DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
Dobie Tails
Anybody for a Black and Tan?
Or maybe a R
ED? - ed
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
BLACK AND RED
-- AND WE’RE NOT TALKING CHECKERS!
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(A pictorial of the more traditional Doberman colors for you a$ to enjoy.)
People who aren’t familiar with the breed quickly recognize the black and tan cropped and
docked Doberman or the red and tan cropped and docked. They are easy to identify and are very
aristocratic to behold, but we love them all, cropped and docked, natural ears or even natural tails.
Quinn
Here we have the Quintessential
Doberman. Quinn is a very handsome
boy with a sense of humor.
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NOVEMBER 2012
Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a beautiful girl.
Cheyenne and Quinn
together.
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Xon
NOVEMBER 2012
Xon: “Yikes, what IS that?”
Junior
Junior loves to play with his
best Dobie friend Kye.
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NOVEMBER 2012
Kippy
Mugsy and Kippy:
singing a duet.
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Gracie
NOVEMBER 2012
Gracie tries to remove thoughts of
squirrel for dinner from her head
King
King: Ever the handsome gentleman.
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NOVEMBER 2012
Hunter
Hunter:
“Mom, it was Skooter’s idea for me to
mess with the lazy susan in the kitchen.
He didn’t like the marshmallows either!”
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Beau
NOVEMBER 2012
Beau is a good looking dude and his girl is the vivacious Nadia
Nadia
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NOVEMBER 2012
Samantha
Samantha before rescue
Samantha catches a wave.
By the way…
my ears are NOT crooked……..
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Shine
Shine: If I have to
get out of bed I’m going to
watch tv in my pajamas!
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Leo and Josh
Leo tried to use Josh’s rear end for a pillow but that didn’t work out.
Josh and Maya -- let the games begin!
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Sheba
Sheba: “Hey, can this be our
Christmas tree?”
Sheba: “Baby you can drive my
car….and maybe I’ll love you…beep
beep beep beep yeah!”
Carlie and Sheba
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NOVEMBER 2012
Kay
Pure joy!
The ever-expressive Kay gives a
raspberry ....
An laughs about it!
……it’s YOUR eyes and how you look at
things!
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
A JOB FOR JAMIE
By Carol McMorris
My name’s Carol. More importantly my
dog’s name Is Jamie. Jamie came our way eight
years ago when our first Dobie Xena died. We
wanted a pal for Cassie (our other Dobie). We
were looking at dogs at the Humane Society
but Cassie shied away from all other dogs, until
they approached us, asking if we would be
interested in a 10-12 month old Dobie who was
being relinquished by her owners. As soon as
Cassie saw Jamie she adopted her. Cassie
became her mother, mentor, and personal
anchor. The two had dispositions that were 180
degrees apart but bonded perfectly.
Then within a couple of years we lost my
husband and Cassie. Jamie had always been
extremely excited around other dogs, but
Cassie kept her calm. Now she was obsessed
with other dogs, especially small dogs. She
challenged large dogs, and bullied small dogs,
children, and people who appeared frightened
of her. I lived in fear of what might happen and
after a skirmish with a dog visiting a neighbor,
I contacted Doberman rescue about trying to
find another home for her. I was put in contact
with a dog trainer who gave me advice on reestablishing dominance and handling her
behavior towards other dogs. Jamie improved
greatly, although she never became truly
trustworthy with other dogs.
After a few years we moved in with my good
friend and now fiancé. Mark was not a dog
person, but he did his best to get a handle on
Jamie. We had a tougher time with Mark’s son
Sean. Sean, who had recently turned 21 has
Down Syndrome and some autistic behavior,
had a hard time with Jamie. Although he was
used to large dogs, he and Jamie just didn’t
c o n n e c t . He m a d e m o v e s s h e f o u n d
unpredictable and she was nervous around him.
At points, she took to waiting around corners
for him and then lunging and barking at him.
Sean was a real trooper and typically just would
look at us in puzzlement. We knew they
needed to get to know each other better and
that Sean needed to establish his dominance.
We had Sean start taking Jamie on walks
through Elmwood Park. It would give them
structure to their relationship and give both
needed exercise.
Sean shows we$ deserved pride in his dog-walking
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Walking at first was not appealing to Sean,
but very quickly it became the highlight of
his visits. It took a while, but Sean learned
the commands Jamie was familiar with and
Jamie learned his style. In the process of
walking Jamie, Sean has picked up a lot of
skil ls. Always someone who whispers
hoarsely rather than talking clearly, he has
learned to speak up louder and more clearly.
