Picasso was surrendered to AABR because he did not get along with the male members of his pack. His owners decided they should euthanize this healthy boy. Would you discard you child because they were fighting with the others? NO! You would work through it! Not Picasso's family. They gave up and they were going to kill him. SAD but true! AABR talked to his owners and thank goodness they decided to spare his life and surrender Picasso.

Picasso is 3 years old and has not had any structure in his life. He did not receive daily exercise. He was not walked. He was given a small side yard to utilize when he desired. That is not enough for a boxer! That is not enough for any dog. Dogs respond to calm-assertive leadership, not emotional arguments or negotiations. If you want a dog in your life, it is important to understand how to allow them to live in a balanced way and achieve a healthy state of mind. This is done through plenty of exercise, then discipline, and finally, affection. As the human pack leader it is your responsibility to set rules, boundaries, and limitations and always project a calm-assertive energy. Are you ready for this responsibility? Are you ready to commit and put your dog's needs first? Do you have time to provide plenty of structured exercise? Do you have time to take me for training? Do you have time to show me affection? If you do I am the dog for you! Apply today to adopt Picasso.

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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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