Meet Winnie, the 10-11-month-old Doberman mix who is an absolute hot mess express with no brakes and a borderline feral approach to life. This girl is like a toddler on espresso—zero manners, the social skills of a wrecking ball, and a playstyle that could best be described as overzealous enthusiasm. She plays way, way too rough with people, has no idea how to interact with other dogs (her approach is full-contact WWE), and small animals? Yeah, no, she thinks they’re squeaky toys. She’s already been passed around a few homes before her first birthday, probably because her love language is body-slamming you at full speed and then enthusiastically mouthing (gnawing) on your arm in excitement. She has no concept of personal space, believes she’s entitled to be in your face at all times, and her idea of making friends is charging at them like a caffeinated linebacker, so most other canines don't want to play with her.

Winnie has been in a boarding facility for almost a full month now, and while she’s safe, this is no place for a young, wild pup who desperately needs structure, training, and a real home. We’d love to see her in a home environment—doing home stuff with people, learning what it means to be a good girl, and finally getting the guidance she needs. She is not all bad, she does have some sweetness to her too! BUT, she requires someone with strong training skills or at least a firm hand to teach her that body-checking humans is not a form of affection. If you are confident you can handle her she needs you!!!! If you take on this project pup, the rescue will hook you up with whatever you need—training tools, moral support, lots of balls as she LOVES to play ball, maybe even a bottle of wine (no promises, but we understand if you need it). Winnie is fully vetted, spayed, chipped, housebroken, and crate trained (thank goodness). If you’re up for the challenge and want a lifetime supply of entertainment, Winnie is your girl. Just remember—helmet and knee pads not included.

All potential adopters must fill out  the adoption application. Please read our adoption policies page in its entirety before filling out application-failure to do so may delay the adoption process. Please answer all questions on the application, failure to do so may result in your application being denied. We do not adopt on a first come first serve basis but what is the best fit for our dogs.  We do give preference to homes with fenced yards. Puppies must live in homes with fenced yards. Those with no fencing must have a plan in place for daily activity and bathroom breaks for adult dogs. With the exception of Meet and Greets, y ou will not be able to meet our adoptable animals until the adoption application is submitted online and the home visit is completed. We will not place adult rescue dogs in homes with young children under 6 years old, with the exception of puppies 6 months and under, we will adopt to families with children under 6 years old, but a fenced yard is mandatory. Our dogs must live indoors with their humans and never left outdoors alone or in a kennel or yard unattended. You must be willing to use a crate and sign up for formal obedience classes. You must be 21 and own your home. We will not adopt outside of the USA. We will not ship our dogs. We will not adopt to anyone charged or convicted of animal abuse, child abuse, any type of felony.   

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