How To Adopt a Boxer from Florida Boxer Rescue, Inc:

Fill out our application form located HERE. Please make sure you answer all questions. Incomplete forms will not be processed.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail that your application was received successfully. Volunteers try their best to process applications within 10 days time. We have an average of 100 applications per month. It may take less than 10 days or slightly more. Please be patient. This is strictly a volunteer organization.

Try to avoid "falling in love" with a particular Boxer you see online. There could be someone already approved who is being considered for the same dog. We place Boxers where we think he or she will be a successful addition, and not on a first-come-first-served basis. Please also note that Boxer Rescue is NOT a source for puppies; we very rarely have them in our program. They usually aren't the ones who need our help.

Once your application is received, you will either be contacted by e-mail or telephone regarding the status of your application. Please monitor telephone messages and your e-mail. If you e-mail our organization to inquire about adoption or your application's status please remember to include your full name and telephone number with area code for a timely response. Please use this address for inquiries: info@flbr.org 

Home visits are scheduled PRIOR to adoption as part of our adoption process.

Adoption Requirements

● You must be at least 21 years of age and living on your own

● All current pets in the household MUST be spayed/neutered. 

The only exception is if they are currently being shown in the conformation ring or health issues preclude this surgery.  Verification will be required.

● All pets MUST be up to date on vaccinations and be maintained on monthly heartworm preventative. 

(Yes, we will call your vet to verify this information)

● We do not adopt out dogs as gifts or surprises! Absolutely no exceptions.

● If you rent, you must provide your landlord's name, address and phone number.

Not everyone who applies is able to adopt from Florida Boxer Rescue, Inc. Our mission is to find homes best suited for this often misunderstood breed.

Adoption Fees

* PLEASE NOTE * Due to the increased number of Boxers in 2007 needing even basic vetting and other medical services upon their arrival into rescue, we have had to raise our adoption fees in order to continue our efforts. You can read more information here.

The following rate structure helps us cover the costs that we incur in Boxer Rescue.  Your adoption fee is applied directly to our vet bills and pays for the Boxer's sterilization, fecal, exam, vaccines, microchip (if applicable), and general care while in the adoption program. None of the volunteers are paid. Even though the adoption fees help offset our medical bills, we still depend on donations from the public.

        Age                          Purebred Boxer            

  8 weeks - 6 months                               $300.00                        

7 months - 18 months                             $260.00                       

 19 months - 5 years                           $225.00                    

 Over 5 yrs.                                         $175.00                      

Occassionally we will have a Boxer mix in our program. The adoption fee for a Boxer mix of any age, is $100.