Boxer puppies and dogs in Hamilton, Ontario

Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com I want family now! Rocky is a male 2 yrs old 60 lb Boxer/Retriever mix. He is last one in litter and is the BEST family dog ever!!!!!! He is an energetic, affectionate pup that likes other dogs and pups. He is a great companion for an active family with a secure fence, children over 6 years of age and another dog. Large breed experience is recommended. He is an indoor dog. He likes walks, car rides, toys, dog beds, human beds/couches. L & S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees.

Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com I want family now! Rocky is a male 2 yrs old 60 lb Boxer/Retriever mix. He is last one in litter and is the BEST family dog ever!!!!!! He is an energetic, affectionate pup that likes other dogs and pups. He is a great companion for an active family with a secure fence, children over 6 years of age and another dog. Large breed experience is recommended. He is an indoor dog. He likes walks, car rides, toys, dog beds, human beds/couches. L & S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees.

Lua / Female / 3 years old / 49 lbs / Boxer Mix / Good with calm dogs (male dogs preferred) / Good with cats / Good with older, dog-savvy children / From Mexico / Fostered in Warkworth Lua’s story started in Mexico, where her mother was found chained to a fence on an empty lot with no shelter. After giving birth to four puppies, local rescue partners stepped in, freed the family, and brought them to safety. One of those puppies was Lua. Now fully grown, Lua has become a bright, affectionate dog with a playful spirit and a deep bond with the people she trusts. Lua is being fostered in a structured training environment, where she has made huge progress with confidence, trust, and social skills. The timid puppy she once was has grown into a loving companion who genuinely enjoys being close to her people. Lua is fun, goofy, and full of energy. Her foster jokes that she has an “invisible trampoline” because she bounces through life with so much excitement. She thrives on praise, affection, and connection, and nothing makes her happier than spending time with the humans she loves. Once she feels comfortable, Lua is incredibly affectionate and playful. She loves attention, enjoys training and enrichment activities, and is especially motivated by dehydrated beef heart treats. She also loves exploring outdoors and has been known to entertain herself chasing frogs around the yard. Lua continues to make positive progress meeting new people, including men. She may need a little time to build trust at first, but she has shown that when people respect her space and allow her to approach at her own pace, she settles in beautifully. Recently, Lua met a male adopter during one of another dog's adoption pick-ups and did amazing, showing a growing level of comfort and confidence around new people. Lua has also shown that she can coexist well with calm, balanced dogs, especially respectful male dogs. She communicates clearly and appropriately with other dogs when she needs space. During a recent introduction with a new dog, Lua set boundaries appropriately when the other dog crowded her space. Since then, the dogs have continued improving together as introductions progress. Her close companion has recently transitioned to a Foster-to-Adopt home, and Lua is now beginning to build new relationships with other dogs in care. Her foster is continuing introductions to help her expand her social circle and confidence. Lua would do best in a quiet suburban or rural home rather than a busy condo or apartment setting. She has natural guardian instincts and will alert bark when she notices unfamiliar sounds or activity, so shared hallways and high-traffic environments are likely to be overwhelming for her. She has made excellent progress with her manners and impulse control, including calmer greetings and mealtimes. She settles well into routine and sleeps comfortably in her crate overnight. Lua could do well with older, dog-savvy teenagers who understand canine body language and know how to respect a dog’s boundaries. She will thrive with patient adopters who are committed to continuing her training and helping her build confidence at her own pace. What makes Lua so special is how much she has overcome. With structure, patience, and support, she has grown into a loyal, loving dog who forms incredibly strong bonds with her people. She is ready for a committed home that will continue celebrating her progress and giving her the stability she deserves. Due to Lua’s unique circumstances, her adoption fee has been sponsored by Fetch + Releash. Approved adopters must also commit to continuing training with a certified positive reinforcement trainer following adoption to help set Lua up for success. If you're interested in adopting Lua, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form To learn more about our adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs

Harley is fostered in Niagara Falls. Apply to Adopt (Foster to Adopt) at rebeldogrescue.com*Harley is a gentle, sweet girl who loves being close to her people. She may be a little shy and cautious when meeting someone new, but it doesn’t take long for her to warm up and show her affectionate side. Once she bonds with you, she’ll happily look for you around the house and greet you with a very happy welcome when you come home.Harley enjoys walks, car rides, relaxing beside her people, and spending time outside. She has a calm, easygoing personality and gets along beautifully with other dogs, especially those with a similar calm and gentle nature. She has also shown no interest in cats, although she has not lived with them.She’s eager to please, doing very well with her house training, walks nicely on leash, and settles quietly in her crate. She would thrive in a calm, loving home with a fenced yard where she can enjoy some outdoor time, followed by curling up beside her favourite people.Harley is the kind of dog who doesn’t ask for much, just a little patience, some guidance, and a family she can love. In return, she’ll give you her whole heart.Name: HarleyBreed: Mixed breed Sex: Female, spayedAge: ~9 months Weight: ~36lbGood with women: Yes, friendly and outgoing, although initially shyGood with men: Yes, friendly and outgoing, although initially shyGood with children: Yes! Has lived with children and does well; children should be well behaved and supervisedGood with dogs: Yes! Calm and submissive, enjoys being around other dogs — can live with another dog or as the only dogGood with cats: Presumed yes based on cat testing; showed no prey drive or interest in chasing - slow intros a mustHouse trained: Almost! Approximately 90% thereCrate trained: Yes, enters willingly and settles quickly and quietlyEnergy level: Low to mediumResource guarding: None observedSeparation anxiety: None notedBarking: Low — Average Leash skills: Walks wellFlight risk: No, not particularly flighty, although standard rescue precautions should always be followed

Eden is fostered in Hamilton. Apply to FOSTER TO ADOPT at rebeldogrescue.comEden is a happy, affectionate girl who greets life with a whole lot of enthusiasm! She absolutely loves her people and is always ready for an adventure, whether that means going for a walk, hitting the trails, playing in the yard, or simply hopping in the car for a ride.Eden is friendly and outgoing with people and loves meeting new friends. She’s eager to please and walks well on leash, although her excitement can sometimes mean she forgets to keep all four paws on the floor. She also enjoys playing with other dogs, especially those who can match her energy, but she would be perfectly happy being the only dog in her home.This girl has a zest for life, and would make an excellent hiking, running, or adventure companion. As an active puppy, Eden will need basic obedience training. Eden is also a talkative girl and would not be suited to apartment or condo living.If you’re looking for an enthusiastic, affectionate adventure buddy who will be just as excited to see you as she is to hit the trails, Eden could be your girl!Name: EdenBreed: Mixed BreedSex: Female, spayedAge: ~8 months Weight: ~32lbGood with women: Yes, friendly and outgoingGood with men: Yes, friendly and outgoingGood with children: Yes, but has not lived with children; a home with children 10+ is recommended due to her tendency to jump up and her size/energyGood with dogs: Yes! Very playful and outgoing — best matched with dogs of a similar size and energy level; can also live as the only dogGood with cats: Presumed yes based on cat testing; curious but did not attempt to chase, although she may chase a running cat as she learns boundariesHouse trained: Almost! Approximately 90% thereCrate trained: Yes, enters willingly and settles with some initial barking/whining/has shown resistance to it Energy level: High Resource guarding: None observedSeparation anxiety: None notedBarking: Average - can be chatty Leash skills: Walks well, but could use ongoing trainingAreas to work on: Excitability and jumping up on people

Active & Intelligent Riggs has been waiting a long time for his forever home where his affectionate and friendly nature can shine! We have invested in training for Riggs at a Board & Train facility and his Trainer will work closely with his adopters, including complimentary training classes and post-adoption support to make the transition into his forever home. ABOUT RIGGS: - Riggs is a 6+ year old, Boxer mix, medium-sized, 55 lbs - He is intelligent, obedient and athletic - Well-behaved on walks, he will walk along side his handler without pulling, showcasing his obedience and eagerness to please. - Riggs exhibits a remarkable level of intelligence and responsiveness to commands, especially in calm environments; this underscores the importance of creating a routine, structured and supportive atmosphere - Riggs is neutered, house-trained, microchipped and has his core vaccinations RIGG’S IDEAL HOME: - Riggs will make a great companion for a single adult or couple who are committed to an active lifestyle regular walks and hikes - Rural area preferred - Previous dog experience required - A detached home with direct access to a fully fenced yard in a quiet neighbourhood - Riggs needs a home, with structure, routine and few visitors, he can be anxious around new people. - No small children, cats, small dogs or other small pets in the home Adopt Riggs and give him the second chance he deserves! If you have any questions contact his Adoption Coordinator at: jenc.ehs@gmail.com

Juniper is a sweet, 9 year old female mixed breed dog. She had a rough start to life as a stray, suffered and overcame heartworm and has shown everyone who meets her how smart, gentle and funny is truly is. Although she has come so far, she still carries a lot of the baggage and anxiety from her earlier days. Junie loves to take naps, relax, stretch her legs and look forward to things in her usual routine. Walks, people and squirrel watching, stretching out on the couch. She also loves to be around friends, go to the pet store, the hardware store or Starbucks. She adores car rides and playing in sprinklers. Sometimes those fun outings can be overstimulating and cause her to become stressed and can also be stressful for her human friends. Her current foster parents have found out that taking time to introduce her to any new situation- allowing her to see (and safely sniff) a new place, keeping the first visit short and pairing it with treats, praise and patience can make a huge difference for her. She has time and time again shown that with each visit to a slightly less routine place, she becomes more comfortable and relaxed. And yes, we think her new adopters may even need to do this with their neighborhood coffee shop. Adopters will also need to pre-plan for potentially high stress situations where Junie may feel the need to act first and ask questions later before she understands what is happening. Asking people to give her space and giving her breaks when she needs them are very important for Junie. The great thing is: Junie enjoys being around friends in a predictable way such as having her mat to sit on with a chew treat when she needs a break from being a social butterfly.