His vocabulary has increased as he has
learned new commands; and his street
crossing skills have improved.
When runners or bikers approach, he brings
her in onto a short leashed walk. When other
dogs come near, he turns her over to me. He
notices when she is nervous, tells her “easy”
and brings her into a walk if needed.
He has mastered many new skills- how to put
on her harness, connect the leash, use the
break on the flexi-leash, even to lock and
unlock the house. He can untangle her and
turn pirouettes when she runs circles around
us. He has also mastered many social skillsas Jamie is still nervous around other dogs, he
has to keep his head up and pay attention to
everything around him.
!
He has also overcome a strong aversion to
having her touch his hand, and will now give
her treats. In the house it’s not unusual to
find that
Jamie has sought out Sean to say hello and to
get a few pats. And Sean’s bedtime routine is
not complete without Jamie chasing him up
the stairs to his room.
All this is pretty cool for a dog no one
wanted and that at more than one point I
thought might be beyond redemption!
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NOVEMBER 2012
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from DRON!!
Beware of BATS!
It’s the Grace, er uh
Great Pumpkin!
Remi told me I looked like a
giant orange bee!
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Remi - No butts about it I’m going dressed up as my favorite chair – a
chameleon! Better yet I’ll just stay home and beg for treats!
Sienna ---ghost dog….
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Tyr: “Uh, I already ate the Halloween
candy.”
Shine: “I don’t wanna be a reindeer.
How humiliating!”
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Rob: “I’ll go as a pumpkin or anything you want. I’d just love a forever home!”
WHY HAS NO ONE ADOPTED THIS WONDERFUL DOG????
Sable: “I’d like to play leap
frog with my new family!”
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Yeager prefers tricks to treats for Halloween – looky what he can do!
YEAGER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR A HOME FOR A LONG TIME.
THIS WONDERFUL CLOWNISH FELLOW NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!
Lady: “Ick! Old Halloween candy
tastes awful!”
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NOVEMBER 2012
HALLOWEEN IS A SCREAM!!!!!!!
Ruby
Ruby could balance about anything cookies, grapes, M&Ms, and yes,
Christmas Ornaments!
Jay Wise, editor
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
THE DOGS
NEED YOU!
It’s been a tough year in rescue due
to the economy. We have treated 5
heartworm positive dogs and now have
two dogs with leg injuries.
Both Bella and Chance were victims of
being tethered and left unattended and
their legs became entangled in the
tether. Both have serious leg wounds
that are requiring a lot of medical care
to bring healing. They did not come in
together or from the same area. Both
were relayed in from different areas
after being left to die because their
former owners could not afford the
vetting costs.
Chance (above) and Be$a - are now healing
&om their injuries.
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska greatly needs your help.
Donations are way down this year, but these dogs get
saved only because people donate. The rescue survives on the donations of generous people like you who care
about these dogs.
Please remember that all donations are tax deductible as we are a 501 c 3.
Donations can be given through Paypal on our website at www.doberescue-ne.org or mailed to:
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska
POB 390684
Omaha, NE 68139-0684.
We greatly appreciate your taking the time to read this and considering giving a donation, or even becoming a
monthly donor.
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Thank you so much!
DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
Maddie’s Fund -
"The collection and publication of this data is sponsored by Maddie's Fund™
www.maddiesfund.org". Many thanks to Kirk and Holli Sampson and other DRON members for
assembling the numbers and application data to receive a grant from Maddie’s Fund! The following
two pages contain the group data for our successful application. -- ed
Animal Statistics Table
MONTHLY REPORTING FORM
Shelter Type: _X__Adoption Guarantee ___Traditional Shelter
YEAR: 2011
NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Doberman Rescue of Nebraska
Annual
Dog
A BEGINNING SHELTER COUNT
INTAKE (Live Dogs & Cats Only)
From the Public
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
B Subtotal Intake from the Public
Incoming Transfers from Organizations within Target Community (specify orgs)
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
C Subtotal Intake from Incoming Transfers from Orgs within Target Community
Incoming Transfers from Organizations outside Target Community (specify orgs)
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
D Subtotal Intake from Incoming Transfers from Orgs outside Target Community
E
F
G
H
From Owners/Guardians Requesting Euthanasia
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
Subtotal Intake from Owners/Guardians Requesting Euthanasia
Total Intake [B + C + D + E]
Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only)
ADJUSTED TOTAL INTAKE [F minus G]
ADOPTIONS (only dogs and cats adopted by the public)
Involving Dogs and Cats from Animal Control Agencies in Project
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
Subtotal Adoptions Involving Dogs and Cats from Animal Control
Involving Dogs and Cats From the Public and Other Organizations
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
Subtotal Adoptions Involving Dogs and Cats From the Public and Other Organizations
I TOTAL ADOPTIONS
OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations within Target Community (specify orgs)
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
J TOTAL OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Orgs within Target Community
!
