Meet Bryce!

My story is a sad one indeed, it will break you heart. A Good Samaritan noticed me sitting by the side of the road on her way to work one day. This was along a two-lane rural highway and was a route she traveled every day. The lady had never seen me there before and there were no homes nearby. I was still there when she traveled home that evening. She was concerned but unsure about what to do and whether or not to approach me. This went on for several days – I was always sitting right there when she passed by. Finally, on the fourth day, she gathered her courage and stopped. The nice lady opened her car door and poor Bryce finally found safety. No one claimed ownership of this lovely girl.

The wonderful woman who came to Bryce’s aid lives in a mobile home close to another busy highway. She had no fenced yard and knew that she could not keep Bryce so she contacted our rescue. It was obvious that Bryce had been dumped out on that lonely road and was patiently waiting for her master to return for her. Incredible!

Bryce had a broken hip that had not healed well (probably from being hit by a car at some point prior to being dumped). She was using her leg but it was, no doubt, painful. So Ms Bryce has had surgery to correct the problem and alleviate her pain. She is recovering quite well and is already running and playing.

Bryce does have a condition called von Willebrand's. This means she has a delayed clotting time when she is injured or has surgery, so her veterinarian would need to be informed that she is von Willebrand's affected prior to any surgery she might need. Bryce doesn't need any daily medication to manage this condition. All that's required is a little extra care to avoid situations where she could get a serious bleeding injury (like dog fights, stepping on glass, being hit by a car, etc.). The precautions you need to take with Bryce are no different than you would take with any other dog you love. She can run and play, go for walks, hikes, anything you would do with any other dog. Bryce, like other affected dogs, can have a long, happy and normal life. If Bryce needs surgery in the future, she can certainly have it. There is a pre-surgical medication that can be given to her that will boost up her clotting – she had that before her hip surgery and everything went extremely well for her.

While at her savior’s home (waiting for rescue space), she got along great with the resident cats, essentially ignoring them. In her foster home now, she gets along very well with the other Dobermans. Bryce is a black and tan female with natural ears and a cropped tail. She is crate trained, housetrained, up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, and on monthly heartworm preventative. We estimate that Bryce was born during the summer of 2007. She’s playful and friendly.   Bryce will need a 6-foot fence.

This loyal sweetheart is waiting to love again. What a good girl! Bryce is being fostered in Raleigh, NC.

Meet Jackman!

At long last, we get to present our special needs boy Jackman! Jackman is a black and tan puppy (born 5/20/09) who came to us when he was 6 weeks old. He was slated for euthanasia but a wonderful member of D.A.N. (Doberman Assistance Network) got him to us in the nick of time. Why is he a special needs boy, you ask?

J-man has a birth defect of his right front foot called a “lobster claw foot”. For several months now, he has been monitored by an orthopedic surgeon at the NCSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Each visit, he told us that, despite looking bad, the foot is relatively stable and there’s no evidence that Jackman is in pain. In March it was time to make the decision, orthotic or amputation. We chose orthotic. This will consist of a custom-made leg brace that Jackman will wear when going for long walks. It does not have to be worn when he’s hanging around the house. The brace will provide him with added support when he is exercising.

In May, we’re having a CT scan done of the foot so a custom orthotic can be made. With it, Jackman will be able to do more walking on a leash, go to events, take an obedience class and much more. But there are certain things he shouldn’t do like going for a run, doing agility competition, etc. It doesn’t mean you have to treat him with kid gloves. You just have to watch him a bit more closely during longer periods of exercise.

As Jackman grew we discovered he was having problems with his right eye. The vets in the NCSU Ophthalmology Department decided that the same birth defect that affected Jackman’s foot also prevented the right eye from growing. We could have left the eye in but since his third eyelid was completely covering the eye and he couldn’t see anyway, we chose to have the eye taken out.

