Meet Rudy II

MEET RUDY II







We believe Rudy is just over a year old. We don’t know his birth date. We’ve had him almost 5 months, and we love him very much.

Rudy knows: HERE, SIT, WAIT, SHAKE, DOWN (lie down), TREAT, KENNEL, “TREATS IN KENNEL,” OUTSIDE?, GO BYE BYE?, GO BARK PARK? and BLANKIE. If you ask him “Gotta go poop?” he will let you know he does, by getting excited and heading for the door!

Rudy “sits” and “waits” for his dinner. Fill his bowl and say SIT. Put it down and say WAIT. He will look at you until you say OK. Then he will eat.

He shakes, and lays down. He walks really well on a leash – prong collar only. Gentle Leader DOES NOT work for him. He “sits” and “waits” to go out the door – you go first.



He is a “leaner” and loves to lean on “his people.”



Rudy is shy when meeting new people, but have them give him treats, that helps. Once he knows them, he’s a leaner on them too! He loves attention.



When Rudy is in a silly mood, he turns in circles. He circles one way, then “unwinds” the other way…he goes on and on. It’s so funny!



Rudy loves to chew empty plastic bottles – 2L pop bottles or smaller water bottles. He has fun with that. Show him one and ask him if he wants a TOY. He will gladly crush it for you. (He doesn’t eat them, so don’t worry.)



Rudy is crate trained. Just say “Rudy, kennel” and he’ll go. If he hesitates, you can add, “Treats in kennel.” (Be cheerful about it! We trained him to believe kennel is a great place!) Then give him a tidbit of some treat. He’s very obedient about going to his kennel. He needs his blankie in there, though, or he won’t lay down. Rudy is a “nester” and loves soft blankets to curl up on wherever he is.



He LOVES his current blankie and drags it out of his kennel in the morning. Ask him where his blankie is and he will go get it. He LOVES to lay in the sun all day with his blankie, so if you can provide him a spot in the house where the sun comes in, that’s where he’ll sleep all day.



***RUDY EATS SOCKS!! Keep them out of his reach. He will eat and swallow them faster than you can blink! When we’ve caught him swallowing one, we’ve had to give him hydrogen peroxide to throw it up (per vet instructions). When we haven’t known he swallowed one, it comes out the other end or he throws it up a day later on his own. But the next one he swallows could get stuck and require surgery.



Rudy also loves to tote shoes around. When you get home, or when you let him out of his kennel, he grabs whatever shoe or boot he can find and carries it around wagging his tail. He doesn’t chew them, he just relocates them.



When he’s in the mood, he’s a GREAT howler! You have to start him up and keep him going. He’s hilarious and quite a talker!



Rudy HAS been allowed to sit on the furniture. Mostly, he just parks his butt on the chair and his front feet on the floor. But sometimes he also curls up with us on the couch.



Rudy had kennel cough and Giardia when we got him (Sept 07). He was very thin and had a patch of missing fur. We’ve spent lots of money to get him perfectly well. He has gained weight and his fur came back! He’s doing great now! He is micro-chipped and is up-to-date on all his shots. He is currently taking heart worm preventive each month.



Rudy has a sensitive stomach – DO NOT FEED HIM RAW HIDE – he gets diarrhea. He loves bones from the butcher! We’ve found that the only dog food he can tolerate of the ones we’ve tried is the Science Diet large breed. We tried Wolf King (an high quality food) and also a cheap store brand, and both gave him diarrhea.



Rudy loves to go to the dog park or if you have a fenced yard, he will love to run!



Rudy has lived with kids ages 9-15.



Rudy’s current routine:

-7:30 short outing to pee
-Comes in and gets 3 cups of food (we feed him extra if needed to help him gain weight after his Giardia)
-9:00 or before, out again to poop
-Out again around 4 or 5:00
-Food 3 cups again
-Out to poop
-9:00 pm out for last time and then he sleeps in his kennel



We hope you will love Rudy as much as we have. He’s a sweetheart who just wants to be with you and be loved.


If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.

POB 390684

OMAHA NE 68139-0684

402-614-4495




DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

You may send donations to DRON, C/O Holli, 15107 Borman St., Omaha, NE 68138. Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you!

MEET MOZART- A VERY SPECIAL BOY

MEET MOZART- A VERY SPECIAL BOY



Mozart is a 1 year old male who was abandoned when his family fell apart. This very handsome dog is mostly deaf although he can hear some very high pitches. Inspite of his “handicap” Mozart is very eager to learn and please. He is very sweet-natured and attentive and very playful. He loves people and gets along well with other dogs. Cats are unknown. He will make a very nice addition to the right family.



Because we want Mozart to find the right home, Doberman Rescue of Nebraska is offering to pay for the first series of obedience classes for Mozart at Bona Fide Dog Academy when his new family adopts him.



If he has touched your heart please go to www.doberescue-ne.org and complete an application.


If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.

