December, 2024:  One never knows what might be found along the curb of any given street or road.  Let's set the scenerio - the city is Compton, California.   It is a bright, sunny day with the temperature a sweltering *105 plus* degrees.  On this blistering hot day on the street, a good samaritan finds an intact male Doberman 'literally baking' on the steaming hot street, his back against the curb... barely conscious!  He is actively slowly, and painfully, dying.  The good sam moved the Doberman, now known as Sam, into the shade.  She provided water for him then called Animal Control.  She sat with Sam for hours... but no one ever came to help.  Not knowing what to do next, this wonderful angel reached out to the Rescue Warriors of Bella and Sunshine Rescue in Ontario, CA.  The B&SR transport team immediately went into action - they rushed to save Sam from the atrocities of the streets and into the care of the B&SR veterinarian.  He's guesstimated to be about 5-6 years old.  His condition was critical.  Not only was he severly dehydrated, he had three teeth with exposed roots (!!), a large cauliflower looking mass on a nipple, and an enlarged right eyeball with drainage, as well as having giardia and tapeworms.  (How did this poor fellow ever survive??)   Sam was vaccinated, tested for vWD (which was only moderately in the normal range), given meds for his eye and for pain and infection as well as parasite treatment and xrays of his teeth.  Sam is improving however his eye isn't responding as hoped.  The treatment plan is castration, enucleation with biopsy, nipple mass removal with biopsy and extraction of three teeth.  This unexpected expense has brought B&SR to our SND family with hope of assistance with making Sweet Sam healthy and totally pain free.  The surgical procedures are a MUST, not optional.  These times are tough, especially for all rescues and shelters, and the holidays are upon us.  We ask if you could please find it in your hearts to help B&SR with a gift of any amount!  Please remember, NO gift is ever too small and each and every donation is greatly appreciated!  The Dobes, the rescues and we at SND are profoundly grateful for your assistance.  Rescues would not exist without the kindness of donations!  Just click on your preferred method of donating - either USPS or PayPal, and you will see instructions for the next steps.   This is certainly the season of giving and any donation you make will be matched dollar for dollar by our very generous SECRET SANTA until December 31st!!  Want to see another pic of our new DUDE in the making?  Here's Sam, a Good Sam, named for his very own Good Sam...   Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!  Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager

December, 2024:  What a lovely young lady! Sweet and reserved Miss Muffins arrived at Bella and Sunshine Rescue in Ontario, California, a beautiful and for the most part healthy - but carrying a very worrisome secret. She is affected with an extremely low vWd clotting factor of 8!. For those who don't know, this means any cut or scrape (not to mention surgery) has the potential to be fatal. It is a condition that is not inherently obvious until a fatal bleeding incident can cause death. vWd dogs can live their entire lives without ever encountering a cut or scrape to reveal this dangerous and scary factor in their blood as the clotting factor can and does vary at times.  It becomes essential that any vet is warned about it before any procedure. Happily, our good friends at Bella and Sunshine Rescue test all their Dobermans for vWd when it's time to alter them. Muffins came to them as a stray, and she's about 3 years old, so no one knows how long she'd been running around just a few steps ahead of potential disaster.  We are infinitely grateful to Bella and Sunshine for rescuing, caring for and testing Muffins to make certain she'll live a long, happy and healthy life. First on the agenda is spay surgery for Muffins, which means her surgeons must have ample clotting factor on hand at surgery time to assure Muffins can safely undergo her spay. Many vets opt not to alter vWd dogs due to the danger of hemorrhage, AND due to the cost of the clotting factor itself.  But the Angels of Bella and Sunshine want to best for the lovely young lady knowing she'll be much more comfortable and happy with spay surgery and not in danger of a heat period from which she could fatally hemorrhage. Clotting factor is expensive, and has a limited shelf life and luckily her Vet got the the clotting factor and Miss Muffins has now had a successful surgery and did very well. Let's all send happy wishes and a cheerful donation to SND so BS&R can try to recoup the additional expense of her surgery and so keep these Angels doing their amazing work in the SoCal jungles.  Muffins can happily welcome the New Year with all of us!   Just click on your preferred method of donating - either USPS or PayPal, and you will see instructions for the next steps.  This is certainly the season of giving and any donation you make will be matched dollar for dollar by our very generous SECRET SANTA until December 31st!!  Ready for a sweet little piece of  a Muffins?  Just click right here for this treat https://www.doberman911.org!   Thank you, and happy wishes for the festive season from Special Needs Dobermans, Muffins, me and my Jaina, Leslie Young, SND Case Manager. And yes, I love muffins!!

December, 2024:  Perfect name for a spirited, all natural red head! Hazel was rescued from another overloaded shelter in SoCal by the wonderful folks at Dobies and Little Paws Rescue aka Doberman Pinscher Rescue of Fillmore, California. She has a most beautiful red coat on the lighter side of chestnut shade commonly seen.  But, she also had a very odd growth on her left shoulder the size of a golf ball.  It looked like a very thick callous, but it kept opening up and weeping fluid.  The LPR/DPR nursing team tried all kinds of first aid treatments and wound care to get the area to heal but it stubbornly kept opening up.  A visit to their vet said it was actually an abscess under scar tissue and the only way to keep it closed was to remove the lump.  Okay, DPR saw to it that an excision was done and now she has quite a big scar on her shoulder - with luckily no signs of cancer for Miss Hazel.  No worries, her scar will cover over in time.  So, her beautiful eyes that seem to be looking for someone to be her protector and family may soon get the chance to gaze upon her new, wonderful life!  No one knows why she ended up in the shelter, an owner dump, an escapee, a turn in?  Most all shelters are over capacity with strays and turn-ins by people who claim to find a ‘wandering’ dog that is not theirs.  But now Miss Hazel is safe.  She is a sweet, loving girl, good with other dogs and is a rocket on walks – always wanting to explore!  Now that she is healthy she is ready to rocket into a very lucky family’s heart and have her happily ever after. Please help DLP/DPR by sending in a donation to help cover Hazel’s surgery and keep DLP/DPR financially able to keep saving amazing Dobies like Hazel. Anything will help!  Just click on your preferred method of donating - either USPS or PayPal, and you will see instructions for the next steps.  This is certainly the season of giving and any donation you make will be matched dollar for dollar by our very generous SECRET SANTA until December 31st!!  Ready for a pretty red head piece of eye candy?  Heeeere's Miss Hazel...  Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager

November, 2024:  Lucas is a beautiful fawn boy, estimated to be approximately 2 - 3 years old.   He had been 'incarcerated' at animal control, and like most Dobies, he wasn't doing well at all in that loud and anxiety causing atmosphere.   He was too distressed to even eat which caused weight loss, and his overall condition was deteriorating day by day.  The date he was scheduled for euthanasia, the rescue warriors of Georgia Doberman Rescue, located in Douglasville Georgia, received several emails pleading to save Lucas' life! (GDR didn't even know Lucas was in 'the pound'!).   Right away, they were off to get Lucas and wow, what poor physical shape he was in!  To begin with, he was having great difficulty just breathing!!  He was taken immediately to the rescue's veterinarian and within 5 minutes of arrival, Lucas coded!  He was brought back, treated with oxygen then transferred to an emergency vet where he would have 24 hour care, otherwise, Lucas would not have survived the night!   Shortly upon arrival to the emergency vet Lucas coded again!   He was able to be brought back, was started on oxygen once again and had a wide range of of tests done. Originally heart worms were suspected due to his respiratory distress, however, an EKG and x-rays thankfully ruled that out!  Labs showed *extreme* anemia and a raging upper respiratory infection.  Continued oxygen, aggressive fluid therapy along with antibiotics and 2 blood transfusions, all over the course of 4 days, pulled this fighter through.  He is now recovering and getting stronger, however, the life saving care was incredibly expensive.   In fact, twice what the original estimate for treatment was given at $K ended up costing $11,000!   The rescue warriors of GDR need as much assistance as our SND family can possibly provide!!  Emergency cases aren't unusual for rescues, however they aren't usually of this substantial cost.  If you are able to contribute anything at all, it would be greatly appreciated!  Remember NO amount is ever too small!  Just click on your preferred method of donating - either USPS or PayPal, and you will see instructions for the next steps. The Dobes saved, the dedicated rescue angels and we at SND are eternally grateful for your generosity!!   Here's the face of sad that will have the chance to be glad again -  Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!  Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager

November, 2024:  Odell's story comes to us from Tennessee which is where this lovely Blue Boy painting is from.  His entire Dobe family found themselves in the household of an elderly person who, apparently had way too much on their plate to adequately care for this beautiful Doberman family.  Odell, his parents, and his five siblings were taken in by an older lady that had recently lost her husband and is also the sole care giver to her adult disabled child.  One day, little Odell fell off the deck of the home and broke his leg.  Unable to afford the $5000.00 estimate to fix poor little Odell's leg, she allowed the leg to heal on it's own and Odell found himself with a bent, painful and non-functioning limb. An astute and caring Animal Control officer became aware of this situation and paid a visit to the household  Lucky for all involved, he managed to have the woman surrender the Dobe family.  He then contacted our friends at Volunteer State Doberman Rescue in Knoxville.   Volunteer State came running to this Dobe family's aid and immediately had both parents and babies examined, vaccinated, wormed and had Odell's leg x-rayed.  Because Odell's fractured leg had healed incorrectly, he needed to undergo a long and uncomfortable surgery to realign his bones so that in the future, he will grow up pain-free and be able to have normal function from the limb.  Had he not received this care, this poor baby would be facing chronic pain and almost certain osteoarthritis.   All of us, let's thank that caring ACO and our friends at Volunteer State Doberman Rescue for helping this beautiful and very sweet (rumor has it!) baby boy.  Volunteer State Doberman Rescue is exactly what it tells you in it's name.  It's an organization of compassionate volunteers whose mission is to help every Doberman in need possible.   Odell's initial estimates for his surgical repair and therapy are off the charts due to the lapse in getting his leg repaired.  VSDR have spent so much so far that their funds are dangerously low, which threatens their ability to help the next Doberman that comes along.   And, sadly, there's always a next one. They have contacted their friends at Special Needs Dobermans - us - to assist in helping them out with Odell's bills. Please tell all the canine lovers you know Odell's story, and ask them to donate to SND for his care... and please, thank Volunteer State Doberman Rescue for saving this beautiful blue muffin from a life of lameness and pain.  Donating is so easy if you have a mind to and are able - just by clicking on your preferred method - either USPS or PayPal.  Want a look at Tennessee's own Blue Boy like the painting of that name?  Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU!!!  Leslie Michell (and Jaina the red rescue DobeGirl), SND Case Managers.

November, 2024:  Ellie is a 5–6-month-old Georgia Girlie! She was found abandoned and walking along a trail in Atlanta.  She was taken home by a good Samaritan who reported her to animal control but decided to foster her instead to keep her out of the shelter environment.  It’s always so refreshing and heartwarming to know there is still this kind of folks in the world!! These nice folks then located and contacted Georgia Doberman Rescue (GDR) in Douglasville, Georgia to see if they could take her after the stray hold was up - and then they offered to foster her until a forever home could be found! WOW!! I think this little peach had already charmed them!  It became very evident that Miss Ellie had sustained damage to her left eye.  She was taken to an eye specialist who concluded that the orb of her eye was partially ruptured and had to be removed.  No conclusion was made as to what could have caused this injury.  Your guess is as good as any – a stick? a tussle with another animal? – we’ll never know.   After the enucleation was done she recovered very well and now she is a spunky, puppy and a smartass too.  Ellie loves to play, chase, and is full of go, go, go!  This beauty with the permanent wink is bossy and demanding and will definitely keep her new family on their toes until she outgrows her puppyhood.  We all know how Dobies are when they are young!  They will test you and eventually settle down to be the best family friend/protector you could ever have.   GDR takes in a lot of Dobies that need help – not only with the prevalent scourge of heartworm disease in the South and all manner of medical issues too.  Will you help them pay for this stunning girl’s pretty little wink to help GDR refill their coffers so they can keep helping others?  Please say YES!!  Any amount you can give will help this fine rescue organization who have been and are an important Doberman rescue resource, not only in Georgia but in the Carolinas and surrounding states in the South.   Donating is easy by clicking on your preferred method - either USPS or PayPal.  Want a look at Ellie's sweet face?  Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU SNDoberman folks!  Have a happy holiday!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Little Miss Ellie

