New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc.
Our Mission
NJBR is a non profit, 501 C3 Organization that provides complete surrender and adoption services, as well as promoting responsible pet ownership in New Jersey and it’s surrounding areas.
We provide a full range of rescue services including the intake of boxers from shelters or owners, a thorough interview and adoption process and continuous follow-up with our adoptive homes, as well as providing assistance to any boxer home or other rescue that reaches out to us.
NJBR, incorporated in November of 2003, is comprised of volunteers with many years of experience in performing rescue work with other established groups. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to become an independent rescue group. We believe the establishment of New Jersey Boxer Rescue will enable us to concentrate our efforts within the state, and to better serve both boxers and owners in New Jersey and neighboring communities.
Our volunteers include individuals who have rescue, dog training and behavior experience. Most importantly we are boxer owners who cherish and understand the breed.
Adoption Policy
Thank you for considering to adopt a rescued boxer. The adoption process is outlined in the steps below. Please note, each step is contingent on the successful completion of the one before it.
1. Read our Adoption Policies than complete an Adoption Application
The adoption application may seem long, but please understand each question is designed to assist in placing our beloved rescues in their forever home and to determine if the applicant is the best match for a particular dog. Our only reward is to ensure each dog is placed in their forever home.
2. Reference & Vet Checks
After the initial review of the adoption Contract, a NJBR volunteer will call the references on your application.
3. Telephone Interview
A telephone interview will be conducted, in order to review points on the application, answer any questions or discuss a particular dog. If the interview goes well a home visit is then scheduled.
4. Home Visit
A NJBR volunteer will conduct a home visit in order to meet the family members, and other pets and to ensure that the home environment is suited for a boxer. Whenever possible a boxer will be brought along for the visit.
5. Approved for Adoption
After the home visit is conducted, and of course if all goes well, you will be approved for adoption. At this point we will do our best to match a boxer with your home and in the ideal case coordinate the adoption of the dog you selected on your application. If we do not have the right dog for you and you do find a dog with another rescue group, we will be happy to share our approval information.
6. Email the Dog’s Contact Person
If you are interested in a particular dog on the website, be certain to email the contact person listed in the dog’s biography.
7. Adoption
At the time of adoption the following documents will be executed:
Adoption Contract* – stipulating (in addtion to other contractual requirements, that the dog must be taken to obedience training unless their is a special circumstance (age or health) that prevents the dog from participating in training,
Follow-up Schedule
Restraint Agreement (stating the dog cannot be let off-lead in a non-fenced area)
* In homes with children under the age of 12 the contract also states that the dog and children cannot be left alone un-supervised.
8. Follow Up
A follow-up schedule is a part of our adoption package. We request that you keep in touch with us on a regular basis and we are always available to answer questions and provide support if needed. We especially love receiving pictures and updates on how your new family member is settling in.
Please understand that all the steps are administrated by volunteers many of whom work full time, so your patience is appreciated.