We brought Missy home in November of 2006.  She joined our family of two daughters and one Shih Tzu.  Our Shih Tzu passed away at 16 and we adopted another one 4 years ago (now 6 years old).  Missy was diagnosed with a spinal problem about a month ago when she began limping. We tried all kinds of treatment, including taking her to Penn for further options.  Her age was estimated to be close to 11 and we weren't going to put her through spinal surgery and all of the rehabilitation that would follow; she was clearly in pain and putting up a very good front.  We had put a harness on her to be able to assist her in walking.  She was the sweetest dog, she sat at the door and watched for her "daddy"...her tail would start wagging as soon as she could see his car coming down the street.  She would check on each of our girls each night before she would lay down and go to sleep.  She was a very special girl!  She is missed.  - The Smith Family

12/2006 - Adopted!

10/27/06 - Missy

Ty-Chan, Missy and Coco were all dropped off at their local shelter, with a note from their owners that said “we are moving”.  Amazing!  None of them were altered, and both Missy and Coco have been bred.  It is obvious Missy has been bred multiple times.   Thankfully for Missy and Coco those days are behind them and from here on out, no babies for them.  They will now have the opportunity to be someone’s “baby” and live the life fit for a princess – isn’t that what we all want for these precious souls!

Missy is a very sweet and beautiful, dark red fawn female. She is Coco’s mother. She is a happy, energetic girl, who loves life.  The note stated Missy and Coco have never been separated and they clearly love one another very much.  The note also said she is good with everyone and other dogs and the shelter staff said she has been fine with all the other dogs in the shelter and the staff.  

Even though these girls have never been separated, we feel they do not have to go to a home together, that they will be ok as long as they go to a home with another dog, preferable a male Boxer.  

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Prior to adoption:

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read the information on our Adoption Procedures, then fill out an online application.

Boxers and Applicants are not matched on a first come, first served basis. Not all applications are approved. On average, it takes between a week and 1 month to adopt a Rescue Boxer to an approved applicant, depending on your personal circumstances and flexibility.  

Matching Boxers suitable for placement with younger children, other dogs, cats, and special needs, yours and theirs, increases the application review time and adoption time.  

And yes, we realize that the Boxer you may have your heart set on, may be adopted before you're approved.   Should your first choices all ready found their forever home, we want you to advise us as to other dogs you are interested in at Adoptions@AdoptABoxerRescue.com .  Or let us suggest a few that we feel will match your home.  That is what we are good at.   And be happy for the ones that have been placed... and know that there are way too many fantastic dogs waiting in their place.

Our non-profit organization is wholly comprised of hard-working volunteers whose only reward is seeing our wonderful Boxers placed in loving, permanent homes and given another chance for a happy life. Our process may seem slow, but if you are patient, we will try to provide you with a devoted, loving companion - a Boxer.

We hope you feel that the right Boxer is worth waiting for. 

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