The process is the same as far as phone interviews and home visits being completed in both types of homes. Adoption is when you have filled out an adoption application on a particular dog that has been in a foster home and assessed. You will work with an adoption coordinator and the foster home before…
The dogs once vetted are placed in an album for the foster homes to see what the dog may need and if it fits into their home. Once a potential foster fills out a foster application on our website and has had a phone interview and a home visit they are added to our foster…
Boxer Rescue Ontario is a registered Ontario charity and we survive totally on donations and adoption fees to vet the dogs in our care as well as training that may be needed for under socialized dogs that enter our program. Vetting is usually between $10,000 to $14,000 a month and training is anywhere from $200…
First step is of course filling out an application and note the areas you may be interested in helping with like: Home visits in your area Phone interviews Temperament testing Events Fundraising Fostering Social media Walking the dogs that may be waiting for vetting
Dog bed Crate (if your dog needs to be crated) Leash and collar or the proper tool to train your dog ie. Halti, harness, martingale or gentle leader Food and water bowl (we suggest metal as boxers can get acne using plastic dishes) There has been some studies suggesting raised food stations are a good…
We suggest taking them for a walk on neutral grounds with leash on both. Slowly bring them closer to each other and watch their body language – once you are comfortable with this step take them into your back yard. Stay calm and leave leashes on both dogs and let them sniff around and meet…
First step is filling out an adoption application and once received we will contact you to arrange for a phone interview and home visit. You will be working with an assigned Adoption Coordinator to help you transition through the steps so please make sure you have a list of questions. We have a few rules…
This number varies, but on average it is between 175 to 195 a year. We do not turn down a dog needing us but do not take dogs with an unprovoked bite history.
Boxer Rescue Ontario has foster homes throughout Ontario and after your dog has been vetted he/she will be sent into a foster home or a foster to adopt home which have also went through a phone interview and home visit themselves.
After your family has had a discussion and are in agreement you would fill out a surrender form on our website – we would also suggest you involve your vet and consult a trainer before taking the step to surrender. It is very important that you be as truthful as you can be when filling…
