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Boxer puppies and dogs in District of Columbia

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Below are our newest added Boxers available for adoption in District of Columbia. To see more adoptable Boxers in District of Columbia, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Cilantro's adoption status with email updates.
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Cilantro

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Chandler Jaffe (chandler.jaffe@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.fun loving pup looking for a family!CILANTRO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name: Cilantro        Best Guess for Breed:  Boxer/Lab mix    Best Guess for Age:  1 year as of Feb 2026          SEX: female   Approximate Weight: 35lbs as of 2/11/26   Gets Along With:  Other dogs! We haven't seen them with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:  South Carolina shelter; needs a foster or forever home in the DC area   Cilantro is Looking For:    She's a young girl looking forward to sniffy walks and romps in parks and all the adventures her new family can dream up. Quality kibble and a cushy dog bed would be great too, but you know what she wants most of all? To be safe and loved, to know where she belongs. In exchange she promises adoring gazes and loyal companionship for all her days.   What do you say? Can you see her by your side?   What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online   at   bit.ly/adoptaluckydog  .   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at      www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! February 11, 2026, 6:22 pm
We'll also keep you updated on RUTHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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RUTHIE

Boxer

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Ruthie is a 2-year-old, 60-lb Boxer mix with a gentle soul and a brilliant mind. Before coming into rescue, Ruthie lived on her own for at least 6 months, skillfully evading capture, multiple trapping attempts, and surviving in an industrial area of town. Fed by kind mechanics and workers, she learned how to stay safe, avoid danger, and always show up for food — and that intelligence still shines through today. After a dramatic capture, Ruthie has been in a foster home, where she’s proven to be a very polite houseguest. She is fully house-trained and, even at her scariest moments, has never shown a hint of aggression — no growling, no raised lips, just fear. Ruthie is shy and deeply cautious with people, but she is sweet, gentle, and incredibly observant. We would not be surprised if Ruthie spent some of her life in someone’s home.  This brainy girl reads the room like a pro. She knows when a human might approach and will quietly skedaddle to keep herself feeling safe. While she’s still very nervous about leashes and handling, she allows most people to gently scratch her muzzle, and she’s learning — slowly but surely — that human touch isn’t such a bad thing. Watching her progress has been incredibly rewarding, especially as she’s started to enjoy ear scratches and soft affection from her foster mom. Ruthie is a great pack dog. She does beautifully with dogs of all sizes and temperaments and enjoys playful wrestling with dogs her size, but doesn’t demand play.  She happily coexists with the resident Chihuahua in her foster home. Ruthie is calm and content indoors and also enjoys a daily visit to the dog park. She’s a quiet presence who’s perfectly happy lounging on a chair, listening to her foster mom’s Zoom calls, and soaking in the safety of home life. At home, Ruthie is her foster mom’s quiet shadow. She sleeps in her room, wiggles with excitement when she comes home, follows her around the dog park — and yet may still hop off her bed and slip away if that same foster mom walks toward her for a pet. With Ruthie, trust is built in tiny, meaningful moments, and every day brings progress. Because of her history, Ruthie is a high flight-risk dog, especially in the early days. She will need a very committed adopter with a securely fenced yard, experience with fearful or flight-risk dogs, and a willingness to use safety tools like GPS collars, double leashes, and secure handling. Strength matters too — this is a 60-lb girl who needs someone confident and prepared. Ruthie has been around children at the dog park and treats them like little adults — with polite, reserved hesitation. She is food-motivated, sweet, and incredibly smart. With patience, structure, and time, she has all the makings of a truly special companion. Ruthie is one of those dogs who, with the right adopter and a few committed months of trust-building, will become a dream dog. Watching her finally relax, feel safe, and just be a dog has been an absolute privilege — and we can’t wait to see her find the forever home she deserves. ccrnewengland@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.February 12, 2026, 4:59 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise

Boxer/Cane Corso

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Paul Slebzak (pauls@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet girl looking for her forever home! LOUISE NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME!!!! Name:   Louise          Best Guess for Breed:   Cane Corso and Boxer mix  Best Guess for Age:   3 years as of January 2026        SEX:    Female   Approximate Weight:   57 lbs   Gets Along With:  Other dogs! We haven't seen them with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!   Currently Living at:   South Carolina shelter - Louise needs a foster or adopter to make her way to the DC area   Louise is Looking For:   Louise is a 3-year-old sweetie with a beautiful tan coat who’s looking for a place to call home. She’s at a wonderful age where she’s settled into herself and ready to enjoy life with her people. Louise would do well with a family who appreciates a loyal companion and is excited to welcome her into their daily routine. She’s ready to turn the page and start her next chapter with a forever family. What My Foster Says About Me:   Coming soon! Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online   at   bit.ly/adoptaluckydog  .   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament.   Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at      www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! January 27, 2026, 3:56 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Buella's adoption status with email updates.
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Buella

Boxer

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
*Woof* I`m in a foster home. To meet me reach out to my foster caregiver at sophieguinn@gmail.comBuella is amazing. During a weekend foster stay, her foster shared that she`s an incredible pup. She`s potty trained and has a huge love for cuddles. She’s smart, learns quickly, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. She was friendly with all the adults and children she met and will happily curl herself up in a free lap at every opportunity. She’s great about giving things back, isn’t possessive, and has no issues with food guarding.She has this adorable way of turning her head to really listen to what we`re saying! She`s so smart. Buella is attentive, loving, precious and super gorgeous. Buella is almost 60 pounds, and she`s pure love. A volunteer recently shared this: `She is such a sweet love who is friends with everyone and wants to give hugs to every person she passes.` If you love the big doggies with darling smiles, and one`s that will listen to all your problems (and maybe fix one or two!), then you must take home Buella today. She is a DOLL!
We'll also keep you updated on Amanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Amanda

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
3 years old, 56 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog
We'll also keep you updated on Layla 's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
4.5 years old, 48 pounds Personality: patient, loyal, snuggler, quiet, affectionate, calm, trustworthy, eager-to-please, gentle, easygoing, and shy. Meet Layla! She is a true wonder — gentle and soulful, and wonderful at matching your energy whether on a brisk walk around the neighborhood or lounging on the couch. She loves to cuddle and will steal any opportunity to snuggle up by your side for a peaceful snooze. Layla is housetrained and comfortable in her crate, though she’s also trusted uncrated overnight and usually opts to snooze on the couch. This friendly gal is great with other dogs on and off leash, and enjoys taking to the back yard to get out her zoomies with the resident puppy in her foster home. She warms up quickly to new people and animals. If you’re looking for an affectionate, gentle companion, Layla could be your gal. Apply today to meet Layla! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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Boxer shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Boxer puppies in District of Columbia. Browse these Boxer rescues and shelters below.

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Rural Dog Rescue

719 8th Street SE, Washington , DC 20003

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington , DC 20009

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Laila's Legacy Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Rescue Alliance - Foster

71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington , DC 20011

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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3ft.RESCUE - DC transport

Washington , DC 20037

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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington , DC 20008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington , DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

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