
We have a no destruction policy and never put a healthy non-aggressive dog to sleep. All dogs are neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped prior to re-homing. Full assessment is completed whilst the dogs are in our care to ensure that when rehomed they can be matched to the right family.
Many people think boxers in rescue have behavioural problems, but this is not always the case. Most of the dogs offered to us are given up through no fault of their own. Some may have been abused, some may no longer be needed, now that they are too old to breed from. Many are relinquished by loving and caring families but have to be given up because of a change in circumstances.
This website provides information on rescuing a boxer. If you are interested in adopting one of our many dogs who are available for rehoming, please see our Rehoming Procedures before looking at Boxers Needing Homes and Applying To Adopt.
We are run entirely by volunteers who use all of their spare time to help boxers in need. All of our volunteers have been working with boxers and rescue organisations for a number of years. We are always on the lookout for more experienced people to help us with fostering, homechecking, transporting or fundraising. If you are in the North of England and can volunteer please contact us.
The more help we have, the more we can help boxers in need.
An Online Community for Boxer Lovers Everywhere
UK Boxer Dogs has been relaunched today under the control of the Boxer Dog Rescue Northern England Committee. The forum is a fun place to meet and chat with boxer lovers across the UK and beyond. All boxer rescues are welcome to share experiences, post dogs available for adoption and raise funds.
Come join us - the more the merrier!
Our friends at Radio Merseyside

Nicky Platt holds a regular dog behaviour slot on BBC Radio Merseyside every Wednesday morning. She takes calls from listeners and offers tips and hints on how to combat unacceptable behaviour exhibited by your dog. Nicky kindly invited me to come along to the show for a guest slot to talk about Boxer Rescue and to promote some of the dogs in our care.
You can listen to the clip here.
Nicky is the Merseyside area representative for Bark Busters. If you need Nicky or one of her colleagues to help you with your dog's behaviour then contact Bark Busters for advice.