Available Boxers
If you are interested in adopting, please read our FAQs and Before You Adopt pages and then fill out an application. Adoption fees are as follows: Boxer Puppy (0-6 months) - $350, Young Boxer (7-12 months) - $325, Adult Boxer (12 months+) - $300, Senior Boxer (9+) - $100. Note that we will not adopt outside of the Greater Atlanta area – no exceptions.
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Future adopters please understand applications must be submitted to be considered for adoption. We place our dogs or best fit for the dog, not every dog is for every home. Please keep in mind that the dog you want may not be the right dog for you. We will make every effort in that case to help find a suitable match!
Frankie
~3 Years
Male
~70 lbs
Natural / Natural
Negative
TBD
Meet Frankie, the gentle 3-year-old sweetheart ready to find his forever family very soon! This handsome boy, with his calm demeanor and sweet nature, is looking for a loving home where he can continue to thrive.
Personality and Skills:
Frankie is a gentle and laid-back soul who is making great progress in his foster home. He is learning to walk on a leash and does wonderfully, staying right beside you and taking his time to enjoy the stroll. He is not a big fan of car rides and prefers to have his feet on the ground. Frankie takes treats gently and shows no signs of food aggression. He is potty trained and enjoys spending time relaxing in the yard.
Dog Friendly: Yes, gets along well with other dogs.
Cat Friendly: Not tested.
Hobbies and Preferences:
Frankie loves lounging in the yard and taking leisurely walks. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life and is content with a relaxed lifestyle. Frankie is not very playful with toys but adores spending time with his humans, showing his affectionate side.
Special Traits:
Frankie's gentle nature makes him an ideal companion for families looking for a calm and loving dog. He has a sweet disposition and a loving heart, making him a perfect addition to any home. His foster mom has provided a nurturing environment, and Frankie has thrived under her care.
Frankie is a truly special boy deserving of a loving forever home. If you're looking for a laidback, affectionate companion, Frankie is the perfect match!
If Frankie sounds perfect for your family, mention FRANKIE to the adoption coordinator! Not yet approved, apply online at www.atlantaboxerrescue.org.
Watson
~5 Years
Male
~51 lbs
Natural / Docked
Negative
Now
Watson is a sweet boy who still has lots of energy. Watson is looking for a home with another dog, preferably another Boxer so they can play together. He needs a home with a fenced yard as he loves to run around all throughout the day. He would do best in a home where he is not left alone all day so that he can get his energy out. He loves to snuggle with his Boxer foster sisters during down time and adorably cuddles with them throughout the day. Watson is crate trained, potty trained and a very obedient boy. He knows most commands and listens well. He is still working on his walking skills and gets very excited when he sees other dogs and people during walks. He likes to bark at other dogs and people he doesn't know. He does seem to warm up to new people pretty quickly though. Watson does have some skin allergies. He currently takes a preventative medicine daily and that seems to work as we haven't had any flare ups.
Watson is a great boy with super soft fur and excited to find his forever home!
Smudge
~5 Years
Male
~64 lbs
Natural / Docked
Negative
Now
This boy is a little squishy faced laidback love bug!
- Commands he knows: he knows sit , lay down, come, wait, shake, and stay.
- Takes treats gently
- Not food aggressive
- Crate trained - Yes - Smudge is free roam now, although he loves to go chill in his crate at his leisure and just chill.
- Dog friendly - Yes, always curious.
- Cat friendly? - Not tested
- He is a curious boy, loves to be snuggling and is a really laid back boy!
- He loves bones to chew and steals stuffed animals to take to his crate.
- Loves car rides and going for leisurely walks and is wonderful on leash!
- He loves to play when given the opportunity, but with humans he can be quite mouthy and can play rough (he doesn't mean to), so small children would not be ideal.
- He loves stuffed animals and bones. He is not one to chase a ball or frisbee.
- His foster mom has still not heard him bark!
- He can be an opportunist when food is left out (but we have had no recent instances) If you leave bars of soap out he will find them and eat them!
- His tail does not quite work like most due to it having been broken and surgery, so an awareness is that he needs his bottom wiped sometimes after he poops, and he will happily rollover as soon as he sees a baby wipe!
This boy is so very special and deserves a loving forever home!
River
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~8 Years
Male
~63 lbs
Natural / Docked
Treatment
Now
Hi, my name is River. I am an 8-year old handsome man. I came to Atlanta Boxer Rescue after being a stud muffin. I am no longer a stud muffin which suits me fine and am completely healed.
