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Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue is a non-profit organization focused on rescuing Boxer Dogs. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment for Boxer Dogs in need, to educate the community about responsible pet ownership, and to advocate for the welfare of Boxer Dogs. We are committed to finding permanent, loving homes for Boxer Dogs and ensuring their well-being. Our work is guided by compassion, empathy, and a deep love for these incredible animals.

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Our current coverage area is throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  All of our rescued Boxers are in FOSTER HOMES and are not kenneled at a facility.  This way, the dogs receive one on one care, as well as the love attention that only comes from being in a family environment.  We learn their likes, dislikes, and temperament and can address any illnesses or behavior problems quickly.  They live indoors with our own pets, as they are our very own!

Our Volunteers

We can’t do it alone! Thanks to all the many volunteers and adopters, we are making a difference in the lives of so many boxers deserving of a good life. Volunteers make up BRBR and each of us spend time fostering, transporting, fundraising, sharing, application processing and much much more. Our Boxers must live indoors, and Foster Families must oversee all outdoor activity. 

 

Fostering -Probably the biggest job and additional information will be provided

 

  • Opening your heart and home to a Boxer Rescue

  • Rewarding yet challenging

  • Provide a safe place, enforce routines, and take on the responsibility of everyday care

  • Monitor unusual or bad behaviors and correct them if needed

  • Keep a foster report and photo library (a foster guideline and checklist will be provided)

  • Possibly meet with potential and approved adopters; attend adoption events

  • The Rescue will be responsible for all medical care during this time

 

Application Processing & Home Visits

 

  • Read incoming applications of potential adopters

  • Call References and Vets

  • Possibly conduct a Home Visit

  • Following Through

 

​Adoption Coordinator

  • Email applicant to introduce yourself, welcome them as approved candidates and follow-up regarding fosters

  • Get to know and explain our process

  • Get to know their boxer preferences (some of these are listed on their application)

  • Look for possible matches, contact the foster home and let them know you have a family interested and send them all the prior information such as HV & Reference Reports

  • Coordinate with the adopters and foster home for a meet n greet

  • Create the contract and send to the foster and applicant a copy for approval

  • To complete an adoption, be sure contract is signed, check is in hands and that the information gets passed on to the Treasurer. In some cases, the Foster Parent will do this 

 

Transporting (must have a valid driver’s license, in good standing, & insured)

 

  • All Transportation is throughout the represented states

  • Transporters are typically asked to drive no more than 2-3 hours round trip

  • Pick up or drop off incoming fosters

  • Meet other transporters at designated locations to swap foster(s) and/or supplies

 

Fundraising & Special Events

 

  • Attend Events

  • Share posts on Social Media

  • Willing to ask for Donations, look for opportunities with your community. For Example, a pet store Round Up or Donation of Goods

  • Raffle Baskets

  • Donate to a Raffle Basket or two

About Us

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