My parents have adopted two amazing Boxers from ABR, have donated money every month for 5+ years, and have paid to name over 20+ dogs in honor of their late Carmen Miranda. So, imagine our surprise when my parents submitted an application to adopt and were denied - for the simple reason my mom missed a heartworm treatment for their current dog (they changed Veterinarians and it was overlooked). ABR posts on social media how much they need money and "new parents" - yet, clearly neither truly matters. Needless to say, my parents have stopped the automatic donations and are currently looking elsewhere to adopt their next angel - and for a new charity to support. read more

This review is not really for the organization as much as for their volunteeers. I am not one to provide reviews but I feel like I have to in this case. I was approved to adopt from Austin Boxer Rescue and went to one of their adoption day events a few months ago. They are very organized and MOST of the volunteers are very nice. But the one dark haired lady who signs in visitors was the rudest person I have ever met. She was talking horribly about all the other volunteers and was rude to us (and to the other familes that came that day). Like seriously rude. It was very offputting for the first person we met to scream at us and others. I wish I could remember her name - maybe Tina? Tanya? That said, I worked with Justin and he and all the other volunteers were helpful and nice. I haven't found the perfect dog yet and am not sure I want to go back to their adopt day again. I don't want to be yelled at. read more

How can ABR be on facebook asking for fosters and people to adopt when their adopt policies are so strick. now i see why ABR is so full of boxer. They rather keep the dogs and not let them go and just use people to foster to make more room at the shelter. I've been trying to adopt from ABR for the last month, they won't let up for nothing. They might as well tell me im a horrible person and a horrible to my pet for not haveing heartworm medicine. Texas.. read more

I wish i could give this organization a 0 but that's not possible. My husband, children and I had just moved to Texas on military orders. We were in the market to rescue a boxer (my favorite breed) when we came across this organization. We inquired with an application as stated on the website & were told the usual turnaround time was 2 weeks. My husband and I waited and waited, even watched as ABR posted the dogs on their Facebook page, carefully deciding which dog we would be interested in. Two weeks, go by and I still hear nothing back. So I diligently message them on their Facebook pages to be given the run around as to why they haven't responded back to our application. Finally i was messaged back on my personal page where they told me that they'd be looking into our application. They look into it, and they send me an email or denial. I emailed them to ask them why and what may have been the cause for this and ABR never responded back. We have no reason to be denied being as if their standards to adopting were no short of being minimal. We are two young professionals with two small children who wants a new furry member to add to our family. I do not see any other reason as to why we were denied besides the fact that they had viewed our facebooks and seen we were black. I have not seen them foster nor adopt out to African Americans. I will be contacting the BBB to further investigate. read more

I have nothing good to say about this organization. I fostered for them a mother and 8 puppies. I was told when I took them all food was too be paid for. The mother dog was skin and bones and had 8 puppies and was directed by their vet to feed her as much as I could both dry food and Chicken and rice. Trust me when I tell you she ate like she had never eaten before. I sent in my receipts for all the chicken and rice and pumpkin she ate. Also was told when the puppies were going to make this puppy formula for them. This consisted of goats milk, yogurt,honey. I was sent a check for less then quarter of what was owed to me. I was told there was no way she ate all of this. Myself and another person started up go fund me for the mother and puppies and raised over $200 above my receipts. They sold all 8 puppies for over $250.00 each. Is this a non profit organization? Look at their taxes records they make a nice little sum. Please is t really? read more

Denied to rescue a boxer even though this group is always asking for fosters and yelling because they can't take anymore dogs. No visit, just some bs excuse. They act like they are holier than thou, went to Texas Humane Hero's and found two great pups. Boxer rescue is not a good group. read more

We adopted our dear Willi from Austin Boxer Rescue. They made the whole process easy, fun & we ended up with the best dog ever! They were there with us every step of the transition process. Willi is well adjusted & a perfect addition to our home. We love our furry kids! Go to www.austinboxerrescue.com to see all the many dogs they have for adpotion. read more

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I never give up on my foster dogs. "Failure" is not a word in my vocabulary when it comes to the dogs I save. Until now and I am proud to say I have officially joined the ABR Foster Failure Club! My 15 month long foster pup is officially adopted by me and I could not be happier! In the last month she went through 2 complicated expensive surgeries to remove a tumor that ABR paid for even though I had decided to adopt before the tumor grew at an alarming rate. Please consider becoming a foster parent ABR covers all expenses and will even provide dog food. Go to www.austinboxerrescue.com and fill out an application now! and thank me after you become one of my foster parent mentees :-) read more

