Ariaz was surrendered to the Manhattan Shelter because of landlord reasons by his owners. They were in tears, and repeatedly brought Ariaz back outside the shelter and begged someone on the street to take their dog. A very special lady witnessed the scene, and then found out 3 days later that Ariaz was scheduled to be euthanized. The special lady fell in love with this big puggle looking boxer mix, and spent days trying to rescue him. She called in an independent trainer who she paid for herself, to evaluate him. He passed with flying colors, and he thought he is a great dog. She was able to obtain Ariaz, and on the promise of another rescue, transported him to Connecticut. When she arrived, the rescue refused to take Ariaz, although the rescuer did keep him overnight, and told her what a wonderful dog he is. He just didn't match their rescue's profile (tail and maybe a mix). Jim and I have him here with us, and we've found him to be a real doll. He does frighten easily, such as loud noises make him duck down. He doesn't like loud voices or arguing. He needs a calm quiet environment and exercise. He's eating like a horse because he was super skinny when he came here. A house in the country with a fenced yard would be ideal for this guy. The trainer who evaluated him said he will need a few months to adjust to a "normal" environment. That's probably true with any rescue dog.

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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. 

Adoptions Fee: $300

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