Meet Colby, a young Doberman mix currently waiting in a Vineland, New Jersey shelter. Colby is about one year old, weighs roughly 47 pounds, and has already endured far more than a dog his age should. He was found just before Halloween tied to a pole and alone, and he has now spent months in a kennel environment that is proving overwhelming for him.
Like many adolescent, high-energy dogs, Colby is struggling with prolonged confinement. His anxiety shows up as restlessness and barking, and he has even developed happy-tail injuries from wagging against the kennel walls. He is currently receiving Trazodone, which has helped take the edge off, but medication can only do so much in a shelter setting. What Colby truly needs is a calmer environment with space, routine, and consistent human interaction.
Outside the kennel, staff describe a very different dog. When his anxiety is managed, Colby is gentle taking treats, responsive to people, and eager to engage. He is young, intelligent, and ready to learn, with no reports of aggression. With regular exercise, mental stimulation, and a stable home environment, he is expected to settle and thrive.
Medically, Colby is in good shape. He is heartworm negative, fully vaccinated, on routine parasite prevention, and otherwise stable. He is not a “problem dog.” He is a sensitive, energetic young dog whose needs are simply not being met in a prolonged shelter stay.
If you have room in your home and heart for a young dog who needs a fresh start outside the kennel, please consider Colby and help change the course of his life by applying with the shelter directly.
Colby is located at South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland, NJ. This is a courtesy post only. Our rescue is not handling his placement. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting Colby must apply directly through the shelter here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SJRA/Dog
PA Kennel License #14649
Courtesy Post – Colby
Meet Colby, a young Doberman mix currently waiting in a Vineland, New Jersey shelter. Colby is about one year old, weighs roughly 47 pounds, and has already endured far more than a dog his age should. He was found just before Halloween tied to a pole and alone, and he has now spent months in a kennel environment that is proving overwhelming for him.
Like many adolescent, high-energy dogs, Colby is struggling with prolonged confinement. His anxiety shows up as restlessness and barking, and he has even developed happy-tail injuries from wagging against the kennel walls. He is currently receiving Trazodone, which has helped take the edge off, but medication can only do so much in a shelter setting. What Colby truly needs is a calmer environment with space, routine, and consistent human interaction.
Outside the kennel, staff describe a very different dog. When his anxiety is managed, Colby is gentle taking treats, responsive to people, and eager to engage. He is young, intelligent, and ready to learn, with no reports of aggression. With regular exercise, mental stimulation, and a stable home environment, he is expected to settle and thrive.
Medically, Colby is in good shape. He is heartworm negative, fully vaccinated, on routine parasite prevention, and otherwise stable. He is not a “problem dog.” He is a sensitive, energetic young dog whose needs are simply not being met in a prolonged shelter stay.
If you have room in your home and heart for a young dog who needs a fresh start outside the kennel, please consider Colby and help change the course of his life by applying with the shelter directly.
Colby is located at South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland, NJ. This is a courtesy post only. Our rescue is not handling his placement. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting Colby must apply directly through the shelter here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SJRA/Dog
Anyone interested in adopting must complete an application form found at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DPR/Dog . Please be sure to check out our adoption fees found at
https://www.dprpa.org/adopt-foster
Anyone interested in adopting must complete an application form found at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DPR/Dog . Please be sure to check out our adoption fees found at
https://www.dprpa.org/adopt-foster
All dogs are in foster homes in various parts of central and eastern PA as well as central NJ. We do adopt dogs out of state as long as the potential adopter is willing to drive to where the dog is being fostered for a meet and greet and to take the dog home. We do not ship dogs and we do not have a central location.
All dogs are in foster homes in various parts of central and eastern PA as well as central NJ. We do adopt dogs out of state as long as the potential adopter is willing to drive to where the dog is being fostered for a meet and greet and to take the dog home. We do not ship dogs and we do not have a central location.
More about this rescue
DPR of PA, Inc. was founded in 1986 by Pam Taylor and incorporated under its present name in 1989. The organization consists of a network of foster homes around Harrisburg, Reading, and York, PA, as well as central NJ. Foster homes are always needed. If you can foster, please complete our application at https://www.dprpa.org/adopt-foster.
All Dobes that come into our rescue receive a full physical and behavioral exam and temperament evaluation which helps match them with the appropriate family. In addition, all dogs are spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. We also serve as a resource to educate and assist Dober owners and are here to offer knowledgeable advice and answer questions if needed about your Dobe.
PA Kennel License # 14649
DPR of PA, Inc. was founded in 1986 by Pam Taylor and incorporated under its present name in 1989. The organization consists of a network of foster homes around Harrisburg, Reading, and York, PA, as well as central NJ. Foster homes are always needed. If you can foster, please complete our application at https://www.dprpa.org/adopt-foster.
All Dobes that come into our rescue receive a full physical and behavioral exam and temperament evaluation which helps match them with the appropriate family. In addition, all dogs are spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations. We also serve as a resource to educate and assist Dober owners and are here to offer knowledgeable advice and answer questions if needed about your Dobe.
PA Kennel License # 14649
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