About Us

About Us

Although our rescue was operated on an informal basis for a number of years, we began to grow and were finally incorporated in July 2003, and received our 501(c)3 tax-exempt status shortly thereafter.

We do not operate a traditional kennel facility. All of the Dobermans in our rescue program are housed in approved foster homes - living as members of their foster families until permanent adopters come forward to give them "forever" homes. While in their foster homes, the dogs are evaluated for temperament, housetrained, crate-trained and taught basic manners. They are brought up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, dewormed, heartworm tested (and treated if necessary) and any other correctable medical problems are addressed.

We have dedicated ourselves to rescuing Dobermans because we have an undying love for the breed, and we strive to save as many homeless Dobes as we possibly can. Our staff work tirelessly toward that goal. But the number of dogs we are able to save is directly dependent on public support by caring individuals who share our love for Dobermans.

Without public donations (no matter how small), foster families to assist in the temporary care of these unfortunate dogs, and adopters who are willing to give a special Doberman a second chance at a life of love and "belonging", we could not be successful in our endeavors.

We sincerely thank all of those who have helped, and continue to help, in our efforts to give EVERY Doberman a loving, caring PERMANENT home!

President and Foster Care

Meet Leslie!
Leslie Nuccio and her husband, Mike, share their home with a big, red rescue boy named Dexter, an elegant black rescue girl named Gracie, and two very tolerate cats. Leslie is a retired veterinary technician as well as being an excellent writer and photographer. She and Mike became involved in rescue in 2005 and devote an enormous about of time, energy and love to helping Dobermans in need of homes. Leslie is a member of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America.

Vice President and Foster Care

Meet Griffin!
Griffin, pictured here with her Doberman Marley, has worked with the rescue since 2007. She handles adoption applications and fosters in her home. She and her husband, Steve, share their home with two children, two Dobermans, and two cats. Griffin works as a Project Manager at Cisco Systems and enjoys doing everything she can for the rescue. Griffin is a member of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America.

Treasurer / Webmaster and Foster Care

Meet Ellen!
Ellen Berry is seen here with Gunnar. Ellen has owned Dobermans since 1973 and became involved in rescue in 2001. She maintains a foster home for the dogs and lives in northwest Raleigh, NC. Ellen is a member of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America and is serving on the DPCA's Rescue Committee.

Foster Care

Meet Melissa!
Melissa Dillon is pictured here with her rescued Dobe girl, Carmen, and foster pup, Trevor. Melissa, along with her partner Bill Schulte, have owned Dobermans for the past 12 years and have been fostering for DRNC since 2008. Melissa and Bill patiently spend time housebreaking and training the Dobes on basic commands prior to the dogs going to their forever homes. They also take them to several animal fundraising events to help the Dobes with socialization and confidence building.

Transportation and Other Assistance

Meet Vicki!
Vicki Brady is seen here with her lovely girl, Rubi. Vicki has been heavily involved in rescue for a number of years. She is invaluable in assisting with transport, communicating with shelters, and many other facets of rescue work. Vicki is also an important member of the Doberman Assistance Network, a national group that facilitates finding available rescue space for needy Dobermans across the country and arranging for air and ground transport to save these worthy dogs.

Thank you!!

Page last revised:
12/28/2011 12:09:54 AM

Doberman Rescue of North Carolina
P.O. Box 91421
Raleigh, NC 27675