28/11/2023
As we approach our 30th anniversary, we continue our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place Dobes into loving, forever homes. These are just a few of the faces of the dogs we have been able to save this year with the help of our volunteers and donors. We bring in dogs of all ages and even dogs with injuries or known health issues. This comes at a cost and we rely not only on our volunteers who GIVE generously of their time but on our generous donors who GIVE to our organization, allowing us to continue our mission.
We take the health of our rescued dogs seriously and they receive immediate and thorough veterinary care which includes a wellness exam, vaccinations, and heartworm/fecal tests. The dog is treated for any medical issues, spayed or neutered, microchipped and placed on preventatives for heartworms as well as fleas and ticks. Some dogs have more serious health issues where they require surgery, extra testing or care from a veterinary specialist.
So far this year, we have brought in 40 Dobes and we are seeing a big increase in the number of dogs waiting to come into our program. Our expenses for veterinary care and medicine have been over $35,000, as of October. That does not include the cost of food, supplements or other supplies for our dogs. Our adoption fees only cover a portion of the cost to save these Dobes. We are an all volunteer organization so every dollar you donate either goes directly to the care of the dogs or to our efforts to get them into their forever home.
PLEASE consider GIVING to HMDD and help us continue saving Dobes.
We have multiple ways you can donate. Visit HMDD.org and click on the Donate button or you can send your check to:
Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc.
P.O. Box 12325
Columbus, Ohio 43212-0325