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Boxer
Rebound is located in Ringwood, IL in McHenry County near the WI border. Our operating
area encompasses Northeast IL, including Chicago and the surrounding suburbs,
extreme Southeast
WI, and extreme Northwest IN. We
do not place dogs outside of our operating area. We work with all legitimate boxer
rescue organizations whose operating areas are adjacent to or overlap ours.
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Specific
requirements for adoptions are based on the individual needs of each dog. Generally, we
place our boxers in homes that offer a stable, safe environment with a secure exercise
area. We seldom place boxers in apartments, townhomes or condos: most boxers, especially
younger dogs, require more exercise than confined living spaces allow. Exceptions are made
whenever we feel we might have a dog that would adapt well to that lifestyle. Back to FAQs
Print
and fill out an Adoption Application from this site and send it to the address listed.
When we receive it someone will call as soon as possible to answer questions and discuss
adoption. If it is mutually agreeable, an appointment to visit will be scheduled.
Visits are by appointment only. It is not necessary to send the $25.00 visit fee with the
application. The fee is payable during the first visit.Back
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On
arrival at our facility you will first meet with one of our representatives to discuss
your expectations and preferences in a dog. You will then be shown photos of available
boxers from which to choose those you'd like to meet. We will make suggestions based on
your particular lifestyle and situation. You may meet a number of suitable dogs
individually in our training building where they can usually be off leash and able
to interact freely. Everyone in your household or who will have extensive contact with a
dog must participate. It is not necessary to make a decision on the spot. We ask all
prospective adopters to consider their decision at least overnight. If you already have a
dog/dogs at home, they will be introduced after you have chosen the one/ones you like
best. This usually occurs during a second visit. Resident "volunteer cats" are
used to cat-test dogs being considered for homes with cats. Back
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All e-mail
correspondence is handled by Vicki from her home, not our facility.
Questions about specific dogs regarding age, size, housebreaking status, etc. cannot
always be accurately answered via e-mail, therefore we prefer to address these questions
and concerns by phone after we have received your application to adopt.
Our
population changes often as dogs go to new homes and others take their places. The web
site is updated regularly but any dog's availability may change before you are able
to arrange to visit it. Please send an application if you are interested in adopting a
boxer: your questions may be asked when we call to schedule an appointment to visit.
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Regretfully,
we cannot accommodate casual visitors. Time constraints dictate that we confine
visitors to those sincerely interested in providing a home for one of our boxers. Back to FAQs
Boxer Rebound,
Inc. is registered with the State of Illinois as a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit corporation. As
such, all donations are tax-deductible. We deeply appreciate donations of money, toys,
blankets, etc. Your contributions may be sent to us at Boxer Rebound,
Inc., PO Box 214, Ringwood, IL 60072. Volunteer opportunities involving contact with our
boxers are limited to training classes. Contact us via e-mail if you would like to
volunteer your time. We do not use foster homes.Back to
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For a visual overview of our program click here