FOSTERCARE INFORMATION

Foster homes are the backbone of any and all Rescue Organizations. We may provide the food, medicines and veterinary care, but these are the people that open their homes, their hearts, and give countless hours to rehabilitate, train and love the Dobermans that sometimes have been dealt the worst life has to offer.

No one can put a price on the compassion and dedication that is shown by the Foster Homes. These people are faced with dogs that may have been abused physically and/or mentally. To 'deal' with an animal that has been abused, one has to show compassion, patience and give a lot of time to that dog so that it may recuperate. It is amazing to see the will to live and trust these animals regain once they have experienced the LOVE of a Foster home, the place where 'safe' becomes part of their world again before being adopted.

The Foster Home sometimes is also faced with destructive dogs. These are often either strays or owner-turn-in's (OTI) that have not been taught the word NO. You will usually see these dogs in OBEDIENCE classes (although, ALL Dobermans should go to an obedience class.) Patience, many corrections, and just plain determination not to give up on these dogs (and believe me, this is easier said than done), can lead to a lot of success stories. Looking at these dogs as children looking for guidance, can help the Foster Home get through.

Once in awhile you get some that are a total joy to have, and wonder why someone would turn them in, or throw them out like yesterday's paper.

Finally, the Foster Home faces the Dobes that are sick. For example, those with cancer or liver problems, although we have tried all treatments, they cannot be helped. These cases make you wonder, 'If only I would have gotten to them sooner...' or 'Maybe I should have tried a different treatment...'. Whatever you are thinking and no matter how long these dogs have been with the home, your heart is being torn when they have to be put to sleep.

Of course, there are many that can be helped. These make the Foster Home feel as though they are something special to accomplish this. To a Rescue Organization, you are. You are the unsung heroes, those that allow Rescue to continue their work, to try and help just one more dog. On behalf of all dogs, I want to thank each and every Foster Home that opened their homes, hearts and allowed a dog to live and be given a second chance.

WON'T YOU OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND HOME AND HELP SAVE A DOBE?
Please contact us at: foster@doberescue.net

We don't have dogs that are vicious and mean,
We only have Dobermans, sleek and lean,
And the caring people in DRL
Know these Dobermans well.
We open our hearts and our home,
So no little Dobe is left alone.
We don't approve of attack and guard.
Those Dobes belong in a nice big yard.
Many a Dobe has come through our door,
Some sleep in our beds, some on the floor.
We look far and wide, below and above,
For special people for Dobes to love.
We don't ask praise for performing these deeds,
The love of a Doberman fulfills our needs.
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