His name may be "Tyson", but this dog is definitely a lover not a fighter!

Tyson has been our foster dog for 7 weeks now, and he's making great progress. Having lost his master, partner dog, and home all at once, he was very anxious when he first came to us. We've been working consistently on reducing his stress, and he's doing a great job. He connected right away with our other dog, and seems to feel more comfortable when they are together. We would recommend a home without small dogs or cats.

Tyson loves adults and children. He stops to visit with lots of people in our neighborhood, and loves when the kids in the park pay attention to him. Even the toddlers at the park like to pet him because he's so gentle. Tyson is a typical boxer who prefers several rigorous walks per day. He would be thrilled to accompany an owner who jogs or rollerblades. We currently keep him in a crate when all the humans are out. Tyson knows his basic commands and is a very willing and obedient dog. Tyson is looking for a patient and gentle owner to provide consistent structure and to continue his training. Tyson has had some hard knocks this year, but he's rebounding beautifully and promises to be a great companion and pack member!

6/8/09 -

Tyson and Zoey are being surrendered together to rescue. Their owner passed away and the family could no longer care for the two dogs. Zoey and Tyson are very close and we would love to find a forever home for them together. We will not disregard any application that comes in for them individually, though, as we want to get them out of the kennel and back into a home environment as soon as possible.

Tyson is great with other dogs and children of all ages. He is housetrained and crate trained, although Tyson can be left alone with full run of the house. The volunteer that transported them to the vet indicated that Tyson was very sweet and energetic. He needs some work on his leash manners, but seems to know his basic commands.

Tyson is currently at a kennel waiting for a foster or forever ! home - please apply today for Tyson!

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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. 

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