Kali

Adoption fee: $250<br/><br/>Meet Kali: The Girl Who Just Keeps Waiting — and Loving Anyway<br/><br/>Hey there. I'm Kali. I'm 10 years old, black and tan, with natural ears, a docked tail, and 90 pounds of pure, unshakeable love. I have one eye that's a little smaller than the other — a condition called uveitis that took my sight in that eye — and I need daily eye drops to stay comfortable. I also have a scar on top of my head from a surgery that saved my life. And somewhere along the way, someone shot me. The buckshot is still in there. You can see it on my x-rays.<br/><br/>I still love people with everything I have. Every single one of them.<br/><br/>My Story, and I won't sugarcoat it: I have been with Georgia Doberman Rescue for almost four years. I have come back three times. Not once because of anything I did. Twice, life fell apart around the people who loved me — circumstances outside anyone's control, certainly outside mine. I waited. I always wait.<br/><br/>Most recently, I was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. GDR didn't hesitate. They got me into surgery at UGA, where I now have an entire fan club of people who have been rooting for me. The surgical team believes they got good margins. I looked a little like Frankenstein for a while and honestly? I rocked it. I hopefully have a few good years ahead of me. I just need somewhere to spend them.<br/><br/>An adopter was lined up. They wanted me, senior years and medical needs and all. They never wavered through my diagnosis or my surgery. And then, at the end, they backed out.<br/><br/>I'm still here. I'm still waiting. I'm still wagging.<br/><br/>Personality: I am a velcro dog. I want to be next to you, leaning into you, making sure you know I love you. I'm an A-class snuggler and a wonderful companion. I have energy — real energy — and I love to run and play and chase tennis balls. I will play as long as you let me. I also have opinions, and I am not afraid to voice them. If I don't get my way, I will bark and whine to register my formal complaint. It's dramatic. It's a lot. You cannot live in an apartment or give in every time, or I will absolutely run the household. I need someone who loves me enough to hold the line.<br/><br/>Manners & Training: I know sit. I will wait patiently for my dinner until you release me — I have manners when I use them. I'm crate trained, though I will absolutely try to convince you I have never seen a crate before in my life. Don't believe me. My leash manners need some work, and a consistent handler will make a big difference there.<br/><br/>Other Animals & Kids: I am great with kids and a wonderful family dog. I get along with other dogs with slow, careful introductions. I have lived with cats and rabbits. I am genuinely one of the most socially flexible dogs we have.<br/><br/>Medical Needs:<br/><br/><br/> Daily eye drops for uveitis — non-negotiable for her comfort<br/> Follow-up care post-surgery as directed by UGA<br/> Senior dog — 10 years old, but with energy and life still in her<br/> Buckshot present in her body from a previous incident — monitored, not currently a health concern<br/><br/><br/>Health & Vetting: Spayed, microchipped, up to date on rabies, Bordetella, and combo vaccines. Heartworm negative and negative for intestinal parasites.<br/><br/>Why You Should Choose Kali: Most dogs who go through what she's been through come out harder. Kali came out softer. She has been shot, surrendered, diagnosed with cancer, and let down more times than any dog should ever have to be, and she still wants to be right next to you, leaning in, loving you as hard as she can.<br/><br/>She is not a project. She is not a risk. She is a 10-year-old girl with a few good years ahead of her, a heart the size of Georgia, and a UGA surgical team in her corner.<br/><br/>She has waited long enough.<br/><br/>If you're ready to be the home that actually sticks — the one she's been waiting for — we would love to talk to you.<br/><br/> Love, Kali

Adoption fee: $250

Meet Kali: The Girl Who Just Keeps Waiting — and Loving Anyway

Hey there. I'm Kali. I'm 10 years old, black and tan, with natural ears, a docked tail, and 90 pounds of pure, unshakeable love. I have one eye that's a little smaller than the other — a condition called uveitis that took my sight in that eye — and I need daily eye drops to stay comfortable. I also have a scar on top of my head from a surgery that saved my life. And somewhere along the way, someone shot me. The buckshot is still in there. You can see it on my x-rays.

I still love people with everything I have. Every single one of them.

My Story, and I won't sugarcoat it: I have been with Georgia Doberman Rescue for almost four years. I have come back three times. Not once because of anything I did. Twice, life fell apart around the people who loved me — circumstances outside anyone's control, certainly outside mine. I waited. I always wait.

Most recently, I was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. GDR

Adoption fee: $250

Meet Kali: The Girl Who Just Keeps Waiting — and Loving Anyway

Hey there. I'm Kali. I'm 10 years old, black and tan, with natural ears, a docked tail, and 90 pounds of pure, unshakeable love. I have one eye that's a little smaller than the other — a condition called uveitis that took my sight in that eye — and I need daily eye drops to stay comfortable. I also have a scar on top of my head from a surgery that saved my life. And somewhere along the way, someone shot me. The buckshot is still in there. You can see it on my x-rays.

I still love people with everything I have. Every single one of them.

My Story, and I won't sugarcoat it: I have been with Georgia Doberman Rescue for almost four years. I have come back three times. Not once because of anything I did. Twice, life fell apart around the people who loved me — circumstances outside anyone's control, certainly outside mine. I waited. I always wait.

Most recently, I was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma. GDR didn't hesitate. They got me into surgery at UGA, where I now have an entire fan club of people who have been rooting for me. The surgical team believes they got good margins. I looked a little like Frankenstein for a while and honestly? I rocked it. I hopefully have a few good years ahead of me. I just need somewhere to spend them.

An adopter was lined up. They wanted me, senior years a