Fostering
Our foster homes are thoroughly screened to ensure they are able to
provide a good, safe, structured, and loving environment for our dogs in
rescue. Although a lot of our dogs are surrendered by their owners so
we have information on their background, often we know very little
about the dogs coming into rescue. Our foster homes take great care and
time in assessing them to make sure they are healthy, stable, and
socialized. Our foster homes also play a significant role in assessing
potential adopters so we can be sure our Boxers are going to the best
possible home for their temperament and needs.
Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Boxer Rescue. Our foster homes are the center and
the heart of this organization. The number of Boxers that we are able to rescue and re-home is
directly related to the number of open foster homes we have. More foster homes = more
rescued dogs!!!
WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!! To be a foster home you must:
- Have a genuine interest in the rehabilitation and care of rescued animals and willingness to work
with the uniqueness of each dog – challenges included!!
- Have a proven history of the best possible care for you own animals, including current vaccinations
and that they are spayed/neutered.
- Positive personal and vet references
- Have patience and time
- Be able to provide a safe, structured, loving environment
- Love for the Boxer breed!!
We are also looking for foster families who are willing to take in dogs with especially “ruff” starts. These
dogs are best fostered in homes that have experience with alpha dog behavior. We also are in need of
foster homes with no cats and no/older children.
“It is so gratifying going through the process of finding the perfect "forever home" for the foster, and
seeing their boxer smile when the new family walks through the door to take them home”
– Amber (foster mom)
Or…Do you want to adopt but not sure if you want another permanent boxer in the house?
Try fostering – you can experience the different personalities of our wonderful pups!!!
Are you interested in becoming a foster home for our wiggly boxers? A 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. Please note, there is a $25 annual membership fee to join MN Boxer Rescue. This helps cover the cost of our insurance. Thank you!