November, 2024:  Millie is a beautiful 6-8 month old Girlie. Her pictures show that she is scared and worried and likely in a lot of pain. This beauty was picked up by a shelter after being hit by a car in Houston, Texas. The folks from Our Pet Project, Inc (OPP) in Humble, Texas was contacted and these very special rescue angels came to Millie’s rescue and took her to their vet immediately. X-rays showed that she had multiple pelvic fractures as you can see in the picture below. Because the injuries were so severe, OPP authorized immediate surgery and was done on 11/18. Her surgical repairs included the fracture of one ilium, a sacroiliac break, a sacroiliac luxation requiring screws to stabilize the bone. All these pelvic injuries had destroyed the acetabular receptacle where the head of the femur connects to the pelvic girdle. This further required a femoral head ostectomy (FHO) which involves removing the femoral head and neck which leaves the hip socket “empty.” Millie’s leg muscles will hold the femur in place and over time a “false joint” will form. Millie’s age is definitely in her favor for the healing process but she’s still at the Vet’s being monitored for fever, blood in her urine, edema, and her inability to stand following this complicated and very invasive surgery.  After only three days post-op, it’s easy to see why she is probably too weak to stand.  While age will help her healing, she is still a very young pup and hasn’t even had a chance to fully grow yet. She is being well taken care of and of course all this care has come with great cost. It is currently hitting $5,000.  OPP is a small all-breed rescue and really needs our help to pay this bill so they can keep doing great work like they are doing for dear Millie. When an all-breed saves one of our own, we have to try and help them continue their important work. She deserves the chance that OPP has given her. Please help with any amount you can. It all helps! Times are tough all over and the Rescues depend on donations to keep afloat.  When you're ready, donating is easy by clicking on your preferred method - either USPS or PayPal.  Soon, this beautiful red head will be bouncing around, acting like a puppy and be ready to enchant the people in her forever home. Thanks to OPP and all of you!  Look at Millie’s beautiful face!  Just click right here to see for yourself https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU and have a happy holiday!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Little Miss Millie

November, 2024:  The handsome young boy before you is two year old Juan.  As with so many others, Juan was found as a stray.  Alone, afraid, and injured.  His emaciated body was proof of long term neglect.  He also had a very obvious rear leg limp with the limb being extremely swollen.  The rescue warriors of Doberman Pinscher Rescue, located in Fillmore, California took Juan into their care and made it their mission to bring him back to health.  His first visit to the veterinarian revealed a collapsed lung and a hip injury which would require an FHO.  Based on his physical state, the vet believes Juan was most likely hit by a car.   His collapsed lung had already developed scar tissue, which unfortunately, renders this condition permanent.  He should live a normal life albeit with no strenuous exercise.  Due to his emaciation, Juan had to gain weight before his his surgery could safely be carried out.   The surgery has been performed and was successful!  Juan is now in a period of rehabilitation and is expected to make a full recovery!  Despite all he's been through, Juan remains upbeat and friendly and is happy for every bit of attention he gets!  DPR never turns a Dobe away due to medical issues and therefore have come to our SND family for assistance with his medical costs which aren't small. We know times are tough and the holidays will soon be here, but please, if you are able, find it in your heart to donate whatever you can to offset sweet Juan's medical bills.  Remember, NO amount is ever too small and each and every gift is greatly appreciated.  To donate is as easy as can be by just tapping on your preferred method of payment - either USPS or PayPal.  Donating instructions will then be available.  The dedicated rescues and we at SND are extremely grateful for your continued support!  Your generosity has made it possible to save many, many Doberman lives throughout years!!!  Want some sweet, delicious eye candy?  Just click right here to see a handsome young DUDE https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU SO MUCH and have a wonderful holiday!!   Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Juan

October, 2024:  Perfect name for a beautiful black girlie with piercing but soft amber eyes!  Raven is just a youngster at 1 year old and we almost lost her to multiple misdiagnoses.  Thank goodness Bluegrass Doberman Rescue (BDR) out of Louisville, Kentucky kept looking for answers.  Raven was originally named Morticia and had a Dobie brother named Gomez, Addams Family anyone?   The dogs were kept outside.  Neither owner had a job - the wife was pregnant with twins, and their mother was buying the food for the family.  Mom got tired of paying for the food for the two unlucky Dobes so she contacted BDR.  The owners agreed to surrender both dogs.  Once at BDR, the Dobes went to the vet and both checked out fine.  Within 2 days Raven went to her foster and they noticed she she bagan to look like she wasn’t feeling so good.  Her fosters were thinking Raven might be missing her brother and would eventually perk up.  Well, she didn't and by the next night they knew something more was going on.  They took her to another Vet who did x-rays thinking there was a possible blockage and recommended they should just wait it out.  Back at foster mom’s house, Raven could hardly stand up, so off to the ER they went.  The ER Vet concluded that no doubt there was an obstruction and did exploratory surgery.  They found a sock deep in her small intestine and managed to extract it.  The surgery went well, and Ms. Raven is now back at home, recovering well and will soon be able to be adopted.  Everyone she meets says she is the sweetest Dobie lady.  All of these Vet visits and the emergency exploratory surgery are dollar signs magnified!! Please help us  help BDR recoup their investment in this wonderful youngster so they can continue the great work they do. They are essential to saving Dobermans in their area and have saved many, many lives.  Anything you can do to help them will be greatly appreciated.   It's can be easy if you are able by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS.  We and the Dobermans they save need BDR to keep operating.  Hopefully Raven will, nevermore, eat another sock!   Need some beautiful black eye candy for Halloween - Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!   Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager

October, 2024:  This beautiful boy was surrendered to Bella and Sunshine in Ontario, California rescue because his people believed his life would be cut short by DCM.  Santiago is only 3.5 years old and his people surmised his "fainting spells" were due to the curse of dilated cardiomyopathy.  They made this assumption without ever consulting a veterinarian. Turns out, they were totally wrong, and Santiago now has a diagnosis (albeit a scary one).  Santiago has a condition called Pulmonic Stenosis, which is the constriction of (stenosis means narrowing) of a heart valve feeding the lung.  This constriction starves blood flow to the lungs to be oxygenated and return to circulation.  Poor Santiago would collapse due to lack of oxygen.  Thankfully, the first thing Bella and Sunshine did was get him to a veterinarian familiar with these types of defects and Santiago now had a consultation with a cardiologist and will have a valvuloplasty in the next day or so.  This procedure involves attempting to widen the vessel and if that’s not sufficient, inserting a stent.  We hope Santiago can be helped with surgical intervention and will be able to run, play and get himself into all manner of mischief, as all Dobes should be able to do.  Of course, as we all know, specialty practices cost tons of money - but the Bella and Sunshine Angels have pledged to do everything possible to help Santiago live a happy, long and healthy life with our (SND and you) help.  The cardiology consult and procedures can reach nearly $7,000.00 – that’s a staggering bill for a nonprofit rescue.  But, knowing the amazing humans at Bella and Sunshine, they will stop at nothing to help this dear young fellow.  Of course, the hope is Santiago can have the stenosis corrected surgically and live for many, many years to come.  Please, stay tuned and send this sweet boy some good juju for some favorable news.  More news to come.  Keep those paws crossed and please, please send Santiago some love with your donation.   It’s easy if you’re able by clicking on the tab of your choice, either PayPal or USPS and directions follow.  Just look at Santiago’s face waiting to take many more precious breaths - Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!   Leslie Michell, SND Case Manager - sending Santiago much love.

SAD UPDATE - October 24, 2024:   Dear Prince Charming failed rapidly, much too soon for the people who loved him so dearly. Until his last days he was a happy boy wanting to give and receive the love of his Foster Mum, Dedri.  She took his pain and made it hers and all of ours who will cherish his memory.  We thank all of you BSR Angels for your kindness to this Sweet Prince.  Rest in Peace Prince Charming, you were and always will be dearly loved.
October, 2024:  I surmise that when most people hear the name 'Prince Charming', a handsome fellow in a fairy tale, complete with a happy ending, comes to mind.  The 'Prince Charming' I'm about to introduce to you has a tale to tell, however, the ending will not be a happy one.  This young (2 - 3 years old), beautiful, red boy was relinquished to an animal shelter when, sadly, his owner was admitted into hospice care.  Prince Charming was a resident in the shelter for approximately one month when a growth on his right shoulder grew to an alarming size in an extremely rapid time frame.  At this time, the rescue angels of Bella and Sunshine Rescue graciously took Prince Charming into their care.  A biopsy was then performed with the results being negative for infection.   The expertise of the treating veterinarian led to a probable diagnosis of a tissue carcinoma.  Due to the exponential growth rate of the mass, chemo will not be effective and neither will amputation, as the growth is already spreading to the opposite shoulder.  Prince Charming is presently residing in a loving foster home with comfort measures and pain meds until the time to cross 'The Rainbow Bridge' arrives.  He has been a lovely and happy boy while while the growth continued to ravage his body.  Given this rate of progression, his tolerance may be beyond anything that can be done for him.  B&SR have come to our SND family for assistance with the veterinarian fees to keep this sweet, gentle boy comfortable.  He will, unfortunately, not be able to experience the happy life he so deserves.  He will, however, be cherished during his precious remaining days. A gift of any amount would be greatly appreciated to help offset the balance of Prince Charming's care.  To donate, just click on the tab of your choice, either PayPal or USPS and directions will follow.  Please remember, NO donation is ever too small, and every gift is greatly appreciated!  As always, our dedicated rescue angels and we at SND are deeply grateful for your continued generosity!  THANK YOU!! Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager.

October, 2024: This beautiful 10-year-old senior Lady is described as sweet as she can possibly be.  Add a Georgia accent in there and that’s where you’ll find sweet Samantha.  This beautiful lady was found wandering in a Sam’s Club parking lot, apparently abandoned.  After she was picked up by the local animal control, no one came to claim her – surprised?   Could have been because she tested positive for heartworms – and anyone’s guess how long she was that way.  How cruel can someone be? This cruel! She could have been taken to a shelter where she wound up anyway after being dumped – you may ponder the reasons why she was not taken there directly.  You have a wonderful companion that has been with you for 10 years and because you didn’t give her any medicine, she gets heartworms, so you just kick her out in the parking lot to die on her own? As unfathomable (for us) as that is, a bright light for Samantha appeared when Georgia Doberman Rescue (GDR) out of Douglasville, Georgia claimed her. They have already arranged treatment her dreaded and deadly heartworms.  While her case is not very shocking or gruesome as many we have seen, make no mistake, without GDR’s intervention she would be dying a horrible, lingering death.  More likely having been impounded, a trip to the Blue Cocktail Bar could have been the next stop if not for GDR.  Heartworms are all too common in the South so we do get a lot of these cases through SND because the treatment is very expensive and takes a lot of aftercare to make sure they are completely clear of all stages of HW infestation and it really drains the Rescues coffers.  The aftercare takes usually over 6 weeks to many months, depending on the severity, and that is costly.  Tests have to be done on a regular basis to see if any life stages of the worms are still present and additional medicine may need to be given. Importantly, the treatment is VERY hard on the dog and especially onthe seniors.  Please send any amount you can to help GDR pay for saving Samantha’s life and the many others that are to come.  It's can be easy if you are able by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS.   Look at Samantha’s face and tell me, if she was yours wouldn’t you do anything to save her?  Well, just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   GDR is doing just that with our help, YOU and SND together!!  THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterm, Samantha's SND Case Manager.
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October, 2024:  Ardis and her Doberman warriors have done it again - that is, they have saved another beautiful Doberman from a certain painful death.  Calypso is a beautiful 5 year old who arrived at Doberman Pinscher Rescue in Fillmore, California in April of 2022.  Although this handsome, sweet dude appeared happy, he was severely emaciated, tipping the scales at 41 pounds.  With the loving care of his rescue angels, Calypso has morphed into a stunning showstopper of a Doberman, turning heads wherever he goes.  It's truly a mystery to everyone who is lucky enough to know Calypso why he hasn't been adopted as yet.  He's quite literally, perfect.  Less than a week ago, Calypso was observed with a swollen tummy, which struck his guardians as weird, as Calypso has always looked sleek and buff.  This was an immediate red flag, bloat was suspected, and our boy was whisked off to DPR's able veterinarians who promptly recommended Emergency Service.  Calypso's life was saved by that surgery and he is recovering well.  Now the bad news... it was discovered during Calypso's surgery that he has an elevated heartbeat and he demonstrated some arrhythmias.  All appropriate medications and precautions were taken but the surgery has been unbelievably expensive at nearly 9K and will likely be well over 10K once cardiac evaluation takes place!  He was released with the strong advice that cautious observation must take place.  Doberman Pinscher Rescue is one of the most dedicated rescues in the world, and stops at nothing to save, help and network the Dobermans in their care, and this beautiful boy is a shining example of the commitment they make to every Doberman they take under their wings.  They have saved this stunning boy's life - at great expense - and they need our funding help.  Calypso is recovering beautifully and will soon find a home he can call his own.  Please, have a look at Calypso's pictures and be a part of his miracle. Send your donation (it's easy if you are able by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS) so we can ALL be a part of this boy’s future - DPR.,SND and YOU – Let’s help DPR recoup the costs of saving this beautiful boy and all the next Dobes waiting in a long, long line.  Looking at this stunner's face and seeing those eyes sparkle, knowing YOU are part of his story will be an amazing reward!  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!    THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell, SND Case Manager dancing the Calypso!!

