Dogs come to us for a variety of reasons including marriage break ups, owner illness or a change in circumstances. Some have been abused or neglected and some are simply no longer wanted.

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• We ask for as much information about the dog including age, health, behaviour, likes & dislikes etc.

• We take the dog to our vet for a health check and Titer Test to check for antibodies to avoid over vaccination & the health risks associated. We see each dog as an individual and treat them as such and if appropriate we arrange neutering .

• We check & re register microchips.

• We assess the dog’s character and behaviour so that we can match the dog to the appropriate home.

• If needed a trainer/ behaviourist will begin work with the dog.

• We search our database for a suitable match or advertise the dog via our website & Facebook page.

• We arrange home checks for any potential homes through our network of volunteer home vetters.

• If you are successful and we have a suitable dog you are invited to meet him/her at the kennels or the foster home.

• We make every effort to match the dog to the home therefore we do not work on a first come first serve basis.

• New owners will sign an Adoption Agreement, the terms of which must be adhered to. If for any reason the dog can no longer be cared for he/she must be returned to Boxer Rescue (Southern).  

• Once the dog is adopted , we follow up with a home visit approximately one month later to ensure everything is going well.

• We provide follow up support for the remainder of the dog’s life.