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Austin Boxer Rescue is a volunteer-fueled organization founded on the mission to save abandoned and abused boxers and to rehome them with their forever families. At any given time, we have between 40 and 80 dogs in our program, most which are fostered in private homes with foster families, and we are always looking for more foster families to help us save more of precious boxer babies! Adoption fees are reasonable: $300 for puppies, $250 for adults, and varying prices for senior dogs, and all of that money goes toward care for the dogs in the organization. Every volunteer is committed to saving as many dogs as possible while getting the right dog into the right home, so please visit our website and apply if you're interested. We can help find the right dog for you based on the specifics of your home situation (other dogs, cats, kids, energy level, etc)! I personally have one rescued "forever boxer" and at least one foster boxer at a time, and I can't express how much joy they bring to my home! read more

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I have fostered for, and adopted from, Austin Boxer Rescue. They are the best and do all they can (and more!!) for these dogs. They are always in need of foster homes, volunteers and donations. Also, of course, adopters! Please check their website for a (sadly) constant supply of previously unwanted Boxers that have been saved from shelters and bad situations... and are looking for their new forever home! read more

Best dog rescue ever. Little biased, I have a boxer already. But I've been a registered foster for almost two years, and they go out of their way to make lonely dogs lives a lot easier. The volunteer staff are incredible people. They work non profit for a better future for boxers and boxer mixes. I fostered a young American Boxer mix and was sad to see him go but happy to hear he found a forever home. Looking for a well behaved, loving, friendly life companion? Ask about adoption through these generous people. read more

After loosing my last rescue Boxer to cancer, I found ABR with Sondra S.'s help. I really was only looking to adopt one Boxer, but I ended up with two! When I met Penny & Carlos and heard the story of how their mother had been found near death, that all their litter mates had not survived, well I was hooked. ABR fought to keep these two alive and they have flourished. And I mean fought, they bottle fed these kids which makes raising human babies look like a cake walk. They quarentined these guys for 4 months during a crazy Parvo outbreak last summer as their immune systems were in question. Which is why they are completely spoiled now..... "oh but they almost died.... of course they can sleep on the bed". Boxers seem to be the "in" dog to have now, which is why ABR has so many beautiful babies that need fostering and ultimately a forever home. If you are considering adding a dog to your family, please contact ABR. read more

I had a wonderful experience with ABR. I went to an adoption event before filling out an application, and everyone there was very nice and helpful. They listened to what I was looking for and walked me around to meet specific dogs that might work for me. They explained the application and adoption process to me. Shari did my home visit, and she was very kind. I expressed my interest in a couple different dogs, and ABR told me why they didn't think certain dogs would be right for me (not doing well with cats, separation anxiety, etc). I had one dog in the back of my mind the whole time. I met her at the adoption event at the very beginning. I knew it was meant to be. Her previous foster family is awesome, and we keep in touch and share photos. They even came to visit her. My life wouldn't be the same without Salem! I've had her for 7 months now, and I love her so much. Thank you ABR! read more

ABR does everything possible to save these sweet souls. They are non-profit and survive on foster homes taking in the pups until they find a furever home. I like how thorough they check each potential adopter to make sure they'll be a great match for the boxer. ABR has lots of fun fundraiser and adoption days every other weekend. Please consider rescuing and or fostering these amazing dogs! read more

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I had a handicap dog from them. His rear legs didn't work well. Which I knew going into it. Unfortunately for him, within 4 months of picking him up, his condition got worse and starting losing more functionality in his rear legs. Dragging his rear instead or having a wobbly walk. He as laid to rest shortly after. I honestly think ABR should have held on to him longer to evaluate him longer. Other issues they missed were intestinal worms, which they paid for when I discovered it and he couldn't hold his pee, a constant dribble, which I bought diapers for him. read more

