Adoption Foster to Adopt Foster

Please read before filling out your application:

Locations we serve:
We are currently accepting applications from residents in Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho (close to the WA/Spokane border only) and Canada (Greater Vancouver Area only). While we serve the majority of these areas, in some cases we are unable to find a volunteer for the required physical home check in these locations. For that reason, your application may not be able to be pursued for adoption.

2024 Update regarding Canadian Residents:
Please see area restrictions above for Canadian adopters.

Same Sex Dogs in a Household:
Our rescue does not adopt dogs out to households that already have a dog of the same sex.This is due to increased aggression and dominance issues among same sex dogs. This also applies to dogs who are frequent visitors in your home. In some cases, we allow dogs with a 8+ age difference to be placed in the same home.

Application Types:

Below you will be asked to select what type of application you would like to submit.

Adoption Application: you are interested in adopting a rescue dog who is already in foster care and ready for adoption.

Foster-to-Adopt Application: you are interested in fostering a new incoming dog to the rescue. You will care for the dog for a three week period with the intention to adopt. If you decide the dog is not a good fit, you will countinue fostering until the dog is adopted out through the standard adoption process. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed.

Foster Application: you are interested in providing a safe, structured and loving home for a rescue dog until they find their forever home through the adoption process. All supplies and medical expenses will be covered. This process requires you to be on Facebook to interact with our support group after your application is processed.

What to Expect When Fostering or Fostering-to-Adopt:

There is no perfect dog when fostering. Each dog that comes into foster care has their own unique personalities, many just need love and care to work through undesirable behaviors. Most of these dogs have never had a safe, secure or loving home like you will be providing them.

We will never ask a foster to take a human-aggressive or a dog with extreme behavioral issues. Those dogs go to our seasoned fosters or trainers.

Every dog that comes into MLBR will have different quirks or issues; whether it be needing a single dog home, medical, crate and potty training, working through their fears, crate rotation, etc.

Crate training a dog is not a punishment. Utilizing a crate in the home creates a safe space for the dog to decompress.

Each dog will have different comfort levels, and not all are going to be social, which is okay; it doesn’t mean they’re not adoptable.

Please select the type of application you are submitting:*

Adoption ApplicationFoster-to-Adopt ApplicationFoster Application

Is there a specific dog you are applying for? Please list the dog(s) name.

Primary Applicants Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Primary Applicants Occupation*

Primary Applicants Employer*

Primary Applicants Birthdate*

Date

Co-Applicants Full Name (if applicable) *

First NameLast Name

Co-Applicants Occupation (if applicable)*

If there is no co-applicant, please type N/A

Co-Applicants Employer (if applicable) *

If there is no co-applicant, please type N/A

Co-Applicants Birthdate (if applicable)

Date

Primary Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Secondary Phone Number (if applicable)

Please enter a valid phone number.

E-mail*

example@example.com

Physical Address (No PO Boxes) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

How long have you lived at your current address?*

Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent

What type of home do you live in?*

Do you live in a HOA?*

YesNo

If you answered yes to the above question about an HOA, what type of breed and weight restrictions does your HOA have?

Renters Only: Does your landlord know you are applying for a dog?

YesNo

Renters Only: What type of breed and weight requirements does your landlord have?

Renters Only: Landlords Full Name

First NameLast Name

Renters Only: Landlords Phone Number (please note: this is the first person we will call in the application process)

Please enter a valid phone number.

Do you have a fully fenced yard?*

The yard is fully fencedThe yard is not fencedThe yard is partially fencedThere is no yard

What is the height of your fence? Please select more than one if you have varying heights.*

3-4 feet6 feetNo fence or no yard, as selected aboveOther

What material is your fence made of? Please select more than one if you have a variety of materials.*

Does your yard have any potential hazards we should know about? Ex: a drop off, neighboring dogs, pool, loose fence boards, wildlife (coyotes, bears, big cats, etc.), free-roaming and contained livestock, etc. *

If not applicable, type "N/A"

How many adults (over 18) are living in the home? *

If not applicable, please type "N/A"

Please list each adults name, age, sex and relationship to applicant. *

If not applicable, please type "N/A"

How many children are living in the home?*

If not applicable, please type "N/A"

Please list each child's name, age and sex. *

If not applicable, please type "N/A"

Please list each child's previous experience with dogs.*

If not applicable, please type "N/A"

Do you currently own a dog or live in a house with other dogs?*

YesNo

If you currently own a dog or live in a house with another dog, please provide the following details for each dog: name, breed, age, spayed/neutered, personality and temperament.

Do you currently own a cat or live in a house with cats?*

YesNo

If you currently own a cat or live in a house with cats, please provide the following details for each cat: name, age, spayed/neutered, indoor/outdoor and whether they are dog savvy.

Do you have any other pets in the home, including livestock?*

YesNo

Please list any other pets in the house, including livestock.

Have you ever owned a boxer?*

YesNo

How many dogs have you owned in the last 10 years?*

Are your current pets up to date on their yearly vaccinations? Please note: we require all pets to be up to date on vaccinations to proceed.*

YesNoSome have, some have notI don't currently own any pets

How many days per week will the dog be left alone for any period of time?*

How many hours will the dog be left alone during a standard weekday/workday?*

How many hours will the dog be left alone on a standard weekend/non-work day?*

Where will the dog be left in the house when you leave?*

Do you plan to crate the dog?*

YesNoOther

Where will the dog sleep at night?*

Adopters Only: Where will the dog be left when you go on vacation?

