Available Dogs
Please Read!!!
Many of our dogs are not suitable for homes with small children (children under 5)- PLEASE read the dog's bio thoroughly before applying.
This could be for numerous reasons - small kids make them nervous, they need training, etc.
If the dog does well with small children their bio will state "OK with small children".
Also, we do not have designated adoption areas for our dogs. We normally do not go west of OH or south of VA and cover all north eastern states including New England.
Once approved you are welcome to visit with suitable dogs no matter
which state they are located in.
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Chuy
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Chuy - Pittsburgh, PA
Chuy is a 3-4 year old Chi who weighs 5 pounds. He came to rescue from a shelter in NC where he and his female Chi friend were out of time...
Chuy is very much a one person dog who will attach himself to his person and never leave his/her side. Chuy is very loyal to his human and is content spending the entire day sitting with his human or following them around.
He is a typical Chi and loves to sleep under the blankets with his person as well...
Chuy does well with other dogs - large and small - and is absolutely fine with cats.
He would do best with older children who know how to properly interact with tiny dogs...
Chuy is crate trained and will potty outside if you are diligent, but he does best with pee pads.
ADOPTION APPLICATION
OK with other dogs
Will do best with children over 12
Ok with cats
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Frankie
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Frankie - Pittsburgh, PA
Hi there! My name is Frankie and I'm a 6 year old Min Pin.
I had to come to rescue from a family that absolutely loved me, but could not keep me due to their youngest child's allergies....=( They were very sad to bring me to rescue, but my foster momma assured them I would find a great forever home.
Speaking of my foster momma - she loves me! She says I'm cute as can be! I love her too and I follow her everywhere. I love hanging out with the other furkids here in my foster home too! We play with each other and our toys... I will chase cats although I have not hurt the cat.
I love all people and even younger kids - my former family's children loved being with me and I loved them.
I am crate trained and will need a little more work with my house training. I do really well if I get out on a regular schedule...
I love walks, car rides and sleeping under the blankets! Oh - and I'm not hyper and bouncy... My foster momma says I'm a real good boy.
So, I'll just be hear waiting for my fantastic forever home to call me...
Lots of love and licks,
Frankie the Min Pin
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Good with other dogs
Will do best with children over 6
Will chase cats
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PENDING - NOT ACCEPTING APPS AT THIS TIME.
Kaiser - Pittsburgh, PA
Hi! My name is Kaiser.... Everyone who meets me can't stop telling me how handsome and sweet I am... and I LOVE it! You see, I ended up in a shelter and then was there for a few months. I was so, so sad at the shelter... I didn't feel very handsome and I certainly didn't feel very loved... But, then one day a very nice lady came and picked me up... ooooh I just loved her from the moment I met her! She was petting me and telling me I was such a good boy... it was like heaven!
I kept looking back at the building I had spent the last few months in... hoping - really hoping - that I wasn't going back inside... and then suddenly we walked over to her car and she opened the door... hmmm... was I supposed to get in? Yep! She said, 'C'mon boy - jump in'... and all I could think was 'YES!'
So, now I'm in foster care and my foster momma told me a wonderful forever home is out there waiting somewhere... I hope they find me soon, because I really can't wait! I'm around 1 1/2 - 2 years old, extremely affectionate (love my humans!) and full of energy! I love to run in the yard - that is one of my favorite things to do! I am also a strong boy... and my foster momma says I need training.
So anyway - if you think I might be the boy for you - please let my foster momma know!
I have to get back to my toys!
Doberkisses,
Kaiser
Good with other dogs
Will do best with children over 8
Cats are unknown
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Storm - Pittsburgh, PA
Hi... my name is Storm. I'm a bit sad right now... and somewhat confused. I'm trying to make sense of everything that has just happened to me. You see, I lived with my owner for my whole life - I'm 5 - and my little Min Pin friend. Suddenly my owner got sick and could no longer take care of me... My little Min Pin friend was also very sick and had to go to the Rainbow Bridge... so he didn't get to come with me. So, now I'm in a new place without my human and my favorite buddy... and my heart hurts.
My foster momma told me this is rescue and I will find another very special family who will love me and care for me for the rest of my life... I do hope that happens soon. I could really use another human and even another canine companion.
So, I guess I'll tell you a little more about me... I weigh around 100 lbs. and I am super friendly with people. I was around a small child and did great with her...
I also take thyroid meds, but those are really inexpensive.
Anyway, I guess that's all for now... but, please if you think I might be the boy for you can you let my foster momma know? I really want to have a family again...
Much Doberlove,
Storm
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Ok with dogs
Will do best with children over 5
Cats are unknown
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Smokey - Pittsburgh, PA
2/26/10 Update: We had a set back with Smokey's skin and went back to the vet where we did a skin biopsy. Poor Smokey! We will know more once we receive the results of the biopsy - if we have no luck with the biopsy we will be off to the dermatologist.
