Boxer puppies and dogs in Gig Harbor, Washington

Charlie is a 1.5yo neutered Boxer (50%)/Husky/German Shepherd Mix who was saved from euthanasia in Modesto, CA. He LOVES the company of other dogs, plays well, very submissive, and is good with cats! Sweet Charlie was clearly abused in his past, and as a result he is slow to trust humans and prefers the company of furry friends. With time and patience, he is the sweetest lovebug and regularly seeks out his foster mom for pets. Charlie is potty trained and kennel trained, great in the car, and loves to go with his foster mom on walks! This beautiful boy is ready to be spoiled. To help Charlie settle in his furever home, his foster mom has offered to pay for one virtual session with the trainer they have been working with (All Ears Petcare), upon completion of adoption. Dog Name: Charlie (fka Roscoe) DNA says Charlie is 50% Boxer, 25% Husky, 25% German Shepherd. Husky traits and personality are most present. Likely 1.5yo as of summer 2024 Good with dogs? Yes, extremely  Good with kids? Older kids  Good with cats? Yes Has experience on a leash? Yes Potty trained? Yes Crate trained? Yes Where does the dog stay when it is home alone? In kennel, in room with other dogs Where does the dog sleep? In kennel, in bedroom When does the dog eat? Twice per day 7am/7pm 2.5c each meal  What does the dog eat? Purina pro plan chicken and treats of all kinds  Temperament/Personality: Charlie is a super loyal, playful goofball! He is very timid with humans at first, but given a bit of time and space, and with the help of another friendly dog in the home, is the sweetest most devoted companion. Charlie is great with other dogs, understands cues and is polite in greetings, very submissive, and does not resource guard at all. He is great with the cats and good around the horses, he is interested in the chickens but we’ve been able to call him away from them without issue. Charlie is good in the car, wants nothing more than to have his head out the window the entire time no matter how fast you go! He enjoys going with his trusted human anywhere, walks, stores, and has even visited a brew pub and settled with the other dogs despite the strange humans around. .  What does the dog's ideal home look like? Charlie needs a low-traffic home with another friendly dog or cat and humans that can be patient and allow him space to adjust with minimal handling and direct attention while he adjusts to the new environment. He is more wary of men, but can still bond with them given extra time and patience.  What are the dog's strengths? Charlie is cat neutral and ultra-dog friendly, very submissive and loves dog parks. When under pressure or cornered by humans, he will pancake or try to hide but never react with violence. Charlie loves to go with his trusted human anywhere and is great in the car. He is also so, so cute with his curly-q tail and morning goob sessions. What is the dog still working on? What can they improve? Charlie is working on expanding his trusted-people and getting more exposure to people-places. We are also working to settle in kennel as a safe space.  If your foster were a celebrity, who would they be? Adam Driver, a reclusive goofball with distinctive recognizable features. If your foster dog were on a dating site, what would their profile say? Working through my PTSD and anxiety, looking for a stable and loving home to help me gain confidence!  Beach or Mountains? Mountains, he’s been loving the trails of Western Washington but is not a big water guy. Squeaky/Bouncy/Chewy, what do they look for in a toy? Trifecta squeaky, wiggly, and crinkly! He also enjoys a good chew sometimes. Complete this sentence “My foster wishes they had a friend with whom they could share a loving and playful home!” What’s your foster’s favorite dessert? Freeze dried beef liver crumb topping on greek yogurt over a pupsicle. Trainer Notes What does the dog’s ideal future home look like?  Charlie would likely do well in a home with at least one other friendly dog, and/or cat to show him the ropes. Charlie does well in a pack and is very submissive. The other pets in the home will help win over Charlie’s affection. Charlie would do well with owners who have experience with fearful dog behavior or who are willing to work with a positive reinforcement trainer from the start. Charlie will freeze  when approached by a new human and not settle without guidance. A fenced backyard will help Charlie to move around and bond with his new dog pack while reducing the leash training at the start. What is Charlie currently working on?  He was shut down from the extended time in the shelter. Fear shows up from loud noises and fast movements, Charlie is overly cautious about humans, leading us to believe he’s been abused. We see this from his pancake behavior on leash. He wants to trust his new family. He is willing but is fighting his survival mode of fight/flight/freeze.  Decompression and settling into a home environment to bring out his personality. Trusting humans again is our biggest priority since he had been so shutdown.  Building confidence and trust with people. Leash walking instead of stopping.  What should his furever family be prepared for?  Charlie will be more willing to approach you if you love your current pets. Be prepared to train all the dogs in a group until Charlie trusts you enough not to shut down from full attention.  Charlie may hide under a table or find a corner spot for his bed to settle and observe. He should be allowed to build trust at his pace and affection should not be forced upon him; he will eventually seek affection and physical comfort. He is seeking to trust but is currently very nervous around new people.  www.northwestwagrescue.org Adoption $500 ##2054770##

