Adoption Policies

Each applicant will be required to complete an adoption application which can be found on the Adopt page. If you do not have access to the internet then please call your local area co-ordinator who will be happy to complete the form on your behalf – their contact details can be found here.

Once we have processed the information and made initial checks, if everything is in order, we will arrange a home check. This will consist of an informal visit by one of our volunteers or committee members. We will review the application submitted and assess the home and any outside space for its suitability to contain a boxer. We will also assess the attitude and approach of the family in an attempt to assess the type of dog which would be suited to the environment.

Each of our dogs is assessed and matched with a suitable home from our waiting list, with primary consideration being given to the welfare and happiness of the dog. We may feel that the particular dog you have expressed an interest in will be better suited to a different environment, and the committee’s decision in this respect is final.

Each dog is an individual, some will be good with other dogs, some are dog aggressive and will need to be the only dog in a home. Some are cat and small animal friendly and some are not. Some are good with small children, some are not. Some dogs may be left for short periods and others may suffer distress or separation anxiety and cause damage and mess when left. All of these aspects are considered when finding the right dog for your family.

We are a registered charity (1153127) and rely solely on donations. Therefore we ask for a minimum donation of £300.00 per dog. This donation contributes to vet and kennel fees for dogs in our care. All dogs are neutered prior to rehoming unless it is medically inappropriate for us to do so. Where an animal is too young or has not been in our care long enough to have this completed, we will discuss an appropriate period within which this must be done and the rescue will fund the surgery needed.

We do not rehome to people with entire dogs in the home unless a veterinary surgeon feels the procedure would cause significant risk to the dog’s health. We will not in any way be connected to, or condone breeding. By neutering your pets this proves to us you are a responsible dog owner and have the dog’s best interests at heart.