• All current pets in the household MUST be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations and heartworm preventative. We will contact your veterinarian to verify this information.

• You must be 21 years of age and living independently. We do not adopt to students.

• If you live in a single family home, you must have a fenced in yard.

• All children in the home must be over the age of 5.

• We will not place female Boxers in homes with other female dogs.

• We do not adopt out dogs as gifts.

• All pets are INDOOR companions.

Our adoption fees range from $175 - $350 depending on a variety of factors. Please refer to each individual dog's profile for a specific amount.

All adoption donations include a comprehensive health exam, current vaccinations, heartworm test, fecal, spay/neuter surgery, a microchip and flea/tick/heartworm preventative (while the dogs are in our care).

Please remember that the adoption donation is not for the purchase of a dog, but rather to cover the medical cost of all dogs in our care. Your donation is also tax deductible.

Here is a general list of what your adoption donation covers for the average, healthy dog:

Basic Expenses	Rescue Boxer	"Free" Dog
Wellness Exam by Veterinarian	Included	$25-$35 average
Spay/Neuter Surgery	Included	$150 average
DHLPP Vaccination	Included	$14 average
Rabies Vaccination	Included	$14 average
Kennel Cough Vacc	Included	$14 average
Microchip	Included	$25 - $45
Heartworm Test	Included	$18 average
Heartworm Treatment (If Needed)	Included	$220 average
Heartworm Prevention*	Included	$30 average
Fecal Flotation	Included	$20 average
Dewormer	Included	$30 per dose
Flea Protection*	Included	$11 avg for one Treatment
Behavior Screening	Included	Roll of the Dice

 

The average, healthy Boxer is in foster care for 3 months.

The average cost to NCBR during this time is over $360.

1 in 3 Boxers in our program requires treatment for heartworms
at an additional average cost of $220.

NCBR's adoption fee is rarely enough to cover the
costs of the average, healthy dog.

*NCBR dogs are kept current on heartworm preventative and given flea//tick protection (when needed) while they are in our care. Adopters are responsible for purchasing these items from their veterinarian after the adoption has been finalized.