We come in all shapes, sizes, and ages; from every walk of life; from many
different religious beliefs. We are office workers, computer programmers,
mechanics, housewives, secretaries, corporate executives, salesmen,
printers, doctors, veterinarians, land surveyors, maids, telephone
representatives, groomers, mailmen. Some of us own our own businesses;
some of us aren't members of DRL; but all of us are dog lovers.
Rescue people may not look it, but we can locate, verify and
diagnose why a dog is acting in a peculiar way just about as fast and
accurate as any veterinarian. We can determine an obedience problem and
give a viable solution in record time. We can beg for donations better
than anyone else. We get more accomplished with our smiles and the words,
'It's for Rescue.' And we can work with terrific determination
in the face of terrible odds. Rescue volunteers aren't much for
mistreatment or cruelty to any animal; senseless excuses for not being
able to train a dog; lack of common sense in caring for any pet; the look
of pain or hurt in a dog's eyes; nor unnecessary euthanasia. But no one
else gets as much satisfaction out of a nudge on the arm, a lick on the
nose, or an adoring look from a dog whose head is on your knee. No one
else is as overjoyed in seeing a dog play, nursing a sick dog back to
health, teaching a dog and handler to become a successful, happy working
team, or helping a Rescue dog find 'his' person and ----------
once again --------- 'belong.'
We are Fatalists and Faith all rolled up in one ---- Fatalists because
we know we can't save them all; Faith because no matter what the odds, we
always keep on trying. And at the end of a particularly depressing,
disheartening day; week, month (or yes, even year), when we feel we
simply can't continue any longer, we always begin again when we hear those
magic words, 'Thank you for our Rescue dog. We love him so
much.'
Doberman Rescue League, Inc.
P.O. Box 24065 Oakland Park, FL 33307-4065
954-946-4100
Calendar of Coming Events || About Us
The Doberman Pinscher || What is a Rescue Dobe?
AVAILABLE DOGS || Adoption Terms and Information
Foster Home Information || Become a Rescue Volunteer
RESCUED! Dobes || Photos of Our Kids
Obedience Classes || Drill and Performance Teams
|| Dobe Awards Won ||
Informative Pet Tips || Links and Webrings
|| DRL Merchandise ||
|| Rainbow Bridge - A Memorial ||
