Rocky has been in his foster home for 4 days now and has to be one of the sweetest boys we ever had the pleasure of getting to know. At first, we were a little apprehensive because he is very strong and a big boy.  Rocky is a beautiful example of the breed with lots of muscles. We have 2 Boxer boys, ages 6 and 7, and they can sometimes be a little intimidated by a larger male. But the previous owner was correct when he indicated that Rocky gets along great with other dogs.  It only took one day for us to give him free run of the house and he quickly wanted to lay next to one of our boys. Rocky pulled very hard right from the beginning, but once we put a harness on him he became much easier to handle and is now very easy to walk. Initially, Rocky did not like at all being in a crate and he wanted to be with his people.  He will go in fine and now lays in the crate on his own.  Rocky is why we all love Boxers so much.  He will fit into any home and whoever is lucky enough to adopt him will be so very glad they did.

5/25/11 -

Rocky was given away by his owner to a total stranger who had two unaltered male boxers and a 1 yr old child in the car. The woman took him home for a few days, but didn't have the time for him and Rocky ended up at the local shelter. He will be neutered soon and brought up to date on all vet care. Rocky is reported to be great with other dogs. The previous owner indicated he was good with cats, but we have not had a chance to cat test him yet. Rocky will be two years old in September. He is a gorgeous boy and is pretty strong on leash. He was great with everyone who met him today. Rocky is looking for a committed foster or forever 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. 

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