12/30/09 Update: Smokey's skin is responding nicely to supplements, baths and a new antibiotic! It is probably the first time in a very long time he has relief from the itching and annoyance of his skin. He is such a great boy! We had him at two of our recent mall events and he LOVED every human that came his way! Smokey is really hoping for a home of his own soon - he loves his foster family, but he is sad that he hasn't found his forever family yet.
Hi there! My name is Smokey. I'm an older boy... probably around 8 years old or so. I came to rescue because my family moved somewhere new and the landlord said it was fine to have a big dog until she saw me... she said Dobermans are dangerous dogs and my family could not keep me if they wanted to continue to live there. Because my family did not have the money to move again they had no choice but to surrender me to rescue. They were afraid to send me anywhere other than rescue because of my age.... and my skin problems. My foster momma says none of that matters to her and she loves me just the same!
I have alopecia and eczema. My foster momma has started giving me supplements and that is making me feel better... but my new home will need to keep me on these things to help my skin improve and keep it that way.
I'm your typical older boy - easy and happy go lucky. I get along well with other dogs and but cats are not my thing. I am totally house trained and well mannered. I mind well and do whatever is asked of me... that's a Doberboy's job right? To make his family happy...!
This week I go for a much needed dental and a check up from the vet... after that I will probably be ready for my new home... but remember, my foster momma will only allow me to go to a home that is willing to keep my on my supplements. My skin is just too painful without them.
Well, it's nap time again so I'm going to find my dog bed and take a snooze...
Much love and Doberkisses,
Smokey
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Ok with dogs
Will do best with children over 6
NO cats
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Chloe - Auburn, NY
2-24-10 Update - Chloe will need FHO surgery and will be having her surgery in a week or two. The surgery will be expensive - over $600 - so please donate and help us if you can....
Hi! Hi! Hi! I'm Chloeeeeeeeeeeee!
I'm a petite Doberprincess and yes - I know it! I'm full of sass (I am a red Dobergal after all) and energy!
I found my way to rescue thanks to several caring people who made it their mission to save my life and get me to the safety of rescue - thank you! thank you! thank you!
I love rescue! What a great place! Everyone is sooooo nice and I get to play with lots and lots of toys. I also don't have to spend every waking moment in my crate like I did in my last home. I couldn't even run when I first got to the shelter - I basically had no muscle mass in my back legs...
Thankfully I am gaining weight and muscle! I do have an issue with my back leg, so I am going to see a doctor and he's going to take a picture of it... then he will be able to tell my foster momma what is wrong with it. Once she knows - I'm sure she will let you know!
But - for now I'm just a romping and running fool! This little leg issue doesn't hold me back - no sir!
My foster momma is also concerned with my left eye - it just looks a bit lazy she said... so the doctor will look at that too!
Well, I have to go... I have my foster Dobersiblings to play with and I'm sure they miss me!
Smooooooooooochies,
Chloe!
Ok with other dogs
Ok with kids
Cats are unknown
ADOPTION APPLICATION
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PENDING - NO MORE APPS BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
Hailey - Pittsburgh, PA
3/1/10 - Update: Hailey had her cast removed at the end of last week. We also did another x-ray and it appears as though her leg is coming along just as it should. She will have limited activity for the next few weeks to a month... and slowly start to build up the muscles in her leg.
Hi... My name is Hailey. I am certainly praying 2010 is much better for me than 2009. I was picked up by animal control in southern WV on Christmas Eve with a broken leg. My poor little leg hurt so badly! I am grateful that someone found me! They brought me to the shelter and then I went to the vet where my leg was looked at. I ended up having surgery on my leg and they put a pin in to help support it until it is healed...
I had been in the shelter for over month... someone was supposed to come get me, but they never did. I was starting to think I would never get out of there... and finally one of the shelter workers came and told me that someone was coming for me the next day - a rescue! She had to explain what that meant... and I was so excited! Sure enough, the very next day my new foster momma from the rescue came to pick me up! She was so excited to meet me! I was excited too! I had a few other furkid friends who rode to PA with me... they were all very excited to be going to rescue too!
I'm now in my foster home and will be visiting my new vet here in PA on Thursday. My foster momma said not to worry... she said everything will be ok from this point forward.
My visit to the vet for my surgery created a huge bill and I'm still not done with my vet care... SND has graciously offered to help raise money for my my care, so please if you can help I would be so grateful! Just click on the link below!
Please visit Hailey's SND page
http://www.doberman911.org/cases/hailey.html
OK with other dogs
Will do best with children over 8
Cats are unknown
ADOPTION APPLICATION
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A Note From Our Current Foster Dogs:
Please consider giving one of us a home.
Some of us have been waiting for quite awhile... Our lives have been turned upside down and we get so confused. We really want forever homes of our own where we can feel safe and loved just like the Doberkids who came through DDR before us. We will be here waiting... waiting for you.
DDR Foster Kids
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Mira with her new mom... Please help us make this dream come true for all of our foster dogs...
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Autumn - Pittsburgh, PA
Hi there... I'm Autumn. Everyone says I'm just as pretty as my name! I'm two years old and... you guess it - I'm a Red Heeler!
