How the Adoption Process Works
An adoption application must be completed by every prospective family. Why, you ask? Because we consider you pivotal to the successful forever future of a VIB (Very Important Boxer)! You may fill out an online application or if you e-mail us, we will supply a Word document to fill out.
Please be patient with our nosy questions. We understand the application is lengthy however, each question has a reason behind it. A complete application helps us discern the best match for your family! It also demonstrates a level of commitment on your part. Our boxers are not "just dogs" and our adoptive families are not "just people"!
An incomplete application form must be sent back to you. This causes delay and disappointment, two words we would rather not have associated with your HBR experience. Let's work together!
Continue to check the e-mail address from which your application was submitted. When your application is processed, we will attempt to make contact both by e-mail and phone. Keep in mind we are an all volunteer group. Although we have families and jobs that take precedence in our lives, we work hard to save the breed we love! We are committed to doing our best to facilitate the adoption process and make it as pleasant as possible!
When the application is received a volunteer will contact you to schedule a Home Visit. There is a $25.00 Home Visit Fee which is nonrefundable. (Note: If you complete an adoption, the $25.00 will be deducted from the appropriate Adoption Fee listed below) This policy is in effect for reasons we will be glad to discuss at the time of your interview.
The Home Visit Volunteer will be your point of contact within HBR until such time you are assigned another volunteer (due to scheduling or geographical reasons), or your adoption is completed. Pending approval, an appointment will be set for you, (a Very Important Person), to meet our Very Important Boxers!
Once you have had the Home Visit please do not confuse us by submitting questions via info@houstonboxerrescue.org . This too will delay the adoption process. Your Home Visit Volunteer will be more than happy to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.
Minimum Adoption Fees
| Pure Breed Boxer Puppy (up to 9 months old) |
$300.00 |
| Adult Boxer (10 months through 5 years old) |
$250.00 |
| Senior Boxer (6 years old and over) |
$200.00 |
| Boxer Mix Puppy (up to 9 months old) |
$200.00 |
| Boxer Mix (10 months old through 5 years old) |
$150.00 |
| Mixed Breed Non-Boxer |
$100.00 |
| Pure Breed Non-Boxer |
$200.00 |
Each HBR dog will be fully vetted, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and if necessary treated for heartworms prior to adoption. We are committed to disclosing any and all information we obtain concerning every dog in our program, to the prospective adopter. You will receive veterinary records, rabies certificate, identification tag, and your very own wonderful new family member!
In addition to all of the above, every adopted HBR dog is entitled to one (1) free training session with professional trainer Jack Richards, of Privileged Pets! Make an appointment in advance by phoning Jack at 281-391-4343. The free training session must be scheduled within sixty (60) days of the final adoption date on the contract. Please have the adoption contract with you at the time of your free session. HBR is devoted to making every adoption a success story!
For Choosing Houston Boxer Rescue,
We Thank You!
