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Are you trying to find Doberman rescues in your state? Finding info on adopting a Doberman dog can be tough, so I put together this organized list of Doberman rescues by state! Currently, this post has half of the research posted, showing info on rescuing Dobermans alphabetically, starting with Kentucky.
I am working on getting the rest of my research up on the blog – stay tuned!
This post is all about Doberman rescues in the USA
Doberman Rescues in the USA
Since moving into my first apartment, I’ve been contemplating getting a dog.
Two Dobermans, to be exact!
And, while doing all the things responsible dog owners *should do*, like learning about the breed, looking at how my daily life would need to change for walks, hiring a dog walker, finding a dog trainer, etc, I’ve also been looking for different rescues.
I found it hard to find Doberman rescues, so I actually ended up hiring someone on UpWork to put this info together for me! That way it’s all in one place, with all of the links situated.
Hot Tip: To use this list, use “CMND+F” to search the doc for the name of your state and/or neighboring states.
Hot Tip: To use this list, use “CMND+F” to search the doc for the name of your state and/or neighboring states.
Do Your Own Due Diligence! I haven’t visited ANY of these Doberman rescue groups!
Note: Including a rescue in this list doesn’t act as a recommendation for that Doberman rescue! Think of this as a sort of phone book with options. Be sure to do all of your due diligence when adopting a Doberman from a rescue – and consult experts!! I have visited ZERO of these Doberman rescues in the USA, and I can vouch for exactly NONE of them! Do your due diligence, and know that there are risks that come from rescuing a pet.
I have visited ZERO of these Doberman rescues in the USA, and I can vouch for exactly NONE of them!
Doberman Rescue in Kentucky
Bluegrass Doberman Rescue is located in Bluegrass Kentucky.
From their website: “Bluegrass Doberman Rescue was formed to provide a needed service to the Doberman rescue community based in the state of Kentucky. Although the rescue itself was just formed in 2017, the volunteers behind it have over 10 years of experience in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Dobermans. We are committed to helping purebred Dobermans find their forever homes as well as educating the public about this often misunderstood breed. We understand that not everyone can own a Doberman but we are also here to provide support to those who do. We believe this rescue should be a cooperative effort between all volunteers and a collaborative effort between rescues to help this wonderful breed of dogs we all love.”
Visit this Doberman rescue here.
Doberman Rescue in Louisiana
Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
From the rescue: “Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue, Inc. is staffed entirely by non-paid volunteers with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place previously unwanted Dobermans in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the panhandle of Florida. We spend hours of our personal time, drive hundreds of miles and spend thousands of dollars to rescue unwanted and abused Dobermans. We are dedicated to the care and well being of the Doberman breed. Most of us have been involved with this breed for years. Some members are involved in conformation, agility, search and rescue, and AKC obedience. We rescue for the love of the breed!”
Visit this Doberman rescue here.
Doberman Rescue in Maine
Check the New Hampshire section for a group that works with aspiring Doberman owners in Maine! <3
Doberman Rescue in Maryland
Doberman Assistance, Rescue & Education is based in Maryland.
From their site: “DAR&E is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of homeless Dobermans in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, and in portions of both eastern West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania. Our primary directive is to provide veterinary care and foster homes for rescued Dobermans and to place them into loving, permanent homes through our adoption process. We provide support and camaraderie to adoptive families throughout the lives of the Dobermans we rescue. Once a DAR&E dog; always a DAR&E dog.”
Check out their full website here!
Doberman Rescue in Massachusetts
Check the listing for New Hampshire for a Doberman rescue that works with folks in Massachusetts!
Doberman Rescue in Michigan
Second Chance Dobes is a Doberman rescue located in Clinton. Michigan.
From the org: “Second Chance Dobes Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Clinton, Michigan. Our mission is to foster, rehabilitate and help find Doberman Pinschers new homes, giving them a second chance on life. We provide any medical assistance needed to every dog that comes into our program along with spaying and neutering.”
Visit Second Chance Dobes here!
Additional Note: There are a few Doberman dog rescues in neighboring states that work with folks in Michigan, including: Doberman Underground Rescue and Last Hope Doberman Rescue.
Doberman Rescue in Minnesota
There are 2 Doberman rescues in Minnesota: Doberman Rescue Minnesota and United Doberman Rescue.