POB 390684

OMAHA NE 68139-0684

402-614-4495




DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

You may send donations to DRON, C/O Holli, 15107 Borman St., Omaha, NE 68138. Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you!

New DRON Contact Info

If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.

POB 390684

OMAHA NE 68139-0684

402-614-4495




DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

You may send donations to DRON, C/O Holli, 15107 Borman St., Omaha, NE 68138. Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you!

update: Tony

Update on Tony [ original post here ]:

Tony has suffered a severe cut while at the boarding kennel and required surgery to repair it. He desperately needs a foster home where he can recuperate. Please, if there is anything you can do to help this fantastic guy out...

Tony's Story


Once upon a time I had a home and a family, but the home was not a happy one. The man had a very bad temper. I tried really hard to please him but no matter how hard I tried it wasn’t good enough. I didn’t understand because I have always believed that people and dogs are friends but the man resented me. One day he got very very angry. I don’t know why. I’m a dog and I don’t tend to let things bother me. He went into a rage like a wild animal. I was scared and tried to hide but he found me anyway. When he did he took a baseball bat and struck me on the head.

I saw stars but not like the ones in the night sky. Everything went black and I thought I would wake up in Heaven but I did not die. I did not die because there is still that heart in me that believes there are very good people out there and my mission is to have a home with those kind of people and know true human love for the first time in my life.

My skull fracture healed without complications. The man got into big trouble for he did to me but while he was getting in big trouble I had to live in a kennel. I was finally released to a private rescue where they are working very hard to find me a home.

The volunteers are so very kind to me. They do not hurt me but praise me and play with me and I find that I am pleasing to them. The volunteers cannot adopt me.

This is the kind of home I need: I need a home where I am the only dog and the people will love me and be very patient with me. I am a bright boy and love to learn and I love people, even after what happened to me, I can forgive. I need a home without cats because I really like to give them a bad time and they don’t like that very much.

I need YOU. I know you are out there, hurting and wanting a companion who understands what it feels like to be lonely, for I am very lonely without a home. I know the pain of rejection but I also know love will cover it all. Will YOU be the one to step in and give me the home that I dream about all day and all night? I look for it in the face of every person I meet. If I could speak I would beg them to give me a chance. I know you need ME too, whoever you are.

My name is Tony; I’m four years old with so much life and love to give if you will just give me the opportunity.

If my story has touched your heart even if it is just to provide a foster home please go to www.doberescue-ne.org ; and fill out an application.


If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-397-1742
DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

You may send donations to DRON, C/O Holli, 15107 Borman St., Omaha, NE 68138. Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.

Thank you!

Introducing Bella and her 7!! puppies

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl named Bella who was around two years old. Her ears were cropped but did not stand. One night, Bella fell in love with the wrong guy.( a Labrador mix.) He left her alone and pregnant. Her owner was very upset at her for having fallen into disrepute and took her and her seven puppies to a local shelter where they were sentenced to death.

A rescue worker took pity on the mom and her babies and brought them to Doberman Rescue of Nebraska. Bella’s babies are 5 boys: Bosco, Bruiser, Bowser, Baxter and Beeker and her two baby girls are Bliss and Breezy. The babies are just 3 weeks old. If you have room in your heart for this mom or any of her beautiful babies we ask that you contact Doberman Rescue of Nebraska.



If you cannot adopt but would like to help sponsor this little family you may send donations to DRON, C/O Holli, 15107 Borman St., Omaha, NE 68138. Doberman Rescue is a 501 (c ) (3 ) so all donations are tax deductible.



Thank you for your interest!

If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-397-1742
DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Our hearts go out to Pompeii and his family

From Pompeii's Mom and Dad:

To all of our friends at the rescue, we ask you to say a prayer for our beloved and wonderful Pompeii who passed away Friday evening from an unknown illness. We will miss him deeply and with all of our hearts. He was such a beautiful dog and a loving companion. Lola will miss him too. She seems like she is lost and waiting for him to walk through the door at any minute. He was my baby and there will never be another like him. He just celebrated his 4th birthday on the 28th. Far to young to be lost to us.


If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-397-1742
DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Meet Tony the Hero

Meet Tony. He is a 3 year old male with natural ears who recently arrived in Doberman Rescue. He is a very loving dog – look at that smile! - but came out of an abuse situation. His skull was fractured, apparently by a baseball bat, but he has recovered. Tony is a hero - waking his family up in the middle of the night when the house was on fire and making sure everyone got out safely. What a great guy!


If you are interested in giving a Dobe a forever home, or maybe just volunteering or donating, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-397-1742
DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Meet Reba - Rosie's sister

My name is Reba and I’m about 3 years old. I just arrived at Doberman Rescue with my sister Rosie. I am a very sweet girl who loves people and I get along with other dogs too. I need to learn some basic obedience but I am a willing student if you are a willing teacher. I am gentle with a great capacity to give and receive love. Please contact the folks at Doberman Rescue and ask to meet me!

