Boxer Rescue Los Angeles

What Boxer Rescue Los Angeles does

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles (BRLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization founded in 1977 by Ursula Sauthier, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Boxer dogs in the Los Angeles area. Operating from a single fully staffed kennel facility in the East San Fernando Valley (near Burbank), the organization intakes Boxers from local shelters and owner surrenders, provides medical care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchipping), conducts behavioral assessment, and places dogs with screened adoptive families through a multi-step process comprising an online application, a virtual face-to-face interview, and an in-person Saturday appointment at the kennel for compatibility testing. All adoptions are by appointment only, and the standard adoption donation is $500 per dog.

The organization is volunteer-driven with no disclosed headcount and governance provided by Founder/CFO Ursula Sauthier, President Joni Conterno, Vice President Janet McBurney, and Treasurer Mary Hirt. Revenue is generated primarily through private donations (one-time and recurring, processed via PayPal and Network for Good) and adoption donations, supplemented by corporate giving programs (AmazonSmile, Ralphs) and merchandise sales through Bonfire and Square online storefronts. BRLA maintains partnerships with corporate sponsors (BarkBox, Max & Neo, RexSpecs, BrodieBowl, Boxer Rescue Foundation) and participated in a 2016 Save Our Shelter television makeover episode. Customer-facing assets include a website with individual dog profile pages, an email newsletter, social media presence, training resource guides, and a volunteer orientation program with quarterly onboarding.

Name

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles

Legal name

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles

Website

https://boxer-rescue-la.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that rescues and rehomes Boxer dogs in the Los Angeles area through a single staffed kennel facility, a multi-step adoption process, and a volunteer-driven donation-funded operating model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Adoption Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Dog adoption services
• Nonprofit rescue operations
• Breed-specific rescue
• Pet adoption program

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Adoption Donations: One-time adoption donation of $500 per Boxer, which includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, and all adoption processing.
2. Private Donations: Funded solely by private donations from individuals. Accepts one-time online donations via credit card or PayPal, recurring monthly donations, and check payments. Corporate giving programs including Ralphs and AmazonSmile donate portions of shopping to BRLA.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of BRLA merchandise including calendars and other items through Bonfire and Square storefronts, with proceeds benefiting the rescue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRLA rescues Boxer dogs from local shelters and owner surrenders, provides veterinary medical care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchipping) and behavioral assessment at its fully staffed kennel facility, and places them with screened adopters through a multi-step adoption process. Adopters submit an online application, complete a virtual interview, and visit the San Fernando Valley kennel for in-person compatibility testing before completing a $500 adoption donation.

Product overview

Boxer Rescue Los Angeles operates as a single, integrated animal rescue and adoption platform. The core offering is dog rescue and adoption services, centered on a fully staffed kennel facility in the East San Fernando Valley. Key product components include: (1) Core Adoption Services for intake, medical care, and placement of Boxers; (2) Online Adoption Application system for matching potential adopters; (3) Virtual Adoption Interview for compatibility assessment; (4) Dog Profile Pages showcasing available Boxers; (5) Donation Services for tax-deductible contributions; (6) Volunteer Program with training orientation; (7) Training Resources with recommended trainers; (8) BRLA Online Shop for merchandise; (9) FAQ and Resource Library with integration guides; and (10) Surrender Services for owner surrenders. The organization also participates in the Save Our Shelter television program featuring their facility makeover. All services are coordinated to achieve responsible lifetime matches between Boxers and adoptive families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxer Rescue and Adoption Service End-to-end dog rescue and adoption service for Boxers: intake from shelters and owner surrenders, on-site medical care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchipping), behavioral assessment, foster care, and placement matching through a multi-step adoption process including online application, virtual interview, and in-person compatibility testing. Adoption donation is $500 and includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, martingale collar with BRLA ID tag, and adoption paperwork.
• Donation Services Tax-deductible donation processing via PayPal and Network for Good, offering one-time and recurring monthly contributions to support Boxer care. Also enables check donations and corporate giving programs (AmazonSmile, Ralphs) that donate portions of everyday shopping to BRLA.
• Owner Surrender Service Intake and counseling service for Boxer owners who can no longer care for their dog. Provides surrender intake procedures along with resources and alternatives aimed at helping owners keep their Boxers when possible.
• BRLA Online Shop Online merchandise storefront featuring BRLA 2026 Calendar and other items, sold through Bonfire and Square storefronts with proceeds benefiting the rescue. Ships via USPS Priority at a flat rate of $6.50.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer orientation and training program including quarterly Sunday orientations, an in-training period requirement, and hands-on weekend work with Boxers at the kennel facility.
• Training Resources and Recommended Trainer Directory Training guides and recommendations covering BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training), with a directory of recommended dog trainers (Mary Hirt, Tim Williams, Lisa Verdugo, Sandy Driscoll) provided to adopters for post-adoption support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of Boxers helped find homes over four decades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• BrodieBowlminorOthersSponsor of Boxer Rescue LA. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• RexSpecsminorOthersSponsor of Boxer Rescue LA. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• AmazonSmilecoreOthersCorporate giving program where Amazon donates a portion of eligible purchases to BRLA. Tax ID# 95-4636781 listed on Amazon Smile.
• RalphscoreOthersCorporate giving program where Ralphs donates a portion of shopping to BRLA. Enrollment available through BRLA website.
• Boxer Rescue FoundationminorOthersSponsor of Boxer Rescue LA. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• Max & NeominorOthersCorporate sponsor of Boxer Rescue LA. Logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• BarkBoxminorOthersFeatured sponsor displayed on website with promotional link to barkbox.com.
• Network for GoodminorOthersAlternative online donation vehicle for BRLA, managed by GuideStar. Provides Gold Seal of Transparency for the organization.
• Save Our Shelter (TV Show)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2016, BRLA was selected for a makeover episode of the television show Save Our Shelter. The show provided open spaces for dogs to socialize and resulted in the creation of Angel Wing murals as a memorial to volunteer Tony DeCanio. The episode featured BRLA and is available on Facebook.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BoxerRescueLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boxer-rescue-fund-inc-of-los-angeles

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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