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My basic info
Breed
Doberman Pinscher
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
5 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Cricket (formerly Red) has quite the tale to tell. Not really socialized by her previous family but loved up until the owners died, we knew she needed a home that could understand her fears of so many things. We believed her so-called experienced adopter understood and would listen. Two weeks after he took her home, he allowed her off leash in the mountains of Colorado. When we learned she was missing, she had already been on the loose for two weeks. A trap and food was left in the area she was last seen but she was leery of the trap. Almost 7 weeks after she was turned loose, we received a miracle when Cricket approached one of the volunteers leaving fresh food and that quickly she was captured! She weighed 38 lbs. but the vet gave her a clean bill of health. We documented her story on our Facebook page if you'd like to read about her journey.
Cricket is now close to 70 lbs., a beautiful, red girl. She is in a foster home with other Dobermans and is really coming around. She is gaining confidence from the other dogs and has learned how to play!! She warms up to visitors quicker than when she arrived. She is smart, loving and happy.
Cricket is 5 years old, spayed, up to date on shots, heartworm negative and on preventative for heartworm. Her ideal family has knowledge of Dobermans, has a calm household and is willing to give her space to become accustomed to yet another new place, not push her or introduce another dog right away, give that a day or so. She is a wonderful lady and can be the love of your life with patience. She is in foster with a little old Poodle but she does have a high prey drive, I'd say active little dogs or cats may not be suitable for her.
A $300 adoption fee applies. Please go to http://www.dobermanrescuenm.org and complete an application!