I want you to know that I am hoping for a forever home with you. I am very comfortable with my foster mom and dad, even considered a shadow because I love companionship. I have not been shy or angry at anyone, they are all my friends. My previous foster mom said I love children too. I enjoy hanging with my foster buddy, a 6-year old Boxer named Bucky. He can get me to run a bit around the yard but mostly I love relaxing.
I am house broken but need to be let out about every 4-5 hours because I love water. Don't worry…I will tell you when I need to go out! Yes, I am vocal and will start with a little whine to get your attention. However, if you don't get the hint, I have a great bark so I don't get in trouble. Also, I am a good watch dog, letting you know when someone is outside for a visit. I don't make it a habit to mark my spot all over the yard, I pretty much pee once a trip. Due to my time in a kennel, I potty near fences and/or trees so it keeps the yard pretty clean.
I hope you are a morning person because I have an internal alarm clock! Yep, I have my foster mom trained to feed me at 8:00 a.m. sharp and dinner at 5:00 pm. I am a healthy eater, not picky at all. I love treats too but my foster mom says because of a couple of missing teeth, I have a habit of swallowing big things whole so she says small treats are the key to happiness. She breaks up the bacon and sweet potato treats so I don't choke.
I am a very smart boy but have not had much formal training. My foster mom has got "sit" about down with proper treat motivation. I learn pretty easy.
I ride in a car pretty well now and my current foster mom takes me on short trips to the mail, etc., with Bucky. I was a little stressed in a car because I thought it was used to take me to the doctor's office or to a new foster parent. I am much better now but don't take me right after I eat as my stomach seems to churn.
I love to walk with my foster parents and Bucky on a leash. It is relatively new because I am still trying to figure out which side I'm supposed to be on.
As far as toys and treats, my favorite treat at this time is a Kong filled with peanut butter. I can lick it and lick it. I picked up a stuffed toy but Bucky took it from me. It was my first toy since I have been with my foster parents (about six weeks) so I probably will like them as I get more settled in my forever home.
I'm just a low key kind of guy, looking for a family doesn't mind having a shadow! If I sound like the perfect match for your family and you are already approved, please email the adoption coordinator and let her know you would be interested in meeting me! Not approved already and live in the metro Atlanta area, please submit an application on our website!
Lila
~2-3 Years
Female
~60 lbs
Natural / Docked
Negative
Now
My foster mom says I'm the sweetest girl you'll meet! I am shy when meeting new people and it does take me a minute to warm up, but once we get intros out of the way and I understand you're a "dog person", we will be BFF's. I LOVE laying in your lap and getting lots of cuddles. Even if you don't think there is enough room…I will make it! My next favorite thing is playing with my silly foster boxer brothers. In the time I've spent with my foster family I've learned what toys are and enjoy throwing things around and chewing on squeaky things.
My foster family has a cat that has lived around dogs its entire life. I am a little too interested in him, so he is crated when I am out and about. They think I would do best with another young, playful, submissive brother that is my size that loves to run and play like I do. A fenced in yard is a must, because once I get my zoomies on...watch out!
I haven't been around small children, but with my super playful nature, I'm pretty sure that small kiddos would not be a good fit for me. I don't have a mean bone in my body, but with my lack of body awareness and personal space, I wouldn't want to accidentally hurt them. Both of my foster parents currently work from home, so I'm used to not being left alone for long periods of time. I do well in the crate for short periods of time.
If I sound like a great match for your family and you are already approved to adopt, please email the adoption coordinator and let her know you are interested in meeting me. If you live in the metro Atlanta area and haven't yet done so, please submit an application on the ABR Website.
Polka
~7 Years
Female
~54 lbs
Natural / Docked
Treated
Now
Polka is another one of our Breeder 8 that came into the rescue back in September 2022, and she has finished up her wellness journey. She currently lives with two other boxers and two school-aged kids. She may have missed out on the joys of being a normal dog, but she's making up for it now and gives her 9 yo foster fur brother a run for his money when they are playing in the backyard!
It was discovered during her vetting that she is deaf, and her family is working on ASL hand signals to help her navigate her way around. She is a little skittish if you come up behind her and she doesn't see you approaching or if you suddenly appear in her immediate line of sight. She will gently tap you on the leg when she's in need of something, like to go potty, a snack….or just a little love as she's super affectionate!
There are no cats in her foster home, but she does not appear to have a prey drive of any kind. She is crate trained and finds it a good place to nap during the day. She walks well on a leash.
If you are looking for a sweet, loyal gal, who is finally learning what it's like to be a companion animal, Polka is it!
Her wish list includes a fenced in yard to help her feel safe and secure, another friendly dog, and a family that will give her the time it takes to settle in, learn the new routines and know that she is safe and loved!
