Dobie Defenders

12/11/2024

❤️Foster Needed❤️

This handsome 2 year old boy is neutered and dog friendly. He is in the Memphis area and we are hoping to take him into rescue. We are looking for a foster in the Knoxville or Nashville area in close proximity to our veterinary partners.

Please send us a direct message if interested or send an email to [email protected] for a foster application.

❤️🐶

09/11/2024

UPDATE: It looks like Blues has a rescue and adopter commitment. We are so happy for this boy!

Blues is a 10 month old currently at Memphis Animal Shelter and needs someone to step up immediately as a foster for him to be pulled. He was received by the shelter from an animal cruelty situation.

25/10/2024

Update:

We are heartbroken. We couldn’t save Olive. Her respiratory distress was causing her so much suffering. We had so much hope yesterday morning as it appeared the medications were improving her inflammation. But the fungal infection in her lungs proved to be fatal.

In the world of animal rescue, we come across so many animals who are neglected by the people who should give them what they deserve. They do not treat them like family, they do not provide vet care, they do not spay and neuter, and at times, they even hurt them.

At Dobie Defenders, we try to make up for these broken promises. We use every resource we can to make it right. It wasn’t enough for Olive. A fungal infection can be brewing for months before they are symptomatic.

We take small comfort in knowing that she experienced extraordinary love with her foster, Rebecca, in the last several months. She got to play, eat great food, get all the cuddles, have regular baths and vetting, and she was LOVED. Deeply, truly and well loved.

For all of those who donated to our efforts to save her, we thank you. It mattered. It mattered to her and those who love her. And it helped with her end of life costs.

When we agree to take a dog, we agree to treat them as if they are our family. And today we lost a family member.

🐾Olive Update: 🐾

Well.. she’s on her way back to the hospital.

Olive’s foster kept a close watch on her all night, with near constant monitoring. Her fever improved along with the swelling in her leg. However, as the day progressed her breathing worsened and she is now back at NVS.

After testing, aspirations, imaging, and cytology she was diagnosed with fungal blastomycosis yesterday. It has moved into her lungs and lymph nodes and is behind the swelling in her leg and nosebleeds, as well as the myriad of other strange symptoms. We are fortunate to have access fantastic internist at NVS to help diagnose this. This girl had a rough start before coming to rescue & she deserves this chance at life.

Can you help us reach our goal to continue life saving care?

Any amount helps. $5 and $10 donations add up! If you have ever had to hospitalize your dog, you know how long term treatment can quickly snowball. Yesterday and today we raised about $829 towards her care on all platforms, and we are so grateful, and it REALLY helped us out with the first ER bill. Listen! So many people did small donations and it seriously added up. No amount is too small. Every time we see a donation of any kind, of any amount, we are truly and deeply grateful.

We have approximately 2k followers and if half of those followers chipped in $5 dollars, we would be able to cover the early part of this life saving treatment. Also, if you cannot afford to donate, liking, sharing, and interacting with this post helps us reach more people.

To help give us immediate access to funds:
Cash App: $DobieDefenders
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

24/10/2024

‼️ Olive Update: 🐾

We knew going into today that Olive had something serious happening. She was licking her paws, refusing food, had difficulty walking, strange swelling on her rear leg, and nosebleeds with major, major clots.

After testing, aspirations, imaging, and cytology she was diagnosed with fungal blastomycosis. It has moved into her lungs and lymph nodes and is behind the swelling in her leg and nosebleeds, as well as the myriad of other strange symptoms. We are fortunate to have access fantastic internist at NVS to help diagnose this. She has been sent home with plenty of medications and we need all our Doberman warriors out there to pull for her in the coming months. Treatment for fungal infections take many months, sometimes up to a year. This girl had a rough start before coming to rescue & she deserves this chance at life.

Can you help us reach our goal for her care?
Any amount helps. $5 and $10 donations add up! If you have ever had to hospitalize your dog, you know how long term treatment can quickly snowball. Yesterday and today we raised about $350 towards her care on all platforms, and we are so grateful. Every time we see a donation of any kind, of any amount, we are truly and deeply grateful.

We have approximately 2k followers and if half of those followers chipped in $5 dollars, we would be able to cover the early part of this life saving treatment. Also, if you cannot afford to donate, liking, sharing, and interacting with this post helps us reach more people.