Doberman Rescue
Doberman Rescue Minnesota is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
From the rescue: “DRM is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)3, charitable organization founded in 1999. We are dedicated to finding the best possible home for all Dobermans that come into our adoption program. Be assured that the decisions and recommendations regarding surrendering or adopting a Doberman are based primarily on what is in the best interest of the dog and are guided by many years of experience with this special breed. We care as much about the quality of life for all Dobermans in our program as we do our own dogs. Dobermans in our program are never kenneled and live in private homes with foster families who evaluate the Doberman for temperament and behavior traits so we can make recommendations on the best type of home for our dogs.”
Check out this Minnesota Doberman rescue here.
United Doberman Rescue
United Doberman Rescue is based out of Buffalo, Minnesota.
From this org that helps Dobermans find new homes: “United Doberman Rescue’s and Canine Castaways of Minnesota mission is to help all homeless, abandoned or neglected Dobermans regardless of age or health condition, eliminate suffering to all Dobermans who have been victims of abuse and help them begin the process of healing and finding a permanent forever, loving home through our foster to adopt program. We endeavor to provide breed education to the public and promote responsible pet ownership. All Dobermans that enter our program will be spayed or neutered, vetted and micro-chipped.”
Visit United Doberman Rescue here.
Doberman Rescue in Mississippi
Check the listing for Louisiana for Doberman adoption rescues that include Mississippi in their region.
Doberman Rescue in Montana
I didn’t find a Doberman rescue in Montana. Check United Doberman Rescue in Buffalo, Minnesota, for resources.
Doberman Rescue in Nebraska
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
From the Nebraska Doberman rescue: “Our dogs are placed as “indoor” dogs only. No dogs houses nor dogs on chains are allowed. The dog is not to be left outside when you are not at home.”
View this Doberman rescue here.
Doberman Rescue in Nevada
Doberman Rescue of Nevada is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.
From this Nevada Doberman rescue: “Doberman Rescue of Nevada is dedicated to saving the lives of Doberman Pinschers one at a time. We work with individuals, shelters, humane organizations and other rescue groups to place abandoned, neglected and stray Dobermans in foster homes until we can unite them with families who will give them the second chance they desperately need and so richly deserve. Every Doberman wants a forever home and Doberman Rescue of Nevada is dedicated to that mission. Our volunteers are passionate about the breed and work tirelessly without any compensation to help Dobermans in need. Doberman Rescue of Nevada is affiliated with the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, Special Needs Dobermans and the Senior Doberman Project.”
Check out their website here.
Doberman Rescue in New Hampshire
Doberman Rescue Unlimited is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This organization works with people in the New England area.
From their website: “Established in 1988, Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. (DRU) is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose purpose is to rescue abused, abandoned and unwanted Dobermans and place them in good, safe and loving homes. We also educate the public about Dobermans and responsible, humane animal care. Since its founding, DRU has provided rescue services for close to 3,000 dogs throughout the greater New England region and beyond. On average we usually have 30+ dogs in our care.”
Check out this doberman rescue here!
Doberman Rescue in New Jersey
I didn’t find a Doberman rescue for this state. Check out Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance based out of Pennsylvania.
Doberman Rescue in New Mexico
There are two Doberman rescues based in New Mexico! Doberman Rescue of New Mexico and High Desert Doberman Rescue.
Doberman Rescue of New Mexico
High Desert Doberman Rescue is out of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
From the dog rescue: “Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of Dobermans who have become lost or abandoned and find their way to Doberman Rescue of New Mexico; to educate the public about the Doberman breed; and to find permanent homes for Dobermans who are within our system.”
Visit their Doberman rescue website here.
High Desert Doberman Rescue
High Desert Doberman Rescue is located in Belen, New Mexico.
From the organization: “We are a nonprofit animal rescue focused on helping make the world a better, happier place for deserving Dobermans and other dogs. Our founder is Anthony Martinez (Papa Dobie) who has been in Doberman and animal rescue for several years. We are a foster based rescue and meet and greets are arranged by appointment. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.”
Check out all of their info on their website, here!
Doberman Rescue in New York State
I did not find a Doberman rescue located in this state! Check out Doberman Rescue Unlimited in the Pennsylvania listing.
Doberman Rescue in North Carolina
Doberman Rescue of the Triad is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
From their website: “My goal is to place unwanted, abandoned Doberman Pinchers in suitable homes. I am not paid for my time and receive only minimal compensation for expenses directly related to veterinary care. I receive animals from various sources, such as people who are moving, people who cannot afford to keep their pets any longer, pets that have been abandoned, kennels going out of business, and from cruelty cases that have been reported to Animal Control. All of the animals are immediately taken to the veterinarian for a comprehensive examination.”
