We are thrilled that you are thinking about adopting a Doberman through Doberman Rescue of NM. Before we continue please browse through this site and feel free to contact us for questions not addressed. At any given time we may have no dogs available, or we may have six dogs available. The one sure thing – there will always be Dobermans who need our help.

Many of our Dobermans come from animal shelters. They are picked up as strays, they are impounded by owners who don’t want them any more. Many are healthy, some are not. Sometimes owners contact us when they don’t want their dog any longer and transfer ownership to Doberman Rescue.

Our volunteers first make sure the dog is safe -- safe from euthanasia and/or safe from harm. We then assess for health and temperament. All Dobermans who come through our organization are neutered or spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and tested for heartworm. To the best of our ability we assess temperament. Is the dog good with children, men, women, other dogs, cats? Is the dog housebroken? Does the dog have any obedience training?

All of these things are checked prior to releasing a dog to a new owner. Of course, rescue dogs often come with baggage not always obvious. There are no 100% guarantees.

Patience and Acceptance.
Dobermans come in all sizes, shapes and ages. Rescue groups cannot “order up” a dog to everyone’s exact specifications. Please realize that the essence of the Doberman can be found in any color of the Doberman, in any age – young to old, and in those who, through abuse or misfortune and no fault of their own don’t fit the exact picture of external beauty. The true spirit and beauty lies within. Look for that and you will find a soul mate.

Doberman Rescue of New Mexico always has need for additional foster homes. We cover the entire state of New Mexico, receiving Dobermans from all four corners. Foster homes are needed to care for rescued Dobermans until new adoptive homes can be found. Fostering can be for as little as a week or two, or can extend for months. During that time, our foster homes provide food, shelter, basic training, assess temperament, and help prepare the Doberman in their care for a new permanent home. Foster home care allows us to rescue Dobermans from shelters or accept surrendered Dobermans. Without foster homes, we can't meet our mission. If you think that foster care is something you would like to do, please contact us.

Doberman Rescue of New Mexico is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.  Donations are always welcome to help defray expenses in caring for rescued Dobermans.  Our adoption fees cover the basics such as spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip.  Many times a Doberman will require additional tests such as bloodwork, dentals, and x-rays before it can be adopted.  Donations help us to cover these costs.  Contact Janet Miller, Treasurer at jemiller@zianet.com for more information about making a tax deductible donation to Doberman Rescue of New Mexico.