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Dobie Defenders 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.

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 l...
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!

FOSTER PLEA!just look at that sweet face!Elf is happy about life, cheerful, and playful! Elf still has his puppy like pe...
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!

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Well hello there! We know it has been awhile since we have posted. Our careers and personal lives have been chaotic. We ...
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]

Update: foster found. Thanks Rebecca! Urgent: Foster needed in Nashville or Knoxville TN.Meet Nora! Nora is 10 month old...
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].

❤️Foster Needed❤️This handsome 2 year old boy is neutered and dog friendly. He is in the Memphis area and we are hoping ...
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.

❤️🐶

UPDATE: It looks like Blues has a rescue and adopter commitment. We are so happy for this boy!Blues is a 10 month old cu...
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.

Update:We are heartbroken. We couldn’t save Olive. Her respiratory distress was causing her so much suffering. We had so...
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]

‼️ Olive Update: 🐾 We knew going into today that Olive had something serious happening. She was licking her paws, refusi...
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]

🤞Emergency Donation Request🤞You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago. Last night, Oli...
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]

🤞Emergency Donation Request🤞You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago. Olive has been ...
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]

🤞Donation Request🤞You may remember that we rescued a mother and her 5 pups several months ago. Olive has been having som...
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]

It’s Foster Fail Friday for Beau! We received the news that Beau has stolen the hearts of his foster family-both human a...
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!

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 d...
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?

Ava, just being gorgeous:)Photo credit
18/08/2024

Ava, just being gorgeous:)

Photo credit

❤️Beau, hamming it for the camera.❤️He’s so precious. Photo credit: Julia
18/08/2024

❤️Beau, hamming it for the camera.❤️

He’s so precious.

Photo credit: Julia

❤️Meet Ava!❤️Ava is crate trained, loves people, and look at her adorable ears! She is smart and learning house training...
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.

🐾🐶 ❤️🐶

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