We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America’s Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org.
Baby Declan, now 21 weeks old, has demonstrated significant improvement in his recovery, despite facing setbacks. Ten weeks ago, Declan experienced severe trauma, causing a painful skull fracture, swelling, multiple puncture wounds to his head and neck, nasal hemorrhage, low blood pressure, low red blood cells, pulmonary contusions, and hypoxia.
Recent X-rays of his head indicate that his skull fracture has healed but his lungs are taking longer to recover. He experiences shortness of breath and wheezing at times. Despite these challenges, Declan remains a happy, sweet, and affectionate young boy. He is consistently friendly with everyone and every dog he meets. Declan has a series of follow-up appointments and X-rays scheduled this month. We will continue to provide updates.
We appreciate your concern and support for Declan’s story, as well as your help covering his substantial medical expenses. We are grateful for your support.
Hand Me Down Dobes is a registered 501c3 organization, making all donations tax deductible. Many employers offer matching funds, so please inquire with your employer.
Welcome and please join us as we celebrate three decades of saving Dobermans! Hand Me Down Dobes began as part of the forward thinking rescue “movement” that was gaining speed in the early 1990’s, and since then, our nonprofit charitable organization has placed thousands of dogs into loving, forever homes! Learn more about us.
Some of the Dobes that come into our care are homeless, lost and never looked for, or just unwanted. Some of them have suffered from abuse and neglect. Others are sorrowfully surrendered because their owners can no longer care for them due to unfortunate family circumstances or major life changes. Less frequent are the dogs that come to us from cruel environments or from disreputable breeders such as puppy mills.
We take the health of our rescued dogs seriously and they receive immediate and thorough veterinary care which includes a wellness exam, vaccinations so the dog is up-to-date on Rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella, as well as a heartworm and fecal test. The dog is treated for any medical issues, spayed or neutered, microchipped and placed on preventatives for heartworms as well as fleas and ticks. Occasionally dogs have more serious health issues where they receive care from a veterinary specialist.
Dobermans form strong bonds with their people even when neglected or mistreated. Aware of the emotional trauma they experience when losing their home, we place all of our rescues into caring foster homes where they receive the love, attention and time needed to emotionally heal before they find their forever home.
Although we are a large rescue, we provide personal, attentive support throughout the adoption process—and after! From application through adoption—and for the life of the dog—-we are here for you. Viewing many purebred Dobermans on this website will help you narrow down which dog is the best match for you, your family, your home and lifestyle. Our dogs range in age, energy level, training needs and home requirements. We are knowledgeable and experienced with Dobes and the dogs in our rescue, and will assist you in finding the right match for you as well as the dog. At any given time we have several Dobermans awaiting the loving, forever home they deserve. Will it be yours? Learn more about our adoption process.
Not ready to adopt but want to help a Doberman? Then fostering is for you! We are in desperate need of good foster homes. You provide the loving care and we provide EVERYTHING else needed for your foster dog. Please make a difference and fill out your application to foster today!
Doberman Coffee Company, a Cleveland based company has selected Hand Me Down Dobes along with nine other rescues to receive 20% of the profits for the next year!! We are super excited to team up with this wonderful company who believes in our mission and who shares the same passion for rescue dogs.
Doberman Coffee Co –
Drink Coffee. Save Dogs.
Every abandoned dog deserves a second chance. At Doberman Coffee Co., we use the sale of our single origin and blended coffees to help them find new homes. Twenty percent of our profits benefit no-kill animal shelters, dog foster care organizations, and Doberman Rescue operations.
You benefit from big, bold flavor — dogs benefit from your big, bold heart.
Visit their website, http://dobermancoffeecompany.com/” and order your coffee today!!
