Here are a few new pictures of Rocky from his foster mom.  He is settling in nicely, and every day is calmer, happier and more bouncy.  He is wary of people he doesn't know, but sits when he is told to.  

He is very interested in the cats and has been nose to nose with two of them several times and has not shown any signs of aggression. He will chase them if they run, but is easily called back.

He will be finished with his antibiotics on Friday, October 10th, but his kennel cough is already gone.  He will be neutered soon.

He is eating like a champ now, and has not done any table or counter surfing, even when we aren't home.  When my son and I are eating, he goes and lies down on his bed and doesn't beg.  

He walks very nicely on a leash, and does not respond to other dogs, even when they are acting aggressively towards him.  Rocky is very attentive to me and seems to be always studying my face as if to say, 'Are we good?'.

My Boston Terrier is in love with him, and he has been very gentle and patient with her, and they play very nicely together.

Rocky is absolutely gorgeous and would love to be a lap dog.  He seems to have a preference for females and warms up to them much more quickly and easily.

This guy deserves a forever home so he can just hang with the family, and enjoy life.  Please consider this sweet guy for your family.

10/05/13 -

Rocky is a handsome brindle Boxer who was surrendered to the shelter when his lifelong owner could not care for a pet anymore. He comes with excellent recommendations and is known to be friendly to all, including other dogs, children, and strangers. Rocky is a well mannered and friendly boy. He recently arrived at his new foster home where he is getting along with both cats and other dogs (large and small). Rocky is very obedient and looks to his foster mom for cues.

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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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