Duke is turning into such a happy little guy since he came to stay with us. He is a little bundle of unending energy. He loves to play & wrestle more than anything. He likes the backyard, but would rather be wherever the family is. He does go out to run with Eve his new best friend, but usually beats her to the back step to come in. It is obvious how little attention he got in his original home, and how desperately he appreciates it in his foster home.

His manners are pretty good, considering how excited he gets when offered some TLC. He is quick to flop on the floor & roll over for a good belly rub, and sits relatively quickly when told he needs to settle down a bit, and offers a paw as soon as asked.

I really, really like this fella.

1/12/08 -

Duke was pretty shy when he first arrived from West Virginia. He was obviously scared and confused about what was happening to him.

He has been in our home for about 3 weeks now, and his personality is blossoming. It is amazing how well he gets along with our family of pets, 2 boxers, 1 Chihuahua mix, a cat, and 3 birds. He actually is pretty submissive to the other dogs, especially our older boxer, and the Chihuahua. In fact the other day he was seriously annoying the Chihuahua, and she let him know about it by baring some teeth and barking right in his face. Duke immediately sat down, and started whimpering his apology to her. I just had to laugh,

12/22/07 -
Duke was surrendered to a shelter because his family did not have time for him. He previously lived with another dog and a ten year old child.

Duke is a small boy who needs to gain some weight. He needs someone that will go slow and give him time to get used to his new family. Duke was very scared and nervous in the shelter. He is reported to enjoy car rides and Duke did really well on the transport to his foster home. Duke will be in foster with other dogs and cats.

We will update his page with new information once his foster home gets to know him better.

 Please give this boy a chance at a committed and forever home!

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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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