Cat
Total
5
0
5
13
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
36
0
0
0
36
0
0
0
0
0
36
0
0
0
36
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
49
0
0
0
49
0
49
48
1
0
0
49
0
0
0
0
0
48
1
0
0
49
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
49
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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NOVEMBER 2012
OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Organizations outside Target Community (specify orgs)
Healthy
Treatable – Rehabilitatable
Treatable – Manageable
Unhealthy & Untreatable
K TOTAL OUTGOING TRANSFERS to Orgs outside Target Community
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
L RETURN TO OWNER/GUARDIAN
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
DOGS & CATS EUTHANIZED
Healthy (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia)
Treatable – Rehabilitatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia)
Treatable – Manageable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia)
Unhealthy & Untreatable (Includes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia)
Total Euthanasia [M + N + O + P]
Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only)
ADJUSTED TOTAL EUTHANASIA [Q minus R]
SUBTOTAL OUTCOMES [I + J + K + L + S] Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia
T (Unhealthy & Untreatable Only)
U DIED OR LOST IN SHELTER/CARE
TOTAL OUTCOMES [T + U] Excludes Owner/Guardian Requested Euthanasia (Unhealthy & Untreatable
V Only)
W ENDING SHELTER COUNT
In a perfect world, the Ending Count is equal to the Beginning Count (A) plus Total Intake (F) minus
all Outcomes (R+V). ------->
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
49
0
0
0
49
0
49
5
0
5
0
5
If your reported Ending Count does not match these numbers, please go back through your data and be sure you didn't miss something
(i.e., animals in foster, adoptions, transfers, etc.). If all animals have been accounted for and the reported Ending Count is different,
please indicate in the comment section.
Comments:
I agree that in completing this form, we have used the Maddie's Fund definitions of “Healthy,” “Treatable Manageable,” “Treatable - Rehabilitatable,” and “Unhealthy & Untreatable” as set forth in the attached document
titled, “Maddie’s Fund® Categorizations/Definitions of Shelter Animals.”
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
Please Print and Post ---- Please Print and Post ------- Please print and Post
Hello there. My name’s Rob and if my handsome face doesn’t steal your heart
then well, have your pulse checked to see if you have one! I am a friendly sweet
fellow whose life has not been easy but I don’t let the past get me down. I look to
the future. I believe in being a gentleman at all times.
I was dumped and left to fend for myself but then I was rescued. My heartworm
treatments have been complete and I am ready to go now.
I am a great people lover and I get along with other dogs although I would do
better with a less pushy one my own size.
Do you have room in your life for a big hunk of a guy like me who has the face
and a personality to match? Ask for me at www.doberescue-ne.org
Please help me find my forever home
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
**** Please Print and Post ***** Please Print and Post *****Please Print and Post
!
M y name is Yeager and I am 3-4 years old. I came into rescue after being abandoned and my
heart is lonely and looking for a new family. I long for the loving touch of humans and if you pet
me I will stand all day and just drink it in. It feels so good to be loved. Now don’t get me wrong,
I’m not a moody kind of guy. I am actually quite a happy fellow with a clownish sense of humor.
I’ll talk to you too and am very expressive. (note: Yeager has a variety of vocalizations – not just
barking- he makes that all mean something. He really does communicate and it’s charming.) If
you get to know me you will see what it is I am trying to say. Oh, how I wish people could speak
“dog” so communication was easier! By the way, I can be quiet too and I’m not one who can’t
hold his peace.
My foster sister Samantha has taught me how to play. She’s kind of bossy sometimes but that’s
ok. We play hard and it’s fun. My foster dad won’t let me up on the furniture but I keep asking.
That sofa sure looks comfy. I will put one paw up on it and look at him to see if maybe this time
he will say yes. I make him laugh. He says I have a great sense of humor.
Life has taught me to be exuberant and to live each day to the fullest and I truly do. Adopt me
and you will get someone who appreciates you, loves attention, is athletic, has a sense of humor
and will even have conversations with you. How many dogs do you know who do that? One last
thing: I don’t care for cats! Ask for me at www.doberescue-ne.org.
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
Yeager!
Phone:!402/614/4495!!!!!!!!
Web:!www.doberescue/ne.org!
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
President’s Message
Hello Everyone,
!
