Hi! I'm Duke! I'm almost 9 months old and I love to snuggle! My foster mom says my brother and I are the best snugglers in the world. I've learned a lot since moving to my foster house. I know how to use the stairs and go outside. Mom says I'm almost completely housebroken. I don't really enjoy walks too much, but I love to run around in the yard. I'm a bit nervous because I haven't had too much experience with humans, but mom says I'm getting better. I like other dogs a lot. I haven't met too many cats, but the ones I see across the street don't seem to bother me. I would love to find a forever home that has a fenced backyard and some time to spend with my training. I'd really like another dog to play with too. My leg is completely healed and I have been neutered.  If you think I'd be a good fit in your house, please think about adopting me! I promise I'll be your valentine!

Included below is a brief video of Duke, with his brother King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPOKphCR7c0

12/4/11

Duke is quite the cutie! This little guy and his brother King have taken over their foster family's home. They just couldn't be cuter, sweeter little men. Duke is learning how to live in a house. He's about 90% housebroken, is learning to walk on leash, and does fine in a crate. He gets along with other dogs and really likes to eat! Like any puppy, he can get himself into mischief - so he's looking for someone that is going to work with him to train him the basics. Word of warning...one look in those sweet little eyes and you will find it very hard to say no to this little angel.

Duke came to AABR with an injury on his leg.  The injury will not have long term impacts but it will take several months to heal. He can be adopted, but will need to visit the vet in January to have his wound looked at. Right now the leg just needs to be kept wrapped and a new bandage put on every other day. It is not difficult and he's very, very good about letting you do it. Because the wound is on his leg, not his foot, it doesn't affect his walking at all. Duke can still run and play (and loves to do both!). Please consider giving Duke a new home today!

11/25/11

Duke is now in foster with his sibling, King, and several other dogs.  He came into rescue with an injury to his back leg, which will need to heal before he can be neutered.  Duke is a petite boy and his nub was going as fast as it could wag today during the transport.  His foster mom will update his page once she gets to know him better.  Get your application in today for this sweet puppy!

11/17/11 -

Duke and several of his littermates are being transported into rescue within the next two weeks.  These puppies developed the adenovirus at 6 weeks of age.  Because they were sick when they were younger, the breeder was not able to sell them at that time.  They have now fully recovered and are ready for forever homes!  AABR has committed to helping these beautiful puppies find lifelong, wonderful homes. 

Please keep in mind that puppies require a lot of work!  If you are interested in a boxer this age, please make sure you are committed and ready before you apply! To be considered for a six month old boxer, you must have the time and energy to work on socialization and housebreaking. Somebody should be home enough to accommodate the needs of a boxer this age.  If you do not have an appropriate home for a puppy or are not interested in a boxer this age, please consider adopting one of our many other available adults for adoption.  

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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. 

Adoptions Fee: Please see our adoption info by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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