Name: MollyBreed: Boxer mix.Sex: FemaleAge: 1 year old.Size: Medium.10 kg/22 lbs  Molly is a very active and happy dog with a playful and protective personality. She was found alone on the street on a rainy day, suffering from anemia and infested with fleas. Her condition was so severe that you could see her bones. Sadly, she was a victim of violence, which has left her fearful of homeless and elderly people. Her rescuer loves her but recently had surgery so she is not able to take care of her anymore. Molly is good at walking on a leash, goes to the bathroom in the designated spot, and is ready for more training due to her good temperament. Molly needs a family that enjoys an active lifestyle, including walks and runs to help manage her energy. She responds in an environment with well-defined boundaries and ongoingtraining. She gets along with dogs and kids. She loves playing with her toys and taking walks and once she trusts you she will love and protect you unconditionally. Up to date on vaccines, microchipped, spayed and heartworm negative Molly is waiting in Mexico for a chance to come the WA. Check out our website to learn more about our 10-day trial option. www.northwestwagrescue.org Adoption fee $550 ##2108296##

Hi, my name is Rocky and I would love to meet you. I have been at the shelter since Sep 16, 2024. I’m ready to run the extra mile for you, literally! I have an always-on-the-go kind of attitude. I absolutely love spending time playing and exploring and making the most out of my day. Need someone to be your running buddy or hiking pal? I’m your pup!

APPLICATION LINK: https://shaynesrescue.com/adoption-application-pet-central-satx/ We must have an application to move forward. SCOOBY is a big boy...at least 65#. His estimated DOB is 1/5/2020...so he is almost 4 yrs old. He is a very FUN dog and loves playing with other dogs but he is exuberant and easily intimidates smaller dogs. He would be a great companion dog for a large breed dog. He loves everyone and just wants to play. He has not had in-house training...in a shelter with lots of dogs, the big ones don't necessarily get the royal treatment. He has been leash trained and loves to go on walks. After he get rid of the initial excitement about going out, he walks gently on the leash. I do not trust him with a cat. If it runs, he will chase. He sees them as lots of fun. Scooby would be great with a family with older children. Smaller ones would probably get knocked down during playtime. He needs a home with large back yard, I would not recommend him for an apartment. Check out our YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/KD9BUCFmQCs This dog is CURRENTLY IN TEXAS and available for pre-adoption. Adoptions include neuter/spay, vaccinations (DHPP, Bordetella, Rabies), microchip, health certificate, transport with our professional dog transporter, and 6 mos of heart worm prevention. You can ask us about how pre-adoption works and our "trial period." If you have any questions or would like an e-mail from us as to how all of this works, text me (Terry); identify the dog's name and give me your email address... 210-394-6060. You can also go to our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/Pet-Central-SATX-866684826744181/ and LIKE us to help us out. After we review your application, we will contact you, and you'll have the opportunity to find out more from their foster family or the rescue. If you experience any issues filling out the application you can contact us directly at shaynerescue@gmail.com. This is ONLY if you have problems applying. If you have not applied, you will not receive a response so please only email if you have any issues applying. Adoption Fees The adoption fee includes transportation to WA/OR. All pups and dogs are fully vetted, spayed/neutered, microchipped, dewormed, have a negative heart worm test for all dogs over 6 months at time of transport, have a health certificate, and have all age-appropriate vaccinations. Some dogs/pups have additional medical, including but not limited to FHO, ACL, hernias, dental, and other vetting. All medical records will be provided to the adopter at the time they pick up their dog. HOW ABOUT FOSTERING! If you are not in the position to afford a puppy/dog but still want to be an important factor in dog rescue, we recommend fostering. Fostering ensures you incur no vet bills and no boarding fees while saving a life and enjoying the love of a canine companion. We are always in need of good fosters. You can sign up to foster at this link: https://shaynesrescue.com/foster-application/ This is a post on behalf of Pet Central SATX Rescue, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We have hundreds of puppies/dogs available so there really is no need to apply anywhere else. Also, one application is good even if you are interested in several different dogs...one application no matter which one you choose. Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue pup/dog. We firmly believe there is NO breed other than "rescue" for all species. Thank you for being part of the village it takes to save these precious lives.