October, 2024:  Today, we bring you yet another great save from Doberman Pinscher Rescue - Ardis' Army - in Fillmore, California. Meet dear Bonnie, a 2 year old kid that was found as a stray.   You could characterize "stray" as a euphemism for "unwanted, uncared for, somebody else’s problem" – so sad but very true – just look at over capacity shelters everywhere! This sweet young lady was taken off the streets with so many nasty conditions she was a walking dumpster fire.  On intake, she was painfully skinny, had an ear infection, scabs over her entire body in various stages of healing, limping, and with an eye full of goop looking as if she had a terrible ocular infection. Thankfully, most of Bonnie's issues are being resolved with some topical treatments for her skin, antibiotics for her ears, and some good groceries to get her to gain weight and get strong - all of which are working magic.  However, it turns out Bonnie's issue with her eye is much more dire.  Bonnie has what is known in lay terms as an "uncommon cataract." This painful issue (cataracts are very painful in dogs) can be approached in a couple ways.  However, surgery is not the best option in the case of these types of cataracts, due to a number of risk factors - many of which Bonnie has.  After a number of consultations, the decision was made to remove Bonnie's affected eye completely to rid her of the terrible pain this condition causes.  We are very happy to report Bonnie has been able to retain some peripheral vision in her remaining eye and although visually impaired, she is doing very well and is happy and recovering - finally free of pain and being a happy adolescent.  She's a delightful youngster.  DPR has taken in more than a few very sick Dobermans over the past several weeks, and they need the help of the entire Doberman community.  All of us at Special Needs Dobermans are on board and want to showcase dear Bonnie and ask you for donations. Her transformation is ongoing and she needs donations from all of us to continue her journey to health.   Please, think of this lovely girl and open your pockets and send a few dollars.  It's easy if you are able by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS.   Look at Miss Bonnie on her way to HAPPY time!!  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   DPR, Ardis, and all of us at SND thank you!!  Leslie Michell-Young, SND Case Manager. See Bonnie free of pain!!.

October, 2024:  Look at this beautiful girl with the dark rust-colored fur and those engaging amber eyes.  You’d never believe she has been chronically ill. This gorgeous 4-year-old girl has been with Doberman Pinscher Rescue (DPR) of Fillmore, California for many months.  She has gone through many issues including a leg injury and being severely underweight when she was picked up from a shelter as a stray - just like so many others have been.  They stray or are purposefully dumped for AC to find - the lucky ones get claimed by DPR.   Poor Sassy has had a nasal discharge linked to an upper respiratory infection since being rescued in March and despite an initial fungal diagnosis and different medications, she has not been able to beat it.  Despite a couple of rounds of the anti-fungal and antibiotic medications and cultures to try and pin down the organism, the infection persists.  Most fortunately a resistant bacterial infection is apparently the culprit instead of the insidious Valley Fever fungal infection which is VERY hard to eradicate.   A nasal lavage was performed on Sassy and she was prescribed a longer-term medication hoping this will finally work – it seems to be for now – all paws crossed please!!  All these vet visits and tests have cost a lot.  DPR is one of this country’s most active rescues for Dobermans.  So, they need our support to help care for Dobermans like Sassy.  This treatment has been expensive but necessary to save gorgeous Sassy.  Please help in any way you can to support DPR and gorgeous Sassy. They will continue to help her until she is healthy. Please help them to remain financially healthy too!  Please join us and send a donation (it's easy if you are able by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS).   Why not enjoy another look at Pretty Miss Sassy by clicking right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU so much!! Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for the sassy Miss Sassy!!

September 17, 2024:  Sweet name for a 5-month-old red girlie who found herself in the hands of people who took on more than they could (or wanted) to chew… Or be fed to a Cane Corso who also was owned by the same person.  This little beauty was found and rescued when a volunteer for the Bella and Sunshine Rescue (BSR) Angels out of Ontario, California saw a Craigslist ad to give this girl away for free.  She called them and talked them into turning her over.  Poor Baby Bella was kept with Cane Corsos who beat her up and she got had multiple bite wounds.  The most serious wound being behind her cute, floppy ear that had already become infected.  Who in their right mind would do something like that? These people did!!  One of BSR’s fosters took her in, cleaned the wounds and gave her a flea and tick bath. She was covered with ticks. The wounds had started to heal – and now, for a box of surprises!   Bella’s appetite was off, and she kept throwing up.  No diarrhea so she was just treated for her tummy.  She was slowly improving then on day 3 she stopped eating, couldn’t hold down water, and lost a lot of weight.  Then came the diarrhea.  Sweet Bella was rushed to the emergency vet and she tested positive for Parvo.  Bella had a lot in her favor: she wasn’t a very young puppy and her symptoms weren’t yet severe.  Bella was sent home with medication and had one shot of the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody.  This sweet little beauty is recovering and will soon be someone’s perfect companion!  The emergency vet and the antibody shot was over $1200 to begin with.  Follow-up care is still required and BSR is committed to seeing her get it!  Please, please send a donation to support Bella and BSR so they can continue to do what they do best, save our precious Dobermans who need help!  Truly, every dollar counts and is greatly appreciated!  It is very easy to send what you can by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!    Want a look at a pretty Girlie enjoying some of the care she always deserved?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org! THANK YOU!! Lorri Ketterman, Bella's SND Case Manager.

September 17, 2024:  This beautiful boy, only 1 ½ years old - with natural ears and a docked tail, has seen his share of trauma.  First his family gave him up because they moved to a place that wouldn’t accept him.  Once in boarding with the angels of Doberman Rescue League (with some help from an affiliate, Grateful Paws), (DRL) of Oakland Park, Florida. While there, gorgeous Flaco with the light golden eyes developed a terrible allergy and the skin of his paws and his chest became super inflamed and he was taken to the ER Vet.  He had a temperature of 105.6 so antibiotics and IV fluids were started while tests were being run to try to figure out what this was.  His paws were absolutely raw and treatment was begun by having medicated soaks to give him some relief.   After two days he was transferred back home and into the care of DRL’s regular vet to reduce the cost of his care.  As we all know, Emergency (and even routine care) is now always very expensive!   Flaco was kept at the Vet’s for a few more days getting antibiotics and taking care of skin eruptions.  He is now back in the loving care of DRL and he is getting better.  The source of his allergic reaction could have been the stress of being dumped but as with many allergies, the cause will not be known for sure. Thank goodness for DRL who did everything that was needed to help this youngster!   With the number of Dobes they are there for, an incident like this is outside of their best budgeting.  They need our help to pay Flaco’s hefty bill. Won’t you please help this Rescue with a donation so it can continue to do its life saving work? Flaco would give that a paws up!!!!!  It is very easy to send what you can  by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  They saved this sweet boy now you can help them! Any amount will be greatly appreciated!   Take a look at a beautiful Fawn right here https://www.doberman911.org!  Lorri Ketterman, Flaco's SND Case Manager.

September 16, 2024:  The saga of 4 years young, Miss Gracie.  Realtors can be very kind people, especially when they're confronted with the unexpected.  We don't know who the nice person is, but it was a kind real estate agent that found Gracie back in 2020.  The house was empty, ready to list and when the agent arrived to prepare the house to list, Gracie was finally found - inside, without water or food.  The kind agent took Gracie to a shelter, where it was discovered she had a microchip.   When the individuals recorded on the chip were contacted, they stated they "didn't want her anymore" like the ever really wanted her.   It's obvious to me if they felt anything for her they wouldn't have left her there to starve to death.  Why not dump her at a shelter?? Poor Gracie - actually LUCKY Gracie as her luck was about to change.  The shelter folks then found and immediately contacted stellar Rescue Angels at High Desert Doberman Rescue and Gracie was whisked off to their loving Doberman community.  She has lived happy and healthy ever since that fateful day she met the real estate agent.  Recently, though, Gracie has developed some very worrisome intestinal issues.  She's only 4 years old, but she has been having increasing troubles with GI issues and symptoms of irritable bowel.   She's had a number of x-ray studies and diet adjustments, and exploratory surgery, which showed some dilatation at the end of her esophagus, but nothing to conclusively show just why she's having problems.   Gracie will be prescribed pro-kinetic medications to increase gut motility and hopefully she will recover from her aching tummy and be able to eventually be taken off these medications.  All the diagnostics Gracie had to undergo have been very expensive, but as you perhaps probably already know, High Desert Doberman Rescue goes to the ends of the universe to help their Dobe orphans. Gracie is now feeling better and will soon be ready to be adopted by a real person who will love her and give her the home she longs for.  Please, send a few dollars to Special Needs Dobermans to help Gracie and High Desert Doberman Rescue, so this wonderful rescue can continue helping and saving the Dobermans in their care.  It's easy to share your love here if you are able.  Please help with what you can by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell-Young, SND Case Manager.

September 3, 2024:  This all-natural youngster, not even a year old yet (just over 11 months), has really had a hard start to life.  Found as a stray in Houston, Texas, he was nearly bald and wrinkled from mange so he was put on the blue cocktail list.  Then Saving Dobermankind Animal Rescue (SDAR) from Fountain, Colorado jumped in to save him.  He was very shut down and traumatized from being in the shelter not to mention the agony of intensely itchy mange.  He even had to be carried outside, didn’t even want to walk.  They got him to his SDAR Angels in Colorado and started his mange treatment, dewormed him twice, got him vaccinated and he was perking up and acting like a puppy.  Then Viktor started not eating, drinking, or pooping and was vomiting so he was off to the emergency vet.  That’s when the cob was found in his small intestines. He was taken the SDAR’s regular Vet and the obstruction was removed where susrgery would have cost a mint.  Now he’s on his way back to being a regular sweet puppy!  This golden-eyed sweetie will take quite a while to get the mange under control taking lots of patience, medicated baths and $$, not to mention the emergency vet and then the surgery.   Can you please help SDAR continue to rescue Dobies like this that, through no fault of their own, end up in near death situations?  Plus, by rescuing Viktor, the shelter gained a needed spot for another animal. Win win! Any amount of donation will be greatly appreciated and will allow these wonderful Dobermankind Angels help as many Dobermans as they can.  They need us all to stand with them. Please join us for VIKTOR-Y!   Donating for Viktor is quite easy - give what you can  by clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  Here's Victor-y over corn cob in a cone - just look at this young boy right here https://www.doberman911.org!  Can’t wait to see this boy is all his red glory!!!  Lorri Ketterman, Viktor's SND Case Manager.

August 31, 2024:  This handsome Gent is 11 years young!!  Jett (and he acts like he's a youngster) was picked up by CABQ Animal Welfare years ago when he was just a pup!  His unique markings show he's the product of poor BYB too.  He had actually been adopted FOUR times and each time returned because he was very stubborn, very energetic, very rowdy, played too vigorously with other dogs and also had a tendency to escape!  After four failed adoptions (likely by folks who weren't experienced with Dobermans), the shelter where he was housed decided he was no longer eligible to be adopted by the public and was to be released to a rescue only.  That's when he was welcomed by the Rescue Angels of High Desert Doberman Rescue in Belen, New Mexico.  During a recent general wellness appointement, his vet observed a large, Ifast growing mass under Jett's chin.  Because of the location of the mass, the chances are quite high that it could interfere with his eating, drinking and even breathing.  The determination was made that the only choice regarding the mass was to surgically remove it.  Biopsy specimens will be sent to pathology where an exact diagnosis will be made which will determine proper treatment and after care.  Jett will remain at HDDR as a "sanctuary" guest.  He remains active and playful and even still tries to elope!!  HDDR is asking us at SND to please contribute anything we can to ensure Jett's care.  NO gift is ever too small and ALL donations are tax deductible and will go to Jett's expenses.  Rescues need our assistance to stay afloat and be able to save even more of our beloved breed.  To donate, just click on your preferred link for PayPal or good old USPS and following the instructions for either method!  Just look at this young Senior right here https://www.doberman911.org!  As always, the Dobes in need, the dedicated rescues who see to their care and forever homes are profoundly grateful for all support!!  THANK YOU!!  Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Jett.  Want to see MORE of this Senior gem, visit his Senior Page and send him some love!
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/nm_jett.html

August 12, 2024:  Time for your SND fix of puppy breath!  This lovely and breathtaking baby girl is now named Rogue and she is brought to us at Special Needs Dobermans from the tireless warriors of Doberman Underground in Aurora, Ohio.   She was surrendered by people who own an additional Dobe, and all had been well until Rogue was allowed to roughhouse with her sibling the day after her spay surgery, resulting in rupture of both her external and internal sutures.  Thankfully, her people at least got this baby to the veterinarian quickly and then surrendered her to the clinic prior to surgery to repair the damage.  Was this their financial situation or just plain negligence for which Rogue is now paying the price?  Well, as with some people, instructions for post-surgical care was NOT followed.  Revelation - dogs are different, and no one can predict how dogs will interact with one another - especially an adult with a new puppy sibling. In Rogue's case, the play was good natured, but too much for baby Rogue - she's only 9 months old and had just had abdominal surgery!!  DU would not and did not allow Rogue to pay the ultimate price and now they have her life-saving expenses to assume.   Rogue is now recuperating with a caring foster after her repair surgery, and is being kept in a calm and restful environment.   Given her young age, all is set for an uneventful recovery... but, poor puppy; TWO abdominal surgeries within two days.  One probably needs no reminder of the costs involved in emergency care!   Doberman Underground - the wonderful organization that has saved countless Dobermans - has asked SND for fundraising assistance to help with Rogue's surgical expenses involving the tricky repair to her innards.   So now, we are asking YOU to help Rogue, DU and SND too.  DU has saved yet another life, and with your donations, DU will have the resources to save many more. Donating is easily done by just clicking on your preferred link for PayPal or USPS and following the instructions for either method!  Can you bear more puppy breath from a beautiful young Girlie?  Just look at this jewel shine right here https://www.doberman911.org!  Thank you for your good hearts and donations. I know baby Rogue thanks you, too. Leslie Michell, SND Case Manager for Rogue. Time for puppy breath!

