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Dobie Defenders is a 501(c)3 charitable organization in the state of Tennessee. Our primary focus is the rescue and rehabilitation of Doberman Pinschers.

We are a 100% foster based rescue and do not have a rescue facility or primary location.

08/07/2025

PUPPY FUNDRAISER!

(Some pictures may be disturbing to view)

Over the holiday weekend fosters, transporters, and volunteers stepped up and were able to help
a group of 12-week old Doberman puppies begin the journey to a fur-ever home.

Once we received the litter we discovered these 3 girls and 2 boys have some pretty extensive tail injuries due to botched home tail docks. This will be additional vet expenses to ensure the puppies are healthy and ready to live their best life.

You can help by sending a gift through this post, or by using PayPal or Venmo (info below). If you would prefer to donate by check please DM the page for a mailing address. Both rescues are 501(c)3, so your donation is 100% tax deductible. As always, you can also help by sharing this post!

Dobie Defenders:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Tennessee Doberman Rescue Plus:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo:

Thank you for your continued support of rescue!

03/07/2025

We still do not have foster placement for these puppies.

We haven’t received a single app back. We don’t get It, the applications take about 15 minutes to complete. We cannot send a dog to live in a home with someone we know nothing about.

These puppies are too young to be boarded. We don’t have some amazing facility to stuff them in while we find a home. Without fosters we cannot help them. Our board members are overwhelmed and cannot foster all the dogs.

We need to pull a rabbit out of a hat, and fast. If you are interested in fostering a puppy you need to get an application in right away. Foster’s get the first option to adopt. We need you to be close to our vets in Nashville or Knoxville or willing to drive there.

01/07/2025

TEMPORARY & LONG TERM FOSTERS NEEDED FOR PUPPIES!!

Fosters get 1st option to adopt!

3 female, 1 male. All reds. Born April 15

Fosters must be near our established vet partners in either Nashville or Knoxville, or willing to drive them there for vetting as needed.

These kids need immediate placement.They are old enough to be separated.

If you are an approved foster please reach out, if you haven’t fostered before please send us your email so we can get applications sent your way!

15/05/2025

Sweet, beautiful Jewel is still looking for a more long term foster or foster to adopt situation.

In her short time with us she has already grown leaps and bounds. She is steadily gaining weight, her coat is unbelievable, and she has a new found bounce in her step.

Jewel was clearly mistreated prior to being dumped in a state park. She will cower with super fast movements until she trusts you will not hurt her. She warms up to women instantly, but takes a bit longer with men. She has been living with a 5 year old human as well as 2 other dobies and a chihuahua and gets along with everyone great. She does get overwhelmed with large groups, which Is understandable able given her past. She loves attention and wants to be the center of attention. She can be mouthy.

She is very smart and treat motivated. She has been picking up on commands, and loves to be pampered. Her happy place is curled up next to a person cuddling and getting lots of love, but she will also happily hang out on her bed. She does have some separation anxiety but is improving with time, and has learned how to open handled doors with her nose.

She is by far one of the sweetest dogs we have met. She is young, we’re thinking closer to 1 than 3 as initially reported. She has a lot of energy and needs someone active to thrive. She has been in heat and has been struggling with diapers and the frantic energy that comes with that.

The ideal foster is near either Nashville or Knoxville, or willing to transport her there for treatment at our preferred vet partners. She will need to be spayed as soon as is appropriate for her heat cycle. She needs to be rehabilitated and needs time and energy to heal
from her abuse.

If you are interested in this beauty please reach out for an application.

01/05/2025

FOSTERS NEEDED

These 2 dober-kids are in the Memphis area and are in need of a foster. They came in separately but are both young.

The black and tan female is estimated to be a year at most and is very sweet. She has an abnormality in her lower back that orthopedic VMD feels can be managed with gabapentin. It does not impede her at all (as you’ll see in the video in comments) Shes clearly pretty scrawny and needs to put on some weight.

The red fella is a big goofball, just look at that smile! & 9 months old according to the person who surrendered him. He’s very handsome!

Both are in need of foster homes. They are not a pair and do not need to go together. If you’re interested in being a foster please reach out to us today. Without fosters we cannot save lives.

18/04/2025

Accepting applications!

Hi! My name is Phoebe. I am just over a year old and I am right around 70lbs. I’m a really sweet girl and I LOVE to play with my friends. I play the best with dogs that are close to my size, as I can be a little rough with smaller dogs and cats. Sometimes I forget that I shouldn’t chase them. I’m doing really well learning my commands and I’m working really hard on my house training. I love going on walks, and I am really strong. Sometimes I pull on the leash when I get excited. I do love my crate and I am very polite when I have to be in there. Mealtimes are my favorite times of the day! I even use a fancy bowl so I don’t eat too fast. I love kids and I’m really polite when I meet them. I don’t jump or anything! My foster mom says I’m the best and prettiest girl and anybody would be lucky to hang out with me!

15/04/2025

Sweet, beautiful Jewel is still looking for a more long term foster or foster to adopt situation.

In her short time with us she has already grown leaps and bounds. She is steadily gaining weight, her coat is unbelievable, and she has a new found bounce in her step.

