Lone Star Boxer Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well-being of the boxer breed. LSBR is run and managed by volunteers. Our main objective is to rescue and re-home boxers that come to us from many sources, including local animal shelters, owner surrenders and strays.

Making adoptions successful

Our goal is to see that every boxer in rescue that comes our way gets a second chance to live a life they are so deserving of and given an abundance of love.

Rescue involves more than just nursing a dog back to health and placing it in a home that will love and care for it. These dogs not only come into rescue sick, injured, traumatized and unwanted, they often lack necessary socialization and have behavior problems. Each issue must be dealt with to make an adoption successful.

To complete the circle of success for these rescues, LSBR volunteers also have work with the prospective family members as they adjust.

Frequently asked questions about LSBR

Where do the boxers come from and why are they in rescue?

The boxers in rescue come from several places. Most are surrendered by their owners, rescued from shelters and humane societies or found as strays.

Are there puppies available for adoption?

Most of the boxers that come into rescue are 1 year or older. Some are even senior citizens. The advantages to adopting an adolescent or older boxer are many. Often, a slightly older dog is already housebroken and much calmer, so new owners can avoid the messiness of potty training and the upset of furniture or shoes used as chew toys by their new family members.

Adopting a senior boxer also can be very rewarding. Older boxers usually are well trained and very receptive to any and all affection offered to them.

How can I adopt a boxer in rescue?

Complete an adoption application and e-mail, mail or fax it to LSBR. A volunteer will then contact you to discuss personality traits you're looking for in a new family member, check references, schedule a home visit and answer any questions you may have.

How long does the adoption process take?

Usually the process goes quickly. However, LSBR's goal is to place the right boxer in the right "forever" home, which means we may not have the boxer that fits best with your family at the time you submit your application. LSBR volunteers, however, work diligently to ensure adoptions go smoothly for everyone involved.

What is the adoption fee?

The average cost to adopt a boxer from Lone Star Boxer Rescue is $250.00

Why do I have to pay an adoption fee?

Because LSBR is a nonprofit organization, we rely on adoption fees and donations to fund the organization and continue caring for rescues. All dogs received into rescue see a veterinarian for a complete examination, heartworm test and to receive his or her vaccinations. Many of the dogs also must be spayed or neutered, and the majority of them require heartworm treatment, which alone costs $400.

We do everything possible to ensure that you will adopt a healthy boxer. If there is an ongoing medical condition, LSBR will inform you prior to the adoption and will be available for consults to assist you in caring for your boxer.

What if we can't keep our rescue boxer?

When you adopt a boxer from LSBR, you sign a contract that states you cannot sell or give a way your boxer. This is a legal agreement, and if for some reason you are unable to keep or care for your dog, it must be returned to Lone Star Boxer Rescue.

Can I breed the boxer I adopt from LSBR?

No. Our goal is to help unwanted boxers find permanent homes. Most boxers adopted from LSBR are spayed or neutered prior to being placed with an adoptive family. Occasionally, due to medical reasons, LSBR will place an unaltered boxer. In those rare cases, you must sign a contract saying you will have the boxer spayed or neutered as soon as possible.

What can I do to help boxer rescue?

LSBR always needs volunteers to help with everything from fostering a boxer in rescue and transporting to fund-raising. E-mail LSBR at info@lonestarboxerrescue.com and let us know how you can help.

Because LSBR is a nonprofit organizaiton, donations are needed so our volunteers can continue to help boxers in need. For more information on donating online, visit LSBR Donations.

How can I get more information about dogs available for adoption?

Visit LSBR's Boxers in Rescue page or call 713-464-1381.

Lone Star Boxer Rescue P.O. Box 541286 Houston, Texas 77254-1286 713.464.1381 281.579.2227 fax info@lonestarboxerrescue.com Lone Star Boxer Rescue is an all volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

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