Meet Maisie! (case #21204) Sweet Maisie may have arrived as an unclaimed stray, but she’s quickly showing us just how special she is. This petite bully mix is approximately 7 years old, and while she may have a few little scars on her head that hint at a past we don’t know, Maisie is ready to leave that chapter behind and start one filled with love. When Maisie first arrived, she was understandably a little timid in her kennel. But once she realized she was safe, her true personality began to shine. She is a friendly, affectionate girl who absolutely adores people. She has a calm enthusiasm when greeting new friends, and one male officer she met quickly became a favorite. Maisie happily climbed onto his knee, relaxed her whole body, and covered his face with kisses while enjoying his affection. Maisie has spent some time in a foster home where we have learned a bit more about her. She is good with older kids, knows lots of fun tricks, and is not destructive in the home. She does not enjoy being crated and pulls on leash. Due to her high prey drive and fixation on other dogs, she would do best as the only pet in the home for now. Although Maisie isn't a young pup anymore, she still deserves and would enjoy daily walks, playtime, sniffing adventures, and plenty of mental stimulation. She does prefer having company and may whine when left alone, so her future family should be prepared to help her settle into being alone gradually. Maisie has so much love to give. She’s looking for someone who will see past the scars, give her the patience and security she deserves, and show her what it means to finally have a family of her own. If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate companion with a gentle soul and a heart ready to love, Maisie may be your girl. Please complete an adoption request: https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/animals-pets/adopt-or-foster-pet/adoptions Maisie has a future appointment to be spayed. Her adopters must be willing to return her for this surgery which is included in the adoption fee. Animal adoptions and viewing are by appointment only. This allows our Adoption Staff to spend quality time with each potential home to ensure the most successful matches are made between the animals and their new families. *Please note: we only adopt within Ontario

