AdoptionApp

Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc.

Adoption Application

Effective May 1st, 2005 due to our ever increasing costs of vet care, Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc. will be charging a $300 adoption donation.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note, we only handle the following states, MA, RI, NH, CT and Southern portions of ME. If you are located outside of these 5 states go to Boxer Rescue USA to locate a boxer rescue near you.

We do not have a shelter facility for people to "meet the dogs".

All the dogs in our program are located in foster homes throughout New England.

Please Note: Before you fill out an application please be sure that rescue is the option you choose to add an addition to your family. Please don't use our time to take you through the process only to tell us you've changed your mind or you bought a puppy etc. We would like our volunteers to focus their efforts and time on those applications that are serious in helping a rescued boxer. This is not a first come/first serve procedure as we take great care in matching our dogs to prospective homes.

All applicants are contacted via email once the application is received. Please check your email frequently for our response to your application. Visit our "Adoption Process" page to learn more about the steps in the adoption process.

Personal Information

Please Note: One of the most frustrating aspects of adopting from a qualified rescue group is the time it takes. We review applications, conduct telephone interviews, call references and conduct home visits. This attention to detail is one of the reasons why our placement success ratio is somewhere around 99% overall. We are all volunteers. The members of our organization work outside the home, and they each have their own families and their own animals to attend to in addition to the volunteer work they do for us. If you are not willing to be patient during the adoption process, then adopting from our rescue may not be your best option. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.

Boxer Buddies does not have a facility, and you cannot make arrangements to meet the dogs in their foster homes until you have completed the entire adoption process. Our foster families dedicate their time to nurturing and loving these dogs. We don’t ask them to open their homes to “window shoppers” but focus only on people with whom we’ve spoken personally and believe to be a good candidate family for that foster's Boxer once that applicant has completed the adoption process. We strive to find the best fit, lifestyle and environment for each individual Boxer, based on the assessment of daily interactions by its foster family.

We do not accept applications for specific dogs. However, we will use our experience and knowledge to ensure that you get a dog that fits into your family and lifestyle perfectly. The more flexible you are, the easier it is for us to match you with the perfect companion. We ask that you be open minded and remember that our organization is here to find these dogs permanent homes ...... something they all need. Please be aware that all of our available dogs have people currently trying to qualify to adopt them. Our goal is to find the best home for each individual dog, based on what we feel is in the best interest of the DOG.

If you understand these basic guidelines, and you are willing to abide by them, please complete the adoption application below.

Name:	E-mail::
Home Phone:	Street Address:
City:	State:
Occupation:	Work Phone:
How long at current employer:	Spouse's name:
Spouse's Occupation:	How did you hear of boxer rescue: Other:

Names and ages of all adults in the home:	How many children in the home?:
Names and ages of children:	Is there anyone in the home with special needs?:
Is there anyone in the home with allergies, explain:	Is there anyone in the home afraid of dogs:
Do you own or rent your home?	Name, address and phone of landlord:
Are you planning on moving within the next year:	If yes, when:
How long at current residence:	Describe the setting of your home:

Is your home fenced securely for a dog?:	Describe fence: Other:
Height of fence:	Please give measurements of yard:
If no to a fence, do you have a:	If none of the above, how will bathroom, exercise be handled:

Current Pet Information

Do you currently own any dogs	Description of Dog #1 (please include name, age, breed)
Description of Dog #2 (please include name, age, breed) Description of Dog #3 (please include name, age, breed)	Do you own any other pets or livestock? Describe:
Are all your pets spayed/neutered	Are your pets current on vaccines:
Are your pets on Heartworm preventative:	How many dogs have you owned in the past 5 years:
What happened to your last dog:	Please explain details if you no longer own the dog/s:

Boxers

Why is a boxer the right breed for you:	How have you educated yourself about boxers:
Have you ever owned a boxer before:	Would you accept a boxer mix:
We do not accept applications for specific dogs
Would you accept a dog with a disability:	Would you accept a dog with special needs: (daily meds, deaf...)
Would you consider adopting more than 1 dog:

Would you crop ears if not already done:	Would you dock tail if not already done:
Where would dog spend most of the day:other:	Where would dog sleep, please be specific: :
How many hours would dog be alone per day without a human (please describe work hours):	If the dog will be home alone throughout the workday, will someone take the dog out at lunch Who:
Will you use a crate:	If no to crate, will dog be allowed: other:
What will you do it dog is destructive while alone:	How do you plan on disciplining your dog:
Do you want a dog trained to stay off the furniture:	Are you willing to attend obedience classes with your dog:
What are your thoughts on obedience training:	Do you need an obedience referral:

Cost to feed dog on a weekly basis:	What kind of dog food would you feed:
Brand Name of dog food:	What would the dogs feeding schedule be:
Plans for dog:	Realistic cost for veterinarian per year:
Other expenses to expect to pay:	Please provide Name, address, and phone of your current veterinarian:

What behavior do you consider unacceptable:	What would you do if you couldn't keep the dog:
What circumstances justify getting rid of a dog:	At what point would you consider euthanasia:

Do you agree to return dog to Boxer Rescue if you can't keep dog:	Do you agree to allow Boxer Rescue to conduct a pre-adoption home study:
Why have you chosen to get a boxer through rescue:

Please provide 3 personal references. Include Name, *Email*, phone number, relationship to applicant, and years acquainted. Please do not list relatives

Reference #1:

Reference #2:

Reference #3:

Comments:

Signature:

Date of Application:

Signature Waiver: I agree that by checking this box, this is the same as signing my name to a legal document.

Financial and Physical: By checking this box, I am stating that I am financially and physically able to care for this dog. I understand that proper food and veterinary care can be costly and I am able to meet these requirements.

Truthfulness: By checking this box, I understand that if the information contained herein is found to be false, my application can be refused or said dog adopted shall be relinquished to Boxer Rescue without a refund of monies paid.

Adoption Fee Statement: I agree that by checking this box, I understand that if I adopt from Boxer Buddies Rescue Inc, the $300 Adoption Donation in its entirety goes towards the care of all dogs in the rescue program and is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Please note, when hit submit, you will then see a "confirmation" page. Please print this out for your records. This also ensures that your application has been received. If you have received the confirmation page and have not heard from us through email within 1 week, please email us at info@boxerbuddies.org. If you see an error page or do not get a confirmation, your application has not been received and you will have to resubmit it. Only hit the submit button once. It may take up a a few minutes for your form to go through.

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