August 12, 2024:  This is such a sad and truly unnecessary quadruple set of circumstances that led this gem to be rescued by the Doberangels of Sweet Home Doberman Rescue (SHDR) in Daleville, Alabama.  Sapphire is a beautiful 2-year-old blue girl (hence the name Sapphire), who was found living on the streets of Mobile, Alabama.  She was picked up as a stray and after her hold period was found to have a respiratory infection, anemia, heartworm positive and very pregnant.  Thank goodness SHDR came along and took her to their vet.  Due to her fending for herself on the streets and being malnourished, all of her 8 puppies were deemed as nonviable outside of the womb.  She had to undergo an emergency c-section to save her life.  This procedure, upcoming heartworm treatment, and the respiratory treatment which is in progress and already, the costs are at $6500!. SHDR says that she is the sweetest Dobie ever and just needed the chance to survive so she can be the gem of someone’s heart for the rest of her life.  It’s going to be hard for her for a while as she will be missing her puppies, but we can all help her by sending in whatever donation we can to make sure that she is healthy and ready to be a typical Doberman love-sponge to some lucky person or family!  Any amount will help!  SHDR jumped in for Sapphire when she needed this critical care, now we can jump in to help Sapphire and SHDR too!  Thank you so much!  Making a donation is easily done by just clicking on your preferred link for PayPal or USPS and following the easy instructions for a donation of any kind you can make!  We're not kidding when we call her a beautiful gem!!  Just look at this jewel shine right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU, Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Miss Sapphire.

SAD UPDATE - August 19, 2024:   Dear Miss Zulu did not survive more than a week after repair of her rectal prolapse surgery, $7,000 for what was likely not well diagnosed.  She initially did well until last Sunday when it became obvious she was failing.  A visit to a second ER revealed a jumble of intestines that could not be corrected likely the same condition as a week prior for a $7K fix that may have even made things worse.  We are all so very heartbroken but Little Zulu suffers no more.  We're left with great sorrow and a HUGE debt.  Please help us keep these Angels at DPR solvent so they can continue their good works for our noble breed.  Won't you help us now?  Payment instructions are below if you can help.  Thank you!  Rest in Peace Sweetest Little Princess.
August 11, 2024:  Three months young puppy dumped at shelter and then saved and settled with Doberman Pinscher Rescue in Fillmore... And then developed severe rectal prolapse needing emergency surgery on a weekend!  Are you adding up the cash register clicks?  Up to $7,000 already.  Miss Zulu deserves the chance to get better than she's gotten in this short life...  My story will be here very soon.  Please come back as DPR will need a lot of help to pay for this save.    Won't you join us?  Please, please?  Be part of her saved (paws crossed) life!  NO gift is ever too small!  Making a donation is easily done by just clicking on your preferred tab of PayPal or USPS and following the instructions. The many dedicated Doberman rescues, as well as we at SND, thank you for your continued generosity in supporting and sustaining their missions!  Neither they, Miss Zulu and SND can do it without you!!  Miss Zulu is begging for your help!!  Just look at her visual plea here for a look  https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU, Thank you!!
UPDATE August, 12 and the rest of the story!  How can anyone resist this beautiful Dobergirl’s face? Meet Zulu! She is only 3 months old and she already had a life-threatening condition that could only be remedied by a $7,000+ surgery. During routine walk-throughs of their kennels at Doberman Pinscher Rescue (DPR) in Fillmore, California, it was noticed that one of the Doberman puppies didn’t exit their house.  After coaxing her out, she was found to be underweight and tired looking. Then they noticed a very large rectal prolapse that needed emergency surgery.  Zulu and her four litter mates came to DPR by way of an animal shelter several hours away.  They contacted the DPR army and reported they had puppies that had been brought in as strays.  They had to be removed from the shelter as soon as possible before they caught kennel cough or any other virus that may be in that shelter environment during an outbreak.  They were flown out the next day! The puppies were very sweet, well-socialized and thank goodness they were out of there because if baby Zulu was in that shelter, chances are she would have gotten a blue cocktail for having the prolapse.   So the timing to save her was very serendipitous!  Her prognosis is very good due to her age and to still healthy skin tissue because of the speed of getting attention by our Rescue Angels.  Please help us to repay DPR for saving this baby so she can have a wonderful future filled with lots of kisses and so that this great Rescue can continue to have the funds to save these precious beings.  Links for sending your support are above - WE can't do it without YOU!!  THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman,
SND Case Manager for Miss Zulu.

July 28, 2024:  The red beauty before you is five year old Lucy.  This sweetheart was adopted from a local shelter in Las Vegas approximately three years ago.  How nice that her former people adopted from a shelter, right?  Lucy was a wonderful companion to them and even has fantastic manners!   She’s the whole package! Nonetheless, her previous owners elected to move into an apartment complex that prohibits Dobermans!   Yes, you read that right!  Time to dump Lucy!  So, back to the loud and scary pound she went – BUT – the pound didn’t want her!  They are overcrowded and under the circumstances (owner surrender) she would not have been held very long before she’d been led to the ‘kill’ room (owner surrenders are the first to go).  When the rescue warriors of Doberman Rescue of Nevada learned of Lucy, they vowed to save her, and save they did!  As per protocol, Lucy was taken by her rescue saviors to DRNV’s veterinarian for a complete head to toe examination.  Her medical evaluation showed Lucy to be in great shape!  However… the vet did oberserve two small, suspicious mammary masses.  After discussion, for Lucy’s overall health, it was agreed the masses needed to be removed.  Lucy is a very sweet and mellow girl that loves adults, children, and all dogs.  She deserves a chance to shine and to be cherished in her future ‘forever’ home!  DRNV has come to our SND family for assistance with covering Lucy’s surgical fees.  Let us be part of her ‘happily ever after’!  Remember, NO gift is ever too small!  Making a donation is easily doable by just clicking on your preferred tab of PayPal or USPS and following the instructions. The many dedicated Doberman rescues, as well as we at SND, thank you for your continued generosity in supporting and sustaining their missions!  Beautiful Lucy is a sight to behold!  Need some sweet eye candy?  Just click here for a look  https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU, Thank you!!  Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Miss Lucy.

July 8, 2024:  Melody - not the one that was forgotten!!  Lovely name for a very lovely, 1 year old, beautiful girlie! Although, she does have an injury that is not so lovely at all.  This beauty was a stray in North Carolina who was hit by a car.  She came into the shelter with a fractured front leg.  After an initial look-see she was finally given pain meds and a splint was applied.  She was then “saved by the bell” by the RescueAngels from Bluegrass Doberman Rescue (BDR) of Louisville, Kentucky after a week went by.  Melody was taken to BDR’s emergency Vet who found that she also had a hip injury.   The orthopedist said her hip injury will very likely heal with time and rest but she needs major surgery to save her arm.  Specialist, fracture repair and aftercare will cost around $6k – BDR had to immediately pay $5K to even commit to this repair.  After the surgery, BDR and their foster will have their hands full trying to keep this youngster calm so her hip and arm can heal.  No other source of Doberman assistance is available to them as the bill had to be paid first.  Other than local fundraising by BDR, we can all help them by lessening their financial burden with donations of any amount you can give. This is a very high mountain for a small rescue to climb and then STILL be available for the next Doberman who needs them - let’s help them be there!  Please help this beautiful Melody keep going for the wonderful people who saved her.  Without them, she most likely would have bought a ticket to the Blue Cocktail Bar.  Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated!  Soon Melody will be bouncing around like a young Dobergirl is supposed to!   Donating for Melody is easy - give what you can  and it's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  Have some delicious eye candy on BDR!!  Just click here for a look  https://www.doberman911.org!  Thank YOU, Thank you!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Melody.

July 1, 2024:  As the beautiful actress Bette Davis said "strap on your seatbelts!!"  This is a tale of epic irresponsibility coupled with what one nameless hero can accomplish.  Rusty resided in a household that included several Pit Bull terriers.  One morning, the Pitties ganged up on dear little Rusty and nearly tore this puppy's leg off.  An anonymous neighbor later approached the owner of this unhappy menagerie and was told that this incident was not the first time and she admitted she couldn't afford veterinary care and intended to shoot Rusty instead.   Our hero neighbor immediately alerted a colleague and friend of Doberman Pinscher Rescue in Fillmore, California, who then informed DPR and their Army of Rusty's plight.  Almost within the same breath as they got the information, one of DPR's able volunteers was able to get Rusty's owners to surrender him to DPR.  This is an incredibly lucky turn of events for Rusty.  Eight days went by before DPR was made aware of Rusty, which could well have spelled even more disaster.   Ardis and the DPR Warriors did not waste a second in securing the surrender from Rusty's owners and getting him to their amazing team of veterinarians.  Rusty is now safe and his doctors were not only able to save this puppy's leg, but kept any infection at bay and away from Rusty's injuries.  His poor leg was a mess, but he's recovering beautifully and with dressing changes scheduled, his prognosis is excellent.   He will be able to run, play and be the delightful puppy all dogs are meant to be. This, of course, comes at a price.  All veterinarians are facing exponential increases in the cost of supplies, medications, diagnostic equipment and overhead.  While every effort has been made to discount the services they provide, Doberman Pinscher Rescue - a non-profit 501c3 - still needs to raise funds to keep their wonderful rescue solvent and there to help the next Doberman in need.  This is where SND and YOU come in. Rescues rely on the donations of their supporters and organizations like SND to save the lives of these wonderful Dobermans.  Rusty is less than a year old - his life is just beginning and this is your chance to help this beautiful puppy recover - AND to help this tireless and heroic rescue continue their mission helping Dobermans live their best lives.  Donate what you can today and soon you can watch Rusty run! It's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!   Here's Mr. Rusty post-surgery and on his way to the "saved by the bell" sanctuary to heal!  Just click here for a look  https://www.doberman911.org!  Thank YOU for your donations and support!! Leslie Michell-Young, SND Case Manager and puppy lover.

June 4, 2024:  Azalea is a gorgeous southern beauty with a natural ear-do who is guesstimated to be 2-3-years-old.  She came to the Rescue Angels of Bluegrass Doberman Rescue (BDR) in Louisville, Kentucky from a southern shelter with, you guessed it, heartworms!!  The shelter had spayed her while she was pregnant.  Now this former sweet mama-to-be is carrying around a now shabby stuffed rabbit as a baby surrogate.   It’s very cute but also so sad that she found herself pregnant and heartworm positive as a stray - impounded with two strikes against her and a trip toward the Blue Cocktail Bar had it not been for BDR Angels.  She loves to stay in her crate and needs encouragement to leave it.  That is going to be handy as she goes through the horrible process needed to kill the worms with arsenic-containing immiticide after completing a course of doxycycline to eliminate bacteria associated with the worms themselves.  The entire treatment will take weeks and she will multiple blood draws for months until they are sure she is free of worms in all stages of development. All this takes money.  BDR is hoping that once the treatment is done and she feels better, she will move forward from the mommy mode and be healthy and happy with a family that adores her.  Or, she may need a stuffy for the rest of her life and that’s okay too!   Whatever makes her happy is what she’ll get leaving her dismal past behind!  Please help the wonderful folks at BDR to defray the cost of her treatment and long term care by make any donation you can!   It's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!   Please!  Any amount you can give is never too small.  Want to see an Azalea as beautiful as her namesake flower... with her favorite rabbit?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!! Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Azalea.

June 19, 2024:  Draco is a six year old darling that was seized in a cruelty case involving NINE starved and neglected Dobermans!  A 501c3 all-breed rescue, Petty Pawz Rescue located in Virginia, was made aware of Draco by a Doberman rescue in Minnesota asking if PPR could help with this case.  PPR’s motto is "big or small we love them all" and they willingly took Draco under their angel wings to heal his mental and physical wounds.   Not only did Draco arrive to PPR emaciated, he had kennel sores on his body due to being crated 23 of 24 hours/day, a fractured tooth, incontinence issues which leads to chronic UTI’s and a ‘wobbly’ gait.  Draco was also thought to be blind, but it’s been discovered he is able to see shadows.  Draco had been returned to his ‘backyard breeder/greeder’ several times because no one wanted to deal with his neuro or incontinence problems.  PPR states that even with all of his issues and lack of socialization, Draco is a "perfect boy, loves dogs and people alike and is super gentle"!  PPR has come to our SND family for assistance in finding the reasons behind his incontinence, his ‘wobbly’ gait and also the needed dental care for his fractured tooth. PPR has made it a priority get Draco the care he’s been denied to become healthy.  He will then be ready to be adopted into a home where he will live out his life happily and well loved.  Are you able to help Draco and his rescue angels of PPR?  Helping an all-breed rescue who rescues one of our own beloved breed deserves all the help we can give them!! NO donation is ever too small and every gift is greatly appreciated!! To donate whatever you are able to is very easy, just click on the method of your choice, either PayPal or USPS, and directions will follow.  The Dobes in need, their devoted Rescue Angels and we at SND are forever grateful for your continued generosity in saving our fabulous breed!   Want to see a beautiful dragon on the mend?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!    THANK YOU!! Beth McCahren, this handsome dragon's SND Case Manager.