How will you exercise the dog?*

How active is your current lifestyle?*

Fairly sedentaryModerately activeFairly activeVery active

What types of activities do you/your family enjoy that a dog will be integrated into? *

Describe your discipline methods. *

Describe your training methods. *

Adopters Only: If your dog was to have sudden illness or injury would you have the funds available to provide emergency vet care in a timely manner?

YesNo

Adopters Only: What do you anticipate your monthly budget for dog food, toys, accessories, etc. would be?

Adopters Only: Do you plan to attend obedience classes with your dog?

YesNo

Do you plan to take your dog to dog parks?*

YesNoDepends on the dog

Adopters Only: What brand of dog food do you plan to feed your dog?

Have you ever dealt with a human-reactive or dog-reactive dog? If so, please describe that experience. *

Adopters Only: Under what circumstances would you return your dog to MustLuvBoxers Rescue?

Have you ever re-homed a dog, returned/surrendered a dog to a shelter/rescue or given/adopted a dog to a private party?*

YesNo

If you answered yes to re-homing or surrendering a dog, please explain in detail why and what you did with them.

Why do you want to adopt or foster a boxer? What specifically do you know about the breed?*

Would you be willing to take a special/medical needs dog?*

YesNoDepends on the dog and the specific needs

Are you willing to take a boxer mix? Please note: we primarily rescue mixed breeds*

YesNoMaybe

What is your preferred gender? Please note: we do not adopt same sex dogs a household.*

MaleFemaleNo Preference

Preferred color*

Preferred Ear Type*

NaturalCroppedNo Preference

Preferred Tail Type*

DockedNaturalNo Preference

Preferred Energy Level*

Low energyMedium energyHigh energyNo Preference

Preferred Age*

How important is it to you that your dog be social with dogs outside your household?*

Very importantSomewhat importantNot important

Adopters Only: Have you or will you be applying to any other dog rescues?

YesNo

Adopters Only: Are you actively looking at local shelters for a dog?

YesNo

Adopters Only: Since we require our adopters and their families to drive to where the dog is being fostered for a meet and greet, how many miles are you willing and able to drive?

Please provide additional information/comments to assist us in finding your perfect match.

How did you hear about us?

Reference #1 Name (cannot be living in your home or related to you)*

First NameLast Name

Reference #1 Relationship to applicant *

Reference #1 phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Reference #2 Name (cannot be living in your home or related to you)*

First NameLast Name

Reference #2 Relationship to applicant *

Reference #2 phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Reference #3 Name (cannot be living in your home or related to you)*

First NameLast Name

Reference #3 Relationship to applicant *

Reference #3 phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Primary Care Veterinarian (vaccinations, spay/neuter, general health records, etc.)*

If your pet has passed, please provide information for their last primary care veterinarian if within the last 5 years.

Primary Care Veterinarian Phone Number *

Please enter a valid phone number.

Secondary Veterinarian Names and Phone Numbers (speciality vets, one-time care vets, mobile vets, etc.)

Terms and Agreement:

I agree to allow a representative of MLBR to visit my home prior to the adoption.
I agree to return the dog to a representative of MLBR if I can no longer keep the dog.
I give my permission to my veterinarian, references and landlord to disclose information to a representative of MLBR.
I give my permission authorizing MLBR to use any photos of adoptions to promote MLBR rescue activities in the future.
By signing below, I attest that the information is true and accurate and this application will become part of my adoption contract if I decided to adopt in the future.
If I have falsified any information, I agree to release the dog back to a representative of MLBR at no cost to MustLuvBoxers Rescue.
I understand and agree that there are fees associated with adopting from MustLuvBoxers Rescue and these fees are nonrefundable.
I agree that under NO circumstances will the dog be SOLD, TRADED or GIVEN AWAY regardless of any situation(s) that may arise or circumstance that occurs that prohibits them from keeping the dog.
I understand that the dog must be returned to MustLuvBoxers Rescue in the event that you are no longer able to care and provide for them.

Puppies (not spay/neutered) $400

Spay/Neutered up to 4 years $500

5 - 6 years $400

7+Seniors $200

I agree to the terms, guidelines and adoption fees (if applicable) above*

YesNo

Primary Applicants Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Primary Applicants Signature *

Co-Applicants Name (if applicable)

First NameLast Name

Co-Applicants Signature (if applicable)

Todays Date*

Date

I understand that a copy of this application will be immediately sent to the e-mail address provided and I will be contacted within 72 hours of my application being submitted by the appropriate MLBR represented based on the type of application I have submitted. Your copy of the application may go to junk/spam box.*

I acknowledge and understand

MustLuvBoxers Rescue Adoption, Foster-to-Adopt & Foster Application

Applicants Information

Home Information

Renters Only

Yard Information

Family Information

Pet Information

General Pet Care

Future Dog Specifics

Miscellaneous Information

Character References

Application Agreement