Dexter has been in his foster home for a week now and is settling in beautifully. It took him a couple of days to warm up, but now he is relaxed and loves hanging out with his 2 foster brothers. Dexter absolutely loves other dogs which is why he needs to go to a home which has at least one canine brother or sister. Dexter has a little bit of separation anxiety and and doesn't like to be left alone, but as long as he has company - he is just fine. Dexter was reported to not like his crate, but when we left him in the crate and his 2 brothers were loose, he was laying down in his crate without a care in the world when we got home.  

For such a young boy, Dexter walks very well on the leash and we're working on his commands, which he is picking up quickly with treats.  Dexter does his business outside and wants right back in.  Dexter is housetrained and will let you know when he needs to go out. It has been a pleasure fostering Dexter.  He has such a good temperament and will make the perfect addition to any family.  Will you be the lucky one to give this awesome boy the forever home he deserves?

5/17/11 -

Dexter was surrendered to the shelter when the family moved into a small apartment and felt that the space was too small for a large sized breed.  Dexter was purchased by the family from a farmer breeder.  He lived with 2 pits and a min pin.  Dexter is good with both large and small dogs.  The other three dogs were given to family members, and Dexter was taken to a shelter.  Dexter is reported to do better when someone or another animal is around for company.  Dexter was cat tested at the shelter.  He was curious, but the staff at the shelter felt he could learn to live with a cat with proper introductions.  Dexter previously lived with two children, 4 & 7 yrs old.  He is very loveable with kids. 

Dexter has never received any structured obedience, so he will need work with typical young boxer behavior.  Dexter will jump on people and children, so we are recommending a home without small children and a home that is able to attend obedience training with Dexter.  He loves fruit, especially apples and strawberries.  Dexter will sit for treats and is very food motivated.  Like most boxers, he loves squeaky toys.  Dexter is going to a foster home so we can learn a little more about him and we will update the page of this handsome pup soon. If you have the time for a young boxer and are looking forward to some training and bonding time, apply today for Dexter.  He would love a family of his own with some doggy siblings!

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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.

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