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Boxer puppies and dogs in El Cajon, California

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These Boxers are available in El Cajon, California.
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Trigger

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on 02/15/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Trigger is a shy but sweet pup who just needs a little time to feel comfortable. Once he trusts you, he's gentle, affectionate, and loves quiet companionship. With patience and love, he'll make a loyal and loving companion! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Weight: 37.6 Age: 2yrs 5mths 0wks

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Kahlua

Boxer

Female, Adult
Chula Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
My friend and roommate bought Kahlua in July 2020 when she was just a few weeks old. Since then she's been raised by us collectively. She's an absolute sweetheart, loves to cuddle and play ball/fetch. It breaks our hearts to give her up, but we no longer have a yard for her, or time for her, and we're also struggling financially. It's been a difficult decision to make, but we are out of options. We're looking for someone who would still be willing to let us visit her every now and then, as it's incredibly hard to imagine never seeing her again. If you are that guardian angel who is in a place to help take our baby in and keep her safe and happy, while also being open and to her original family staying a part of her life, we would forever be in your debt. Thank you!
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Tyson

Boxer Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tyson is a very happy go lucky dog.  He was pulled from Tijuana Animal Control February  2022.  He was very emaciated and very sick.  He weighed only 33 pounds at intake with us.  He has gained more than thirty pounds while in our care.  His tail had to be amputated as he had "Happy tail."  He could not stop wagging his tail and would break the tail open and spray blood all over everything by wagging it really hard and bumping itno things.  He is an amazing boy.  He loves adults, kids, other dogs, and just about everything.  He will be a wonderful addition to any family's home! ##1328861##
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George

Boxer Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My journey started as a stray darting in and out of traffic on a busy street and seeking cover in the adjacent riverbed.  I could be seen at night going house to house, looking for food and especially loved the yards with dogs.  Once humanely trapped, no owner came for me so here I am looking for my forever family.  I would do best with another confident dog in the home.  Once I trust I am incredibly sweet and eager to please.  I need someone willing to be patient and love me unconditionally while I adjust to my new environment.  I LOVE dogs and am high energy when it comes to play.  I prefer women and have a deep seated fear of men but with each adoption event I am slowly learning they are pretty cool!  I get to enjoy outings for pack walks but don't do well "sitting" in chaotic settings.  The noises, people and activity still scare me, even a year later.  Because of my Flight Risk I cannot be left unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures and my new family must be aware of open doors and windows.  I would love to find that person who will let me learn to trust, grow into their heart and let me be their new home body where I feel safe.  To adopt: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/37765/genericTo foster: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/37764/genericEmail: awayhomefordogs@gmail.com ##1339002##
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Kenya-Egypt

Boxer Shar Pei

Male, 8 mos
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
The sands of time are fresh for this little guy. Don't be in "de-Nile" because he is nothing short of a puppy wonder of the world! Friendly and sweet, he loves to wrestle with his siblings. Watch out for your shoe laces as they may be eaten like a crocodile ;) This litter is busy getting their vaccines up to date and growing so they will be ready by August 2024. Please submit an application if you are interested in this special summer team! ##2100545##
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Addie

