Spike is doing really well. He has put on weight, loves to chase the tennis ball, and is very good about bringing it back. Spike learns very quickly.  He knows sit, stay, down, come, and ok as a release command for him to go to his food dish. When we first got him, he ran to his food and ate it so fast we started making him sit and stay for a few seconds before letting him eat. Now, he is eating much slower and seems much calmer. I think he was afraid some other dog was going to eat his food. He has had some problems with other male dogs, so we would recommend a home as an only dog or with a smaller, submissive girl. Spike is great with people who come to the house. He barks to let us know when someone is here. Spike needs a BIG fenced in yard because he LOVES to run. He is a really great dog and is going to make a wonderful addition to a family.

12/13/10

Spike has been in his foster home for two weeks now and is doing really well. He is currently living with a pug and he gets along great with this dog. Spike is completely housebroken and loves to run in his fenced yard. He needs some work on his leash walking. Spike sleeps on his dog bed in the bedroom during the night and often goes there for naps in the day. He has adjusted really well. If you are interested in adopting Spike, apply today!  

10/1/10

Included are some new pictures of Spike from our volunteer's visit at the kennel last weekend. She indicated that Spike seemed very relaxed and well mannered. He explored his surroundings and didn't seem fazed at all with new people. Spike has been very easy to manage at the kennel. He is completely housetrained and loves to run in a fenced yard. We are in need of a foster home for him.  Spike gets along well with other dogs.  Please apply today and ask for Spike so he can get out of the kennel soon!

9/21/10

Spike is currently at a kennel, and in need of a foster or forever home.  We will update his page soon with new pictures.

8/19/10 -

Spike's current owners lost their home in March and they are staying with friends who aren't allowed to have Spike at their home. The owners have until the end of the month to find a new place for him. Spike is 2 years old and up to date on all vaccines. He is housebroken and good with other dogs. Spike is currently living with a female yellow lab. He typically does well with cats, but sometimes plays too rough with them and tries to chase them. Spike is housebroken and has free run of the house when alone.

Spike will need some work with leash walking and his basic commands. He would do best in a home with a secure, fenced yard. Spike does well with young children. He is currently living with a 1 year old child and he has played with several other children in the neighborhood.

Please offer to provide a forever home for Spike!

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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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