Surrendering a Doberman

Owner Surrender Procedures

At Doberman Rescue of Nebraska, we understand that the decision to surrender a beloved pet is an incredibly emotional and difficult one. Dobermans are known for their loyalty and strong bonds with their families, and letting go can feel like losing a part of yourself. We want to assure you that we are here to support you through this challenging time, and we will do our best to find a loving new home for your dog. Please know that your dog deserves a chance at a happy life, and we are committed to helping you make the best decision for both you and your pet.

IMPORTANT: Please note that we are not a general surrender shelter and only accept Doberman breed surrenders.

Step #1 – Contact DRON at: dron95@yahoo.com
We must have adequate notice from you. Our intake team will work as quickly as they can to get your dog into the program if it is accepted, but it could take some time.

PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT TO DROP YOUR DOG OFF THE SAME DAY YOU NOTIFY US.

While we strive to place all dogs into foster homes, we do not have a DRON boarding facility. Therefore, we need to first qualify the surrender and find a potential suitable boarding location or foster home. Your dog will likely go to a kennel facility initially. We prioritize rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, as those dogs have no other options.

Step #2 – Complete the Owner Surrender Intake Form
Click here for the form
The more complete you make the form, the better we can assess the dog and rehome it. Please also provide current pictures of your dog and email them to dron95@yahoo.com when you complete the form.

Step #3 – Meeting Your Dog
You may be asked to drive your dog to the nearest DRON intake team member for an assessment of their temperament. Please note that aggressive behavior may prevent your dog from being accepted into the program.

Step #4 – Medical Information Checklist
DRON is a nonprofit rescue and operates mostly on donations to cover our many costs. It helps the rescue greatly if you have your dog up to date on the following items. We will not turn your dog away if you cannot afford to do all of these things, but please do all that you can to help.

Please email the following to us with your Owner Surrender Intake Form:

Current vaccinations (DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella)
Current heartworm test
Note if the dog is spayed or neutered

Step #5 – Fees/Misc.
Please provide a donation to the rescue to help us with your dog until we can find a new home for it. The minimum requested donation is $200 cash only. If you have anything that would make your dog more comfortable while it is with us, such as toys, food, a crate, leash, etc., please bring that with your dog.

RETURNING A DOG THAT YOU ADOPTED FROM DRON
Contact us to discuss the return and reasons for it. We usually accept the return of any DRON Doberman, but it does depend upon the reason. We may require the steps listed above depending upon the amount of time that has passed since adoption.