Boxer Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Bonita, CA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
ADORABLE ADOPTABULL ADDIE!!!! Who is looking for a bundle of Boxer love on three legs? This girl is truly something special and is looking for someone to take her to the next level! Please read to the end for history and current need. Addie has been in a temporary/emergency foster for 30 days (to make kennel space for the LA Fire Animals) and was the perfect opportunity to find out just what an amazing dog she truly is. Sadly, she won't show this in a kennel environment and needs a foster ASAP!   Things they learned: Housebroken (foster had a dog door that lead to a super secure yard but was never left unattended outside) and can hold it for 10 hours in a crate or kennel run Professional snuggler- she doesn't budge once settled in and is quite the heater ABSOLUTLY silly!- This girl will self-entertain by tossing toys in the air and catching them, then zipping through the house top speed so she can pounce on them with as much gusto as she can muster up! Walks amazing on leash when given a few reminders not to pull Can be picky with treats and/or needs time to decide if its worthy of her ingesting it :) DOES NOT SHRED TOYS OR BEDDING!! Not a huge foodie Loves baths, allows nail trims and even allows you to grind the nails down! (which is great for a dog with black toenails) and ear cleaning. Great at all handling and restraint Trusts and loves DEEPLY Road Trip PRO! -just settles in the back seat of a truck, SUV or in the Cargo and doesn't try and drive :) Responds to corrections and house rule enforcement well. Foster allows dogs on the couches (not beds) but was working on her not always assuming it's ok. She would politely ask to come up and when told no, would sit at fosters feet (or under the recliner when the foot rests were up lol) Song that fits her personality: "Wrecking Ball" when it comes to her excitement to see you, toys and her jumping on the couch. She’s working on personal space :) Crate Trained/Dog Kennel Run Trained (only went potty in the kennel run when she REALLY had to go)   Things she is working on and needs someone to continue with: Can be reactive to dogs on leash (fear based) and needs work on ignoring them. MUST be an only dog at this time---no cats. Fast moving kids are scary (met a 2 and 3 year old who were rough housing in the fosters home, she just quietly sat next to the foster and didn't engage. Would take a treat from them politely, but then would spit it out). Met an 8 year old who gave her time to warm up and she was fine. Due to history (below) everything is new to her and can be scary. Needs to work on her Bravery and confidence. But does try REALLY hard. Flight risk: don't let those 3 legs fool you, she’s FAST, agile and smart. Did test gates and look at the tops of fences when in a new yard with 5ft chain-link fencing. Vocal when left alone in a crate for about 30 minutes (foster used anxiety meds so being alone was a positive thing) When unattended in the house for 90 minutes didn't make a peep and laid by the front door waiting for the Foster Parents to come home. Didn't shred anything or potty in the house. Does drink out of the toilets when left open and occasionally raids trash cans with no lids and dirty laundry. But drops items or stops when corrected   Her backstory: Her story started like all of our dogs. That fateful call...... “Babs there’s a dog on the freeway”. Like most I checked it out to find nothing and hope the dog went home. Not the case for this girl. Fast forward three weeks and multiple calls came in about a large dark dog injured and limping along the I8 freeway shoulder. With calls spanning weeks I could only assume the dog was “hunkered down” in the area and crazy as it seems established a “safe” place on the freeway embankment. I headed out, found fresh dog poop on the shoulder and horrified that this dog felt safe enough to poop in traffic, set up cameras. I was shocked when within 30 minutes a dog appeared and it all made sense. I had to watch the footage several times and could not believe my eyes. This dog was a TRIPOD, missing a back lag. Thus the poop on the shoulder vs climb the steep embankment and reports of “injured and limping” dog. I immediately set a trap and my heart sored as I could not bear the thought of trapping yet another scared discarded dog to leave it at the shelter, potentially to die for fearful behavior, because we are full. A tripod meant a chip right? Either adopted out after surgery or an owner that went to great medical lengths for a beloved pet...... Like the camera, the dog showed up in short order, likely staying in a small area and was safe in the trap. What I did not expect was a dead end chip and it got worse from there...... 1st number-no longer in service, 2nd number - some guy claiming not to know anyone of the name registered on the chip. There were a few “residents” camped on that freeway hill and I got a hunch. This girl likely lived there, left to roam on the shoulder freeway......Next call was to the shelter to report her found, get her processed and pray what I feared was not the truth...... What I learned next broke my heart. This was not the first encounter this dog has had with the shelter. She had been brought in by her “owner” a year and half prior. She had suffered a CRUSHING injury (supposedly a log fell on her at 6months old, I have my own suspicions and find that highly doubtful), was relinquished for emergency medical care and reclaimed by said “owner” after surgery. Normally I pray for an owner and long-awaited reunion when I catch a dog. NOT the case here......Knowing we are full and not in a position to take on yet another dog I went into overdrive to find a solution for this beautiful beast so we could expedite an exit and pray the person who had failed to protect her for the first 2 years of her life would not come to claim her.  Able, Willing, Interested and COMMITTED? Call 619-249-2221 or Email AWayHomeforDogs@gmail.com currently housed and in the adoption program of The Animal Pad (as of 2/12/25), trying to get as much visibility on her as we can so she doesn't have to sit in the kennels very long. ##2285684##
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Waffles

Boxer

Female, Senior
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Check Me out ! Waffles has endured a challenging past, having spent her early years confined in a crate. At just 14, her family made the difficult decision to surrender her to our rescue, allowing her to receive the medical care she desperately needed. Now, she has reached a healthy weight and is enjoying the outdoors, which brings her immense joy. Although she experiences some vision and hearing loss, Waffles is a sweet dog who longs for a loving family to provide her with a warm and happy home in her golden years. Thought to be a boxer mix, she is house trained and walks well on a leash for her age. A home with a yard where she can explore freely would be ideal for her. Could you be the one to offer this lovely senior girl the forever home she deserves? Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 14, 2025, 5:45 pm

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Riri

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Riri, the loving and loyal dog! Riri is an amazing companion who loves people and attention. She’s been my faithful furry friend, always eager to play, cuddle, and brighten up my day. Unfortunately, my life is about to change with the arrival of my new baby. As much as it pains me, I realize I won’t be able to provide Riri with the care and attention she deserves. That’s why I’m looking for a new forever home for Riri, where she’ll receive the love, exercise, and devotion she’s accustomed to. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this incredible dog, I know Riri will bring joy and companionship to your life.
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Radish

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member. Why this pet is the one for you:Radish is a shy but sweet dog who just needs a little time to feel comfortable. Once he knows you, his energetic and playful side truly shines! Radish would love a patient home that can help him build confidence and enjoy life to the fullest. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Tan Weight: 43.6 Age: 2yrs 10mths 0wks
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Thelma

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member. Why this pet is the one for you:Thelma is a shy but incredibly sweet dog looking for a patient and loving home to help her feel safe and cherished. She has some medical needs that will require monitoring, but her gentle and affectionate nature makes her care more than worth it. Thelma would thrive in a calm environment with someone ready to give her the time and attention she deserves. At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Weight: 72 Age: 6yrs 1mths 0wks

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Boxer shelters & rescues in El Cajon, California

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5.4 miles

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

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

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Rescue

8.4 miles

PAWS4thought Animal Rescue

PO Box 1893, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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8.4 miles

A Way Home For Dogs

5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

11.6 miles

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (public)

130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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

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Rescue

11.7 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 439060, PMB 626, San Diego, CA 92143

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

Second Chance Dog Rescue

2801 "B" Street #55, San Diego, CA 92102

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

12.1 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

San Diego, CA 92113

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

12.7 miles

Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine Rescue, Inc

San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, California, dogs are fostered in So California, Southern CA, CA 92104

Pet Types: dogs

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13.3 miles

Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group

2307 Fenton Parkway #107-160, San Diego, CA 92108

Pet Types: dogs

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