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So You’re Giving Up Your Dobe?.......
We make every possible effort to save Dobermans from shelters but we cannot
save them all due to lack of space. Some shelters will not release the guard
breeds (e.g. Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, etc.) because of liability
issues. These dogs are often euthanized without ever having the chance to find a
new home. In most cases, there is no mandatory waiting period for pets turned in
to shelters by their owners. These pets can be euthanized immediately at the
shelter’s discretion. Additionally, many shelters in North Carolina still use
the old barbaric method of gas to destroy animals. This death is more horrible
than can be described here. Unfortunately, So we try to save the shelter dogs first…but, again, we are too small a group to be able to save all of them. When and if we have available space, we will consider taking owner turn-ins. But our ability to take in owner turn-ins is very limited and the wait may be very lengthy. We would much rather try and help you find a way to keep your dog. This animal is a sentient being…he/she feels love, bonding, abandonment, loneliness, fright and pain. The most typical reasons reported to us from people who want to get rid of the pets that love them are: 1) “We’re moving and can’t take the dog.” WHY NOT? There is plenty of housing available for rent that accepts dogs. And most dogs can travel with their families quite well. All you have to do is spend a little time looking for a place where your four-legged companion can live with you. 2) “We’re having a baby and don’t trust our dog.” WHY NOT? Many Doberman
owners have raised their children with their pets and have no problems. Don’t
buy into the myth of the ‘killer’ Doberman. Dobermans love children too. They
are large dogs but this simply means that the children and dogs must be
supervised, which is true of ANY dog. It is never safe to leave children alone
unsupervised with any animal. There are many training courses available
that are centered around helping young families with their dogs – training the
dog AND the children to respect each other and live happily together. If you still feel that you must give up your dog, please go to our webpage “Intake Form” and follow the instructions noted there.
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There
are a significant number of Dobermans that are turned in to shelters each year
because their owners are unable or, more often, unwilling to take the time and
effort to properly train their dogs. This ‘throw away’ mentality is so sad and
many loving dogs suffer enormously. 
studies show that large, black dogs are the least likely to be adopted from a
shelter. Also large dogs six years of age and older are extremely difficult to
place. Though it is true that these dogs often have many more years of love to
give, adopters almost always seek out the young dogs. 