I am very disappointed to write this review. I have adopted two dogs and fostered several through ABR, but my last experience was a complete heartbreaking disaster. I'm a first responder who works 48 hour shifts and my dog travels with my 5 year old daughter to her mom's house. According to ABR, my "home environment" is not suitable. I came to ABR after losing my last boxer in a house fire. We went to adoption day with the expectation to "just look around" and found the boy for us. After speaking with the ABR volunteers at the event, and verifying my account, I was told the adoption process would be almost instant as soon as I updated my address with a new application. My 5 year old daughter was excited and really liked the dog we found. Here is a description of the dog as listed on their website: "Toothless is not actually toothless; he was named for a dragon. He is kind of "a scaredy cat" according to his foster mom, so maybe he is kinda toothless after all just like his namesake. He is a very handsome, medium size white male with a striking brown eye patch. This 3 year old guy came to ABR from the Waco area. He is heartworm positive and otherwise healthy. As always, ABR will address his heartworm status one he is in a stable, permanent home. He lives with a female Boxer and gets on well with her and other large or small dogs. He is a medium energy guy who likes to be near, well underfoot, if he can. He is playful and learns quickly. He is crate trained and house trained and has good manners though he is a bit shy. He has been around cats but his relationship may depend on the cat and although he does not live with kids he may be OK with older ones who are dog savvy. 3 year old Toothless is learning his way now he is in a foster home. He is quick learner and a bit shy. He does not do well with harsh treatment or loud reprimands so he would do well with a patient, supportive family that can help him gain confidence at his speed. He is sweet and trusting with those he knows." After a few days, the foster severs all communication with me and will not explain why except she has concerns about my work schedule and leaving the dog in a crate. Radio silence. A few days later, I had to contact ABR to find out what is going on and am told I have to complete a home visit. No problem. Another week and the home visit is done. No problems except I hear nothing to follow up with from ABR. Two weeks pass and after several phone messages and emails almost demanding someone to speak to me, receive the following email response: We are so sorry to hear of the recent tragic events and the passing of your beloved boxer. After reviewing your application and speaking with our volunteers, we regret to inform you that we do not feel now is the right time to adopt a boxer from Austin Boxer Rescue. Most of our boxers have had a troubled past and need a stable living environment. Unfortunately, given your current situation, we do not feel that you could provide the stability that a boxer needs in order to have a successful adoption. In the future, if circumstances change that would not require the boxer to need continuous alternative care, we would be happy to re-evaluate your application at that time. Again, we are so sorry for your loss and hope you will understand this decision was not made easily. Thank you, President Austin Boxer Rescue read more

Austin Boxer Rescue is nothing but a money first organization. I adopted Butterfly from them almost a year and a half ago now and from day 1 she has had health issues. Upon picking her up I noticed she wheezed pretty bad. I was told by her foster parents that she was getting over a upper respiratory infection and had just finished her last round of antibiotics. This was far from the truth. She in fact had, and still has, a collapsed right nostril. This causes her to make a constant wheezing sound. The wheezing sound in and of itself is actually kind of cute, but the issue comes into play when several times a month, like clockwork, she get completely stopped up and simply cannot breathe through her nose. This forces her to breathe through her mouth and thus preventing her from sleeping for sometimes days on end. Upon approaching ABR about the issue, they immediately went on the defensive stating that health issues occurring after adoption are the responsibility of the owner. After fighting them for several weeks they agreed to meet me halfway in Temple (I live in Waco) to get her looked at by an ABR approved vet. Ironically the vet they are partnered with, Animal Medical Care, found absolutely nothing wrong with her. This all came after getting the opinion of my Waco vet who has been in the practice for over 40 years, along with 2 other vets around Waco and Houston. Despite showing them it states on their website that "Any additional medical problems will be treated and paid for by the rescue", they still refused sighting that if they helped me with Butterfly they wouldn't have money to rescue other dogs. They even went as far as to tell me that I could exchange Butterfly for another dog like its just another store. I think this is sad. They should worry about the dogs they already rescued before making excuses about affording to help other dogs. read more

