Meet Stunning Shelby !!

Let me show you who I am...

   
And... pretty is not ALL I am!!

I am longing to belong... again!!  You game??

Shelby is a 9-year-old, black, cropped, female Doberman who was surrendered when her family suddenly found themselves without a home. They wanted what was best for Shelby so they turned to us, and we are pleased to give her a place to stay. Shelby is what we refer to as a UNICORN! She is good with children, small dogs, and is incredibly well-mannered and well cared for. Her previous owners report that she is nervous around large dogs. Due to that and her age, she would probably appreciate being the only large dog in the home. Her previous owner reports that she also gets along with birds and rabbits, so she can be placed into a household with small animals – and would likely be good with cats, although she has no known history with them. She would be ok placed in a household with children 7 and up who are respectful of large, older breeds. While obedience is never a bad idea, Shelby is so awesome that we are not requiring an obedience deposit at this time.

Shelby is used to having a lot of room to roam around on and grew up frolicking around many acres of land. She would be suited just fine for a home with an e-fence or leash walks only – as long as you use a harness. Due to her age, she does not require much exercise but still has a lot of Dober-spunk! Shelby has mild spondylosis, which is curvature of the spine. She does have a lump where the curve is located, and we performed laser therapy on it. She would be best suited in a ranch-style home with little to no stairs, and would probably appreciate carpeted floors or someone willing to use floor runners. Unfortunately she did come to us positive for anaplasmosis – which is a tick-borne disease. She is receiving 30 days of a strong antibiotic and will be available around the New Year for adoption. If you would love a laid back, mature Doberman that does not require much fuss, Shelby is your gal!

Special Needs if any: Shelby would do best being the only large dog in the home.

Geographic areas: Illinois and the surrounding states.

General Contact Information: Illinois Doberman Rescue will place Dobes in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, or Wisconsin. See contact info above or go to IDR's website at http://www.ildoberescue.com for adoption information and application.