IN RESCUE
This
page has been created in order to help doberman rescue groups deal with
the growing number of albino ( white ) dobermans appearing in rescue
across the country. Since albino ( white ) dobermans are distinct from
the normal doberman population, since they have special needs, and
since rescue groups have some special concerns related to adopting them
out, it seems logical to advertise them together in a centralized
location like this page.
Please
note that these dogs are spread across
the United States. If you see a dog you're interested in, please make a
note of its location and use the contact information included in that
specific dog's description. Many rescue groups will not adopt to homes
outside of their own local areas, so please don't be insulted if a rescue
tells you that you are too far away to be eligible for adoption.
This
page will be updated every Sunday night, so far as my time allows.
This page is mostly intended for
use by organized doberman rescue groups; however, if you are a private
individual who needs to place an albino doberman I will be happy to
consider listing your dog as well. ALL dogs MUST be spayed or neutered
before they can be listed on this page. If you have any trouble with
this
page, or if you wish to list an albino ( white ) doberman on the page,
write to adopt@etdr.org for more information. Thanks!
For more information about albino ( white ) dobermans and their problems, please visit Facts About Albino Dobermans.
Last updated 2/8/05
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Powder is a young male Doberman who was found stray in Ennis, TX. The shelter was fooled by his unusual coloring and contacted Weimaraner Rescue, who contacted Doberman Rescue Group to figure out what kind of dog this was. This pink-skinned, cream-and-white coated blue-eyed darling was quickly identified as an albino Doberman. Powder is a small boy, just about 60 pounds, who seems to be friendly. He appears to like men, women, and children, and is enamored of his small female Dobersister. He hasn’t mixed it up with his Doberbrothers yet, but he has shown no indication that he will be anything but sweet with them. Powder needs some weight on him, but
that’s never hard in his foster home. He also needs work on obedience as well as
learning to play like a dog. He is now will on his way to becoming a true
Doberman. If you are interested in adopting Powder, please contact Doberman Rescue Group, Inc. in Oklahoma, at okdobie-olp@olp.net |
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Charlotte is a young albino girl with natural ears and a docked tail. She was originally found as a stray, and then taken to an animal shelter when her home could not be found. Charlotte is a lively and playful girl who has lots and lots of energy. She is doing great with other dogs. Charlotte thinks cats are tons of fun to chase, but she doesn't hurt the ones she catches -- so she might do well with very dog-savvy cats, but not fraidy cats! If you are interested in adopting Charlotte, please contact East Tennessee Doberman Rescue at adopt@etdr.org . |
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A white winter rose has bloomed at the Dober-lounge! Meet Rosebud
(Rosie for short) who was found and named by a wonderful Animal Control
Officer in Indiana who found her wandering the cold and snowy streets.
Rosie safely made her home under the Officer's desk while they both waited
for the weekend when we could finally make the trip to get her. Foster
Mom & Dad met Rosie and her great guardian near the Illinois/Indiana
border and it was a bit of a tearful goodbye between Officer Dee and Rosebud.
Rosie had a long drive but arrived at the Dober-lounge in great spirits
and a grin on her beautiful muzzle. She is a very happy girl with a butt
that won't stop wiggling. She has been delighted to meet all her new foster
brothers and sisters and greets each with a play-bow. Right now Rosie
is resting up from her long journey to IDR+ and will visit the Vet soon
for a complete check-up and update on her medical requirements. We guesstimate
Rosie is about a year and a half old; she is an Albino Doberman and will
require extra care throughout her life. We are looking forward to getting
to know her better and will update this spot with additional information
along with care requirements for Albino Doberman Pinschers.
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Vincent is a 2 year old albino male with a natural tail and natural ears -- weighing in
at about 80 pounds. He is crate trained and house trained and
knows sit, NO, stay (almost), and is learning to walk on a leash. He is really high
energy and loves to play. He is so very affectionate with all people (he may have a special
affinity for females), gets along well with male and female dogs, I don't know about cats. I
do not have kids and I haven't seen him with kids, maybe older kids would be better, he still jumps
a little. He very much wants to please although he tests my limits all the time with his
strong-willed self! He has a lot of puppy in him and will sometimes grab household items that are
not his toys and try to play with them. Although he does this, he is very redirectable with his
toys, and I always have a lot of toys for him. He has a little separation anxiety, so I always
make sure to give him a Kong with treats and peanut butter when I leave for work and he goes in his crate.
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Lucy is a 2 year old white doberman. She totally charmed her owners who decided to name her for one of their favorite Beatles' tunes. Her current family is very reluctantly seeking another home for her where she will be an only dog because she has been dog aggressive with their original dobe. She is a heart warmer and has obedience training.
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Suede is the third albino ( white ) doberman in our
rescue. The first 2 were females. Suede is our first
male. He is a mess. He was found in our local shelter
listed as a Weim. He had been hit by a car, had huge oozing
wounds, and was limping. He was also skin and bones.....He
is so sun sensitive that he is almost blind. He follows your
voice and has knocked myself and my husband on our butts several
times. He can be very sweet and loving with those he loves.
So far that is me first then my husband. He will bark at anything
he perceives to be strange. Which in his case is
everything. He is extremely dog aggressive. He is getting
better with lots of work. He does not like anyone touching him
that he does not know. He has knocked himself silly by running
into trees. One of my friends and a board member of DRG found Suede
some doggie shades. He loves them! He will wear them and
wait for them to be put on him before he goes outside. He will
not stay outside without me. He screams and tries to tear the
door down. When we are out with him he is fine. One of the
other dogs taught Suede to bark and growl at my husband. My
husband can not walk into the kitchen without Suede barking at
him. That is getting very old. For us Suede is not a
problem to handle. However, when he is placed if he ever will be
placed, his home will have to be experienced dog people. They do
not have to be experienced Doberman people. Suede does not fit
the Doberman mold. When we look at him and interact with him we
see a dog who has not found his place in the world and never
will. He can't be trusted in situations that a Dobe could
be....The other 2 albinos we have are in loving homes. They are
in multi dog households. The one albino goes everywhere with her
Mom. She is very social but still shy. Our other is a ring
tailed mess. She will jump on anything that comes near her.
Mainly because she is almost blind like Suede. We know her limits
and do not push her past them. She is fine with her family
and she can come and visit us with no problems. However, her Mom
knows her boundaries. Albinos are not for the weak of
heart. They get sunburned and have to be watched for skin
problems. They are an oddity. I would not trade the albinos
that I have known. But, for rescue they are a burden. It is
hard to find good homes for the normal Dobes. Albinos are special
needs and very high maintenance animals.
If you are interested in adopting Powder, please contact Doberman Rescue Group, Inc. in Oklahoma, at okdobie-olp@olp.net |
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