A summary of how you can have a better experience: 1. Take your new dog to the vet ASAP, don't rely on ABR vet's assessment. 2. Demand the all records prior to adoption. 3. Utilize the 72 hour window and run your dog through situations that would test behaviors, i.e leash training, interactions with new dogs 4. Ask more questions than I did I am not writing to bash Austin Boxer Rescue, but to hopefully enable better practices and adoptions. I had a negative experience and want to share the facts so that people have proper expectations with ABR and don't fall in love with an unhealthy dog like I did or lose out on $500, like I did. The folks are volunteers and are quick to remind you of that when you question their poor business practices. The biggest issue is a lack of accurate communication or healthcare prior to receiving the dog. G'ma or Gemma was the dog I adopted and was more than "just a tad on the dominance side" and was in fact aggressive with strange dogs. I live in an apartment and this is something we faced every time we went out to potty or walk, and would have been a key piece of information to share with the new owner. It bothered me this was never shared but I realized why when remembering what the foster mom told me the day I got her. She told me she has never walked her on the leash. Her exact words, "She will love it here, she never gets walks at my house." I thought that was odd, and she is also the head of the foster program at ABR. I was aware Gemma was heartworm positive, and shared with my vet the recommended treatment from ABR, "just put them on heartguard." My vet said this is something she would never recommend. That by doing that the heartworms would continue to eat away at her heart and lung tissue for 2 years, and with all the other rescue groups she works with, had not heard of this suggestion. She said the dog should not have been adopted out without treatment first. Gemma also had numerous tumors that ABR failed to share with me, and is currently not sharing on their website. I found this out 78 hours after adopting her. They either hid this information, or the vet they chose to send her to completely missed 6 or more potentially cancerous growths. I was told I could get my fee back through the end of this week, but was not offered it when I returned her. All I got was "So where are these tumors?" I was shocked at the lack of empathy for my situation or the precious dog's. Gemma is very sweet, and her uncommunicated anxiety and behaviorally issues could have been worked through but the healthcare should be a priority. I asked ABR if they didn't not give my fee back, to please use it towards her healthcare, which they chose not to do. Within 6 hours of returning her, they already had her posted for adoption as a "healthy" dog. I have the documentation (vet bill showing and paying for aspirating two of the tumors, text messages) and pictures to show my experience is not fabricated or exaggerated in anyway, which is so unfortunate and sad. read more

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I got my dog Rufus from ABR 1.5 years ago and they are a wonderful organization. They find Boxers in shelters all around Texas and bring them into loving foster homes. A lot of times the poor pups have been in bad situations and the rescue nurses their bodies and minds. Adopting a dog from them is a great experience. You can go to one of their adoption days (these happen once a month- check the website or https://www.facebook.com/AustinBoxerRescue for dates) and meet a lot of the dogs that are up for adoption. Once you fall in love with one (it's not hard) you can submit an application online. Then a volunteer comes to your house or apartment to see if you & your place are a good fit for the dog. If you're approved you set it up with the foster to get your dog. The rescue provides tons of helpful information for helping your dog adapt & help you figure out what to expect. Rufus is my first dog & they made it as seamless as possible. Obviously I love my dog but I continue to be impressed by the rescue. They are often found doing fundraisers and at local farmer's markets & Austin events. If you "Like" their Facebook page they frequently post success stories and information about available dogs. I'd recommend this rescue to anyone looking for an adorable loving Boxer dog! read more

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This organization is a godsend for the boxers they help and attempt to find a forever home. We adopted the worlds goofiest, most gentle & loving boxer ever!! The adoption process was very easy and this well oiled machine is ran strictly by volunteers. Thank you guys so much for your passion, dedication & hard-work. Mayweather (formerly Grinch) sends his regards read more

If you have a fondness for the Boxer breed, this is a great non-profit rescue group that can help you find the right adoptable companion to fit your family. With tough economic times, the abandonment rate of many pets is on the rise and great animals are suffering. ABR uses a network of volunteer fosters to house and care for their rescues once they've undergone necessary medical treatment. We adopted our beloved Maggie fron ABR in Dec. '07 and she is a wonderful loving, healthy and playful girl. We can't imagine why anyone would have left her behind. They have adoption days every other Saturday at Brown Elementary in addition to their weekly presence at the Farmer's Market. There are a wide range of volunteer options with the organization as well. So if you need Karma points, check out their website for more information on how you can help. http://www.austinboxerrescue.com/Home.asp read more

I've previously adopted from Austin Boxer Rescue and respect how strict their standards are for fostering/adopting their dogs. The organization is 100% volunteer run and these passionate people are able to juggle a career and this all the while excelling at both. When we dealt with ABR in adopting Debo (our second boxer, 1st from ABR), we were so impressed that we kept in contact with them and now I'm currently fostering my first boxer (Jojo) and it's extremely rewarding knowing I saved this sweet girls life. I urge ANYONE considering getting a boxer to look into adopting as 1)it's cheaper than buying a brand new puppy(for $250 you get the dog, all shots/vaccinations as well as any other required medical expenses saving you what could potentially be $1000+). 2)dogs that are often already house trained, crate trained, leash trained and most importantly 3) you save a sweet boxers life that could've been euthanized. The more involved I've become the more I see how much this organization (including the fosters) really love and care for each animal they take in and they go through great lengths to make sure each boxer ends up in the right home. read more