I think my previous owners did not take the best care of me... but I don't remember being abused. I L-O-V-E my foster momma and I'm always, always one step (or less) behind her. I have not really bonded wtih my foster momma's husband so I am thinking I will do best with a female owner... and I love kids too! I have no food aggression wtih anyone and I'm great with other dogs and cats.
I'm fullllll of energy - just as most Heelers are - and I'm told I'm very intelligent! I am very hungry for praise so I learn quickly!
I'm not 100% house trained, but we're getting there. I am crate trained though... =)
Well, I really feel like I have been sitting here for quite awhile talking away about myself... and I really, really need to go play now... soooooo, if you want to meet me please just let my foster momma know.
Ooooh, one last thing - I really, really need a fenced yard because I have soooooo much energy and that way I could run and play safely!
Hugs and high fives!
Autumn
ADOPTION APPLICATION
OK with other dogs
Ok with kids
OK with cats
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Cooper - Pittsburgh, PA
Cooper is a 3 year old black cropped and docked male who is now looking for home #3. Poor Cooper! He certainly needs someone who understands him and his need to run! He would make a perfect workout parnter.
He does well with most other dogs, tested fine with cats - although if they run he may chase - and is great with kids.
Cooper is a dog that has energy and he needs a way to get rid of some of it... He is a very loving and affectionate Doberboy... and he is really, really hoping for a forever home that will be committed to him for the rest of his life... something he deserves!
Ok with most other dogs
Ok with kids
Ok with cats - may chase
ADOPTION APPLICATION
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We have many Doberkids anxiously awaiting their forever families... Please complete an application if you are interested in adopting one of our Doberbabies!
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Abe
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PENDING - NO MORE APPS AT THIS TIME
Abe - Pittsburgh, PA
Abe is cute as a button! He is a young Puggle pup - probably around 10-12 weeks old. He was pulled from a WV shelter along with a few of our other current furkid fosters!
Abe is so adorable and sweet as can be! He loves, loves, loves to be held! And, of course, he is a typical puppy so playing and chewing are high on his Favorite's List as well!
Ok with other dogs
Ok with kids
Ok with cats
ADOPTION APPLICATION
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Chi Chi
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Chi Chi - Pittsburgh, PA
Chi Chi is my name and being sweet is my game!
I'm a senior Chi who found myself sitting in a shelter with all of my furkid siblings after my momma said she couldn't care for us any longer. We were all used as breeder dogs and I'm reeeeeeeally glad that is all behind me!
I'm a great little Chi girl with a super temperament! I love everyone I meet and get along great with other dogs.
I'm house trained and crate trained and just want love, love, love....
If you are looking for a sweet little girl to be by your side at all times, I'm the one for you!
Hugs and love,
Chi Chi
Ok with dogs
Ok with kids
Ok with cats
ADOPTION APPLICATION
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Trina when she was first pulled from the shelter
Trina
Trina's head wound
Trina's emaciated body
Another view of Trina's head wound
1-11-10 Update and Photos:
Trina is doing really well - she is gaining weight and she is definately becoming a happier, more settled girl.
She will be receiving her HW treatment within the next week or so....
Trina's head after it was cleaned and stapled
Trina finally has a look of hope in her eyes...
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Trina after a week and a half in rescue
3/7/10 - UPDATE - Trina is doing great! The Clavamox is clearing up her skin and she is looking awesome! Trina is now ready for her forever home!
2/25/10 Update: Trina is now two weeks into her heartworm treatment and doing great! We are so happy she is coming through this so well! She is having an itchy skin issue and is now on Clavamox. Hopefully this anitbiotic will help clear up her skin problem...
3/1/10 UPDATED PHOTOS:
Trina - Rochester, NY
Meet Trina... a senior girl (probably around 7-8 years old) who was pulled from a shelter in SC where she was out of time. Trina came to the shelter with a gaping wound on her head - we aren't sure how long she had the wound, but it was starting to heal and was infected. The shelter's theory is that someone shot off a gun right at the top of Trina's head, but we aren't sure exactly what happened to this poor thing. She was obviously on her own for awhile and unable to find food - her poor body emaciated beyond belief! She was also loaded with every worm known to canines and infested with fleas which caused an allergic reaction.
To top this tragic story off, Trina is heartworm positive. Because she is intact our goal is to get her healthy enough to be spayed and then begin her HW treatment. Trina's care is going to be very expensive, but this sweet senior girl deserves nothing but the best! She was probably used as a puppy factory for most of her life and then discarded like yesterday's news when she became too old to produce pups. She deserves to spend the rest of her years in a loving home where humans will treat her with kindness and love... She deserves to know what it feels like to be safe and treasured.
Trina is finally coming out of her shell and wanting affection and attention - she was always sweet and completely compliant... but somewhat reserved. This week we are finally seeing her little nub wiggle and she's generously giving out little kisses.
Please help us if you can - Trina deserves this chance and we truly can't wait to see her 100% healthy!
Click on the link below if you can help us help Trina =)
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Ok with dogs
Will do best with children over 8
Will test with cats soon!
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