UPDATE!!  June 20, 2024:  Sad update for Hershey!  Her rapid-onset diabetes has cost her her eyesight.  She is totally blind and her sightless eyes will be removed to prevent disease and infections of the remaining orbs.  She is doing well adapting to her new world with her same sweet attitude.  Please help us complete her recovery, won't you?  THANK YOU!   
June 12, 2024:  Sweet Senior Hershey redux!!  We first met Miss Hershey back in April of 2022 when she, along with a hellmate Rocky, were rescued by the DobeAngels from Doberman Rescue of Nevada.  After a liaison, this couple abandoned these Dobes in an empty house.  Nice, eh?  Fortunately the DRNV Angels were there for them and arranged for foster care after all the neglect they had suffered.  Fast forward to the present and we have an even older Senior Lady (10 years old or more now) with rapid weight loss, lethargy and weakness.  Another Dobe resident sensed her predicament and became agrressive toward Hershey.  A bite to the head took place and was immediately taken care of during a vet visit for her other symptoms.   Second stroke of luck was her Foster Mom is a nurse and immediately began insulin maintenance directed by her vet.  Hershey's already feeling much better and no longer threatened by her housemate.  She'll undergo close monitoring until her blood sugars are stabilized - neither check-ups or insulin is cheap (is anything?).   Won't you join DRNV and SND assure this sweet Grand Dame a healthy retirement?  If you are able to donate ANY amount, just click on your preference of PayPal or USPS.  Take a look at Sweet Hershey when she was just a pup below!  There's also other pictures on our home page AND on her Senior Page - Just let your fingers do the clicking right here https://www.doberman911.org!    We THANK YOU for being a part of helping all our precious Dobes!! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!  SND Case Management Team for Lady Hershey.

When Hershey's days were new!!

SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/nv_hershey.html

June 9, 2024:  What a gorgeous boy Dandy is!  Dandy is also very, very lucky, given his circumstances.   He was found as a stray, wandering the hot streets of Houston TX. and through collaboration with his finder's shelter, he is now with Saving Dobermankind Rescue of Fountain, Colorado.  So far on his journey, Dandy has charmed everyone - both human and canine - he's come across.  It's thought Dandy may well have become lost, as he is so very sweet natured and well socialized, but sadly, no owners claimed him during his shelter stay.  Saving Dobermankind scooped him up after his stray hold and upon his arrival at Saving Dobermankind he was tested for heartworm...and you guessed it - he's heartworm positive!   Before this sweetheart of a gentleman can be released for adoption, his amazing rescuers at Saving Dobermankind will treat his infection and make certain he's clear from this miserable and deadly parasite before Dandy graces some lucky person's home and hearth.  We all know about heartworm - its treatment requires three injections of Immiticide (which is arsenic-based) and then at least a month of crate rest, followed by 2 more injections. It's a long, painful process and not without its risks.  It's not easy on the dog nor the rescuer, but Saving Dobermankind is completely committed to helping this beautiful gentleman get well and find the home of Doberman dreams.  Dandy is now a resident of a loving foster who is experienced helping HW Dobes recover from treatment.  He's safe, happy and loved.  You also are most likely aware that heartworm treatment is expensive – and even MORE so in these economic times.  Dandy's treatment will be well over $1000.00 before he’s done.  That's a substantial. amount of money for a small rescue to pay, even with discounts. Saving Dobermankind has long been a friend to Special Needs Dobermans and has asked the SND warriors to help raise money for dear Dandy's treatment. Please, collect a few dollars and send them Dandy's way through SND.   Donating is easy, just click on the link of your choice (PayPal or USPS). Once his recovery is complete, he'll make some lucky person with his love, beauty and stellar personality. You can be a part of not only saving Dandy's life, but you can also smile and know Dandy's making someone's life sparkle.  How about seeing that sparkle yourself right now?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell-Young, SND Case Manager (Dandy is SO well named!)!  For even more sparkle, why not visit his new Senior Page and maybe send him some love too?  Here's his link to more eyecandy!!
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/co_dandy.html

June 4, 2024:  Here’s a story that will make you cry- did me!  Just when you think you've seen or heard it all there's more.  Meet Steve, sweet, innocent 5-month-old black and tan little boy.  We're mentioning his color as he was looking pretty mange-awful then.  And yet, he still had the sweetest face you’ve ever seen!  When Steve was 10 WEEKS young, Doberman Pinscher Rescue of Pennsylvania (DPRPA) was notified by Steve’s veterinarian that he had been horribly injured and neglected. The (insert bad words of your choice here) owners turned him over to DPRPA because they would not pay for the visit or any care.  They left him with half a ziplock bag of food, his collar and a urine-soaked hoodie.  At 10 weeks of age, apparently Steve got trapped under the garage door as it closed down on his spine.  The vet said he has an open vertebral fracture, compression to L4 and L5 and damage to his left pelvic bone.   And if that wasn’t enough, they didn’t get him to the Vet until he had mange, a staph infection, skin sores, and pneumonia.   This sweet little fighter made it through everything except his back issue.  He has been to multiple vets, neurologists, and physical rehab appointments and has had multiple x-rays and prescriptions.  The consensus is that he will never walk again.  Luckily a wonderful foster is taking care of him and showing him all the love he deserves.   Steve is a long-term foster needing extensive medical attention.   Since he’s so young and still growing, he will outgrow his wheel chairs regularly.  He’s going to need many, many rehab appointments to keep his leg muscles as strong as they can be.   He will be going to the University of Tennessee for further evaluation and rehab on June 12th.  All of this is so very expensive but his life is worth it!  Please, let's help send DPRPA the biggest grant we can to help pay for this sweet boy's treatment and his ”wheels,” won't you?  It's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  Please! Any amount is not too small.  There's a look at handsome Stevie after being rid of the mange!!  Wow!   Is that a picture of CUTE??  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  Can’t wait to see him much better and burning up the roads with his wheels of fire! I know he wants to conquer the world but he’s going to need our help!   THANK YOU!! Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Stevie.

June 2, 2024:  Super sweet Katy is a senior girl (approximately eight years old), who was confiscated from her ‘owner’ by Animal Control due to failure to provide medical treatment.  From her appearance at this age, she appears to have outlived her function as a puppy machine.  Katy has Wobblers (changes/compressions in her cervical spine) which causes pain and neurological issues.  At this point in time, Katy was unable to stand, walk, or even get up unassisted, and she was suffering with pain!  After confiscation, Animal Control contacted the rescue warriors of Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA, located in Fleetwood, Pennsylvanie regarding this cruelty case.  DPRPA graciously agreed to take Katy into their care and see that she would be provided all of the much needed medical attention and rehab that would be required to improve her life.  In just the few weeks DPRPA has cared for her, she’s blossomed!   She is now able to get up on her own, and even runs to keep up with her foster dad!  Despite the great moves forward, Katy recently, for no obvious reason, stopped eating.  She became very listless, was voiding dark colored urine and had increased urination.  Katy was immediately taken to an emergency veterinarian to be evaluated.   She was observed by the vet to be jaundiced, resulting in checking many lab values.  Xrays were done and a liver and spleen aspirate slide was sent to cytology to rule out malignancy.  At this point, although Katy is physically comfortable, she is still quite ill and her future is undetermined We all know how costly an emergency vet visit is, not to mention all of the diagnostics, and Katy will need follow up care as well.  For these reasons, the DPRPA rescue team has come to our SND family for any assistance we are possibly able to provide!   Please remember, NO gift is ever too small!!  Rescues depend on our generosity to keep afloat and able to continue saving and caring for the never ending stream of Dobermans in need.  If you are able to donate ANY amount, just click on your preference of PayPal or USPS, where you’ll be given easy directions for follow-through.  As always, the Dobermans, the dedicated rescues and we at SND are eternally grateful for your continued generosity! Want to see this beauty taking a restful time to bask in the warmth of the sun?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!! Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Lady Katy.
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/pa_katy.html

May 25, 2024:  Another deity from Norse mythology the Goddess Freya who is associated with love, beauty, fertility and battle amongst her attributes.  The gorgeous eye candy you see before you is her namesake, a beautiful seven year old, Freya.  She was rescued from a high volume animal shelter by Doberman Pinscher Rescue located in Fillmore, California.  At the time of rescue, Freya was emaciated and had survived pyometra surgery (pyometra: a serious and life-threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with bacteria and pus).   By just looking at her body, you could easily tell she had been bred many, many times.  And now, here she was, dumped and deemed useless.  The DPR Angels saw the wonderful girl that Freya is, and watched her become confident, and actually glow, while under their care.  Eventually, a small pea sized growth appeared on her foot and increased dramatically in size over just a few weeks!  A surgical appointment resulted in removal of the growth.  The treating veterinarian is unconcerned regarding malignancy as the mysterious growth was fully contained and showed clean margins when it was excised.  At this point, Fabulous Freya is now fully healed and ready to move forward and into her forever home!!  DPR never turns away a Dobe in need because of medical issues, and they’d like to ‘move forward’ themselves with paying Freya’s medical bill.  DPR has come to our SND family with hope that we can provide assistance with this latest surgical treatment.  Please remember NO donation is ever too small as every little bit adds up!  Please, if you’re able, a gift of any amount would be greatly appreciated.   Donating is easy peasy, just click on the tab of your choice (PayPal or USPS).   We thank you, our dedicated supporters, for all you do for our beloved breed and the rescues who step up to save them!!  Want to see an absolute Queen of Beauty?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!! Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Lady Freya.
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/ca_freya.html

May 21, 2024:  The God and also the King of Mischief and a supreme noble of charm, Loki, is a new resident of The Doberman Rescue Pack in Washington State.  Loki, along with his siblings, Lucy and Olive (who were previously supported by SND for their spays), were rescued from a hoarding household earlier this Spring.  And what makes Loki's rescue extra special is the fact that this sweet, beautiful youngster shares a concerning diagnosis along with his sisters - he is vWd affected.  For everyone who may be unaware, von Willebrand's is a condition that affects the ability of blood to clot – much akin to hemophilia in humans.  It is rather common in Dobermans, and is especially common in Boxers.  It can be very dangerous if a dog is injured or undergoes a routine surgery (such as altering) and the veterinarian is unaware.  Sometimes simpler clotting time tests can be misleading as the clotting factor can and does vary with time. Thankfully, a vWd dog can have surgery as long as the veterinarians have plasma with cryoprecipitate and other drugs on hand that bolster the red cell's ability to clot.  Of course, these drugs are very, very expensive and are often beyond the budget of a small, rural rescue.  You may notice Loki is a lovely all-natural puppy, which is fortunate in the fact that a tail docking and ear crop would have the potential of causing a devastating bleed.   However, being only about a year old, Loki is quite capable of getting himself into mischief, and the chances are there that he may innocently get himself in trouble playing or roughhousing is ever-present.   What's fortunate for this wonderful youngster is that The Doberman Rescue Pack has tested Loki before his scheduled neuter and their wonderful veterinarians are aware of his condition. The cost of the drugs needed to neuter Loki has come in at nearly $6000.00!!  This a cost more related to the clinic charges in these economic times! The actual cost of the drugs is MUCH lower depending on area of the country and the clinic’s willingness to charge for cost rather than anything else.   The Doberman Rescue Pack is asking Special Needs Dobermans for some financial assistance to help them recoup some of the cost of Loki's neutering.  We thank them for helping this lovely baby boy live his best life and now it's time to donate to SND - the organization that helps the Doberman Rescue Pack get the funds they need to safely help Loki.  Won't you join us?  It's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!   Want some Pretty Boy eye candy?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   Thank you for helping this wonderful rescue, Loki, and your steadfast support of Special Needs Dobermans. THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell-Young , SND Case Manager for Loki - (love those young Doberdudes!!)

