We at Sanctuary Acres Boxer Rescue (SABR) are devoted to aiding displaced, abused and neglected Boxers. Our goal is to give these dogs a better, happier and safer life in loving forever homes. Considering that our rescues in many cases have had less than a stellar life, we ask questions to help us better understand our applicants and the reasons they desire a Boxer. We hope you understand it is not our intention to invade your privacy, only to ensure the best possible match between our dogs and adopters.

By completing our Adoption/Fostering Application you agree to and acknowledge that:

1.    You are at least 21 years of age.

2.    You agree to submit a drivers license for all adults in the household, as well as submit proof of residency by providing SABR a letter or copy of a bill mailed to your residence showing your name and address.

3.    Because it takes donations to keep a rescue running, and a volunteer’s time and energy to review and process applications, we have instituted a non-refundable adoption processing fee of $20.

4.    You can pay the application processing fee before submitting your application.

5.    Fosters are not required to pay a processing fee, but since the majority of our fosters are “foster fails” 😉 it’s up to you. 

6.    Adoption applications that do not submit this fee will not be processed until payment is sent.

7.    SABR may turn down your application. An explanation will follow.

8.    If references are good and criteria is met, you agree to a home visit. We may also call you for additional information.

9.    If you have an unaltered pet in your house a detailed explanation as to why your pet has not been neutered or spayed is required as SABR may not be able to approve your application.

10. If you have a new puppy or have recently adopted a dog, SABR will require you to wait six (6) months before adopting another dog to ensure your new family member has time to adjust.

11. SABR will present you with good matches for your home. The list may not include the dog you are most interested in, but you have the right to reject our choices. The dogs presented will be those whose personality, energy level, habits and temperament will make the best match. We want to make you happy as well as the dog.

12. SABR does not normally do same-gender adoptions, however, depending on the current adopter's dog and/or foster dog exceptions can be made. SABR encourages you to please research the breed to learn more about same-gender aggression problems between a Boxer and another dog of the same gender living together.

13. SABR recommends and prefers having a physically fenced in (not underground/electric) yard. Approval would be on a case by case basis.

14. SABR is NOT limited to adoptions in Virginia only.

15. SABR is located in Callaway, VA which is about an hour south of Roanoke, VA. Adopters will be required to pick up at SABR unless a different location has been discussed and agreed upon. Transportation may be available for foster depending on location, but if you are able to help with transport it would be greatly appreciated. SABR relies on volunteers who occasionally need help with fuel costs. You may need to cover any additional transportation fee.

16. If Adopter is not able to pick up dog(s) when available, Adopter will be required to pay boarding fees to hold dog(s) until Adopter is able to provide transportation.

Adoption Fees:

Please note adoption fees vary up to $500. It is dependent on age, mix or purebred, and if there are any medical expenses.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE NOT 100% COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AT THIS TIME, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. ADDITIONALLY, SHOULD SOMETHING ARISE AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION THAT WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ADOPTING PLEASE EMAIL US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

PLEASE ADVISE YOUR REFERENCES THAT WE WILL BE CALLING. WE WILL MAKE A REASONABLE ATTEMPT TO SPEAK WITH YOUR REFERENCES. IF WE CANNOT REACH THEM, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCEED WITH PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION.

IF YOU PLAN TO MOVE IN THE NEAR FUTURE, PLEASE NOTIFY SABR AS IT WILL AFFECT YOUR HOME CHECK, WITHOUT WHICH YOU CAN NOT BE APPROVED.

PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 30 DAYS FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED. WE ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH RESCUE VOLUNTEERS MOST OF WHOM WORK FULL JOBS.

Thank you for your patience and your help in providing the best care possible for SABR.