!
!
by Ho$i Sampson
We are nearing closure of 2012 in just a little over a month. What a busy year it has been so far and there
is still much left to do.
We will again feature a Christmas Tree at the General Dodge House in Council Bluffs. It will be in the
Ballroom once again this year and be up for viewing in late November. Check it out and see what the
imaginative volunteers have come up with this year! We enjoy doing this every year and giving back to
the community. The funds to do the tree come from our volunteers themselves who also spend the time
to plan and decorate and take down the decorations. The wonderful folks over at the Historic Dodge
House are always fun to work with and make it a very good experience.
We will also have several Santa Claws dates coming up in Omaha and Lincoln Petsmarts so watch your
local stores and come out and help support the events which are special fundraisers.
Medically the rescue has seen a lot of challenges this year. We have treated 5 heartworm dogs and now
have two with leg injuries(see separate article). We continue to be blessed with the ability to help those
dogs who come to us in need and we are so grateful for our hard-working volunteers and our supporters
and adopters who all work together to make this happen. We have much to be thankful for!
We are always in need of more volunteers and fosters and supporters as the need continues to grow and
not abate in the difficult times we all live in. Being a volunteer is very rewarding. Any interested person
can contact us through [email protected].
This edition features the traditional dominant Doberman colors: black and red to go along with the fall
season and holidays and a short section on Halloween costumes with pictures.
We also have a special story about Jamie, a dog who nearly lost her home until her owner discovered a
special job for her to do – very inspirational.
We are sad to announce that there will not be any further Adventures of Super Walker. Our wonderful
hero passed away on September 13th very suddenly after coming down with a rare brain infection. We all
miss him very much and our hearts go out to Cory and Jennifer who loved him so. They are healing with
the love and support of many and Sheebs and Carlie are carrying on bravely without their brother. We
will be doing a feature on him in our next issue.
It is our hope that where ever life has taken you at the moment you are reading this that you are safe and
blessed and we wish you all of our best. Thank you for your kind support and we will see you next issue.
Holli and Team DRON
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA
NOVEMBER 2012
Contact Us:
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska
POB 390684
OMAHA NE 68139-0684
(402) 614-4495
[email protected]
http://www.doberescue-ne.org
Credits
DRON is
President: Holli Sampson
Vice President: Mark Morello
Treasurer: Jerry Sorbel
Secretary: Stephanie Auschwitz
Board Members:
Jay Wise
Kevin Jespersen
Kirk Sampson
Cory Porter
Lisa Taylor
Trainers: Stephanie Auschwitz and Patrick Ryan
Newsletter: Holli Sampson and Jay Wise
Adoption Coordinator: Lisa Taylor
Correspondence Secretary: Holli Sampson
And many many other wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly
to save lives!
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA!
November 2011
We need your help!
Doberman Rescue welcomes your donations and help of any kind!
____ Yes, I would like to help you to care for the animals.
Enclosed is my gift of $_________.
____ I would like to make a monthly pledge to support
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska. I will pledge a monthly amount of $________.
____ I know of a business that would do a corporate sponsorship.
Here is their contact information:
____________________________________________________________________________________
DRON is a 501 (c) (3) organization, so all donations are tax deductible!
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO DRON,
ATTN: HOLLI SAMPSON
POB 390684
Omaha, NE 68139-0684
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT DONATING:
NAME:
______________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
______________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS (WE WILL NOT SELL THIS TO ANYONE!)_____________________
PHONE NUMBER: (_____) - _______-_____________
____I AM INTERESTED IN BEING A VOLUNTEER. PLEASE CONTACT ME!
TELL US ABOUT YOUR DOG:
THANK YOU AGAIN!
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DOBERMAN RESCUE OF NEBRASKA!
DRON ADOPTION SITE
DATES -- All times
12PM-3PM unless
otherwise noted
11/10 – Petsmart – Jones
11/17 - Petco – 125th & L
Bookworm – Countryside
Village 11A-3P
11/24 – Petsmart – Oakview
12/1 - Petsmart - 72nd and Jones
12-3
12/8 - Petsmart - 72nd and Jones
12-3
Doberman Rescue of Nebraska
POB 390684
OMAHA NE 68139-0684
NOVEMBER 2011
Come visit our adoption sites and meet our Dobiesin-need! We also show dogs in Lincoln every
Saturday at the 27th St. Petsmart from 11-2
Come help with “Santa Paws”, our
holiday pet-photo fundraiser
12/1 Petsmart 72nd and Jones
11-3
12/8 Petsmart 72nd and Jones
11-3