Toby
Toby will be ready for adoption August 1. He is available for foster-to-adopt now!
Toby, alas, is not a purebred Doberman, but he still is a lovely boy. We realized this when we went out to evaluate a “Doberman” that had been homeless for over a year. Toby might be a rare Australian Kelpie or Kelpie mix. Their traits include intense loyalty, focus, trainability, and endurance. They are known for their great watchdog skills and are affectionate and devoted.
Apparently, this guy was being fed occasionally since he was very young pup by people who eventually moved away, and left him unfed and homeless - again. Back out on the loose and drastically thin, he was spotted and we were called. Today Toby weighs about 45 pounds and he is at a good weight.
Toby is a little over one year old, so the stark reality of this guy’s existence is really terrible. He has never had love, a family or a home of his own. HADR decided that he won the lottery that day and we would take him in and look for a great home for him. But, we kind of think we were the winners. We get to save this great guy who is just as sweet and affectionate and trusting as they come. Life has given him nothing but hard knocks and he has kept his great nature intact. He clearly wants to be the apple of someone’s eye.