See all details here.
Doberman Rescue in North Dakota
I did not find a Doberman rescue in this state. Check out United Doberman Rescue in the Minnesota listing.
Doberman Rescues in Ohio
There are 2 Doberman rescues in the state of Ohio! Doberman Underground Rescue and Hand Me Down Dobes.
Doberman Underground Rescue
Doberman Underground Rescue is based out of Columbus, Ohio.
From the org: “Hand Me Down Dobes began in the early 1990’s as part of the Doberman Pinscher Club of Columbus, Ohio. We quickly grew and before long became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization serving the entire state. From the very beginning our founders had a clear vision and strong commitment to provide a much-needed safety net for Dobermans left with no where to go. Now as then, our dogs are rescued from animal shelters and humane societies, as well as owner surrenders. We do not turn away a Dobe in need due to medical condition or advanced age. We believe EVERY Dobe deserves a forever home even if that means hospice care or a permanent foster home.”
Check out their Doberman rescue website here!
Hand Me Down Dobes
This Doberman rescue group is located in Aurora, Ohio.
From the Doberman rescue website: “Doberman Underground is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to rescue and rehome Dobermans and other dogs from abusive or neglectful situations as well as from shelters/pounds. We service Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Indiana. We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America’s Code of Ethics.”
View their Doberman rescue website here!
Doberman Rescues in Oklahoma
My research found one Oklahoma Doberman rescue.
Doberman Rescue Group
From the rescue: “Established in 1989, Doberman Rescue Group, Inc (DRG) is a nonprofit-501(C)(3), charitable organization whose purpose is to rescue abused, abandoned and unwanted Dobermans and place them in safe and loving homes.”
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Oklahoma here!
Doberman Rescues in Pennsylvania
My research found three Pennsylvania Doberman rescues.
Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance
From the rescue: “DVDPA, Inc. is Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Doberman Rescue made up of volunteers. We rescue and assist Dobermans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. DVDPA, Inc. was started in 1989. Our group rescues Dobermans in the PA, NJ & Delaware regions. We have also helped to place other Dobermans by referrals.”
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Pennsylvania here!
Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA
“Doberman Pinscher Rescue of PA, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to rehoming needy purebred Dobermans.”
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Pennsylvania here!
Distinguished Dobermans Rescue
From the rescue: “DDR was founded in Moon Township, PA in 2006. Since then, DDR has grown to cover the entire north eastern US. DDR was established on the idea of helping Dobermans in need and since then have expanded our help to include the Miniature Pinscher breed as well as other breeds we have experience with.”
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Pennsylvania here!
Doberman Rescues in South Carolina
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in South Carolina. Please check the listing for North Carolina.
Doberman Rescues in South Dakota
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in South Carolina. Please check the listing for Nebraska.
Doberman Rescues in Tennessee
Next up on my research to different Doberman dog rescues in the USA, I found 2 Doberman rescues in Tennessee!
Volunteer State Doberman Rescue
From the Doberman rescue: “VSDR was founded April 1, 2018 by a dedicated group of volunteers wanting to create a harmonious rescue to assist Dobermans in need from Tennessee and surrounding states. We are a foster-based organization without a main facility. VSDR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.”
Additional info on adopting from their website:
- Landlord reference needed.
- You must live within an 8 hr radius of Knoxville or Nashville, TN. You will be asked to travel to the dog’s location for the meet/great and adoption.
See more info on this Tennessee Doberman rescue here!
Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus
From the Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus website: “Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus (TDR+) is a 501(c)3 IRS recognized non-profit chartered with the state of Tennessee. Comprised completely of unpaid volunteers, TDR+ rescues in excess of 100 dogs per year; the large majority of which are in imminent danger of euthanasia, neglect, or abuse. While we do take in owner surrenders from time to time as space allows, most of the dogs TDR+ intakes are those from shelters that are forced to euthanize for space or out of situations where their safety and well-being is being threatened and where the possibility of a safer forever home outside of rescue isn’t an option.”
Additional info on adopting from their website:
- We love our dogs, so TDR+ has a strict policy of only placing dogs in homes within a 4 hour drive of Knoxville or Nashville, TN
See more info on this Tennessee Doberman rescue here!
Doberman Rescues in Texas
Next up on my research to different Doberman dog rescues in the USA, I found 4 Doberman rescues in Texas! This is an awesome number of orgs that help folks adopt Dobies in Texas!