If you'd like to adopt Rosie or are interested in giving a different Dobe a forever home, please contact us at:

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Inc.
Omaha, NE
402-397-1742
DRON95@aol.com or
contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Rosie has a home!

YAY! Rosie has been adopted. We (rescue) still need to pay for her heartworm treatment though, which is hundreds of dollars even with our vet discount, so if you can respond to the post below this one, you'll be helping to save the life of a sweet sweet girl.

Meet Rosie - and please protect your pups against heartworm!

This is Rosie. She’s 5 years old and just arrived at DRON. She came to us with an advanced case of heartworm. Rosie needs your help. We are trying to raise money for her treatment and find her a foster home as well. She came in with Reba, who is a 4 year old red cropped and docked female. They are both sweet girls.



I have never had to send an email and ask for donations before and do not plan to make a habit of it. The DRON bank account is never padded and none of the money goes to the volunteers, it goes 100% to our dogs.



Because this is the first time I have had to do this I am making the following offer/challenge to you:



Anyone willing to donate $50 will receive a DRON tote.

Anyone willing to donate $100 gets their choice of a DRON Sweatshirt or Tee shirt.(S, M. L, XL).



Will you be willing to help us in this situation? The last time this came up several volunteers pooled funds to pay for the treatment but this time we really need your help.



Every dollar matters. Thank you for just taking the time to consider helping Rosie.



Donations can be sent to my attention at



Holli Sampson

DRON

15107 Borman St.

Omaha NE 68138



We are a 501 (c) (3) of the IRS so you will get a letter to use for tax deduction purposes.

Samz Clonez

Our beloved Samlet appears to have kicked off a rescue trend - our rescue friends Kirk and Holli sent us emails today announcing two new rescues they got in:

Anyone interested in fostering please let us know. We haven't had much opportunity to spend time with him yet. All we know is that he is very friendly and energetic and about 2...(Note: since we do not have an actual pic I borrowed one that was similar.)


My name is Maxwell Smart, but most folks just call me Maxwell. I’m a very smart and energetic guy who just arrived into Doberman Rescue. I’d make a very good detective for my mind is always going and I think sleuthing would be great fun. Would you go sleuthing with me?

I’m very friendly and love people and am anxious to have a family to love and keep track of, so if you’d like to “get” Smart, call and ask for me!






And also we have available:
Samson - He only weighs 37 pounds.

Hi! My name is Samson. My best female friend and I were found wandering and taken to a local shelter. She got adopted but the folks at Doberman Rescue came and took me in. Don’t let my skinny body fool you for I am strong in spirit. I intend to do the opposite of the Jenny Craig diet and put on a few pounds! Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli will be envious!



I’m a friendly guy and like other dogs. I’d love to be at home in your house too and will be content to have my wandering days behind me. A little love and some food and I’ll be one happy strong man!

I hope to meet you soon!

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If you are interested in fostering or adopting Maxwell or Samson, please contact Kirk and Holli at dobetaxi@cox.net

Mission: Basement

Yay! Sam has finally conquered the evil basement stairs. We had to physically pick him up and "encourage" him to get started, but once he figured out he wasn't going to die instantly as a result, he managed to finally get down there and eat that kibble that's been taunting him lo these many days.

He's since been up and down the stairs numerous times. It's like he has a whole other house down there, so we're really glad he got over that hurdle.

Next: The Treadmill.

Transported a really nice dog named Drakkar ("Drake") down to Omaha today, just a young guy 1yo. Beautiful, active, playful dog - he's going to make someone a great running partner. It was neat to actually meet some more of the NE rescue people face-to-face, and we got Samlet's microchip, though not inserted (installed?) since he and Drake and Drake's stuff wouldn't all fit into the back of the Jeep.

New photos as promised:


Da Nose


You could put a whole 'nother dog in there


The dogs have no shame!


Echo is very pleased Sam has come to live with us


Perfectly Content

And a special treat for those of you who aren't stuck with dialup:

Video of Echo and Sam playing in the snow

It's Inevitable

It's inevitable when you do foster/rescue that you run into dogs that you just fall in love with. We're just all nuts about Sam and can't imagine our home without him now, so we've asked to adopt him.

It was a very hard decision for me because of the tradeoffs. Sam would make a great dog for a first time dobe owner because he's so mellow, and then we'd have room for another foster. But I can also very realistically see us 6 months down the road, still no puppy, saying 'I wish we still had Sam', and after having been through that before with Sunny (another big red fosterguy, oddly enough), I don't want to regret not spending time with the ones that I love while I can.

We can still help out with short term fostering, transport, and events, so it's not like we're going to completely stop helping other dogs. I keep feeling selfish, but my lovely husband reminded me: "There's nothing selfish about giving a great dog a good home".

I should have some more pics and a couple really cute videos to post later today!

Also later today, Sam gets to meet his cousin Jason for the first time. Jason's always been great with all of our dogs, and I'm sure he'll adore Sam as much a we do.