…because far too many dogs spend their final days in a shelter where they are lonely and afraid, or at the hands of someone who has not given them the life they deserve.
Our goal is to ensure better endings for these dogs, but their journey is far from over when they reach us! This is just the beginning…
DOBER, Inc. functions as a Doberman rescue in the state of Pennsylvania. We serve Eastern & Central PA, NJ, DE, MD, CT, RI, Central NY, NY City and parts of MA. Click About Us to learn more about us.
12/16/16 Announcement
Earlier this year we made the announcement that we would be dissolving the organization by the end of the year. As the year has drawn closer to the end, we have been convicted about whether this is the best course of action and what other options we might have. We have taken in a great deal of feedback and have done our best to assess the needs that exist and our ability to help in various ways. In order to remain loyal to our commitment to Dobermans while also respecting our limitations, we have been discussing the possibility of changing the mission of DOBER, Inc. and restructuring the organization. This is a big project with no guarantee what the outcome will be but we believe it is something that we need to explore. In the coming months we will be discussing what these changes would entail and reaching out to the necessary persons that would need to be involved. Once we have done this, we will be better prepared to answer any questions or concerns that our supporters may have. In the mean time, we welcome your feedback. You may send an email to info@doberinc.com with any suggestions or offers of assistance. We thank you for standing by us throughout the years and promise to update everyone just as soon as we have more information to share.
1/30/16 Announcement
We have put off this announcement for some time as it has been one of the most difficult realities to face, however the time has come to officially announce that DOBER, Inc. will be closing its door.
We are no longer accepting new dogs into our care and expect to fully dissolve the organization before year end.
We have 2 dogs currently in our care, Zander and Vinnie, who will be unaffected by these changes. These dogs will remain in their foster homes and will continue to be available for adoption should
the right family come along. We have reached an agreement with Doberman Rescue Unlimited, who will be the recipient of the majority of our assets/funds, and they have agreed to assume financial
responsibility for the care of Zander and Vinnie once our organization is dissolved. We are deeply appreciative for their willingness to help us close the rescue in good conscience knowing that
another reputable organization will be available to help our dogs, both past and present, if needed. We ask that once we close, you please redirect your support to them and that you would still help
us to promote Zander and Vinnie so that they might find their forever homes.
This has been one of the most heartbreaking decisions that we have had to make and it is not one that we have taken lightly. Unfortunately we have found ourselves constantly struggling to recruit
foster homes and unable to recruit and maintain enough committed volunteers to sustain us in overseeing important aspects of the operations of the rescue. We believe firmly in doing things the right
way and in offering our absolute best to the dogs that we have promised that to, and we refuse to compromise this standard. This has left us with no other option but to close the rescue and the
reason is simply a lack of manpower.
Our organization was founded in 2012 as a result of the burden on our hearts for the many dogs that never get their chance for a happy ending. Many of the dogs that we assisted have been seniors and
special needs dogs, some “not so pretty” dogs, and some that just had behaviors that the average person didn’t understand. We saw the potential in these dogs and knew that they deserved their “better
ending” whether that came from an adoption into a permanent home or as a long-term foster situation in hospice care. Some of these dogs took a lot of resources – resources that others were not
willing to commit to them – but we have never regretted stepping up to help those dogs that we believe crossed our path for a reason. From Reba who was with us for just a few short hours, to Zander
who has been with us for nearly 2 years, we wholeheartedly believe that we were meant to do exactly what we have done for them, in showing them that their lives matter and they are worth more than
what others have shown them. We are encouraged in knowing that we are not the only ones that feel this way, as we can honestly say that we have always received the support we needed to maintain
enough funds to “stay out of the red” despite the incredibly expensive cases we have taken on. To those who have supported us, please be sure to reach out to other organizations to let them know that
you believe in helping the seniors and special needs dogs and that you will support them in doing so. We sincerely hope that our successes and adoption stories and the difference that we have made in
the lives of our dogs will be an encouragement to other rescues to not be so quick to turn their back on some of the dogs so easily overlooked.
In the last several years we have experienced heartache and we have experienced great triumph; we have seen vibrant health and debilitating illness; we’ve helped the young, the old, the Dober mix and
even the “fauxber” when resources allowed…and in all of this we’ve seen the spirit of the Dobe providing the strength needed to carry on. We have learned so much from these dogs and it is our hope
that others will give themselves the opportunity to do so as well.
We want to say thank you to those who regularly supported us and to those who were on the front lines helping us with grunt work. We think especially of our fosters, transporters and those who helped
man a table or handle our dogs at events – folks who made an incredible difference with their sacrifice of time. We are also forever indebted to our adopters for entrusting us to match them up while
they were seeking to add a new member to the family. Please know that we truly appreciate each of you and we hope that your hearts have been rewarded as much as ours have.
Please stick with us in the coming months as this will be a transition that takes time to complete. In the mean time we will continue to share updates and needs as they arise.
-LaKeshia Snyder, President & Founder
Please Note: If you are one of our adopters, you will be receiving a more formal correspondence in the coming months before any changes are finalized.
Please click here to read Max's story. Max is truly the poster child for what we do, ensuring better endings for these very special creatures, whether their final days be years down the road or shortly after we meet them. They deserve the best that we can offer them, each and every day.
We have had the pleasure of seeing things come full circle in rescue and would like everyone to be encouraged in knowing that every small thing you do adds up.
In June of 2014 Brayden's family came to adopt him and on their way they stopped at the shelter to pick up and transport another boy who needed our help, Vito. Brayden went to his forever home,
making room for Vito to come in the same day. Vito was adopted in October of 2014, which made room for Sandi to come into rescue one week later. Vito's family coincidentally ended up coming back this
month to adopt Sandi but before arriving they completed the circle by stopping to pick up and transport an owner surrender, Vinnie. Our all-natural girl Sandi went to her forever home, making room
for our all-natural boy, Vinnie, to come in the same day.
Please know that by adopting one of our dogs you are essentially helping to save the life of two..and the many more that follow after those dogs. Brayden is a special needs boy, Vito is a sassy
(Rottie mixed) senior man, Sandi is an all-natural (almost senior) girl and Vinnie is an all-natural senior boy with a poor blue coat. None of these dogs are what the average person would consider
"highly adoptable" yet all deserved a chance to find their forever families, which we never had any doubt existed. (Vinnie's family hasn't been found yet but we know it's out there!) Every day we
devote ourselves to ensuring that these special dogs get their chance but we cannot do it without your help! Financial support is always needed but beyond that, foster homes are our most urgent need,
as are forever homes. Please consider opening your heart and home to a "less than perfect" dog that needs you. We promise you'll receive far more from them than they ever will from you!
To Zander, Vinnie and the others looking for their homes: DOBER, Inc. - Dreaming of Better Endings Rescue has got your back and we know we do not stand alone. Rescue dogs rock!