To help give us immediate access to funds:
Cash App: $DobieDefenders
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

23/10/2024

🤞Emergency Donation Request🤞

You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago.

Last night, Olive was admitted at Nashville Veterinary Specialists and kept overnight for fluids and monitoring. They are working to lower her fever, and we are waiting on a series of tests to determine the cause of her sickness, leg pain, nosebleeds, and general malaise.

Olive has opened up her heart to her foster. She loves people, has to be touching them all the time. We need to get her healthy!

Can you help us reach our goal? Any amount helps. $5, $10 adds up! If you have ever had to hospitalize your dog, you know how much emergency care costs. Yesterday we raised about $230 towards her care, and we are so grateful. We have approximately 2k followers and if half of those followers chipped in $5 dollars, we would be able to cover this emergency. As we are approaching the end of the year, remember that your donations are tax deductible!

To help give us immediate access to funds:
Cash App: $DobieDefenders
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

22/10/2024

🤞Emergency Donation Request🤞

You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago.

Olive has been having some problems and consistent nose bleeds. We scheduled a nasal scope
at Nashville Veterinary Specialists and she was seen yesterday for testing at WesVet to rule out infections.

However, she is currently running a high fever of 105 and her leg is very swollen. She will not eat or walk. She is in need of emergency care and we need help.

Olive has opened up her heart to her foster. She loves people, has to be touching them all the time. We need to get her healthy!

Can you help us reach our goal? Any amount helps. $5, $10 adds up!

To help give us immediate access to funds:
Cash App: $DobieDefenders
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

16/10/2024

🤞Donation Request🤞

You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago. Olive has been having some problems and consistent nose bleeds. It is possible she has a fungal infection and requires diagnostics and treatment. Estimate is $1,000 to figure out what is going on with her.

Olive has opened up her heart to her foster. She loves people, has to be touching them all the time. We need to get her healthy!

Can you help us reach our goal? Any amount helps. $5, $10 adds up!

To help give us immediate access to funds:
Cash App: $DobieDefenders
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]

30/08/2024

It’s Foster Fail Friday for Beau! We received the news that Beau has stolen the hearts of his foster family-both human and canine members-and that he will be staying in a forever home.

In the rescue world, it’s a happy ending when the ones who commit to an unknown situation find the perfect addition to their families.

Join us in congratulating Beau and the High Family!

26/08/2024

Fosters needed. 2 boys coming from the Memphis area. The black and tan is 6 months old, the blue is 2.

At this time we don’t know much about them outside of they’re in need of rescue.

Who can step up to help these fellas?

21/08/2024

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/beau-72887872/tn/nashville/dobie-defenders-tn1005/

Beau is an adoptable Dog - Doberman Pinscher searching for a forever family near Nashville, TN. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

18/08/2024

Ava, just being gorgeous:)

Photo credit

18/08/2024

❤️Beau, hamming it for the camera.❤️

He’s so precious.

Photo credit: Julia

14/08/2024

❤️Meet Ava!❤️

Ava is crate trained, loves people, and look at her adorable ears! She is smart and learning house training and commands. She’s 11 weeks old.

🐾🐶 ❤️🐶

07/08/2024

❤️Sitting pretty, much?!❤️

Cuteness overload!

Do you remember that family of seven we were scrambling to find foster homes for? Well, we did!

We had 7 separate families step in to help, in record time.

Here is Dutch, one of the two male puppies.

Thank you Caitlin and family for stepping up for him:)

07/08/2024

🐾 Hey all! 🐾

It is safe to say the Momma, now known as Olive, is settling in nicely. She is a cuddly one!

Thank you Rebecca for fostering her ! ❤️❤️❤️

07/08/2024

Hey all!

Do you remember that family of seven we were scrambling to find foster homes for? Well, we did!

We had 7 separate families step in to help, in record time.

Here is Beau, one of the two male puppies.

His foster says “he will be the Holy Grail of desirable Dobies: crate trained, good with other dogs, kids AND cats.”

Thank you to Julia and her family for stepping up for him. ❤️

If you would like to help us raise money for their care, it would be so appreciated!

24/07/2024

This sweet Mama is still in need of a foster home. She is currently staying with a trainer. She is very sweet and lovey, she loves getting positive attention 🥰 They tell us she is a good girl and potty trained, great on leash, and super friendly.

Do you have space in your heart and home to foster this sweet girl?