Lone Star Dobermans – Fort Worth, Texas
From the rescue: “Lone Star Doberman Rescue was formed by a “Doberman Mom” in 2011, who has had Dobermans in her life since she was a young child.
Additional Info:
- If you rent an apartment or a house, please verify with your landlord or management, there is no breed or weight restrictions BEFORE you apply to adopt.
- You must live either anywhere in Texas, OR, if you are not a Texas resident, then you must live within a 4-hour radius of DFW.”
See more info on this Texas Doberman rescue here!
Doberman Rescue North Texas – Grand Prairie, TX
From the rescue: “For 27 years, the Doberman Rescue of North Texas (DRNT) has been rescuing and placing purebred, unwanted, or abandoned Doberman Pinschers in loving homes. Many of the Dobermans we rescue come from shelters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Each dog is checked by a vet, brought up-to-date on shots, tested for heartworms, treated for any illnesses or medical problems that are found, and micro-chipped. Without exception, all dogs are spayed or neutered.”
See more info on this Texas Doberman rescue here!
Last Hope Doberman Rescue – Kileen, TX
From the rescue: “Last Hope Doberman Rescue pulls Dobermans from shelters across Texas, wherever the need arises. We are now able to help dogs in Michigan. We fully vet and rehabilitate these dogs and place them in foster homes across the state(s). LHDR adopts to applicants located in Texas and Michigan. Dogs located in Michigan are available for adoption in Michigan only, dogs in Texas are available to Texas residents only.”
Additional Info:
- Renters who are applying to adopt must allow us to speak to your landlord about breed/weight limitations and pet deposits.
- To adopt from Last Hope Doberman Rescue – Texas you must live within a 6-hour radius of Dallas/Ft Worth.
Check out this Texas Doberman rescue here!
Houston Area Doberman Rescue – Cypress, Texas
From the rescue: “We believe there is a real need for breed education. There are many reasons Doberman Pinschers end up in shelters, become strays or are abandoned. We seek to make the general public aware that Doberman Pinschers are companion animals; not guard dogs to be left in a yard. We inform people of the importance of proper socialization, the need for training for a dog of any age, and the activity requirements of a working breed. We rely solely on donations and great appreciate any amount you can offer.”
- Additional info: “We adopt to the Houston area and surrounding counties (including Waller, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery) as well as other regions that may include Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, etc. if we have a volunteer that is able to conduct a home visit at that time.”
See more info on this Texas Doberman rescue here!
Doberman Rescues in Utah
My research found one Utah Doberman rescue.
Utah Dobes
Located in Lehi, Utah.
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Utah here!
Doberman Rescues in Vermont
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in Vermont. Please check the listing for New Hampshire and neighboring states.
Doberman Rescues in Virginia
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in Virginia. Please check the listing for New Hampshire and neighboring states.
Doberman Rescues in Washington
My research found one Washington state Doberman rescue.
The Doberman Rescue Pack
From this Doberman adoption rescue group: “The Doberman Rescue Pack is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Washington State. Our primary focus is to help Dobermans in need get their best second chance at life in a new suitable home. Rescue dogs go into foster homes while they are properly vet checked and assessed by our preferred veterinarians and trainers. We work very hard to understand each dog’s needs and find them their perfect match. We are not a first come first serve rescue because our mission is to make sure each dog is ready to be placed in their forever home, no matter how long that takes.”
See more info on this Doberman rescue in Washington state here!
Doberman Rescues in West Virginia
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in West Virginia. Please check the listings for neighboring states.
Doberman Rescues in Wisconsin
Next up on my research to different Doberman dog rescues in the USA, I found one Doberman rescue in Wisconsin!
Doberman Rescue Alliance of Wisconsin
From their website: “Doberman Rescue Alliance of Wisconsin, Inc. (DRAW) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of Doberman Pinschers in need. We are an all-volunteer organization of individuals across the state of Wisconsin that are devoted to the breed. Our Mission – To utilize every opportunity to assist a Doberman in need, regardless of situation, age or health concerns; to ensure their health and happiness, and place them in loving forever homes; To assist and educate current Doberman owners, potential adopters and the general public on the Doberman Pinscher breed.”
- Additional info from their website: “Please note that we will not place rescue dogs in homes with young children (under 8 years old)”
See more info on this Wisconsin Doberman rescue here!
Doberman Rescues in Wyoming
My research did not find a Doberman dog rescue in Wyoming. Please check the listings for neighboring states.
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