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Boxer Buddies Rescue, Inc.

Adoption Application

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note, we only handle the following states, MA, RI, NH, CT and Southern portions of ME.

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

We have been forced to make some changes in our adoption policies so as to maximize the efforts put forth by our volunteers. We are now matching applicants with dogs PRIOR to processing their applications. Our hope is that this will enable our volunteers to concentrate on those who are serious about working with our organization, and understand our policies and our procedures.

We will review your application and contact you if we believe that we currently have a dog that is a good match for you, your family, and your specific circumstances. If there is a particular dog you are interested in, please let us know so that we can discuss compatibility.

Remember, we do not place our dogs on a first come, first served basis and we don't match our dogs based solely on age, color, gender, etc. Our goal is to match dogs to compatible homes based on the needs of both the dog and the adoptive family.

Your application will remain on file for 1 year from the date it is submitted and we will review your application when new dogs enter the program. Please let us know if you would like us to remove your application at any time during this 1 year period.

Please note that you will not be contacted until we have a dog that we feel is a match for your home. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@boxerbuddies.org.

Procedure: I have read the above policies and understand I will NOT be contacted by Boxer Buddies Rescue Inc until we feel we have match for your home.

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:

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:	Are you interested in any particular dog: Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3:

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 $350 Adoption Donation in its entirety goes towards the care of all dogs in the rescue program and is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Confirmation: Please note, when you 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 see an error page or do not get a confirmation page, your application has not been received and you will have to resubmit it. Only hit the submit button once. It may take up to a few minutes for your form to go through.

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