Please remember that these are rescue animals. Most of the time we do not have much history on them and only know what we have learned about them while in their foster home. As with any other dog they will need training & routine veterinary care throughout their life. Some of these dogs have had some training and some have not. Every profile is accurate to the best of our knowledge and we would never intentionally mislead anyone about any dog's health, personality, or breed. All dogs will need continued training, adequate time for adjustment, and slow introductions to help them succeed in their new forever homes.
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Are you thinking about adopting a Boxer from Mid‐Iowa Boxer Rescue? Great! You and your family have decided to add a Boxer to your home. However, have you considered a few things first?
Are you aware that a Boxer...
Can chew? Can dig? Can bark? Can be provoked to be aggressive? Can jump over fences and gates? Can chase cats, birds or small dogs? Can play too roughly with small children? Can be possessive of food, toys and treats? Needs socialization and training? Can live to be 8–12 years of age? Requires annual vaccinations and vet check‐ups? Can challenge other dogs in the household for dominance? Can become overly protective of their home and family members? Will need daily love and attention for the rest of their life? Requires flea and tick preventative medication? Can develop health problems as they grow older? Requires a lot of patience, time, effort, money and love? Is very loyal and loving and can be heartbroken if they lose their home and family?
If any of these things are a concern for you, please do your research before adopting a Boxer.
Smalls
ADOPTED!
Meet Smalls!! Smalls is looking for a home that can be his ears because his ears don’t work. He is deaf from birth but has no other health conditions. He is currently in a foster home that is teaching him signs. He is quite smart but is stubborn when he doesn’t get his way. He rings bells at the door when he has to go outside to potty. Smalls has learned to stay out of the kitchen during meal prep and eating. He LOVES older children (12 and older) but has a bit too much energy for very young children. He walks well with a harness/leash. He loves to cuddle, is a foot warmer but high energy when it comes to playtime. He LOVES puzzle games, dissecting stuffies, tug toys, running and enrichment activities. This amazing boy would enjoy a calm but playful boxer sibling. A fenced yard is required for this guy to keep him safe. He does well in a crate for short periods. Smalls has a possible chicken allergy. If you have deaf dog experience or are willing to learn how to care for a deaf dog, please consider adopting this awesome 2-year-old boy.
ADOPTED!
Tubby
ADOPTED!
Tubby is a Boxer Am Bulldog mix. He is a big boy and 4 years old. He knows sit, shake and is well housetrained. He loves to walk and walks well with a harness. He is a bit slow to warm up to new people but once he does he is just a big lap dog. He would do best with an older female dog in the home.
ADOPTED!
Sky & Shadow
ADOPTED!
Sky, 3-years-old and Shadow, 1-year-old. They are a mother and daughter bonded pair. Both girls are very sweet. Both are reliable in the house, spayed and up to date on all shots. Sky is a typical energetic puppy who is still learning. Sky is well behaved but is very protective of Shadow. Slow introductions are a must! If you want this boxer wonderfulness as part of your family, fill out an application for both of us (we are a package deal. :-)
ADOPTED!
Reba & Zane
ADOPTED!
Double Boxer Love! Mid Iowa Boxer Rescue has a bonded pair of sweeties! Meet Reba and Zane! They are bonded and need to be adopted together. Both are kennel trained. both are housebroken, both are older kid-friendly & dog friendly with proper introductions, both know come/sit/stay, love car adventures. They are 3 yrs old (but not littermates) and are up to date on their vaccinations, spayed/neutered. They will chase small animals.
Reba is the larger one. I'm styling in the mint green/ pink sweater. I love my people & snuggles from/with them. I'm a bit of a "talker" & I'm sure everyone walking by is here to see me. I also know what outside potty means and will run to the door. I love to play with my brother & with people. I'm a licker & show my affection to my humans by "cleaning" exposed skin. I call myself a "hygiene helper". I tend to steal toys from Zane & sometimes we have "discussions" over toys...that's what siblings do! You can help me manage that by monitoring us when new toys are introduced to us.
Zane is the one with white feet, a little smaller but buff! I'm high energy but have a tender, sensitive side. I have the peach/grey sweater on. (3rd <naked> boxer in the picture is our foster brother.) I have a different past than Reba & when I became her brother, she helped me get over some bad stuff. I love to play with toys & respectful kids, I love to run, snuggling, hiding my toys (all toys are mine) in my blankets, & I love, love activity with my people. I'm also known as the toy Doctor who performs "surgery" on my toys, however, I'm not good at stitching them back up. I need frequent outside breaks or I can have an oops! I'm a slow eater. Sometimes I sleep with Reba but prefer to have my own bed near her. A fenced yard is a must for us as we get zoomies & forget about safety. So what do you think?? Aren't we the greatest!! We love our foster family & know there is a family out there who will love both of us just like they do.
ADOPTED!
Harley
ADOPTED!
Harley is hoping for a family of her own for Christmas. She is about 4 and is a wonderful girl. Gets along with her 3 foster boxer brothers and is housebroken. No cats! Has to have a physical fence yard. She is a sweetheart!
If you are interested in Harley or any of our boxers, please fill out an application. We do require physical fencing for most of our dogs. It is also our policy not to adopt girls together. It just works better to have one of each!
ADOPTED!
Sugar Ray
ADOPTED!
Hi, my name is SUGAR RAY…I'm a smart boy, love to play, but I have manners. I don't always know my own strength, so young ones aware. I know to use the outside for my business. I get along with the neighbor dogs where I'm hanging out right now. A fenced yard would be ideal because I love to run. I sit like a human in any old chair, but I'm up for good snuggles and will keep you warm in bed.
Sugar Ray is available for adoption through Mid Iowa Boxer Rescue. He is 1 ½ years old, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to be part of your family.
ADOPTED!
Layla
ADOPTED!
Hi, my name is Layla and I’m looking for my furever home. I’m a female and I have been spade and I am up to date on all my shots. I am heart-worm negative. I am told I am about 2 years old and FULL of energy. I sit on request and will shake, but make it quick, love a lap and cuddling. I am house broke and will let you know if I need to go out. When I doggy wrestle, I’m told I get a little intense and loud and get a little rough.
I love kids, but when I’m excited you’re home, I wouldn’t suggest young children. My foster dad says I shouldn’t chase squirrels and kitty’s in the yard and be nicer on walks.