Are you looking for a goofy companion guaranteed to make you laugh? MEET BUBBLES! Bubbles is a 2 year old lab mix looking for his forever home! His head says bully breed, but his personality is all LABRADOR! Bubbles was found abandoned, emaciated, covered in fleas, and eating garbage. He had a horrible skin infection, and was clearly feeling very defeated. He was picked up by local Animal Services, but unclaimed. He was initially stressed in the shelter setting, very low energy, and declined to play. Since coming into care, Bubbles has gained a healthy weight, he has gained back an appropriate amount of energy, and his personality has really started to shine through! This gorgeous boy is affectionate, very goofy, and absolutely loves training and working for food! Bubbles isn't the brightest bulb - he is constantly doing silly things that make his foster parents laugh, and come and help him when he gets stuck. Despite his funny habits of trying way to hard to do things the wrong way, Bubbles is very food motivated and making excellent progress in his training! He knows "sit", "down", "crate", "place", and is working on perfecting his recall and duration. Bubbles thrives with clear communication, and is doing excellent with the marker training system. We are currently working on giving behaviours with distractions, increasing duration, and not pushing through thresholds. Bubbles walks well on leash. He is currently being fostered in a rural environment, but does get regular walks in town, and for little outings. Bubbles is happy to ignore all other people on walks, unless they come to say hello, and doesn't seem to care about kids, strollers, or bikes. Bubbles is interested in other dogs and will pull towards them, but doesn't seem to think to much about them after they've passed. Bubbles is VERY interested in squirrels on walks, and in the backyard. Bubbles is a medium energy young boy. He doesn't bounce off the walls, but appropriate exercise and enrichment are important to him. He seems to appreciate longer walks to do his business, and doesn't mind adventures in the rain! We haven't had him long enough to get his opinion on snow, or swimming. Bubbles is being fostered with two other male dogs. Bubbles is a sensitive boy, and would do well with another calm, confident dog, or be a solo dog to loving owners who can support him. He will reflect the energy of other dogs back at them, so he would prefer happy-go-lucky and confident dogs in his circle. One of his foster brothers is very happy go lucky, the other is insecure/reactive/avoidant. After slow intros with his more insecure foster brother, Bubbles is now happily integrated in the pack, and mostly ignores the other boys. He has been a bit confused about play, but loves sniffing them, and peeing where they have peed. Bubbles did have a cat test, which wasn't the best, but has potential. Bubbles has a very high prey drive and obsession with squirrels. He wants to chase small things that move quickly. Bubbles has the potential to live with a VERY confident boss cat that can set boundaries, however if a cat runs or wants to stay just out of reach to tease him, he will be too interested. He is quite rude and pushy with cats, so we would only consider a home with cats with very confident boss cats, and an experienced adopter who can set boundaries and be prepared for a very slow integration. Without cats, all that experience isn't quite necessary. Bubbles is very affectionate with his people. He especially loves bum rubs, and has recently discovered weaving in between legs to get those ideal lower back rubs! He loves to sit on his people's feet and watch the world go by with them. Bubbles is playful, but is still getting used to toys. We've engaged him in tug once, but it's a work in progress! Bubbles favourite toys are treat balls, frozen kibble toppls, and his deer antler. Pretty much anything food related! Bubbles is housetrained and crate trained. He is very quiet in his crate, unless the chipmunks are teasing him right outside of his window, or his foster mom is cutting the grass (or playing with other dogs right outside his window). He doesn't seem to mind household noise, his vocal triggers seem to be "more interesting than usual" visual cues. Bubbles is happy being crated during a normal work day. Bubbles is good in the car, and loves adventures! He recently tried out being a running buddy, and can hold a good pace with his people (unless he sees a squirrel). He also tried out Canicross, which was very enjoyable for him AND his person! Bubbles doesn't love the bath, but tolerates it. He handles physical manipulations from his trusted people well, even those dreaded ear cleanings! He can be nervous of strangers - like the vet-putting lots of pressure on him. Confused Bubbles just doesn't trust strangers to do.... whatever they're trying to do! Normal interactions with strangers are fine - Bubbles loves his pets! Bubbles is a sensitive to change. He struggles with visiting other people's houses, and must investigate everything! When he is overstimulated and feeling sensitive, Bubbles also forgets his manners and bit and struggles to settle. He may also show discomfort by drooling, or nervous toots. Bubbles would prefer a calm, consistent forever home that doesn't have tons of change or traffic. He loves his adventures out in the world, but prefers home to be calm and consistent. Bubbles is looking for a patient, quiet home to "level up" from his street days. He would prefer a consistent, calm home where his silly antics are the highlight of his people's day! Bubbles enjoys adventures, but would prefer home to be a nice place to relax! SUMMARY 2yo (male) lab X bully breed -Good with dogs -Cats not recommended -Older kids that can participate in training -Good with strangers, loves all people -Medium energy, tires quickly -Walks well on leash -Excellent in crate, goes in on command -Loves training, very food motivated -Good in car -Personality: curious, affectionate, sensitive, loves to please, independent, calm. Bubbles perfect home: -Quiet/calm home where he can relax and feel safe. Bubbles doesn’t seem to care about normal household noise, but can be vocal seeing dogs playing outside his house, seeing his foster mom cut the grass, or other activity. He’s probably better off without that pretty view of the park! Happy to walk through the park! -Patient humans who can advocate for him. Bubbles is a sensitive boy, and can feel stressed with lots of activity, or new environments. He probably would prefer being in his crate in a quiet room if a bunch of people are coming over to celebrate Christmas, instead of visiting someone else’s home for a holiday. Bubbles doesn’t care about working parents – he’s happy to nap in his crate all day! -Can live with another dog, or solo. Bubbles picks up cues from other dogs, and picks up on their energy. He could live with a calm, confident, canine companion, or solo, but would likely do best not in a busy home with many other dogs. He has a prey drive for small animals, and animals who run, so he may not be the best fit with cats. Untested with cats at this time. Bubbles is a sensitive boy and needs slow introductions to new places. He is very routine oriented and will automatically do the next thing in his routine ahead of you! Because he is sensitive, he will likely take longer to transition into a new home. Structure, consistency, and lots of treats will help him discover the routine in his new home! Bubbles would benefit from patient adopters who give him a little grace, and help him work through changes and build confidence! Bubbles shows his stress by pacing and struggling to settle, and sometimes drooling. While he isn't a drooly boy regularly, things that are stressful for him, like car rides, will produce little bubbles of drool... that is actually how he got his name at the high volume shelter he came from! Bubbles is easily entertained, and is happy to chew on a bone or play with a toy by himself. He isn't too interested in most toys, but every once in a while finds a good one. He LOVES food and food toys, so that is a great enrichment activity for him. Bubbles loves to chill out right beside his people and get a good bum rub. He has a calm, quiet little play style with his people. To apply, please email molsonsfosterfriends@gmail.com.