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Introducing Schartzie, an enchanting - and beautiful cropped/docked black and rust Dobergirl that has been with her person, Ann, since the day she was born, twelve years ago this past November. Schartzie has spent her life with Ann traveling the show circut all over the East Coast as Ann has retired from business and does handeling for Schartzie's breeder. In August of 2006, the normally robust Schartzie was diagnosed with Diabetes Incipidus, which is controlled by a very expensive medication. Ann has managed to keep Schartzie on her medication and maintain her wonderful health, but recently discovered the cost of Schartzie's meds have skyrocketed. Please visit Schartzie's Page to learn more about these Dobes. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with her medical needs.

A gorgeous show doberman that was on his way to finishing, Andy suddenly became very sick. He was rushed from his regular vet to the University at Davis in CA. Joan is asking SND for help with Andy's ever increasing medical bills while the specialists' search for a cause for his illness. Please visit Andy's Page to learn more about these Dobes. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with his medical needs.

Rushed to the VCA emergency clinic in CA just a day apart of each other, a black and a fawn female pups have undergone every test known to find out the reason for vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Then to make matters worse, their human dad was rushed to the hospital too. All this is too much to handle financially so Janet is asking SND for any kind of assistance to help with her DoberGirls medical bills. Please visit Nickel & Saffy's Page to learn more about these Dobes. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with their medical needs.

Dixie, a 6 year old Black and Tan Dobie Girl is the DobeKid of Jason. Things were going well for Dixie until this last month, during her annual vet check up her blood test results came back positive for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Getting the required treatment for Dixie would usually not be a problem for Dixie's family, but with the birth of a new baby, and treatment costs for Dixie so far, they have spent all of their savings. That’s were SND and you come in!! Please visit Dixie's Page to learn more about her. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Dixie's medical needs.

This Senior Sweetie is Miss Olivia!! She turned 9 years young last November and like many Senior Dobes, she’s tended toward those lipomas, so common in our Breed as they age. She has shared her entire life with her family, Shelley and Ted and her adopted rescued brother, Tutt, who is also an SNDobe undergoing treatment for cardiomyopathy. Miss Olivia has always been carefully watched as her various lumps and would appear and grow in size. During one of her last check-ups, one of these lumps was suspected to be much more invasive and unfortunately, it was. Cancer, inoperable – two frightening words and Miss Olivia’s name in the same sentence! This family continues to go the extra mile for both of their DobeKidz, financially and with loving care – but TWO kids in trouble at the same time is more than then can handle. This is where you can help them both with your support for Miss Olivia. Please visit Olivia's Page to learn more about her needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Miss Olivia’s veterinary expenses.

Storm can no longer walk for any distance. She is only 5 yet she lives with constant pain and she cannot trust her back legs to support her for any length of time. Her local veterinarian has made the diagnosis of Wobbler's Syndrome by taking into account her symptoms and her neck x-rays. This is a very painful and progressive condition and without the best veterinary intervention possible, she may soon be paralyzed. Storm has been on corticosteroids for several months now,they are no longer helping, and they are seeking a more permanent solution. Storm's dad Craig has unfortunately been laid off and his unemployment is running out and he is seeking a new job. He has come to SND for help for Storm to find a way to ease the pain she lives with before it is too late. Surgery, acupuncture or gold beads are her options but time is of the essence for this sweetheart of a dobergal. Please visit Storm's Page to learn more about her. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Storm's medical needs.

Adopted from rescue, Hans has helped his family run Special Needs Sanctuary, a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) in NC. Nicknamed the Golden Dobe by his family, Hans went through surgery a few years ago on his spine for wobblers and in spite of his vets' prediction of never walking again, 2 weeks after surgery Hans was standing and starting to walk. Unfortunately, Hans bloated at home on Dec. 19th. of this past year. His family rushed him to the hospital in time to save his life. Special Needs Sanctuary operates on donations and the fixed income of the Mayne family. The approximate bill of $2000 that cost to save Hans' life can not be met with donations and Mary's crafts that she sells, so they are asking for SND's help with the bill. Please visit Hans' Page to learn more about this Dobe. You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Hans's medical needs.

