Rusty is doing wonderful at his foster home! He is left loose during the work day with no problems. Rusty is such a good boy - very sweet and well behaved. He knows his basic commands and walks nicely on leash. Rusty is walked with a harness because he is a strong boy and he does well with that.  Rusty enjoys snuggling, but we are waiting for those boxer kisses. He has been around other dogs, but does not engage in play with them. Rusty doesn't seem to mind them, though. He is great with kids and was clearly a family dog. Apply today if you are interested in adopting Rusty!

1/17/13 -

Rusty is a 2 year old boxer who was surrendered to the shelter when his owners moved and were not able to take him to their new apartment. He is a sweet boy, but was terrified in the shelter environment. Rusty knows how to sit and give his paw. He is a social boy who needs a home that can work on building his confidence. Rusty was introduced to two dogs at the shelter and he did not interact with them much. He walked around the yard with them nicely and did a little boxing with his paws when greeting the other dog, but was just too scared to do much more. 

Rusty's previous owner indicated that he is a wonderful boy. Rusty lived with three children who were 4 yrs old, 10 yrs old, and 14 yrs old. She stated that Rusty is a very friendly, family oriented dog. He is completely housebroken, but not crate trained. Rusty is in need of a foster home so we can learn more about him. If you are interested in fostering or adopting Rusty, apply 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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