Thanks to the generous support of countless Boxer lovers, the Boxer Rescue Foundation is awarding a total of $12,000 to rescue groups around the country in 2008. Rescue groups are reporting higher numbers due to home foreclosures. Donations are down, too, so your support is most appreciated!

BRF Grant Committee members each received copies of the sixteen applications that were filed by the deadline.

Members individually reviewed the applications before the discussion phase began. Then the Committee, working collectively, examined a variety of factors including (but not limited to): 1) number of rescue Boxers served in the first six months of 2008, 2) medical and other rescue expenses, 3) geographical area covered and population of that area, 4) how the group plans to spend the BRF Grant money, 5) fund raising, 6) rescue practices (ethics, willingness to work with potential adopters and/or surrendering families, contracts, etc.), and 7) how the applicant group's rescue philosophy matches the philosophy of the Boxer Rescue Foundation. The Committee also checked references and letters of recommendation and comment.

This year the Committee was impressed with the innovativeness of several Boxer rescue groups. Two have special foster programs for senior Boxers! Some sponsored extremely creative fund raisers and a couple incorporate training into their foster program.

BRF Grant money will be used for expenses that Boxer rescue groups face on a regular basis. The groups are required to submit receipts to show how they spent the Grant money.

The Boxer Rescue Foundation is pleased to introduce the 2008 BRF Grant Recipients. Photos are group volunteers with rescue Boxers.