Before You Apply – Carolina Boxer Rescue

Carolina Boxer Rescue Adoption Application

Before You Begin

Please read carefully. Applications cannot be processed until all required steps below have been completed.

You will receive a confirmation email if your application has been submitted successfully. If you are having trouble submitting the application, please contact kathydrinkard@yahoo.com

Applicants must reside in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or Georgia.
Applicants residing in Tennessee, Maryland, or West Virginia may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Before completing this application, you must receive approval from the Carolina Boxer Rescue Board. Please contact board@carolinaboxerrescue.org to request approval before proceeding.
Complete the Adoption Preparation Training.
Pay the $22 non-refundable application fee.
Gather your veterinarian's information.
Notify your references that they will receive an email from Carolina Boxer Rescue.
Resident dogs must be on year-round heartworm prevention.
Resident cats and dogs must be current on vaccinations.
You must agree to a home visit.
You must agree to a follow-up visit after adoption.

Step 1 - Complete Training

Please complete our Adoption Preparation Training before filling out this application.

Complete Training

Step 2 - Pay Application Fee

A $22 non-refundable application fee is required before your application will be reviewed.

Pay Application Fee

Step 3 - Adoption Application

Training Verification

Training Completion Code *

Basic Agreement

How did you hear about Carolina Boxer Rescue?

I am aware that before I am approved to foster or adopt, I will have a home visit conducted by a CBR volunteer to determine that my home is a safe, positive environment for a rescued dog *

I agree to a follow-up visit by a CBR volunteer within 30–60 days of adoption to confirm the dog's well-being and provide support if needed. *

CBR does not place same-gender dogs together unless both dogs are over five years old. Please review our policy before proceeding. Read more about our policy here. *

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Employer *

Job Title *

Length of Employment *

Spouse / Partner / Roommate

If another adult lives in your household, please complete this section.

First Name

Last Name

Birth Date

Phone Number

Employer

Job Title

Length of Employment

Household Information

Help us understand who lives in your home and who will interact with your new dog.

Are there any other adults residing in the home that you didn't indicate above? If yes, please list each person's name, age, and occupation. *

Please list the age and gender of all children living in the home. *

Please list the age and gender of children who regularly visit your home, if applicable, if not please type "N/A" *

Residence & Environment

Tell us about your home and where your future boxer will live.

Type of Residence *

Length of Time at Residence *

Do you Rent or Own? *

May we contact your landlord?

Landlord Name

Landlord Phone Number

Do you have any breed or weight restrictions through your homeowners insurance or landlord? *

Yard Details *

If you have a fence, what material is it and what is its height at the lowest point?

What is the maximum number of hours your dog will be left alone during the day? *

Do you have arrangements for someone to provide a midday potty break? *

Where will the dog stay while you are away? *

How do you plan to exercise your dog? *

Do you have a dog door? *

Are all household members in agreement with adopting a dog? *

Who will be primarily responsible for feeding, training, and caring for the dog? *

Are you hoping to take your dog to dog parks, daycare, breweries, restaurants, or other social settings? *

Current & Past Pet History

Tell us about the pets you currently own or have owned. This information helps us make the best adoption match for your family.

Please list all animals currently living in your home or on your property (include each pet's name, breed, gender, age, and whether they are spayed or neutered). *

Carolina Boxer Rescue requires that resident dogs be spayed or neutered unless there is a medical reason or they are too young. If any of your dogs are not altered, please explain. *

Veterinary Information

Important:

Carolina Boxer Rescue requires that all resident cats and dogs are current on rabies and distemper vaccinations, and that all resident dogs remain on year-round heartworm prevention. We will verify this information with your veterinarian before approving your application. Your application WILL NOT be processed if your pets are not up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm prevention.

Veterinary Clinic Name *

Veterinary Clinic Phone Number *

What brand of heartworm preventative are your dogs currently taking? *

I understand that all dogs adopted from Carolina Boxer Rescue must remain current on rabies and distemper vaccinations and must stay on year-round heartworm prevention. *

Previous Pet Ownership

Have you ever had to rehome or give away a pet? If yes, please explain. *

Have you ever been charged with animal cruelty or neglect? *

Have you ever had a pet become lost or stolen? If yes, please explain what happened. *

Boxer Knowledge & Preparedness

Why we ask these questions

Our goal is to find the right match for both the dog and your family. There are no perfect answers—we simply want to understand your experience, expectations, and commitment to helping a rescue dog succeed.

What experience or research have you done on the Boxer breed, including common health concerns, energy level, and personality traits? *

What makes you a good fit for a Boxer? *

Why do you feel a rescue dog is the right choice for your family? *

Have you ever fostered or rescued a dog before? If yes, please explain how you helped the dog adjust to your home.

What behaviors would you consider unacceptable in a dog? *

Many rescue dogs need help with housetraining, crate training, leash manners, jumping, counter surfing, or other unwanted behaviors. Please describe your experience with these behaviors and the training methods you would use. *

Are you willing to allow a 30–60 day adjustment period for your new dog to settle into your home, family, and other pets? *

Do you understand that rescue dogs often need time to decompress and may display temporary behavioral challenges while adjusting to a new home? *

Are you willing to work through these behavioral challenges using positive training and patience? *

If behavioral challenges arise, Carolina Boxer Rescue requires adopters to work with a qualified trainer before returning the dog. Do you agree? *

Emergency veterinary expenses for Boxers can range from a few hundred dollars to $10,000 or more. Please describe your plan for handling unexpected medical expenses. *

Additional Information

If applicable, please answer the questions below. The more we know about you and your experience, the better we can match you with the right boxer.

Do you volunteer with any other rescues? If yes, please list them.

Have you applied to adopt from any other rescues? If yes, please tell us which ones.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know that would help us find the right boxer for your family?

References

Reference Reminder

Please provide three non-family references. Email addresses and phone numbers are required.

Please notify your references that they will receive an email from Carolina Boxer Rescue and ask them to respond promptly. Delays in receiving reference responses will delay the processing of your application.

Carolina Boxer Rescue will contact each reference one time only. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to send repeated reminders or follow-up requests. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their references respond in a timely manner.

Reference One

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone Number *

Reference Two

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone Number *

Reference Three

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone Number *

Agreement & Electronic Signature

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Hold Harmless Agreement below.

I shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent allowed by law, Carolina Boxer Rescue, Inc. and its directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, payments, liabilities, judgments and expenses (including court-ordered attorneys' fees), arising out of or resulting from applicant's breach of this Agreement or his or her acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement. I confirm that I have read and understood this agreement and consent to the use of electronic communications and records related to this document.

Hold Harmless Agreement *