Intake Reason - A caring relative called us about Mugsy who was living in a dog house, outdoors, except for in the very coldest nights when he was allowed to stay in the basement. His elderly owners were having trouble taking care of Mugsy, and he was getting very thin.

Mugsy is now loving life and living indoors! But his rescuer works long hours and would like to see Mugsy go to someone who is not away for so many hours. Mugsy is a very friendly boxer boy who wags his beautiful natural tail whenever he meets someone new. Yes, he is one of the lucky ones who got to keep his whole tail.

Mugsy is very thin and has some scars from living his life outside on concrete in a backyard in NYC. He loves playing with balls, and spent most of the time we visited with him dropping and chasing his new ball. We don't think that he has had a lot of contact with other dogs, but was good when introduced to our canine volunteer Rudy.

Mugsy is in his prime and looking to spend the best years of his life with the right home. Are you that home?

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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please first read our Adoption Procedure, by clicking on the link at the top of this page, 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: Please see our adoption info by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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