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My name is Dobbie!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by Sammie's Friends
Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $125

This helps Sammie's Friends with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Doberman Pinscher
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Dobbie the Dobie – A Resilient Tripod with a Heart of Gold

Dobbie is a sweet, sensitive boy who’s been through a lot. After a traumatic injury, he had one of his legs amputated — but he’s healing beautifully and adjusting to life on three legs with quiet bravery.

He’s currently in a foster home where he's learning that the world can be safe and kind. Dobbie is gentle and loving, but emotionally sensitive. Loud noises and quick movements scare him, so he needs a calm, quiet home with trauma-informed, patient guardians.

Ideal Home:

Quiet, predictable environment
No small children
Carpet or rugs preferred (he struggles on hardwood)
Prior dog experience highly recommended
A ramp for car access would help

With Others:

Dog-friendly with proper introductions
Shy but kind with strangers (needs slow approaches)
Not a fan of head or body pets — prefers gentle chin rubs
Needs continued positive reinforcement training

Dobbie has shown some separation anxiety and does best crated when alone. He’s potty trained but may mark when adjusting to a new space.

Dobbie is truly special. With the right home, he’ll flourish into a loyal, loving companion. Are you the one to give him his second chance?
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
14647 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Visit our shelter to meet all of our available animals -OR- Make an appointment to find your perfect match. Once you decide on a specific animal we will have you fill out a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire so that we can determine if that pet is the right fit for your family.
Adoption Fees are as follows;
Dogs - $125 (includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine and microchip), there is also a $24 license fee for Nevada County residents.
Cats - $85 (includes spay/neuter and current vaccines).

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Sammie's Friends
Nevada County Animal Shelter
14647 McCourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949

Kennel Hours:
Monday-Saturday
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Office Hours:
Monday-Saturday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

DOGS (530) 471-5041
CATS (530) 274-1955

More about this shelter

Sammie's Friends is a non-profit operating the Nevada County Animal Shelter at 14647 McCourtney Road. The mission of Sammie's Friends is to provide medical care, support, and services for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and support other disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that without help would continue to suffer or would be euthanized.

Other pets at this shelter

There are currently no additional pets at this shelter. Please check back later!