SAD UPDATE - May 18, 2024:   Dear Miss Cora fought hard to get the life she saw promised in the loving care she was shown during her short stay with her Rescue Angels... She was far too sick in what appeared to be congestive heart failure.  She is at peace now and she didn't die alone because no one cared for her.  Rest in peace dear, dear Lady!
May 18, 2024:  Cora is a beautiful 7-year-old fawn lady with a mysterious ailment and a terrible start as a stray that luckily led her to be rescued by the wonderful folks at Doberman Pinscher Rescue (DPR) in Fillmore, California.  Cora was in a shelter with her three 3-day old puppies when the shelter reached out to DPR as the shelter was unable to care for her and her newborns.   DPR flew the little family to a boarding kennel with a nursery.   At the kennel, Cora developed a cough so she was medicated with antibiotics but the cough didn’t improve.  Her 3 babies died (no telling how many there were to begin with).   No one knows why.  Maybe from whatever is making Cora sick.  DPR picked Cora up and took her to their vet because her stomach was getting "bloaty"… a common sign of heart disease and so is the coughing.  X-rays were inconclusive for a heart condition and fluid was drained from her abdomen at the time to be tested for cancer or anything else.  Because of all the fluid it was hard to tell if her heart was enlarged or not but her vet thought there might be something wrong with her spleen.   Cora then went for to a second clinic for an ultrasound to get a better idea of what was going on.  During the ultrasound when Cora was on her back, her cough became much worse and was nonstop.  The ultrasound showed her heart appeared weak.  The vet then removed about half of the fluid from her abdomen.  With basically nothing to lose, Cora was put on two different heart medications and her prognosis is remains uncertain and guarded.  After draining the fluid and introducing the medicine, Cora is doing much better!  She is a happy and ultra sweet girl!  Now it’s just a waiting game to see what develops.  The fluid could have been a fluke or had something to do with her pregnancy and obvious overbreeding.  All paws are crossed for her.  Please send Cora and DPR some love with a donation of any kind.  It's as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!   All the tests and medications she needed were expensive but keeping her safe while they watch her progress will make sure she gets the best life possible! Anything at all will help!  his sweet lady deserves to rest and just be loved on and let her heal and be the best Velcro girl in the world!  Here's a look at a beautiful Lady while she's hopefully healing - Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman, Cora's SND Case Manager.

May 17, 2024:  This beautiful red pup with the soulful eyes is Jet.  His age is approximated at one year old, meaning he is still just a baby!  He was picked up off the streets in Alabama as a stray, which subsequently led him to occupy a space at the area animal control building.  Although animal control accommodations aren’t high end, at least he was cared for enough to be provided food, water and shelter, which is more than his previous so called ‘caregivers’ gave him.  Not having even the bare basics of life, you can easily guess that his health was never a priority either.  So, it’s no surprise that when evaluated at animal control, he was found to be heartworm positive.  This is bad news all of the way around.  It WILL cause a prolonged and painful death if not treated.  Unfortunately, the treatment is very hard on the infected dog as the worms are slowly killed and expelled, and the time it takes to complete the heartworm regimen is very long, literally months.  The bad news doesn’t stop there because the harsh arsenic-based medication used to kill the horrid heartworms is very expensive - and; now add to that the many lab tests that are needed to be sure no other problems are developing.   Even with this combined knowledge, the Rescue Warriors of Georgia Doberman Rescue, located in Douglasville GA, have taken Jet into their care and are determined to see to it that he becomes the active, happy and healthy pup that he has always deserved to be and they can then search for his forever home!  In light of Jet’s high cost heartworm treatment, GDR has come to SND with hopes that our community can be of assistance to them.  Please, any amount at all that you can contribute to help Jet and GDR would be greatly appreciated!  NO amount is ever too small!!!  Jet and GDR both need us!  Donating is as easy as clicking on your preferred link of either PayPal or USPS!  Want a hint as to why they named him Jet?  Could it be those EARS? :) Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   GDR and SND thank you in advance for your graciousness and continued support of our fabulous Dobermans!!  THANK YOU!!  Beth McCahren, Jet's SND Case Manager.

UPDATE!! May 14, 2024:  Oh no!  This is a redux for dear Nina - poor girl can't seem to catch a break.  At least she has been living a loved life with a wonderful Foster Family since we met her under dire circumstances last September (see her story below).  She had recovered wonderfully and then her Foster Mom noticed a growth on a mammary gland that had a discharge coming from it.  Well, it was off to the vet for a look-see, removal and biopsy.  She deserves every chance to continue a happy life and we hope you'll agree.  We're keeping all our paws crossed for this sweet lady.  Please join us and be a part of good results and happy life ahead, won't you?  All donation links are still active and anything you can donate will be well appreciated!  THANK YOU!!  SND Case Management Team for Miss Nina!
September, 2023:  This beautiful girl is going to give you a reason to be grateful. Nina is a victim of benign (well, maybe) neglect, which brought with it a history of close calls before she was finally surrendered to her vet - who, in turn, contacted Georgia Doberman Rescue. Poor dear Nina is only 6 years old and was taken to the veterinarian because over the course of a week, she vomited 2 socks and passed yet another (don't people do their laundry instead of leaving on the floor??). The ingested sock caused poor Nina to develop a life threatening obstruction, which surgery corrected - after her surrender. This event is probably the best thing to happen for dear Nina. When reviewing her records, it was discovered that Nina successfully received heartworm treatment 4 years ago, after her people declined both heartworm preventative AND x-rays to evaluate suspected hip dysplasia. It's abundantly clear this beautiful girl's world is now so much better since her surrender. Wonderful Nina is now recovering very nicely from her huge life saving surgery and will soon embark on her journey to a home that will treasure her and make certain she will stay away from socks, neglect and emergencies. Her rescue saved her life, and Georgia Doberman Rescue deserves an extended standing ovation for their dedication to Nina - and for making sure Nina's new adoptive home will be one of bliss. Georgia Doberman Rescue is a longtime friend of Special Needs Dobermans and once again, they have appealed to SND for assistance to pay for Nina's immense medical bills. Just look at this darling's face - how can you forget the sadness in this beauty's eyes? GDR is going all out to make Nina's life SO much better AND you can help!   Please, send some money to Special Needs Dobermans to help bring love and happiness to this dear girl.  Of course you can begin now - just  use the donation link on the right or by USPS as you prefer.  I promise you, our beautiful Nina will soon be smiling, happy and healthy.  Just look at the potential for smiles on Miss Nina's face right here  https://www.doberman911.org.   THANK YOU!!  Leslie Michell-Young, Nina's SND Case Manager.   Let's give Nina reason to smile now!!    

April 28, 2024:  I don't know who at San Antonio Doberman Advocacy and Rescue named this lovey boy - but when you have a look at him, I'm sure you'll all agree his name is not only appropriate, but perfect!  Boogie was a stray and was rescued and brought to a compassionate trainer, who quickly brought him to their trusted veterinarian.  It was discovered after his second heartworm test (the first being negative) that this sweetheart is testing positive for the deadly disease.  Boogie is also deaf which doesn't affect his personality whatsoever.  In fact, Boogie is a sweet, somewhat introverted gentleman who carries his cherished ball everywhere and wiggles with delight when he is fussed over.  Although he's still somewhat timid, Boogie is now a leash walking champion and is learning what love and trust is all about.  SADAR has the advocacy in their name for a very good reason.  Some rescues may not do a follow up HW test after intake and may wait until adoption to test again.  However, SADAR makes certain all their Dobes are tested and treated in a very speedy manner. This wonderful rescue has come to us Doberman warriors for financial assistance so Boogie can get on the speedway to health and ultimate adoption (just look at this angel face!!).  Today, I invite you to get on the track and floor it by sending your dollars to SND on Boogie's behalf, so he can recover and race to the health, home and love he was always meant to have.  Donating is easy if you can get on track!  Just use the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Want to see a handsome track star?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell-Young, Boogie's Case Manager holding the checkered flag for Boogie!

April 14, 2024:  Margo is a gorgeous little lady (she appear to have had at least one litter) of about 3 years old. Somehow she found herself wandering the streets of San Antonio, Texas.  Not a savory prospect for a pretty and so far intact Doberman.  She must have wandered for a while as she really looks like she could use some groceries.  In a stroke of good luck (of which she obviously hadn’t had too much), she approached a home for help and comfort.  The people were nice enough, but they had no yard and their lifestyle didn’t include a big dog.   They took her to get checked for a chip.  None. They did some research for rescues and finally relinquished her to the wonderful folks of San Antonio Doberman Advocacy and Rescue (SADAR) in Devine, Texas.  Once at SADAR, she was named after the Founder this wonderful rescue, Margo Marsh.  Along with her partner in rescue, Dean, they did fantastic rescue for many, many years in the San Antonio area.  Her namesake Margo M. has since passed away but her legacy goes on with Dean at the helm.  Upon rescue, Margo looked otherwise healthy but after veterinary checkup, she was found to have to be infected with dreaded heartworm disease.  We all know that Margo has a hard road ahead to get rid of these.  First 28 days of doxycycline and ivermectin, then the arsenic cocktail.  Her body will be going through so many painful internal changes as these medicines are introduced and administered until her treatment is over.  Margo will also need to have several more heartworm tests for around 6 months after the treatment to make sure she is worm free. During all that time she cannot be adopted and will be under the care of SADAR.  Heartworm treatment and long-term care is costly making it prohibitive for many rescues to take these Dobes in for treatment.  Please help this sweetheart be rid of these worms that would have taken her life without treatment.  SADAR is a great resource for Dobermans in need and now they need our help to cover Margo’s bill.  Anything you can do will be greatly appreciated.  Please forward to all your contacts on social media to help prop up this fine Doberman Rescue.  Donating is easy if you are able.  Just use the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Want to see a beautiful redhead?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU donors and thank you SADAR for giving Miss Margo the chance of her life!  Lorri Ketterman, Margo's SND Case Manager.

April 2, 2024:  What a stunning, beautiful boy.  Cedar is estimated to be about 3 (maybe less) and for such a tender age, he has not seen much of the kinder side of humanity.   This dear sweetheart was hit by a truck and escaped with several nasty fractures, the worst of them being his ilium, which required surgery to plate and stabilize the pelvic girdle.  You will also notice something else about this dear boy - he's missing an eye.  As sad and tragic as this is, he's not blind and we can now be happy, because Cedar is cradled in the arms of Bella and Sunshine Rescue in Ontario, California - a place where all Dobermans are loved and get the medical attention they need.  We're pleased to report Cedar had a long surgery to repair his fracture by a very skilled orthopedic surgeon and all signs point to Cedar recovering fully from this terrible fracture (he's already standing up!) and soon will be able to go onward to a very loving adoptive home... all wonderful news except for just one thing... Cedar's bills have passed the $6000.00 mark, and, he still will require additional x-rays, therapy and veterinary follow-ups.  Of course, Bella and Sunshine will do everything to get Cedar the best care possible, but as you see, it's incredibly expensive, especially for a small not for profit rescue.  Bella and Sunshine has beat the bushes locally but they still need a little help from their friends here at Special Needs Dobermans (that means all of you generous Dobe Lovers) to help raise funds for completing Cedar's care and rehabilitation.   Please, look into this sweetheart's face, then send a donation to SND for Cedar!  It's easy, just start by using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer... Cedar finally is getting the love and care he needs through this wonderful rescue, please help them help Cedar.  Finally, Cedar has a team that loves him and will go to the ends of the universe to make his life stellar.  Want a look at a wonderful Dude on the mend?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   Join us now sending your donation to SND for dear Cedar.  THANK YOU!!!  Leslie Michell-Young, Cedar's proud Case Manager!

April 2, 2024:  This story is going to make you shake your head in disbelief and revulsion.  Here is a charming and beautiful 7-month-old Dobe Girl whose beginnings of life were terrible until she was finally in the arms of Bella and Sunshine Rescue (BSR) in Ontario, California.  Apparently, she was originally purchased as a gift for the 1st(?) owner’s girlfriend.   When they broke up, neither of them wanted to take her.  And so Kailani, being left without a home, was abandoned at a park.   A well-meaning but not knowledgeable person picked her up and listed her on Craig’s list and gave her to the first person who replied there.  Kailani was then returned to the well-meaning person because she was “too loud.”  Finally (and luckily), a Doberman owner stepped in, keeping her safe, and then sought Doberman rescue for her.  She was released to a senior dog rescue who works with BSR.  Once BSR got her, they saw her tail had obviously been docked by a backyard butcher and it was calloused, bleeding, and almost had bone sticking through.  Kailani, of course, kept licking it, keeping it irritated.  She was seen by BSR’s vet who said her tail had been cut at the wrong place, done incorrectly, and at a place where the skin is too thin.  The vet did an amputation/revision to fix the botched docking.  I don’t have enough bad words in my vocabulary to describe how I feel about what was done to this sweet puppy.  Kailani is now no longer in pain and is in a wonderful foster home recovering with a soon to be perfectly healthy wagging nub!   If you appreciate the work that is being done by BSR to help these poor, unfortunate Dobermans it picks up, please send Kailani a donation so we can help BSR cover Kailani’s surgery and care.   We need to keep supporting this rescue so it can continue it’s great work for our beloved breed!  Donating is easy!  Just start by using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Want a look at a VERY Lovely Miss?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman, Kailani's SND Case Manager.