Gypsy is a gorgeous black female that was adopted by her foster parents, 2 young children and another rescue, Reece. For several months the family loved watching their little girl grow and laughed at her crazy puppy antics. However 3 weeks ago Gypsy got sick enough to be hospitalized for several days. Test results showed Diabetes Insipidus, controllable through medication. But not too many people can say they have the cash to handle this kind of emergency, so Gypsy's family is asking SND for help with the $1000.00 hospital bill and for the $150.00 monthly medication bill. Please visit Gypsy's Page to learn more about this Dobe. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Gypsy's medical needs.

Coming from a long line of Champions did not exclude this pup from medical problems. While posting her ears in October, Lori's mom noticed that the right side of her little pup's face looked crooked. Lori's left side looks normal, but the right is pulled back, narrowing the eye and pulling the nose back. Various tests have yielded inconclusive results. The vet wants to do a spinal tap and an MRI. Lori's mom is asking SND for help with the 2 recommended tests. Please visit Lori's Page to learn more about her needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Lori's medical needs.

Gracie Ellen is a 4 yr. old red dobergirl who was adopted by her dober mom Vicki from NW Doberman Rescue in 2005. Gracie has earned quite a reputation as a flyball competitor and is extremely athletic. Three weeks ago, Vicki noticed that Gracie was limping behind. The limping quickly progressed to no weight bearing at all on her back leg. Please visit Gracie Ellen's Page to learn more about her needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Gracie Ellen's medical needs.

Tutt's new life began when he was rescued by Doberman Rescue of Colorado in 2004, literally snatched from the jaws of death, emaciated and abused. Ted and Shelly adopted Tutt when he reached 45 pounds and he continued to respond positively to love, good food and becoming an integral part of his own loving family. Tutt slowly progressed to a healthy 95 pounds and was leading a happy, active life until he started slowing down. This past July, Tutt was diagnosed with Congenital Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), a silent killer of too many of our precious Dobermans. Given a poor prognosis of only 2 weeks, medication has stabilized Tutt's heart and he is at 70% of his former activity level. Tutt's family is asking SND for help with his continuing cardiac care so Tutt may have as much time to enjoy life as possible. Please visit Tutt's Page to learn more about his needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Tutt's medical needs.

Robert is a 12yo. docked and natural blk/rust male Dobe who was rescued from an abusive household by Cindy, his Mom, five years ago. He shares his home with, as Cindy states 'a very fat cat', and all are happy. Seven months ago, Robert began to walk with one of his paws curled under and at the same point, started losing control of his bowels. Cindy immediately took Robert to his general vet, and the diagnosis was a ruptured disk. He had surgery on Feb. 20th and remained paralyzed for three weeks. Please visit Robert's Page to learn more about this Dobe's needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Robert's medical needs.

UPDATE!! Dear Rock's surgery was complicated by Von Willebrand's and drove the costs way beyond even the point where between Rock's Mom and SND has been able to handle! Rock has recovered very well but his family is crippled with the outstanding balance for the cost of his surgery... Won't you please help Rock and SND bring this caring family back to a semblance of financial health too? THANK you all very much for your support!!
The diagnosis for Rock is cervical damage. His surgery is scheduled for early October and will be done by the referral vet. The estimate is $3000.00 which includes the plasma, etc. his vWD. requires...however the surgical outlook is good. Please visit Rock's Page to learn more about this Dobe's needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Rock's medical needs.

UPDATE!! Squishy is a prime example of the heart and strength of a Doberman. Squishy has gone from being completely paralyzed following surgery last June to being able to stand on his own. Now he is beginning to walk!! These feats were accomplished not only from the Doberman strength of will that Squishy possesses , but the total dedication given to him by his parents and physical therapist. Squishy has come so far already but will continue to improve and walk on his own with further physical therapy. Please find it in your heart to see Squishy walk again by donating to his very costly therapy. Every little bit helps!! Squishy, his family and SND all thank you!! Please visit Squishy's Page to learn more about this Dobe's needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Squishy's medical needs.

April 7, 2008 - REST IN PEACE MARY CATHERINE... You will be sorely missed but always lovingly remembered. At the tender age of 3, during a routine check up it was determined that Mary Catherine had lymphoma. The first round of chemo was very successful and the lymphoma went into remission. Unfortunately it has returned! Mary Catherine needs our help to continue her Chemo treatments. Please visit Mary Catherine's Page to learn more about this Dobe's needs. Please help in anyway that you can and thanks SO much for your continued support! You can help by sending in a tax-deductible donation online by using the PayPal button to the right, or by mailing one in. Thank you for any assistance you can provide to help with Mary Catherine's medical needs.