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Male Dog, Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher (Short Coat)
Description:
Meet Roscoe Mr. Roscoe is new to Doberman Rescue Minnesota and already stealing hearts. Roscoe’s story is heartbreaking. This 3-year-old blue Doberman was dumped and abandoned at a pet store on a freezing winter day, left waiting for someone who never came back. When he arrived in rescue, he was severely underweight and showed signs of long-term neglect and confinement. It’s clear Roscoe has endured far too much — but this gentle boy still believes in people. Roscoe is sweet, quiet, and incredibly affectionate. He loves being near his humans and soaks up every bit of attention and love he can get. Despite his soft heart, Roscoe’s past has left him uncertain in new situations. He’s still learning manners, leash skills, and how to navigate the world around him. When overstimulated, he can become reactive to other dogs, so he’ll need continued structure, training, and patience from someone who understands the breed, he is getting better everyday. Roscoe would benefit from an experienced Doberman owner or foster — someone confident, calm, and committed to helping him rebuild trust and learn how to just be a dog again. Roscoe’s ideal home: Physical (non-invisible) fenced yard required No cats, no small children Best as an only dog, or with a calm, neutral female Foster or adopter with breed experience(preferred) and willingness to continue training and socialization Roscoe has survived a lot, and he’s ready for someone who won’t give up on him. He’s not just another rescue case — he’s a reminder of why we do what we do. This sweet boy Roscoe will take time to feel comfortable in a new space, but once he does, his loving personality truly shines. He’s been making steady progress gaining confidence with new people and experiences including walks around Home Depot where he happily accepted pets and treats! He's dependent on a good handler who will make sure he has enough space to feel comfortable with new interactions. He’s also doing well with other dogs and has made some friends, and loves to run and play. He enjoys playing ball, and is still learning just how big he is. He would thrive in a home with space to run, plenty of treats, and lots of cuddles. With patience and love, he’ll be the most loyal companion you could ask for. Please read all adoption steps and policies carefully on our website. http://dobermanrescueminnesota.com/adoption-steps/ Qualified adopters are within the approved adoption area, and Adopter will be requested to visit this foster dog at the foster family home. Our foster families are generally located within a 250 mile radius of Minneapolis, MN. All DRM dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, health checked, microchipped, 4DX tested, and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention.