April 2, 2024:  What a beautiful, goofy Black Beauty Miss Charmy is!  She is only 8 months old and may be facing a life-threatening condition.  Charmy was turned into the Rescue Angels of Bella and Sunshine Rescue (BSR )in Ontario, California along with her brother and sister.  Her owner who was nearly homeless, was living in a partially completed building.   His male and female Doberman had an “accidental” litter.  Sounds more like something else to me - careless/dumb/raise pups for sale?   Your guess is as good as anyone's!  He was able to rehome all the rest of the puppies except the three that were given to BSR.  The puppies were not very socialized and wary of people.  The loving fosters of BSR brought them out of their shells and the brother and sister were healthy and adopted.  During a vet check, Charmy was found to have a troublesome heart murmur.  At her young age, this is especially concerning!  Anyone with a Doberman knows of the dreaded cardio ills including DCM which is a scourge in our breed.  So now the testing begins.  She will get an echocardiogram and could be put on medicines/supplements and may have to have scheduled echocardiograms to monitor her progress.  All this is very, very expensive - compounded by our inflationary times.   By some miracle after the first echo they may say she’ll grow out of it with better nutrition and supplements, but with Dobermans, they have to be extra wary of any heart issue.  Please help BSR cover the bills with SND's help to get this sweet baby the treatment that she needs.  Anything you can send will help. She deserves to live a happy, bouncy, Velcro life with some lucky family.  Helping is easy!  Just start by using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Want a look at a VERY Lovely Miss?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman, Kailani's SND Case Manager.

March 31, 2024:  Handsome and gentlemanly Buster arrived at Doberman Pinscher Rescue via a shelter.   No one seems to know just where he came from, but poor Buster came in with a terrible injury to his ear and punctures to his scrotum... pretty beat up!  These injuries are mostly the result of a very nasty confrontation with another dog, yet lovely Buster is perhaps one of the most gentle, loving Dobes you'll ever meet.  He's only about 3 years old - in his prime - and he retains the wonderful traits of male Dobes that we all know and love.  He's sweet, very friendly with bipeds and quadrupeds alike and a delightful gentleman to all he meets.  For what he's been through, he remains a sweet, shining star.  This dear boy needed surgery to repair the damage from this vicious fight, and of course, Ardis and her Army took Sir Buster under their gentle wings and got him the treatment he needed to fix him up and prevent infection.  He's mostly healed now, but his substantial veterinary bills remain.  DPR has saved and rehabilitated so many Dobermans - so many it would be impossible to count them all.  Buster is the latest recipient of DPR's benevolence and generosity, and now his future is looking ahead to an adoptive home where he'll be adored and treasured.  Ardis and her noble volunteers do all this service to Dobermans as a nonprofit rescue, and as such, they rely on donations from the public.  Some of their cases require more fundraising than they can muster or what they have in their budget and Buster's is one such case.  DPR has asked Special Needs Dobermans for assistance in helping raise money to pay for Buster's surgery and follow up care - and this means you!  Have you ever had a male Dobe in your life?  They are unequivocally goofy, smart and lovely to behold.  Please help DPR and Buster by sending a donation to SND so Buster can go to a wonderful new home and be someone's loving shadow and partner.  Donating can be easy-peasy - by either using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Want another look at a still VERY Simply Irresistible Buster? Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU. Leslie Michell-Young, Buster's admiring SND Case Manager.

March 13, 2024:  Victory is what we see beaming in the eyes of this beautiful young Blue Boy. He is about 2 years and a few months old, not neutered, and was found as a stray in Houston, Texas. Because of lack of space at the shelter, he was on the list for that dreaded blue cocktail when Saving Dobermankind Animal Rescue (SDAR) from Fountain, Colorado swooped in and saved him.   Mr. Victory is in great shape other than a bit thin and thank goodness he's not vWd positive.  He didn’t get away scot-free though - he does have creepy and life threatening heartworms.  He has already started his treatment of arsenic for breakfast  - first two doses down and one to go!  Luckily, he is young as this treatment is very hard on the dog and also quite costly.  The care before treatment, care during treatment, and subsequent blood tests until he comes back clear of the dastardly worms takes months!   Many rescues don’t even take these Dobes because of lack of resources.  Adoptions are put on hold and rescues bear the brunt of maintenance and upkeep for them in addition to the cost of treatment!   Won’t you please donate anything you can so we can help SDAR to pay for Victory’s treatment?  Donating is easy - by either using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  Let’s help SDAR continue to do the great work they are doing to save our most beloved breed!  SDAR has stepped up so many times to save these precious lives.  Without our help, they may someday have to say “no” when someone like Victory comes along and needs help.   They need us like Victory needs them!  Help give Victory win victory over these life-threatening worms.  He is so worth it!  Want to see Victory in waiting? Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU!! Lorri Ketterman, Victory's SND Case Manager.

March 4, 2024: This Blue Beauty is 12 years young Rita!  She was found wandering all alone in remote West Texas ranch country – more than likely dumped there to either fend for herself or die by starvation or a vicious animal attack!  The Rescue Warriors of High Desert Doberman Rescue located in Belen, New Mexico, have stepped up and taken this sweet girl into their loving hearts and capable hands.  A weekly hands on examination revealed a large, raw and oozing growth on the underside of her left ear.  A veterinarian has determined this suspicious eruption needs to be surgically removed and biopsied to rule out cancer.  Rita is a darling that just loves to give kisses and is still an active girl! We all want to get to the bottom of this unexpected growth and have it treated in the most favorable way to assure Rita more time to love life.  Surgery is never easy, especially on an elderly dog, and is always costly.  HDDR has come to our SND family for support with Rita’s surgery and after care.  If you are able to donate, any amount at all, it would be super appreciated!  NO gift is ever too small!!  All you need to do to help Rita is click on the tab of your chosen route to donate – either PayPal or USPS – simple as that!!  I thank you in advance for your compassion toward our SNDobes and the dedicated rescue angels who care for them!
Want another look at Lovely Rita?  Just click right here for a look at a Lovely Lady https://www.doberman911.org!   Visit her at her very own Senior Page so you can click below for more sweet eye candy - maybe even send some sponsorship love!!!  Thank you to everyone of you who support our dedicated rescuers! YOU help them to be able to save more lives!!  Beth McCahren, Miss Rita's SND Case Manager.
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/nm_rita.html

March 3, 2024:  This past February 27th, someone came up to Doberman Rescue League's doorstep and relinquished lovely Candy. Poor baby girl had a pronounced limp and very gooey, clouded eyes. When DRL was asked how this lovely girl came by her limp, they were told that Candy "got out" and returned home with the limp. DRL promptly expedited their intake of this beautiful girl and soon discovered Candy not only has a shattered pelvis, but other fractures as well. This poor sweetie has been walking around like this - untreated and what must be unbelievable pain - for several weeks...and she could barely see because she had obvious conjunctivitis. But, we have happy news! Beautiful Candy has had surgery to fix the pelvic fractures and her eyes are being treated. Of course, she's feeling a whole lot better and showing her foster family her amazing sweet and sparkling personality. Can anyone imagine what it must be like to endure an untreated fractured pelvis having to walk around?? UGH! We all love happy endings, especially when we know treatment for our SND Dobes is successful and we can watch them flourish. Doberman Rescue League has brought us these enchanting success stories for years, but Candy's surgery and follow up treatment was incredibly expensive, and DRL has come to Special Needs Dobermans to help reconcile Candy's bills, which exceed $6600. I give Doberman Rescue League a prolonged standing ovation for their tireless work for tapping their finances to the max to help beautiful Candy. Their compassion, involvement and love is boundless for our Dobes in need, and we at Special Needs Dobermans are asking YOU for donations to help Doberman Rescue League replenish their coffers so they can continue their tireless mission helping orphaned Dobes regain their health. Florida Rescues are bursting at the seams with homeless Dobermans and they are scrambling to help as many dogs as possible. PLEASE, send your dollars to SND for Candy's rehabilitation - donating is easy by either using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer.  She's a gorgeous girl and will soon be gracing a grateful adopter's family BECAUSE of YOUR help! Want to see some sweet candy splendor in the grass? Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   THANK YOU!! Leslie Michell-Young, Sweet Candy's Case Manager.

February 29, 2024:  Another little beauty before you is 13 months old Olive!  Harkening back to December this is the second littermate affected in the same way as Lucy back then - the story is the same!  REDUX:  Medically complicated spay because of vWd!!  This sweetie pie was rescued from a hoarding situation by the Rescue Warriors of The Doberman Rescue Pack located in Shoreline, Washington.  Olives’s medical intake assessment was completed and it was discovered that the entire litter they came from has von Willebrand Disease. Von Willebrand's Disease is a serious blood clotting disorder caused by low levels of clotting protein in the blood (akin to hemophilia in humans).  VWd is inherited and one of the most common breeds to be affected with this disorder is the Doberman.  This is a dire diagnosis because vWd positive dogs are prone to nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums, and actual hemorrhaging can result during whelping (that won’t happen here), a serious injury or a surgical procedure.  Olive has not yet been spayed (no surprise) and TDRP will see that the procedure is done.  Olive came in heat before her surgery could be scheduled - the wait for an appointment was the cause of delay.  However, because of the vWd, this will be no ordinary spay in any way.  Several very costly extras will need to be available in case it’s needed such as plasma, platelets and additional supplies.  Add to these expensive extras the usual anesthesia, medications, supplies, hospital stay… $$$ adds up very quickly - the high estimate is $7K to safely save this life!  There’s no question Olive needs to be spayed, and because of Olive’s costly ‘extras’, TDRP has come to our SND family for support with the vet expenses she'll incur.  If you can, and are willing, a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated! Let’s band together and get Olive’s spay done so she is able to move on to her forever home!  Donating is easy by either using the PayPal or USPS links as you prefer. The rescues and we at SND continue to be overwhelmed and humbled by your kindness! Need a look at a lovely lass in waiting to be out of a fix? Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org! THANK YOU!! Beth McCahren & the SND Case Management Team, Olive's SND Case Managers.

February 29, 2024: Vanilla is a eight year old Lady who was picked up as a stray and subsequently impounded at an upstate California shelter.  By just looking at her on her Senior page coming, you can tell she’s sadly been bred and OVERbred multiple times.  Also, Vanilla is badly scarred over much of her rear legs and other scattered parts of her body.  We don’t know the history of the scars, and we probably don’t want to know.   It’s no surprise that in her condition no one came to claim her. (Dumped maybe/likely?)  Doberman Pinscher Rescue of Fillmore, California saved her from the loud and hectic shelter and it’s been uphill ever since except for one thing…  But first, a little on white Dobermans – they have the potential of having the usual Doberman health issues and even more.  Eyesight can be poor because of light sensitivity due to their light blue eyes and higher incidences of sunburn and skin cancer due to lack of pigment are two of the more commonly known ones.  When DPR became Vanilla’s caretakers they observed one nodule on her body.  Now that specific nodule has grown and others are appearing!  These will need to be removed along with future frequent trips to the veterinarian for checkups and treatments.  DPR wasn’t going to turn their backs on Vanilla even knowing she would most likely have skin issues with potential skin cancers in the future.  With the number of rescues DPR’s Ardis and her Army have, medical care is frequently needed.  Therefore, they have come to our SND family for assistance with Vanilla’s surgical needs.  Please donate ANY amount you can if possible!  NO amount is ever too small and each and every gift is greatly appreciated!  Donating is quite easy – just click on the tab that correlates with the manner you prefer to donate, PayPal or USPS, and the directions will be right there!  Want some sweet eye candy?  Just click right here for a look at a very happy Lady https://www.doberman911.org!   Her very own Senior Page will be live shortly so you can click below for more sweet eye candy - maybe even sponsor that face!!!  Thank you to everyone of you who support our dedicated rescuers! YOU help them to be able to save more lives!!  Beth McCahren, Miss Vanilla's SND Case Manager.
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/ca_vanilla.html

February 29, 2024:  What do you picture when you hear the term “royally majestic?” Let me give you an image to help... I present to you Maxx!  A beautiful 4 year-old red boy with an extraordinarily beautiful stance! He does just ooze royalty! And his name even conjures up German royalty! He has one floppy ear that makes him even more loveable! This sweet guy was rescued as a stray from a shelter by our wonderful Doberman Pinscher Rescue (DPR) of Filmore, California. Maxx came to DPR with entropion eyelids and not neutered. These two separate operations will be even more difficult because this sweet prince has Von Willebrand’s disease and his clotting factors are quite low. The operations are costly to begin and then the costs skyrocket because of all the extra precautions and medicines that have to be administered because of the vWd. This impressive gent needs your help to pay for his surgeries and extra medicine and care. Please contribute anything you can to help DPR cover the costs to get his beautiful eyes fixed and have him safely neutered so he can be on his way to a beautiful life with a family who will roll out the red carpet for him! DPR consistently takes in Dobies with various ailments and doesn’t let cost get in the way of saving a life because of us, i.e., SND and YOU our precious donors. Please help them to continue their mission!  Join us, won't you?  It's as easy as clicking the tab of your choice for sending your gift to Maxx - PayPal or USPS.   Want a closer look at Prince Maxx?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  Thank you!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Maxx!!

