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Thelma

Adult
Female
Large

Doberman Pinscher

About Thelma

Buffalo, MN

Breed

Doberman Pinscher

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Large

(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Thelma’s Compatibility

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Thelma's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Thelma — A Proper Doberman Lady Looking for Her Peaceful Forever After At 8 years young, young Thelma is the definition of grace, calm, and quiet loyalty. After spending far too long overlooked in a Texas shelter with zero interest, she finally got her wings — literally — and flew into Albuquerque on a Pilots and Paws flight like the classy queen she is. Now fostered on a horse ranch in Arizona, Thelma is soaking up the peaceful life she’s always deserved. She may be a little shy and timid at first, but she’s got plenty of love to give — she just prefers to offer it gently, with nub wags and soulful eyes instead of wild antics. Thelma isn’t into drama, games, or challenging the status quo. She’s been through enough in life to know what matters: quiet companionship, kind people, soft beds, and zero chaos. This sweet girl is: Fully vetted Low-maintenance and drama-free The perfect Doberman for someone wanting a laid-back companion rather than a rowdy, high-energy whirlwind pup Think of her as the opposite of a “bull in a China shop” — Thelma is more like a cozy armchair in the sun. She’s a true lady, content to simply be with you, and ready to finally be someone’s beloved companion. If you’ve got a soft spot for the been there done that crowd, Thelma is ready to fill your home with quiet joy, gentle loyalty, and a whole lot of love. Apply to meet her at www.uniteddobermanrescue.org. United Doberman Rescue Adoption Process Application Submission: Complete the adoption application thoroughly. Incomplete applications may be denied.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) We are 100% volunteer, please read adoption requirements BEFORE reaching out to us. Home Visit: A volunteer will schedule a home visit to assess the environment and discuss your expectations. All household members, including children, must be present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Veterinary Reference Check: Provide contact information for your current veterinarian. All existing pets must be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and on heartworm preventative.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Meeting Dogs: Once approved, you'll have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs in their foster homes. If you have a resident dog, consult with the foster about bringing them along. Adoption Finalization: If a suitable match is found, you'll sign an adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Due to COVID-19 precautions, same-day adoptions are currently permitted. Key Adoption Policies Age Requirement: Adopters must be at least 21 years old and reside in the home where the dog will live.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) WE do NOT ship our dogs ever!!! Children: Adult dogs are not placed in homes with children under 6 years old. Puppies may be considered for such homes if a fenced yard is present.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) Health Considerations: Dobermans are prone to certain health issues. Adopters should be financially prepared for potential veterinary expenses and consider pet insurance. Return Policy: If you're unable to keep your adopted dog, UDR requires the dog be returned to them, except in cases involving aggression or biting.(uniteddobermanrescue.org) {s8319code4181/} We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Thelma — A Proper Doberman Lady Looking for Her Peaceful Forever After

At 8 years young, young Thelma is the definition of grace, calm, and quiet loyalty. After spending far too long overlooked in a Texas shelter with zero interest, she finally got her wings — literally — and flew into Albuquerque on a Pilots and Paws flight like the classy queen she is. Now fostered on a horse ranch in Arizona, Thelma is soaking up the peaceful life she’s always deserved.

She may be a little shy and timid at first, but she’s got plenty of love to give — she just prefers to offer it gently, with nub wags and soulful eyes instead of wild antics. Thelma isn’t into drama, games, or challenging the status quo. She’s been through enough in life to know what matters: quiet companionship, kind people, soft beds, and zero chaos.

This sweet girl is:
Fully vetted
Low-maintenance and drama-free
The perfect Doberman for someone wanting a l

How To Adopt

Thelma was listed as Adoptable by United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota

How can I adopt Thelma?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Thelma is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota for details on the pet.

When can I meet Thelma?

If you've submitted an inquiry, United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Thelma, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota, and they'll be happy to help!

United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota's Adoption Policy

We follow the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Code of Ethics. For more information visit the DPCA at www.dpca.org Thank you for considering rescue for your next four-legged family member. All potential adopters must fill out an application in order for United Doberman Rescue to thoroughly screen all potential adopters and ensure all dogs go to acceptable and loving homes. After we receive your completed application at www.uniteddobermanrescue.org we will check your references and schedule a time for a volunteer to conduct a home visit. The home visit is not to critique your home, but to see the environment where the dog will live, make the best possible recommendations on the dog that would be the best fit for your home and give us a chance to answer your questions. PLEASE NOTE that all individuals that will reside with the dog must be present at the time of the home visit. Upon completion of the home visit and vet reference check, United Doberman Rescue will decide whether or not we can place a Doberman in your home. Remember, we are extremely selective in choosing our adopters. Please note that we will not place rescue dogs in homes with young children under 6 years of age, unless the dog you are looking to adopt is a puppy and can grow with the children- Small children generally do not have the stress management skills, impulse control or the ability to think abstractly that adults possess. A small child can unintentionally hurt a dog and the consequences can result in injury to the child. If a rescue dog injuries a child it will most likely end the life of the dog. In addition, most rescue dogs have unknown histories so reaction to certain situations is indeterminable. We do prefer a fully fenced yard but will consider homes with no fencing on rare occasions. Please check with your home owners association or home insurance to see if Dobermans are an accepted breed. Some home owners associations and insurance companies do not allow Dobermans in the home. Adopters must be 21 years of age and not living at home with parents. All people residing in home must want to adopt dog. Renters will need to provide name and phone number of landlord to verify that a dog is acceptable in your rental unit. Once the home visit is completed and you are approved, we will begin introducing you to the dogs we have in foster homes. The adoption process involves time and effort, but be patient - we want to ensure that we match you with the right dog. Please stay in close contact with us during this process. Once a match has been made, we will execute the Adoption Contract. Adoption donations are $500 for puppies under 6 months of age, $400 for dogs 2 years of age to 7 months; $350 for dogs between the ages of 3 - 7 years old and $250 for dogs over the age of 8 (special needs dogs determined on a case by case basis). Starting August 1st we will be adding on a Minnesota state tax of 6.875% to the adoption fee as now required and charged to us by the State of Minnesota. All current pets living in the home must be spayed, on heartworm preventative, neutered and fully vaccinated. We will require applicants to provide your vets information to verify this. All adopted dogs must be kept current on vaccines and heart worm preventative. They must reside in the house with their family. All owners must keep United Doberman Rescue current on phone and address information. Animals must be returned to United Doberman Rescue should the new owner be unable to keep them under any circumstance. All pets (cats and dogs) presently residing in the household MUST be spayed or neutered, and up to date on vaccinations including rabies. When filling out the application, please make sure to fill it out fully so as not to delay the process as we can not move forward and adopt if we have incomplete information for adopters.

Our Mission

Our mission is to save all Dobermans and pets in danger from death and abandonment and provide breed education to the public. We believe that the need to rescue exists not only on a local basis in Minnesota, and the 5 state area, but more broadly across the United States. Our goal is to help all Dobermans, Doberman mixes a...