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Introducing... The Dayton 5!

The one thing these 5 siblings have in common? Resiliency. Living through the horrors of neglect and malnutrition, they have chosen to love and trust humans.... in a relatively short period of time! They all required some decompression time in their foster homes, but in a matter of days, not months, these frail confused little creatures showed astounding resiliency and started trusting their foster parents. Every day is an adventure with this little quintet. They have been a welcome addition to our group and have all shown to possess that unbreakable enduring Doberman spirit that keeps us committed to our cause. Understandably, they are all very food motivated which has been a big advantage in their rehabilitation and training so far. Ironically, this group of dogs who have not had much to celebrate in their short lives are all smilers! We don't know if this is a new talent post-rescue or if they were born with it, but each one will offer up happy hope filled smiles for their people. We do know their previous life was not filled with smiles, hearts and rainbows, but we have promised each of them that they will be afforded a very smile-worthy life moving forward.

#4 Laurel

Laurel the doberman up for adoption at Hand Me Down Dobes

Laurel was quick to make strides in her first foster home. Due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to Laurel, she was welcomed into a new foster home recently. Some things we have learned while she is in her new digs: she is not cat safe and does indeed need a fenced yard. She loves her new female Beagle bestie and has peacefully co-existed with the two resident male Dobermans in the home. We have found that her anxieties are lessened when she has ample exercise and when we say ample, we don't mean a leashed stroll, more so, the opportunity to run free and unfettered daily in a safe enclosed area. She loves to run and romp and feels truly liberated when doing so. She is not comfortable on a leash yet, but that should improve with time, patience and positive reinforcement. Laurel has shown to be more wary of men than women, a loud boisterous home would not be a happy match for this girl who is still learning that people are inherently good, despite her past which contradicts that notion. Her smiling has continued but we have seen that it is also a default stress behavior when she is conflicted or worried. There is never any growling associated with this and no aggression has ever been shown, simply some fear and anxiety. We feel as if Laurel will need a quiet patient family who is willing to provide gentle structure as she continues her journey of emotional healing.

#5 Willow

Willow the doberman up for adoption at Hand Me Down Dobes

Willow is a 2 yr old black female with natural ears and a docked tail. Willow is as sweet as they come and very compliant. She was having trouble coming out of her shell, but that was quickly remedied with a visit with her sister, Laurel. These two girls played for hours. It seemed to provide Willow the extra comfort and confidence she needed to soldier on and continue her journey to become a stable and loyal companion dog. Willow currently lives with a male canine foster brother and does very well with him. She is working on understanding what is expected of her on a leash as well as basic obedience requests. As you can see from the photo, her true personality is starting to shine. She is proving to be a quirky fun little girl who is desperate to bond with her humans, even if it means stealing their belongings for comfort!

Iris

Iris is ready for her forever home!

Sweet Iris came to us from a woman who adopted her from a county shelter only a few months before. Iris was found running as a stray shortly after weaning puppies with a potentially deadly pyometra infection. She was found in Holmes Co, home to 132 registered "high volume dog breeders" who operate with extremely limited oversight. We do not know her full history, but there is much to be assumed. Iris is a 7 year old cropped and docked blue female. She has an immense love for people and is Velcro to the 9th degree. Iris feels it is her duty to make sure no one visits the bathroom alone on her watch. She has no sense of personal space and will consistently clamber, straddle and attempt to sit on top of her humans, but does eventually settle and lie down as close to her people as possible! Iris has learned what toys and stuffies are for the first time in her life and she is quite smitten! She has found a new love for bubbles!! This mature girl becomes a puppy when bubbles come out. She will spring, hop, bound and leap to catch them. It is a beautiful sight to see a dog who has known no freedoms chase something as simple as bubbles with complete abandonment. Iris has proven to be a very pleasant house-guest: she crates nicely and is housebroken. Iris is one of the most lovable girls but she can be a handful as it is evident she has had no history of training or work on what is expected of her. Her foster parents are diligently working on teaching her the basics including leash manners and requests such as "sit" and "stay". We are suggesting a fenced yard for Iris simply because she refuses to potty while on leash. She doesn't really enjoy the yard unattended because she is constantly pining for the company of her humans, so a small fenced courtyard for elimination would suffice. She loves walks and is very well behaved for them. Iris is not a vocal dog, gets along with dogs of all sizes and although has shown interest in outside cats, does not seem to have a strong prey drive. We were told she lived with a guinea pig in her interim home after being rescued from the shelter.

Please take a moment to read up on puppy mills in honor of Iris. It would be amazing if Iris's story helped to educate and inform people who otherwise weren't aware of the pervasive puppy mill problem in our state and many others throughout the country. We all need to spread the word with family and friends. Education is the enemy of these dark and shadowy operations who often masquerade as sweet folksy establishments.
https://www.thepuppymillproject.org/amish-puppy-mills/

Jada

Jada has continued to blossom in her foster home. She is now 14 months old and is learning more and more with every passing day. Her favorite activity is her daily walk. She is now up to 1.5-2 miles per day and is doing well. Jada is like a sponge, taking everything in. She does need a fenced yard in order to keep her safe and her curiosity in check. Jada is very treat motivated and has proven to be a quick learner. We suggest someone with either working breed experience or someone with a good sense of humor. Like most smart young dogs, Jada will keep you on your toes!For example, if she wants to play and her person wants to nap or relax, she would be best placed in her crate. If not, Jada has been known to recruit her unwilling owner in a game of "Chase Me" precipitated by stealing a towel or sweatshirt nearby. She's a smart comical girl who will quickly worm her way into hearts of her new family. She absolutely loves the company of other dogs. We have not tested her with small dogs. She gets nervous around small children and cannot live with cats due to her prey drive.

Lexi

Lexi is a 6 yr old black female with natural ears and a docked tail. Lexi has been in extended foster care with us while we addressed her urinary tract issues. Luckily for her, Columbus is home to an expert veterinarian who specializes in all things related to the canine urinary tract! This Summer, Lexi underwent a surgery to re-route some of her plumbing. She is now fully recovered and is looking for a forever home. The best way to describe Lexi is as a "Nanny Dog". This patient soul has been the babysitter of countless foster siblings. Lexi has taught all of them the ropes! From 12 week old puppies to 8 month old punks to grumpy seniors, Lexi has handled them all with grace, patience, and the occasional well deserved gentle correction. Lexi has the temperament of a saint. She also has impeccable house manners. Saint Lexi would prefer a home with her own yard since one of her favorite past-times is to lounge in the sun. She is at that ideal age when her "On/Off" switch works perfectly, ready to chase a ball on a moment's notice but also knows how to enjoy a nice long afternoon nap. Lexi is a loyal, loving companion who yearns for her own forever home.

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