Viggo here! I am an 8 year old senior boy who is looking for a new home. I so loved my master and she tried really hard to do the best ever for me, but it was time. Yes, she took the best care of me, fed me, vetted me, and I loved her so and she loved me. She was really, really sick with something you humans call cancer. I could see how it was getting harder and harder for her every day to do simple stuff for  both of us. UDR promised both my mom and me that I would find another home that would love me just as much as my mom loved me. More about me....I am a senior boy but can still run like the wind in short burst! I do like to go for walks and might even play ball for a couple throws.   I am a bit of a Grumpy Grandpa with a sweet center! That's what my foster mom says anyways.  With my first mom, I was in charge of caring for moms safety in my previous life as it was just us and the two little dogs that were my friends, so made sure I alerted her to new people, dogs, or anything that might be of concern. I feel this is my job and will do this in my next forever home to help you out. Oh yes, the littles.... I did live with small yippy, yappy dogs and we co-habitated well. In my foster home I have greeted the farm cats and rabbit with nothing but a passing glance, although I did bark at the geese but decided they were no threat and went on my way exploring. I am currently being fostered with a young whipper-snapper Doberman teenage boy, and trying to teach him the ways of being a good Doberman. It's been tough but he is a quick learner. I am a great car rider and leaner. I have been trained to carry a back pack as mom always needed an extra hand and i was it! She would just say" BRACE VIGGO" and I knew it was time to put my backpack on and help her with something important. She would fill it with supplies and what ever stuff she needed a hand with and I would get it to the place she needed it. Sometimes we would just go for a nice walk. I was her helper for sure! Speaking of hands......... If you have an extra hand to pet me that would be my heaven. I am fully vetted, but do take a low cost daily thyroid meds for hypothyroidism. If you are interested in a low energy, senior, been there done that Doberman, we might be a good fit! I am crate trained, house broke, neutered, current on vaccines, micro-chipped and ready to come home to you.

United Doberman Rescue Adoption Process

1. Application Submission: Complete the adoption application thoroughly. Incomplete applications may be denied.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
2. We are 100% volunteer, please read adoption requirements BEFORE reaching out to us. 
3. Home Visit: A volunteer will schedule a home visit to assess the environment and discuss your expectations. All household members, including children, must be present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
4. Veterinary Reference Check: Provide contact information for your current veterinarian. All existing pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
5. Meeting Dogs: Once approved, you'll have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs in their foster homes. If you have a resident dog, consult with the foster about bringing them along.
6. Adoption Finalization: If a suitable match is found, you'll sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Due to COVID-19 precautions, same-day adoptions are currently permitted.

 Key Adoption Policies

• Age Requirement: Adopters must be at least 21 years old and reside in the home where the dog will live.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
• WE do NOT ship our dogs ever!!!
• Children: Adult dogs are not placed in homes with children under 6 years old. Puppies may be considered for such homes if a fenced yard is present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
• Living Arrangements: Dogs must live indoors and not be left unattended outdoors.
• Training Commitment: Adopters should be prepared to continue training and socialization. Formal obedience classes are encouraged.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)
• Health Considerations: Dobermans are prone to certain health issues. Adopters should be financially prepared for potential veterinary expenses and consider pet insurance.
• Return Policy: If you're unable to keep your adopted dog, UDR requires the dog be returned to them, except in cases involving aggression or biting.(uniteddobermanrescue.org)

  We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org