Now that you have decided that a boxer is the dog for you, we thank you for considering a rescue! Let us walk you through the adoption process. All applicants must be at least 21 years old in order to be considered for adopting.
First you will need to fill out and submit an adoption application. There are three (3) formats of the Adoption Application for your convenience:
1) Use the online Adoption Application
2) Download and print the PDF application, then contact us to request the mailing address
3) Request an application via snail mail by contacting us and an application will be sent to you
If you would like for one of our representatives to contact you prior to filling out an application, please contact us.
If you do not currently have a veterinarian, it is a good idea to talk to other pet owners and locate a vet in your area that is familiar with boxers (much as you would look for a pediatrician prior to having a child). Boxers are prone to lumps and bumps, both benign and malignant, and boxer cardiomyopathy. It is good to have a vet familiar with the breed.
After your application is received, reviewed and accepted, LaBR will try to find the rescue dog that is best suited to you, your situation and preferences. Since the dogs are in foster homes, we have the opportunity to evaluate them for different qualities, such as whether or not they are cat-friendly, how they react to strangers, children, men, women, etc. While we can in no way guarantee that your experiences with the dog will be the same as ours, we will let you know our evaluation of the dog while with us.
When we obtain a rescue that we feel is best suited for you we will contact you and arrange for your family to meet your prospective new family member. If the meeting is all that we hope it will be, an adoption agreement is signed and arrangements will be made for you to take your new family member home.
Please remember that Louisiana Boxer Rescue does not place dogs on a first come, first serve basis. Every effort is made in appropriately matching dogs and families so that all involved benefit. Our main concern is the welfare of our rescues. Please do not be discouraged if it seems to take awhile for us to find the right dog for you. Many of our Boxers come from sad situations, and we want to try to ensure that the rest of their lives are filled with happiness and contentment.