Google is your typical high energy boxer mix. He loves to walk and play in the yard. His ideal home would be with an active individual, couple, or family. He is very smart and loving. He is best in an only dog household. He is neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Give Google a home and he can be transported to you. ##1549887##

 Ziggy is an older distiguished gentledog. He loves to be a couch potato. He does love going for a walk. He is always happy to see people and give them his paw. He follows commands and is crate trained. His nickname is "Tiger" because of his coat. He is very loving to people and selective to other dogs. Proper introduction is always a must. He wouldn't be ideal with a house that has small children. He is always eager to please. He is fully vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He would love to travel anywhere in the US or Canada. ##1545628##

Julie is now in Upstate New York.Julie is a show stopper. She has great manners on a leash loves to play and would be a great hiking partner as loves the outdoors. While Julie loves her humans, she would do best in a home where she is the one and only. She is spayed, microchipped for life, healthy and fully vaccinated. Julie can be transported anywhere in the US and Canada. ##1619061##

 Prince loves going for adventures or hanging out on the couch with his humans. He does well with laid back dogs but will stand his ground when challenged. He would do best as the only dog in your home. Prince walks well on a leash, crate trained, and sits on command. Prince will need regular exercise and will need to be in a home with a fenced yard. Prince is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and neutered. ##1499381##

Adopt me? Foster me??? Name: Sweetie About Sweetie: Meet Sweetie, an 11 month old Pittie with a heart of gold. This sweet girl is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and full of youthful personality. She is incredibly trainable and loves to play. Sweetie was found tied to a fence in Federal Way back in January and has been in a boarding facility. She is on the lookout for her forever home or a foster family who can give her the love and attention she deserves. Sadly, as we approach the very busy boarding season in the next months to come, there simply isn't much availability for this sweet girl. A foster or adoptive family is urgently needed. Despite her difficult start in life, Sweetie is full of love and affection. She is eager to find her forever family and is ready to bring joy and happiness into their lives. She would do best as an only dog and with older children. If you are considering adding a furry friend to your family, please consider giving Sweetie a chance. She is sure to bring endless love and companionship to your life. reach out to www.northwestwagrescue.org ##2040764##

G-Raff was saved from euthanisia in a Roswell, NM shelter due to over crowding. The staff at the shelter raves about this boy. He was the prefered dog tester, sweet, easy going and well natured. He is approx 3 years old. Dog Name: G-Raff (we’ve been calling him waffles!) Good with dogs? Yes but he prefers dogs of his size or larger Good with kids? Yes (but he is strong so he’d knock small kids over easily, so best with older kids) Good with cats? Untested / but based off of prey drive I’d say probably not Has experience on a leash? Is improving everyday! He does get very excited when he sees other dogs and will pull but not leash aggressive in any way. Potty trained? had a few minor accidents the first few days but hasn’t since and doing well! Crate trained? Yes Where does the dog stay when it is home alone? In the crate Where does the dog sleep? Crate in bedroom When does the dog eat? Morning/ evening What does the dog eat? Donated food Temperament/Personality: very sweet, loves to be loved on and held, very happy to follow you around and cuddle, loves squeaky toys and bones! He’s got a gentle spirit and just wants to be close to everyone What does the dog's ideal home look like? He’s medium energy so would prefer a fenced yard but could work in an apartment with walks, doesn’t bark in the house! What are the dog's strengths? He is very loving, super cuddly, loves other dogs and people, he has very soulful eyes What is the dog still working on? What can they improve? He does get very excited about other people and dogs on walks and wants to see everyone, we’re working on bringing the focus back to us when walking and he’s been improving everyday with practice If your foster were a celebrity, who would they be? Seth Rogan If your foster dog were on a dating site, what would their profile say?  Beach or Mountains? Mountains Squeaky/Bouncy/Chewy, what do they look for in a toy? Squeaky and stuffies! He does destroy the stuffiest toys pretty quickly so getting the hardy stuffed toys is best G-Raff is neutered and up to date on vaccines.  Adoption $350 www.northwestwagrescue.org ##2054558##

Latte is the sweetest most lovable pup. She appeared on my doorstep about 6 months ago in pretty bad shape. I went through the process of adopting her because my neighbor told me they wanted her but changed their mind and I also didn't want to leave her at the shelter. She is very playful but also very well behaved and calm at times. She loves to snuggle and take her daily walks on the beach . Latte would do great at a home with an adult cat or dog her size or smaller. She is also great with Kids . She is always cheerful and such a sweet girl. I am also willing to pay some child support for her for a few months as she transitions to her new home I would love for her to go to a home where she is loved and spoiled as she is here. I travel too much and cannot keep her.