About Our Adoptees
Most of our Dobermans come from ‘kill’ shelters. Of those, most are strays, but some are owner-impounds. The common ages are 8 months to 4 years, but sometimes well into senior years. Only a few baby puppies are available each year, though we’ve had a litter or two.
Most of the dogs that end up in shelters were likely bought as puppies by irresponsible people from backyard breeders. Puppies are cute, but by 8 months they are almost full height and their chewing instincts (which diminish around 2 yrs.) are in full force. People don’t have the patience or knowledge to deal with a full-sized puppy, so they discard them. Dobermans like this though are surprisingly wonderful dogs even if they may not win any conformation shows. Even we who do rescue work are gratified that the dogs that irresponsible people buy and discard, in the end are wonderful pets.
All our dogs are spay/neutered, brought up-to-date on shots (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo), microchipped and heart-worm tested. We treat medical problems at our own expense if anything is wrong prior to adoption. Some dogs cost us nothing and a few have cost us thousands. This does not affect the adoption fee which is normally $250. Puppies are $300, seniors may be only $100 or less.
Most of our Dobermans come from ‘kill’ shelters. Of those, most are strays, but some are owner-impounds. The common ages are 8 months to 4 years, but sometimes well into senior years. Only a few baby puppies are available each year, though we’ve had a litter or two.
Most of the dogs that end up in shelters were likely bought as puppies by irresponsible people from backyard breeders. Puppies are cute, but by 8 months they are almost full height and their chewing instincts (which diminish around 2 yrs.) are in full force. People don’t have the patience or knowledge to deal with a full-sized puppy, so they discard them. Dobermans like this though are surprisingly wonderful dogs even if they may not win any conformation shows. Even we who do rescue work are gratified that the dogs that irresponsible people buy and discard, in the end are wonderful pets.
All our dogs are spay/neutered, brought up-to-date on shots (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo), microchipped and heart-worm tested. We treat medical problems at our own expense if anything is wrong prior to adoption. Some dogs cost us nothing and a few have cost us thousands. This does not affect the adoption fee which is normally $250. Puppies are $300, seniors may be only $100 or less.
Please Consider Making A Donation
Your donation helps out with the
many costs we incur while
taking care of these Dobermans.
Your donation helps out with the
many costs we incur while
taking care of these Dobermans.
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Many thanks to Kameron Baumgardner for designing our website.
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Winnie when she was rescued
Winnie after she had time to recooperate.