J-man's been through a lot. But we couldn't have done all this without the help of all the donor dollars you sent in for him. Thank you for helping us save this extraordinary boy. Today, Jackman is a happy, healthy guy. He is sweet, silly, stubborn, and occasionally a sassy stinker. He loves to snuggle and give kisses, a love muffin all around. He’s been great with our dogs and good with the cats although he sometimes forgets himself and gives chase, so a dog-savvy cat is a must with him. He’s been to some dog events, like Bark Around the Park, and done really well. He will however get unsettled if a dog charges him too fast, or if he hears a loud noise, especially if it comes from his right side.

Jackman is neutered, heartworm negative, current on vaccinations and heartworm preventative, and he is microchipped. He is crate trained and housebroken. We decided to start taking applications for Jackman but he won’t be able to go to his forever home until he has been fitted for his orthotic.

With all he’s been through you’d think he would be less trusting, less loving, but not this guy. He’s got such personality, like noisy yawns that’ll make you laugh, or his “purring” when you pet him. If you are looking for a loving couch potato, a companion who will make you laugh and smile everyday, then Jackman may be your Doberboy. He’s being fostered in Durham, NC.

Meet Joey!

What a fabulous young fellow! Joey came to us from a shelter in western North Carolina. His family could no longer afford to keep him…how sad! We estimate that Joey was born in June of 2009 so he’s still got quite a bit of happy-go-lucky pup in him. He’s a baby in a big-boy body. Joey was a bit thin when he came to us and his coat was somewhat lackluster but he has gained weight and is really starting to shine. He’s smart too, and has an excellent, sweet temperament. Joey adores playing with the female Dobes at his foster home. And, of course, he loves people. We think one-ear-up and one-ear-down makes him look very sexy indeed and so do his Dobergirls – they are all in love with him.

Joey is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, and is on monthly heartworm preventative. He’s SO ready for his new life in a wonderful, loving home with family members of his very own! Are you ready for him? Joey is being fostered in Raleigh, NC.

Meet Precious!

Precious is just a big hunka love in a little blue body! She was born in early 2007 and, despite her difficult beginnings, life is a happy, never-ending source of adventure for her. Poor Precious has been a puppy factory with her last litter being born in January 2010. This has taken its toll on her but she is recovering beautifully. Although she doesn’t yet have her girlish figure back, it’s coming. Her skin and coat were a mess due in large part to the fact that she had barely enough nutrition for herself, let alone enough to feed a family of puppies. Precious’ skin is doing great now and her coat is doing much better. Her blue coat may never be totally full again but that doesn’t bother her one bit. Precious is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and is on monthly heartworm preventative. She adores people and gets along great with the other Dobermans in her foster home (she can be bossy but loves to run and play). Precious is a real joy and will be a loving and wonderful companion. Don’t miss out on this jewel! Precious is being fostered in Raleigh, NC.

Meet Sabbath!

Sabbath is a feisty little girl, born in May, 2009, with a lot of personality and energy to spare! She’s a wonderful pup that was given up by her owners due to unemployment and a fourth child on the way. Sabbath would shine in a working home (obedience or agility) where she would have an outlet for her energy and something to do with her quick mind. She will be a dream to train – very food-motivated and eager to please. Sabbath is being fostered in Raleigh, NC.

Note: Sabbath can jump a 4-foot fence. Anyone interested in adopting her will need to have a 6-foot fence.

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Meet Spock!

Like so many others, this boy has a sad tale to tell. He was confiscated by Animal Control – a cruelty case. Spock was chained to a vehicle bumper in the heat - without food, water, or shelter. No dog should have to endure such mistreatment! As is so often the case, Spock didn’t let his misfortune color his attitude. He absolutely adores people and really enjoys running and playing in the yard with the female Dobe buddies at his foster home. He can’t believe how wonderful it feels to run and play – free without that chain!

We believe that Spock was born in September 2009. He’s a small boy but, as the saying goes, good things come in small packages. There is no other word for Spock than ‘adorable’! He’s incredibly sweet, good-natured, fun-loving, and brilliant. His foster mom just loves him to pieces.

Spock is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, and is on monthly heartworm preventative. This little boy is an absolute jewel and his new forever family/friend will be lucky indeed. Spock is being fostered in Raleigh, NC.