The following application will be used by Philadelphia Boxer Rescue to best match one of our boxers with your preferences, needs, and lifestyle. It should be understood that Philadelphia Boxer Rescue reserves the right to deny any application. Applications will be denied if the applying individual does not match what we have set as guidelines for providing a healthy and stable environment for our rescue Boxers.
The fee to adopt a rescue Boxer is $250 for a younger dog, $200 for an adult dog. The fee to adopt a senior dog is negotiable. Once your application has been received, it will be kept on file. As a rule of thumb, we try to offer adoptable Boxers to individual a/pplicants on a first come, first served basis. However for the sake of the animal, this is usually not the way things work out. As a higher priority to first come, first served, we will first try to match the needs of the Boxer to the needs of the applicant. Once a decision is made as to the possible placements for the Boxer, we will consider the date of the applications of those we see as best fit homes for the animal.
We will keep ALL applications on file until a placement is made or the applicant requests to be removed from the list.
Keep in mind, Philadelphia Boxer Rescue TRULY appreciates your interest in our rescue program. Although our adoption procedures may give the impression that we are too picky, and require our applicants to jump through unnecessary loops. We do this for the sake of the Boxers. Many of the Boxers we get through our program have already had to endure at least one greatly troubling loss or separation in their life. We, as a rescue program, are doing nothing more than trying to make sure their next home is a home for life. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
Applicant's Name:
Co-Applicant's Name:
Address:
Mailing Address (if different than above)
Home phone number:
Work phone number:
Email address:
Why are you considering adopting a Boxer?
What kind of experience or knowledge do you have of the breed?
Have you owned a boxer or other dogs before? If so, what became of them?
What type of temperament or disposition do you expect in a boxer?
Where will the accommodations for this Boxer be?
Do you own or rent? Own Rent
If you rent. Do you have permission to obtain a dog? Yes No
Do you have a fenced yard or outdoor kennel run? Yes No
If yes, please describe the approximate height and construction...(i.e.-chainlink or wood, etc).
Do you have other pets in the household? Yes-please tell us about them. No
Please give their ages of the people living in your household, and a brief history of their dog experiences:
What is your reason for adopting a boxer? Companion Guard Dog Gift Personal Protection For Children
Is anyone home during the day? Yes No
If no, where will the dog be while you are at work? Crated Outside in a fenced area Loose in the House Other--explain below:
How long on average will the dog be left alone during any given day:
Boxers are energetic and require ample daily exercise. How will you meet this need?
All boxers adopted from our program are spayed or neutered, which means they are incapable of reproduction. Do you have any concerns or objections to this policy? No Yes If yes, please explain:
Boxers must have adequate exercise, food, and fresh water every day. Who will be the primary caregiver? Me Another Adult A Child
If the primary caregiver is a child, are you willing to care for the boxer should the child be unable to do so? No Yes
Where will your future boxer spend vacations and holidays? Board at kennel Neighbor will care Will come with me Other-please explain:
Boxers typically live nine (9) to twelve (12) years. Are you prepared to care for this boxer for this long? No Yes
If your life circumstances change (such as marriage, divorce, move, have children), what will happen to this boxer?
Have you ever trained a Boxer or other dogs before? No Yes
What are your views on obedience training?
Can you or are you willing to consider adopting a Boxer who will need extra time and patience to overcome some training and minor behavior issues? No Yes
Can you or are you willing to consider adopting a Boxer who needs extra care due to physical handicaps or requires special on going medical care? No Yes
Do you have any preferences regarding: Gender? Male Female No Real Preference Coloration? Fawn Brindle Lots of White Little White No White No Real Preferences Ear style preference? Cropped Ears Natural Ears No Real Preference Age?
In many cases, prior to releasing a Boxer into an adoptive home, we like to talk with a few references of the adopting family. If you feel comfortable doing so, please provide a few references, including name, address, and phone number. If these references are current or previous Veterinarians, please provide the date of last visit.
Do you have any objections to at least one follow up visit from us once the dog is places with your family? No Yes
Date you are willing to accept a Boxer into your family:
How did you hear about the Philadelphia Boxer Rescue's program?
Please take a moment to give us your comments:
I acknowledge by selecting the "I Agree" box that all the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts may result in the denial of my adoption of a boxer from the Philadelphia Boxer Rescue's program, or in the removal of the adopted dog from my home. Yes