February 26, 2024:  What a journey this sweet senior has been through this past year!  Oso (nee Jackson) was rescued about a year ago from a southern New Mexico shelter by the wonderful folks at High Desert Doberman Rescue (HDDR) in Belen, NM.   Oso found himself in the shelter with four other house mates after the owner died suddenly leaving them at the mercy of Animal Control.   All the dogs were found to be morbidly obese - including Oso (Oso means ‘bear’ in Spanish) who was 160 lbs and looked like a bear!  He has now trimmed down to 95-100 lbs.  That’s still a big hunk of 8+ year old black and tan beauty!  He was also diagnosed as being hypothyroid which likely contributed to his weight issue.  After working on trimming down this sweet happy, rambunctious gent, he suddenly presented with the indications of bloat/torsion on February 24th (weekend = Emergency vet = $$$).  He had been fed his usual 2 cups of food at dinner time but his temperament and gait changed, so being very watchful and checking his stomach it was found to be tight and the size of a watermelon!  Oso tried to stretch bow to relieve the pressure but meanwhile HDDR was in emergency mode to try to get him to a vet ASAP! On Saturday and the closest ER Vet was 60 miles away.  At the vet, his gums were still a good color, his blood levels were normal and he had normal decompression of his stomach.  This is not a typical bloat scenario.  On imaging, he was found to have some granular debris in his stomach. Been eating some dirt dude?  These Dobies can get into mischief in many sometimes odd ways!  His appetite was normal and he passed great stools!   Oso is still hospitalized and will undergo exploratory surgery tomorrow as it was easier to find a surgeon than someone to perform an ultrasound.  Just like a lot of other places, it’s getting harder in New Mexico to find Veterinary services.  Hopefully his surgery will go OK tomorrow so that a gastropexy (tacking his stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent bloat) can be performed and then he can recover!  After all this he certainly deserves to find his forever home, right?  Look at this picture!  He is gorgeous! Please help do what you can to donate for HDDR to help this critically needed organization cover Oso’s bills with our help - Yours and SND's.  These expenses are already estimate between $7-8,000.00 and the surgery hasn’t even happened yet!  Yes, that's what services cost these days and this isn't even Hollywood!!  Any amount will help tremendously! HDDR has helped so many Dobermans in a Rescue void where Rescues are few and far between. They are the difference between life and death for so, so many!  Please help this Bear of a Gent!!  Donating is as easy as clicking the tab of your preference for giving which in this case would be PayPal or USPS.  Want to look at an Oso (The Bear) on patrol?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org! Why not visit him on his own Senior Page for more pix and then send him some love!! Thank you, THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman, SND Case Manager for Senor. Oso!!
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/nm_oso.html

February 25, 2024: Poor Raider.  He's a very handsome and sweet gentleman of 10 who was completely abandoned (along with another canine friend) by the individuals who vacated a home and left them behind with no food, shelter or fencing.  It's a happy circumstance that a kind and concerned real estate agent found Raider and his friend and arranged for Raider's rescue to Doberman Pinscher Rescue - the Land of Happy Dobes in Fillmore, California- governed by Ardis’ Army with her noble staff of Dobe lovers.  Shortly after Raider's long transport to DPR, it was discovered Raider was not neutered and is cryptorchid - meaning he has been living his entire life with an undescended testicle.   What compounds this sadness is this condition has left Raider more vulnerable to all sorts of grief from complications such as UTI's, nephritis and the increased possibility of testicular cancer.  The only solution to resolve this is surgery, and this type of surgery is not so simple, as the errant little nut can migrate to other areas in the nether regions.  However, we are very happyto report Raider's surgery was completely successful - and when he fully recovers, he'll be seeing the Doberman Dentist.  Sweet Raider obviously has seen a lot of neglect.  If you open a dictionary in a perfect world and open it to “heroes,” you'd be seeing a picture of Ardis & DPR.  This amazing rescue for Dobes has a long and stellar history of rehabilitating and rehoming Dobermans.  This is a band of amazing volunteers who are actively making the world a better place for our beloved breed. DPR has come to Special Needs Dobermans to raise money to help pay for Raider's surgery and dental needs so his golden years can be happy and healthy.  Won't you join us?  Please send your donation to SND and help Raider live the rest of his years happy, healthy and with renewed puppy breath.  It's as easy as clicking the tab of your choice for giving which in this case would be PayPal or USPS.  Want another look at this HANDSOME Senior Gent?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   And, as a Senior, you can send him even more love toward a sponsorship!   Just click the link below and see more Raider pix too!  Raider, DPR, Ardis and myself will be forever grateful.  THANK YOU!!  Leslie Michell-Young, Raider's SND Case Manager (with fresh breath :).
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/ca_raider.html

February 8, 2024:  I’m in love with this fawn youngster’s adorable face! Two year old Lux found himself in an animal shelter with little chance of being adopted, due to the fact he was a cryptorchid male as well as being Von Willebrand factor 13 positive.  These two diagnoses meant very costly neutering as the surgery itself is difficult, plus the added costs of antibleeding products that need to be on hand (can you see the dollar signs adding up?).  A cryptorchid male should always be neutered and vWd can cause severe, life-threatening or even fatal hemorrhaging!  When Doberman Pinscher Rescue, located in Fillmore, California learned of Lux, they knew of his medical issues but also knew he had a slim chance of finding a forever home and, therefore, decided to do a behavioral assessment anyway.  His behavioral evaluation was outstanding! He loves all dogs, children and just people in general.  A true gem!!  Ardis’ Army has taken Lux into their care and have provided the difficult as well as costly cryptorchid surgery.  DPR now needs to replenish their medical expense fund and have come to our SND family for any assistance we can provide them to build this fund back up for the next Dobe(s) in need! Please remember that NO donation is EVER too small!!  Any amount is always deeply appreciated!  Donating is as easy as clicking the tab of your preference for giving which in this case would be PayPal or USPS.   As always, we thank you, our loyal followers, for your continuing support of the many dedicated rescues who work relentlessly to save our outstanding Doberman breed!! Want a closer look at the object of my affection?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!   Best wishes go to Loverboy Lux on finding his new home! THANK YOU!!  Beth McCahren, SND Case Manager for Mr. Lux!!

February 3, 2024:  This beautiful 3-year-old Lady has been living up to her name.  Her escape techniques have left her with no adoption interest so far.  It’s a hard thing for anyone to take her on so that she can remain safe.  Houdini was pulled from an animal shelter in the summer of 2022 by the wonderful Doberman Pinscher Rescue (DPR) in Fillmore, California. Houdini was fine health-wise other than being dog "selective" and her penchant for escaping.  With DPR’s great work, she had since graduated to tolerating submissive male kennel mates.  While she was waiting for adoption she was kenneled in a fully enclosed structure – an old cattery.  She had been doing great there and no escaping from there.  On cleaning day, a staff member went in to tidy up and move bedding and noticed that Houdini couldn’t bear any weight on her front left leg, yelping in pain when she tried.  When the elbow was further examined, it just felt "crunchy" as though bones were fractured.  No one knows exactly when it happened or how it happened.   Its fragility could have been something genetic(?).  So, off to DPR's vet, a 2 1/2 hour ride away.  The x-rays did not show any break but showed that her elbow had so much damage done to it and the surrounding bone that the orthopedic surgeon said he could not fix it.   So, she was scheduled for amputation of her forearm.  Brittleness due to osteosarcoma had been ruled out.  Currently she is still in the hospital recovering from surgery.  Fortunately, this last escape(?) or other freak accident didn't cost her her life, but sadly, losing her limb may be what slows her down enough to get adopted.  This operation was very expensive along with her after care.  Please help this sweet magician get well and on to her forever home by helping DPR satisfy this huge bill.  They have been a backbone in Doberman rescue in SoCal and can only keep helping other Dobermans with our help.  Any amount will help!    Please join us now by just clicking on one of these links - PayPal (on the right) or USPS.   Want a closer look at our beautiful escape artist (no longer)?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org!  THANK YOU!!  Lorri Ketterman, Houdini's SND Case Manager.

January 31, 2024   One year later, Beautiful Marley is still beautiful as ever even though time has taken its toll as is its wont.  Our DRNV Angels are doing everything in their power to make sure Marley has a physically comfortable retirement in the care of her Foster Mum.  Recently, some of her arthritis and neuro issues have begun acting up.  Miss Marley has been getting laser treatments and now an introduction of the new monoclonal antibody, Librela, has been introduced.  As a fairly new treatment for arthritis in canines, it is very expensive.  Too expensive?  Not to keep this beautiful Grand Dam we say!  So with your help and support, SND will continue to assist DRNV with Marley's care - won't you join us?  The donation links are the same and as always, VERY appreciated!!  Thank you all!!  SND Case Team.
January, 2023:   Beautiful Marley was surrendered to Doberman Rescue of Nevada recently by people that lost their home, which, as it happens, was a very fortunate turn of events for Marley.  Although she's 8 years old, it appears she's led a life of benign neglect and indifference.  Her nails appear to have never been trimmed, she's intact and she was completely shut down mentally when surrendered.  Making matters worse is the fact that this dear girl is clearly arthritic and was not receiving any therapy or medication to help relieve her discomfort.  We're happy to report that Getter's Army at DRNV had immediately taken Marley to their wonderful veterinarian and now Marley is holding her head high and feeling better with the help of a simple medication.  But, some disconcerting issues remain.  Marley has an ominous growth in her mouth and her liver values are elevated, both of which will be investigated when Marley has her spay surgery and a liver biopsy will be taken.  Marley now is engaging with her rescue cohorts and showing her regal personality.   It has been wonderful to watch this beautiful senior come out of her shell and show the world her Dobergirl personality.  She's regal, sweet and has all the traits of what a beautiful Dobergirl should have.  Marley's transformation has been incredibly rewarding, but it has not come cheaply.  Her spay surgery will come with the added liver biopsy and the investigation of the worrisome growths in her mouth, but be assured DRNV will do everything to make sure Marley will now live the life of a beloved and treasured family member when she's adopted by some lucky person.  DRNV has come to SND for assistance for Marley's surgery and care... we've all had the honor of having a Senior Dobe in our lives.  So, please join us by sending a donation to help DRNV defray the costs of Marley's care so she can continue on the road to happiness and love.  You can do so with your donation to SND using the link on the right or by USPS so we can enable the DRNV Rescue Angels help more sweet Dobes like Marley.   Want to see a happy-to-be-here Marley?  Just click right here https://www.doberman911.org.   THANK YOU!!  Leslie Michell-Young, Marley's SND Case Manager… Isn't she lovely?
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/nv_marley.html  

Late December, 2023:  The return of Miss Bella!  Almost 3 years later and now a Senior Lady, she's come a long way and only gotten more... well, BELLA!! Most ALL of her problems have resolved but the cyst on the sternum area has become troublesome and suspicious quickly!  Thought to be a harmless cyst for years, it began growing and swelling to tangerine size in a few days.  Vet time!  Cyst was drained and preliminary cytology looked good.  Other tests are still pending but we all hope this was a local irritation like an infected follicle.  Her initial surgery in this area was deep and extensive and no further surgery is being considered now unless there's an indication of cancer. Please consider helping bella BELLA get through this scare - donating is as easy as a click or a stamp - donations links still apply as listed in her original case below.  And, now she has a Seniors Page too so send her some love there too!  Visit her on our home page https://www.doberman911.org!
SENIOR PAGE:  https://www.doberman911.org/seniors/cases/mi_j9bella.html
February, 2021 :  This gorgeous girl is Bella, who now resides with J9’s Doberman and Bunny Rescue in Detroit.  Bella's story is as convoluted as it is disturbing, but she now is enjoying life as it should be after a very kind person rescued her from certain doom before she traveled to J9's Rescue.  Bella had been abandoned when the people(?) who owned her moved and decided it was easier to lock her in the garage to starve to death rather than make any effort to take responsibility for their loving and loyal Doberman.  Fortunately - and just in the nick of time - a loving human discovered Bella and rescued the nearly starved, sick girl and took it upon themselves to rehabilitate her back to health, obviously saving her life. While this wonderful and exemplary gesture was successful, our heroic human's other dogs did not think much of welcoming Bella into their pack, and Bella was surrendered to J9's Rescue and Jeannine welcomed beautiful Bella into her fold.  Although Bella seemed quite well when she was surrendered, she continues to have a very curious envelope of skin on her chest that fills with fluid and that has been drained several times.  On her last visit to her vet, it was agreed the skin should be excised and the edges sutured together so Bella doesn't have a flap of skin hanging off her chest. The skin will be sent to pathology and when Bella is under anesthesia she'll also have a dental visit... and once this sweetie awakens, she'll be perfect!  J9's Rescue is a very small and busy rescue and being in an urban area, they are always stretching their finances.  Bella is getting amazing, personal care and everyone at the rescue is falling head over heels for her (I know I am)!  She is vibrant, happy affectionate and breathtakingly beautiful. Bella is the perfect example of Doberman love and beauty. Please send a few dollars to SND so Jeannine and her cohorts can continue to transform dogs like Bella into some lucky someone’s beautiful DobeLady.  Every cent will go to Bella's care… AND, you can feast your eyes on the stunning girl, knowing you took part in her journey... BELLISSIMA!  You can make your tax deductible donation by mail or PayPal with a click to the button on the right.  Thank you!! Leslie Michell-Young, SND Case Manager and Bella Admirer!!