One of our star senior homes, Ryan and his girlfriend Trish, had to say goodbye to their senior girl Rosie today. They picked up Rosie and Rudy, a 10 year old pair, in February 2010 after I called him frantic that these dogs were in the Philly shelter. His parents had adopted a senior pair from us several years before only to have the female pass away within a month of getting them. I knew he would understand from that experience how important it is to try to keep senior bonded pairs together. They immediately drove to Philly and brought Rudy and Rosie home the same day that they came in. They didn't even have to spend one night on a cold shelter floor. They fenced in their yard 2 weeks later because "Rosie and Rudy didn't understand the leash."

A few weeks ago, Rosie was diagnosed with cancer that had apparently spread everywhere. Today they helped her cross the bridge because she no longer had the will to fight. Another senior spent her last year in an loving home because AABR makes such an amazing effort to help the dogs that no one else will.

4/2010 - Adopted!

2/20/10 -

Welcome the wonderful boxer duo, Rudy and Rosie. They were surrendered to the city shelter when their owner sadly passed away. Rosie is such a sweetheart. She gladly lets her brother be the attention hog that he is :), but also loves to sneak in for some pets and love. She clearly loves her brother. We would love to just keep these two together since they have been around each other all their lives. Both did great with their cat, dog, and behavior tests. Seniors are easy! Please apply to adopt this sweet older couple today.

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Prior to adoption

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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