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My name is ZIO!

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My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Brindle
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22297318

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Heartworm Positive

Hello there! How are you? Me? I'm doing great! Considering I was dumped.... Lucky for me, a great human found me and kept me safe, then got me to Houston Boxer Rescue. I hope I get to thank him one day. Well, enough about that.

I'm Zio! I'm so handsome I can't stand it! I'm a young guy, which means all that boxer energy loves to explode! When that happens, I run like a gazelle, I try really hard not to run into things, like my little foster brother, so I leap into the air to jump over him. My foster mom wants to get a video of me doing it, but I'm too quick.

I don't mind the crate too much. My foster parents stick me in there when they leave and at night. I whine a little bit, but then I get so cozy I just fall asleep. I don't potty in my crate, I can hold it all night long! Speaking of pottying, ok, so I had ONE, count them, ONE, accident in the house since I have been here. That's it, see, I told you I was smart! (or did I?) I learned about the doggie door in the first hour I was in my foster home! That thing is cool! I can go out whenever I want and potty where my foster brothers and sister potty, so I don't do it in the house!

I love other dogs; it's so much fun to play with them. My foster sister is kind of a grouch, so I leave her alone. No one wants to mess with her; she thinks she's a Queen. (my eyes are rolling)

I haven't met cats, but listen, I said I was smart, I'll respond to commands if you teach me, but those cats better look out for my paws, cuz I'm a boxer and I like to box!

Kids, well, I haven't met them, but I'm sure I would love them. I will jump on them and knock them down, so please understand that. I'm just a young guy who needs proper guidance when it comes to human siblings. I hope they have shoes, cuz I love shoes. I will try to keep you from tying them and putting them on, then I'll do everything I can to keep you from walking in them. My foster mom says this behaviour has to stop, but it's funny to see her try to walk while I try to grab her feet. Small kids probably won't like me doing that...just sayin.

I like the leash, I'm pretty good on it. I know I need more practice.

So let's talk about my health. I'm pretty healthy, a little underweight, and they tell me I am heartworm positive. Houston Boxer Rescue(HBR) is treating me as a light positive and keeping me on prevention for a full year before I have to go back to the silly vet's office and get tested again.

Will you be my forever family?

 





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Transport Fee:

Our basic transport fee is $300 for boxers traveling outside of Texas to their new homes in predetermined destinations(East Coast) using a trusted transport company. The transport is based on location and travel time. Note: Transport is not available within Texas or Louisiana.



March 6, 2026, 10:39 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22297318
Contact
Email
Address
PO Box 541712, Houston, TX 77254

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

How the Adoption Process Works

An adoption application must be completed by every prospective family. Why, you ask? Because we consider you pivotal to the successful forever future of a VIB (Very Important Boxer)! You may fill out an online application or if you e-mail us, we will supply a Word document to fill out.

Please be patient with our nosy questions. We understand the application is lengthy however, each question has a reason behind it. A complete application helps us discern the perfect match for your family! It also demonstrates a level of commitment on your part. Our boxers are not "just dogs" and our adoptive families are not "just people"!

An incomplete application form must be sent back to you. This causes delay and disappointment, two words we would rather not have associated with your HBR experience. Let's work together!

Continue to check the e-mail address from which your application was submitted. When your application is processed, we will attempt to make contact both by e-mail and phone. Keep in mind we are an all volunteer group. Although we have families and jobs that take precedence in our lives, we work hard to save the breed we love! We are committed to doing our best to facilitate the adoption process and make it as pleasant as possible!

When the application is received a volunteer will contact you to schedule a Home Visit. There is a $25.00 Home Visit donation which is nonrefundable and considered a charitable donation for tax purposes. (Note: If you complete an adoption, the $25.00 will be deducted from the appropriate Adoption Donation listed below) This policy is in effect for reasons we will be glad to discuss with you when we meet.

The Home Visit Volunteer will be your point of contact within HBR until such time you are assigned another volunteer (due to scheduling or geographical reasons), or your adoption is completed. Pending approval, an appointment will be set for you, (a Very Important Person), to meet our Very Important Boxers!

Once you have had the Home Visit please do not confuse us by submitting questions via info@houstonboxerrescue.org . This too will delay the adoption process. Your Home Visit Volunteer will be more than happy to assist you!

Minimum Adoption Donations:
Pure Bred Boxer Puppy (up to 9 months old) $300.00
Pure Bred Boxer Adult (10 months through 5 years old) $250.00
Pure Bred Boxer Senior (6 years old and over) $200.00
Mixed Breed Boxer Puppy (up to 9 months old) $250.00
Mixed Breed Boxer Adult (10 months through 5 years old) $150.00
Mixed Breed Non-Boxer Puppy (up to 6 months old) $200.00
Pure Breed Non-Boxer Adult (10 months through 5 years old) $200.00

The Adoption Donation is nonrefundable and considered a charitable donation for tax purposes.

Each HBR dog will be fully vetted, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and if necessary treated for heartworms prior to adoption. We are committed to disclosing any and all information we obtain concerning every dog in our program, to the prospective adopter. You will receive veterinary records, rabies certificate, identification tag, and your very own wonderful new family member!

For Choosing Houston Boxer Rescue,
We Thank You!

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More about this rescue

OUR MISSION
Houston Boxer Rescue (HBR) was born out of a deep love for the Boxer breed and a desire to help end the suffering of boxers due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. We dedicate ourselves to insuring that the dogs in our program get the second chance they deserve and never find themselves lost, alone, or abused again.
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We are a 501(c)3 non-profit all volunteer, total foster care (no kennel facility) organization. HBR is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, health, and re-homing of abused, abandoned, neglected, or owner surrendered boxers inside the Houston Metroplex and beyond.

No officer or volunteer within Houston Boxer Rescue is compensated for their services. Rescue is a commitment of the heart, a labor of love. We are serious about changing the lives of boxers that come through our program.

Our goal for the dogs we rescue is a loving and secure forever future in a home that has been vetted by an experienced volunteer. We strive to match the needs and character of a particular animal to the home environment of an approved adopter.

Houston Boxer Rescue depends totally upon donations from like-minded, compassionate people. If you are an individual, a business, or a corporation that believes in our mission, please consider a tax deductible contribution today. Remember to inquire as to whether your work place supports matching donations.

Experience the joy that results from saving the life of a boxer!


Thank You,
Board of Directors: Houston Boxer Rescue

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