Our adoption process consists of:
- Completing an Adoption Application
- Veterinarian and Personal Reference Check
- Home Visit
- Adoption Fee
I Completing an Adoption Application
We screen potential adopters very carefully in order to find the best possible match for both you
and our foster dogs. All adoptions are expected to be lifetime commitments!
- You must be a Minnesota resident, and at least 21 years old.
- All existing pets in your home must be up to date on all vaccinations, and must be-
spayed/neutered (no boxers will be placed into homes known to have intact companion
animals.)
- We require that you complete the entire application including the contact name/ phone number of veterinarian, and personal references.
- We as volunteers would like to observe the interaction of the Boxer child/children together.
- We will disclose all known behaviors, health or emotional issues to applicant prior to
adoption.
- Fenced yard is required to adopt a deaf dog.
II Veterinarian and Personal Reference Check
Once your references are checked, a volunteer will contact you to discuss potential matches and
to schedule a home visit.
III. Home Visit
The purpose of the home visit is to inspect the surroundings in which our foster dogs will live,
meet all household family members, address any major concerns, and get to know you better.
(We are not at your home to pass judgment on your housekeeping skills.)
During this visit we will set up a date for you to come and meet the Boxer(s) you are interested in
(we ask that you bring your family members as well as your existing dogs)
IV. Adoption Fee
Our adoption fee is based on the age and health of our dogs. The fee can range from $200 - 450.00,
with $350 being the average. We will not negotiate adoption fees. This is not a "sale" but a fee
that enables us to continue to help more Boxers in the future.
Your adoption fee covers:
- Physical veterinarian exam
- Neuter/Spay
- Rabies
- DHLPP
- Heartworm Test and preventative meds
- Fecal Test and any necessary worming
- Bordetella
- Microchip implant
- Any other treatment deemed necessary by our vet
As you can see, our adoption fee covers numerous expenses. Your potential new Boxer will be
covered for all necessary inoculations for the first year. We will provide copies of all services
rendered while the Boxer has been in rescue.
Adoption
Are you interested in adopting? Please click on this link to register on our new site. Once you register and login, select "My Rescue" then "Forms and Applications" to complete our new online application.