Lucy is getting along perfectly in her foster home. She is the best houseguest!  Lucy is now spayed and ready for her forever home.  She does not like being in her crate at all, so Lucy has not been using one and is behaving fabulously. She walks well on a leash and knows all her commands. She is getting more confident each day. Lucy is also becoming more playful as she gains confidence. She is still shy at first when meeting new people, but warms up and has loved everyone she has met.

Lucy is a very sweet little girl who just loves snuggling!  She has just gotten over kennel cough and is now able to be introduced to other dogs.  Lucy has not yet played with them, but she doesn't seem to mind being around them. Lucy has also done well with cats. This beautiful girl has won over everyone she has met - apply today for Lucy!

10/10/12 -

Lucy was surrendered to the shelter when her owner moved and could not take her with him.  She is reported to be good with children of all ages and other dogs.  Lucy previously lived with a male boxer.  She is reported to be fully housebroken and crate trained.  Lucy previously spent all day, every day in her crate - and slept in there too.  She knows her basic commands such as sit, lay down, paw, up, and more.  Lucy is an active girl who enjoys tug-of-war and riding in the car.  She has not been allowed on the furniture in her previous home.  When meeting strangers, Lucy is reserved, but warms up quickly.  Her previous owner indicated that Lucy is super sweet and that she has always been a great dog. 

The trainer at the shelter indicated that Lucy was very timid.  On the leash, Lucy walks calmly and is very shy.  Lucy allowed her teeth to be examined and was calm throughout her handling test.  When our volunteer went to meet Lucy, she was tentative at first but relaxed quickly.  When our volunteer sat down with her, Lucy rested her head in her lap.  She was not showing the boxer wiggle yet.  Lucy would do best in a home with a male dog and with an adopter that can help her gain some confidence.  If you are interested in fostering or adopting Lucy, get your application in today!

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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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