Jewel was clearly mistreated prior to being dumped in a state park. She will cower with super fast movements until she trusts you will not hurt her. She warms up to women instantly, but takes a bit longer with men. She has been living with a 5 year old human as well as 2 other dobies and a chihuahua and gets along with everyone great. She does get overwhelmed with large groups, which Is understandable able given her past.

She is very smart and treat motivated. She has been picking up on commands, and loves to be pampered. Her happy place is curled up next to a person cuddling and getting lots of love, but she will also happily hang out on her bed. She does have some separation anxiety but is improving with time, and has learned how to open handled doors with her nose.

She is by far one of the sweetest dogs we have met. She is young, we’re thinking closer to 1 than 3 as initially reported. She has a lot of energy and needs someone active to thrive.

The ideal foster is near either Nashville or Knoxville, or willing to transport her there for treatment at our preferred vet partners. She will need to be spayed as soon as she reaches her goal weight.

If you are interested in this beauty please reach out for an application.

24/03/2025

Welcome to Dobie Defenders Jewel!

This sweet girl was found at a state park by a very kind woman who then took her to a local emergency vet, who then transferred her to MACC in Nashville. We all agree she was intentionally dumped.

As you can see from pictures, she’s in rough shape. Shes extremely emaciated(and these photos are after a week of regular meals) was completely covered in ticks, has scratches, cuts, bumps, skin irritation and is just generally pretty pitiful condition.

Despite her condition and clear neglect, she is the sweetest, most Velcro baby. She wants nothing more than to be snuggled up with a human. She has tested well with other dogs both large and small, kids, and hasn’t shown interest in cats. She also appears to be potty trained andd hasn’t had any accidents in the house.

She has been picking up on training quickly and is very treat motivated. She does have separation anxiety, but who can blame her given her past. She actually got her name, Jewel, because her cry sounds like nothing less than a yodel 😜

She needed out of the shelter fast so she’s currently with a short term foster and is looking for more long term placement. She will need frequent check ups and to be spayed so we need a foster willing to take her to our preferred vet partners in Nashville or Knoxville. The foster must also understand that she has had a tough start to life and needs a gentle, patient hand to help her reach her full potential. We have no doubts she will be an amazing, affectionate companion for the right person or family.

We give Foster’s first rights to adopt if they choose to! If you’re interested in fostering jewel please reach out!

20/03/2025

FOSTER PLEA!

just look at that sweet face!

Elf is happy about life, cheerful, and playful! Elf still has his puppy like personality and energy, even though he’s full grown now, he’s still only 1 year old.

Elf would love a semi-active person/family to take him home furever! Walks? Loves them! Runs? Great! Hikes? Are you kidding!? This beautiful boy is ready to be your adventure partner! But he’s also just as down to cuddle!

Elf is…
1️⃣ year old male
🎾 Playful and goofy!
🏃‍♀️ Adventurous and loves exploring
🐶 Has done well with other dogs
🥰 Friendly and affectionate
🦴 Would thrive with exercise and structure
🏡 Needs a foster and forever home!

Do you have space in your home for this cutie? Message us today to get approved.

Worried you’re going to fall in love? Don’t be! We give Foster’s first option to adopt!

Videos in comments!

05/03/2025

Well hello there! We know it has been awhile since we have posted. Our careers and personal lives have been chaotic. We would like to introduce Phoebe!

Phoebe is a 10 month old female who was 39 pounds at intake. She is now 58 pounds!

Medical note from her stay in the ICU: “It is of my professional opinion that this patient came from a history of several weeks to months of neglect and starvation. There has been no underlying medical cause found for her poor body condition. This indicates that her basic needs including food, shelter, and water , were not maintained for an extended period of time leading to her hypothermic shock, dehydration and malnutrition.”

She was found collapsed in a field and was immediately brought to the ICU. We are so happy that the shelter invested in her to save her life.

She is happy, she is sweet, she is Velcro, and she is stubborn. We think her stubborn nature might be why she is still here.

We say it over and over again, but dogs and animals can teach us so much. In the face of unimaginable neglect, they can still love.

If you would like to donate towards her care you can do so on PayPal, Instagram, facebook, cash app or Venmo. We are feeding her an expensive and nutritious diet and would love help with her spay when she is healthy enough. Estimated costs of her care should be $500-$700.

In other not so happy things, we are still devastated from the death of Olive. As a rescue and as the people behind the rescue, we really need a happy tail. Please send Phoebe all the prayers, thoughts, vibes and good energy. We want to see her find a beautiful home and live a beautiful life. We also want her to make a full recovery.

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

18/02/2025

Update: foster found. Thanks Rebecca!

Urgent: Foster needed in Nashville or Knoxville TN.

Meet Nora!
Nora is 10 month old girl pulled from a shelter who is in need of serious TLC. Due to her neglect any foster needs to be aware of resource guarding with toys and food. She is heart worm negative, has been treated for parasites, and is up to date on shots.

Please send us a PM or email us if interested in fostering @ [email protected].

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.

❤️🐶

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