ADOPTION

If this is your first Doberman or Miniature Pinscher, please research the breed and be sure the breed will fit into your lifestyle. It is extremely important we ensure each rescued dog is able to remain in its new adoptive home for the rest of its life. Please contact us if you have questions about the breed or owning a Doberman or Miniature Pinscher. Also, please review our Resources page for more information.

You must complete our online adoption application. We require answers to several questions as well as three personal references and one veterinary reference. All current pets MUST be up to date on vaccines and spayed/neutered. If they are not, please provide the reason(s) why. We also network with many local rescuers, so please let us know if you have applied to anyone else. Also, it is a requirement that all dogs adopted through DDR remain on heartworm preventative for the rest of their lives - NO EXCEPTIONS.

After your application and references have been reviewed, the next step is your home visit. At that time, a volunteer will meet with your family at your home. We do this to gain a better sense of your lifestyle to help make the best match possible for both your family and the adoptive dog. Our visit could take up to two hours and photos will be taken of your home. This is a great time for any questions you may have!

Potential adopters can meet DDR foster dogs only after final approval by the Board of Directors.

Please keep in mind adoptions are at our discretion. We can refuse an application for any reason. We will only introduce you to dogs we feel will fit into your lifestyle and circumstances. You are under no obligation to adopt any dog we introduce to you and your family. Please do not be afraid to express questions and/or concerns when meeting the rescued Doberman. We want this Doberman to remain a member of your family for the rest of his/her life.

We do not have a designated adoption area. We have volunteers in PA, NY, WV, VA, and NJ. We are open to reviewing applications in these states as well

Once you, your family and DDR feel as though a match has been made, you will be required to complete an adoption contract. Please be sure you are willing to comply with all aspects of our contract. This is also the time to address any questions you may have about our contract. Please click here for information about adoption fees.

Our contract includes a section that lists everything in detail we know/have learned about the Doberman. We include this information in an attempt to make the transition easier for everyone. We include current feeding schedules, potty schedules (any known cues), sleeping arrangements, likes, dislikes, known commands, etc.

We also include a small bag of the food your new dog is currently eating. In most cases we do not require the new home to feed a specific food, however, there are some exceptions. Some dogs may need to eat certain foods for medical reasons.

Please click here to read the following article on cat testing if you have resident cats. This is also how we cat tests our dogs. We cannot make any guarantees but do try our best to test prior to adoption.

• Food and water bowls
• Food (we will advise you on the food your new dog is currently eating)
• Collar (we will provide your new dog with a new collar)
• Four to six-foot leash (we have leather leashes available for purchase at the time of adoption)
• ID tag with your phone number
• Hard plastic carrier or foldable metal crate (please confirm with foster home which style of crate is being used with your new dog)
• Dog bed
• Doggy shampoo and conditioner
• Nail clippers
• Canine toothbrush and toothpaste
• Brush or comb (depends on your pet’s coat length and type)
• Super-absorbent paper towels
• Sponge and scrub brush
• Non-toxic cleanser
• Enzymatic odor neutralizer
• Plastic poop baggies (biodegradable ones are best) or pooper scooper
• Absorbent house-training pads
• Variety of toys (a ball, rope, chew toy and puzzle toy are good starts)
• Variety of treats (such as small cookies, larger rawhides, etc.)
• First-aid supplies
• Baby gate(s)
• Dog License

Puppies (up to 1 Year)

$575

Dogs 1+ - 2 Years

$525

Dogs 2+ Years - 5 Years

$475

Dogs 6 Years

$450

Seniors & Special Needs

Case by Case