If you are already approved to adopt, and wish to meet Polka, please contact the adoption coordinator. If you live in the metro Atlanta area think Polka is your kind of gal, please submit and application
Kasey
~7 Years
Male
~71 lbs
Natural / Docked
Treated
Now
Kasey is one of the last of the 8 breeder dogs waiting to find his forever home. Kasey has his quirks like the rest of the dogs that came in with him, and he is looking for a special home.
We will start with Kasey's positive attributes. He finds comfort in the other four-legged furry friends in the house. You can sometimes find him running in the yard with his foster fur siblings, just "dogging" it. Kasey lives with two young children aged 3 and 6 and does extremely well with them. He's curious as to what they are doing, he likes how they smell, and he loves the fact that if he sits close enough to them while they are eating, they may drop some food his way! He has not been cat tested, but does not appear to have a prey drive of any kind. His safe place is his crate, that is where he spends a lot of his time. He is not destructive at all, and leaves the kids toys alone, has not gotten into anything that he shouldn't and has not had any accidents in the house in quite a while since he's been taught that you potty outside. His foster family has never heard him bark.
All 8 breeder dogs have lived their lives with what we think is very limited human interaction and socialization. Some have come around and embraced the idea that human companionship is a good thing, and others have taken longer. Kasey is still working on this. It's heartbreaking writing this bio for Kasey, and trying to put a positive spin on the baggage that he still carries with him after two years in his foster home. We are sure that with some time and patience, Kasey will welcome human touch, give and accept affection, relax, and enjoy life to its fullest.
Kasey's wish list includes another dog to help him settle and navigate, a fenced in yard to feel safe and secure, and a family that will give him time to figure out that he is safe and loved.
If you ever decide to adopt a dog from a breeder, be sure to check out mom and dad. Make sure that they are well socialized dogs and not just money-making breeding machines... like Kasey and the other seven.
Cooper
~9 Years
Male
~55 lbs
Natural / Docked
Negative
Now
Cooper was pulled from the shelter by ABR 8 years ago, and adopted out to a wonderful home. Unfortunately Cooper's owner passed away recently. Before he passed he contacted ABR and asked us to find him another good home. When Cooper's original foster found out they jumped at the opportunity to return to fostering and bring Cooper back into their home.
Cooper is lovingly referred to as a grumpy old man. With everything that he's been through, who can blame him. He was recently diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, and is already being treated for an autoimmune disease called ITP. Luckily we have gotten that under control and just needs bloodwork every 6 months to make sure he's still doing well. He has been on meds for his ITP and we have almost completely come off of them. He will be on meds for his heart for the rest of his life though. He has been taking them 3 times a day so someone who works from home or comes home for lunch is required. Plus, he needs a potty break during the day.
Cooper does very well with his 2 fur siblings that are much younger and crazier, but we think he would enjoy having quieter, older dogs. He also does great with the toddler in the house, but we can tell he can be a bit much sometimes. He does do very well at going to another room if he needs a break though.
He is perfectly content sleeping on the sofa at night or laying on his own bed in your room. He does like to alert you when the Amazon guy is coming, and his leash manners could use a little refining, but Coop doesn't require a lot of exercise. He would be perfectly content with a fenced in backyard. He loves his people so much. He's always wanting your attention and will nudge your hand if he wants some love. When we had him the first time he would jump on the sofa and collapse in your lap. If you are looking for a dog to lay on the sofa and cuddle with you, he's your guy. Whoever adopts him will be lucky to have him.
If you are already approved to adopt with ABR, and Cooper sounds like a good match, please email the adoption coordinator. If you live in the metro Atlanta area and would like to meet Cooper, please fill out an application on our website!
Rosie
~10 Years
Female
~74 lbs
Natural / Natural
Negative
Now
Hello, Rosie here....just wanted to stop in and introduce myself...again. I was adopted last year but now back with ABR. I have what some call a prey drive for small dogs/cats so it made walking difficult for my foster family. I lived with an older family and loved having them around a lot. Because of my return, the rescue folks say I need a home with a fenced yard so there is no worry of encountering little dogs or cats.
I'm a pretty low maintenance gal. I like to eat, sleep and repeat. Sometimes I get spunky and like to play with my toys. I can easily entertain myself and like to lay on my comfy bed....I can't wait to do that in my forever home.
I am house trained and do well with free roam in the house, no destructive behavior. I would do best in a home without small children (teens would be okay.) I am also looking for a home as the only pet. I like to have my humans all to myself and give you lots of cuddles and kisses in return. If you are looking to add a gal like me to your life, just mention Rosie on your application.