Buddy!

This poor boy was discovered by the side of the road with a gunshot wound in the neck and apparently left for dead. Someone found him, got him help, and he recovered from the injury.

Buddy is a black/rust, natural-eared, docked-tailed boy of probably 9-10 years. He walks well on a leash, but due to scar tissue and possibly a touch of wobblers or arthritis, Buddy has some discomfort in his neck and hips. (Currently he is on daily Glucosamine/Chondroitin and he gets Rimadyl if he has bad days.)

Buddy is sweet and loving with people who know to be gentle with his sensitive areas. He is very affectionate and wants only to be near his person. He is loyal and loves to cuddle. Buddy is looking for a home with a Dobe-savvy person who will make sure he has soft beds to lay on and will manage his pain. On medication, Buddy is a happy boy and he loves going on walks. He is at that wonderful age when happiness comes with a nice walk and quiet evening by your side. He deserves a good home after all he has endured.

He can be a little grumpy with other dogs that may accidentally jostle him, and because of that, would prefer a home with no other canines. Buddy is reliably housetrained and uses a dog door. He can be very sweet, but will snap if he is pushed (so no children). Buddy is a dominant male and lives with multiple dogs, but does not do well with other dominant dogs. He is VERY interested in cats and should not be placed with them.

Contact Info:

Doberman Assistance, Rescue & Education, Inc. (DAR&E)
Ttelephone number 703-352-5936
E-mail address dareappcoord@yahoo.com.
DAR&E's adoption process information is available on their website at www.dobe.net.