PLEASE USE TAB KEY OR MOUSE TO NAVIGATE - ENTER KEY WILL SEND AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION.
PLEASE NOTE: These dogs are not placed on a first come-first serve basis. I try to find the best dog that will fit into your families lifestyle.
First Step: Complete the adoption application in full and click the submit button. Incomplete applications will be discarded. You must include your physical street address, NO P.O. Boxes.
Second Step: You will be contacted by phone or email regarding your application. At this time we will discuss which dog you are interested in and which one may be best suited to your family and lifestyle.
Third Step: After the initial contact and if you are approved, we will set a date and time for your home visit. This home visit does include the entire family, including any pets you already have. The boxer you are interested in may accompany the home visit coordinator.
NOTE: Once approved, you must be willing to travel to the home of the foster family, you also must schedule a time and date when your entire family can be present to meet and interact with the boxer.
Fourth Step: Adoption Day. At this time you will need to sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. NOTE: You should have everything ready for your new family member to come home at this time, i.e. crate, food dishes, food, bedding, collar & leash, etc.
Thank you for considering a rescue boxer.
Your Full Name:
Spouse's Full Name:
Your email address:
Your Home Phone (with area code):
Your Complete Home Address (state, & zip code:)
Zip Code
State
City
Your Employer:
Occupation:
Spouse's Occupation:
Work Phone (with area code):
Personal References (name & phone number):
Reference who has known your animals, and you as a pet owner (name & phone number:
Years Acquainted:
Do You Live In : (Type Yes or No)
Single Family House?
Condo?
House in the Country?
Townhouse?
Apartment?
Modular/Trailer?
Other? Specify
Rent?
Do you own?
If renting, are pets allowed? Type Yes or No
Is there a weight limit? Yes or No
If renting, Landlord's name and phone number:
How long have you lived at this address?
Previous address if less than 2 years:
Do you have a fenced yard?
What is the size of the yard?
If not fenced, how do you propose to handle the dogs exercise and toilet duties?
Do you have a Doggie Door?
Do you have a separate kennel run?
Ages?
How many adults in home?
How many children?
Are any members of your household home during the day?
Are they spayed/neutered?
How many?
Do you have any other dogs?
What is the sex of your other dogs?
Are they spayed/neutered?
Do you have cats?
How many?
Please list:
Do you have any other animals/livestock?
Who is your regular veterinarian? (name, address, and phone)
Approximate date of last visit?
Are/were your animals current on vaccines?
How many dogs have you owned in the last 15 years?
What happened to them? (Lost, stolen, given away, etc.)
If any died, list age and cause:
Have you owned boxers before? Yes or No
Why do you think a BOXER is the right breed for you?
What are your plans for the dog? (Pet, Guard, Obedience, Other)
Do you want male or female?
Why does sex matter?
Why?
Age preference:
Color desired: Fawn, Brindle, White
Sex?
Would you consider another:
Age?
Color?
Where will the dog spend most of the day? Loose indoors, crate, basement, garage, fenced yard, loose outdoors, tied up outdoors, kennel run, other(specify) etc.
How many hours a day will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog spend most of each night? Loose indoors, Crate, Basement, Garage, fenced yard, loose outdoors, tied up outdoors, kennel run, other (specify)
When your family is away from home overnight or on vacation, what will you do with the dog?
Do you agree to pay the adoption fee?
Do you agree to obey all leash laws?
Do you agree to provide regular health care for the dog?
DO YOU AGREE TO KEEP THE BOXER AS AN INSIDE PET ONLY?
Would you agree to a house check prior to adoption?
Do you agre to a follow-up home visit within one month after placement?
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been convicted of a charge of cruelty to animals? If yes explain:
Are any such charges currently pending?
Why do you feel you would like to acquire a boxer at this time?
How much do you think it would cost to feed the dog per month?
How much do you think veterinary care would cost per year?
What other expenses would you expect to pay?
What is your definition of disciplining a dog?
Why do you feel a Rescue Boxer would be a right choice for you?
What do you think might be any special considerations to consider when adopting a rescue boxer?
Do you agree to return the dog to BlueGrass Boxer Rescue if you cannot keep the dog?
Which boxer are you interested IN:
Signature of Applicants By filling yours and spouse's names in block is same as an official signature on application.
Your signature:
Spouse's signatue:
*** These guidelines prohibit any boxer adopted to be kept at any time as an outside pet I also require a follow-up home visit within one month after placement, this is to see how well the dog has adjusted into your family and if there are any problems that need to be worked out. Refusal to adhere to these guidelines will result in immediate termination of the adoption.***
If you do not hear from us in 2-3 days there is a possibility your application did not go through. Please email us or resubmit your application.
