people also enjoy having an adult dog who is calmer than a puppy. Or they simply like the idea of giving a second chance to a dog who has lost his home and family.

Issues With Rescue Dogs

It should be said, however, that rescue dogs can come with varying degrees of emotional baggage, depending on their previous experiences. Many rescue Boxers adapt very quickly to their new life but there may be some who will need more time and effort to settle into their new home. Issues like separation anxiety or behavior problems can crop up in some cases and the dog may need some help adjusting. But in most cases Boxer rescue dogs will do just fine in their new homes.

If you are interested in getting a rescue Boxer then you can contact one of the groups which helps these dogs. Many people who have to give up their dogs will contact these groups so their dogs can find a new home. These groups also try to get Boxers out of animal shelters so they won’t be euthanized, so they usually have a lot of Boxers in foster homes waiting for new homes.

The Adoption Process

You can expect to go through an “adoption” process if you contact a rescue organization. This means that you will fill out a form with information about yourself, your home, what other pets you have, whether you have children, what kind of fence (if any) you have, and so on. You can expect to pay a fee for the rescue dog to cover the rescue’s expenses (vaccinations, spay/neuter, transportation, etc.). This fee can vary a great deal depending on the rescue and the dog.

If the dog had heartworms, for example, the fee may be much more to cover the dog’s treatment. Rescues usually rely on donations and grants (when possible) so they are usually operating on shoestring budgets and paying for things out of their own pockets.

Contrary to what you might think, you will not automatically be approved to adopt a rescue Boxer if you apply. Rescues are very picky. (Some say they are overly picky.) However, if you are turned down by one rescue group you should apply to another group. They may have a dog for you.

There are all kinds of dogs in rescue, from young Boxers who had some naughty behavior problems (house training issues, for example) to elderly dogs. They all need homes. If you are interested in getting a rescue Boxer there is likely to be one who needs you and who will make a wonderful pet and friend for you. It just may take some patience and effort to find your rescue dog.

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