IMPORTANT INFORMATION, please read:

Please think before you apply to adopt a Boxer.  We rarely have dogs who will slot into a new family without you noticing.  Boxers are, by their nature, bouncy, inquisitive and boisterous.  They thrive on being with people.  They want to be with you, whatever you are doing.  But they also need to understand that they don’t have to be constantly demanding your attention, or protecting you from danger.  This is where you have to put in the work at the beginning to reap the rewards later.  Rescuing a Boxer is not an easy pastime!
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It might not take long for a rescue dog to adapt to its new home and settle in, as if they’ve been there forever.  On the other hand, it might take a longer time.  There is no guarantee either way, and there is also no way of predicting how quickly this will happen.  If you are not able to spare the time to help the dog adjust, then please think carefully before you offer to take a rescue Boxer.
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Any dog coming into HCBW is firstly matched against homes on our waiting list.  If there is no match, we advertise here and on our Facebook page. 

BILLY

​Billy is a lovely, sweet 6 year old boy.
He can be a bit nervous of new people, but once he susses you out he is more than happy to have a fuss and a play 😊

Billy is used to living with children, but he needs a home where someone is around most of the time as he can be an anxious boy who doesn’t like to be on his own.
He’s also a strong boy, despite his small size, and will pull towards people when he’s on the lead, so you would need to be able to manage that as well as working with him to overcome his anxieties.  HCBW are happy to provide behavioural advice and support for this.

He will need to be neutered once he’s settled into his new home – HCBW will pay for the cost of this.
If you think you might have the right home environment for Billy and would like to know more about him, please contact Karen via email [email protected] or on 07712 669707
A satisfactory home-check will need to be done (unless we have done one recently) and you will need to be able to travel to meet him.

FRANK

​Frank is a lovely tiger brindle boy aged just over three years of age.  He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

He has had some issues with his tummy , possibly IBS but these appear to be largely sorted with vet help and a change of diet. Frank is house-trained but did in the past have some accidents in the home when his tummy symptoms were bad.

Frank is full of beans and can get over-excited when meeting and greeting people and will jump up.   He needs a family who will set boundaries for him , provide the opportunity for plenty of exercise and help him manage his exuberance. When walking on a lead he is very good and Frank can be left home alone for short periods.

Currently Frank is in his home on the Dorset/Somerset border.  If you would like to offer Frank a home or learn more about him please contact Rosemary Westbrook on 01747 822345. Please leave a message if the phone is unanswered and Rosemary will return your call.

SULLY

​Sully is a lovely 4 year old neutered boy looking for a pet-free household.

Since he has been with us he has been brilliant and so well behaved in his foster home. He can be left for up to 4 hrs with no issues, and he loves children so could be rehomed to a family with dog-savvy children over 7 yrs.

Unfortunately, he doesn't like others dogs, especially if they get too close, and will pull on the lead to get to them. Otherwise he has learnt to walk beautifully on the lead, and you will need to be prepared to continue with his training.

Sully would love a family home in a quiet location where he won't bump into too many dogs, but he's very happy to throw his favourite stuffed toy around and play in the garden.

Sully is currently in Norfolk.  If you are interested in meeting him please contact Julie at [email protected]
or call 01508 218471

BUSBY

​Busby is a handsome 4 ½ year old, neutered white boy with red patches.  He is being rehomed through no fault of his own, but unfortunately due to his current owner’s ill health, they have had to make the extremely difficult decision to let their lovely boy go.
 
Busby is fundamentally a good boy, but he has had a couple of instances where situations have been poorly managed, and where he has reacted badly.  However, he has so many other positive traits:  he can be left without being destructive; he is crate trained; he loves the car and travelling; and has shown no signs of dog aggression outside the house.
 
His issues are around strangers visiting, particularly coming in and then leaving the house.  He gets very stressed – barking and jumping up - but if the situation is managed properly, he calms down quickly.  This is an area we are working with his current owners to manage, but this will need to be continued in a calm and consistent way.
 
We are looking  for a pet free home with no children and ideally somebody who is around most of the time, if only to be consistent with his ongoing guidance.
 
If you think you can help, by offering this boy a new forever home, please contact John Eldridge who will be really happy to answer any questions on 07714110480 or [email protected]

COOPER

Cooper is a super friendly 8 year old boy who is looking for a home through no fault of his own.
He has lived with children and appears to get on well with other dogs, although he has never lived with one.

He is very strong and could benefit from losing a few pounds (couldn’t we all?😄) to protect his joints.  He has an old eye injury which unfortunately wasn’t treated, so we suspect he is blind in his right eye, but it isn't affecting his enthusiasm for life.  He will need to be neutered once he’s settled in a new home, and we understand from his previous owner that he is OK to be left for a few hours on his own.

Cooper is currently in kennels in west Northamptonshire, and you will need to be able to travel there to meet him.

If you think you might be able to give him the home he deserves and would like to know more about him, please contact Karen via email [email protected] or on 07712 669707 (please leave a message if I don’t answer your call – we are all volunteers and will respond when we can).  A satisfactory HCBW home-check will need to be done, unless we have done one recently.