Dogwood Doberman Rescue

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Brutus Update but…. we have absolutely no idea what’s happening here, so we’re outsourcing this one. 😂
CAPTION THIS.
Best one wins bragging rights.

🐾 Apply to adopt: https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

10/06/2026

🖤 COLE IS READY TO FIND HIS PEOPLE! 🖤

Cole’s foster mom describes him best: a big, d***y love bug with a personality you really have to meet to appreciate. 😂

He’s playful, affectionate, social with other dogs, and always wants to be part of whatever his people are doing — whether that’s an adventure or a lazy football Sunday on the couch. 🏈 He’s also a professional Doberman leaner, so personal space is optional.

Cole does well with other dogs and takes corrections appropriately, although sometimes his excitement arrives before his manners do. 😂 He’s lived around cats too, but REALLY wants them to play, so a dog-savvy cat or cat-free home may be best.

We know someone is going to meet this goofy, handsome boy and wonder how they ever lived without him. 🥹🖤

🐾 Apply to adopt Cole: https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

10/02/2026

Another Newbie Alert — Meet Rozco! 💙

Apparently one new Doberman this week simply wasn’t enough. 😂 Meet Rozco, our handsome 3-year-old newcomer who is officially settling into the Dogwood family!

Rozco is still very new to us, so right now we’re giving him time to decompress while his foster gets to know the real Rozco outside of everything that comes with a major life change.

And we’re already learning a few things about this guy. ❤️

On a recent outing, Rozco started to react when a couple of dogs walked by. His foster gave him one correction on the slip lead, and that was all he needed — he settled, watched them pass and moved on. That willingness to redirect is a great starting point, and we’ll continue learning how he feels about other dogs as he settles in.

The crate, however? Rozco would currently like to leave a one-star review. 😂 He isn’t a fan just yet, so his foster will be working with him on becoming more comfortable with crate time.

But remember — Rozco just got here.

Right now, we aren’t making big assumptions about who he is based solely on his first few days in rescue. He gets time to decompress, learn his new routine and show us who he is at his own pace.

For now, he’s safe. He’s settling in. And his foster has already started putting in the work. 💙

Welcome to Dogwood, Rozco! 🐾 We have a feeling we’re going to learn a whole lot more about this handsome boy very soon.

🏡 Apply to adopt at
https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

10/02/2026

🐾 Welcome to Dogwood, Davina! ❤️

Say hello to our newest red-headed beauty, Davina! 😍

Davina joined the Dogwood family this past weekend, and right now her only job is to decompress, settle in, and learn that she’s safe. We follow a two-week decompression period with our new dogs, so we’re giving this gorgeous girl plenty of time and space before asking too much of her.

Here’s what we know about Davina so far:

🏡 She is house trained and crate trained and reportedly sleeps wonderfully through the night in her kennel.

🚗 She’s a great car rider! She may be a little antsy for the first few minutes, but then settles in and snoozes for the ride.

🌳 She loves being outside, going for walks and exploring trails.

🧸 She LOVES her toys — although toys are also something that will need to be managed around other dogs.

🧠 We’re told she’s very smart, trainable and responsive, and she had already begun working with a trainer before coming to us.

🐕 She has lived around other dogs, but her experience with smaller dogs is limited, so we’ll be learning much more about her dog-to-dog interactions once she has settled in.

❤️ And Davina apparently forms very strong bonds with her people. Sometimes a little too strong — girlfriend knows what she loves. 😂

Because Davina literally just got here, we aren’t going to pretend we know exactly who she is yet. A dog’s behavior during transition can look very different from who they become once they feel secure. Over the next few weeks, her foster will be learning her routines, triggers, quirks, likes, dislikes and everything in between.

For now?

No pressure. No big expectations. Just decompression. ❤️

Welcome to Dogwood, beautiful Davina. Take your time — we’ll be right here while you figure out what comes next. 🐾

Stay tuned for updates as we get to know this gorgeous girl! ❤️

🏡 Apply to adopt at
https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

10/02/2026

Clark is what you call a silly goose 🪿 🤣

10/02/2026

🎉 BUCK GOT ADOPTED!! 🎉

Our big goober has officially found his forever home. 🥹❤️

Buck came to us with a few surprises tucked into that big Doberman body of his — including the discovery that he’d had an FHO surgery sometime in his past. His X-rays helped explain the limited range of motion we’d noticed in his leg, and while there may still be some follow-up in his future, one thing has remained very clear: Buck isn’t letting any of it slow him down.

And now he gets to continue that journey exactly where he belongs — HOME. 🏡

His foster family loved this goofy boy so much and might have even ending up foster failing if resident-dog politics had gone a little differently. 😂 That’s the kind of dog Buck is. He wiggles his way into your life, makes himself comfortable, and before you know it, you’re wondering how you’re supposed to let the big goober leave.

Thankfully, he didn’t leave for just anywhere. ❤️ We’ve already heard from his forever mom that Buck is acclimating well to his new home, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

From mystery hip surgery and surprise X-rays to FOREVER — you did it, Buck. 🪣🥹

Happy Gotcha Day, sweet boy. Be good for your mama… or at least try. 😂❤️

Thank you to his foster family for loving him like their own, to everyone who supported Buck along the way, and to his forever family for giving this very deserving boy his happily ever after.

Another Dogwood Doberman is HOME. 🏡🐾❤️

🏡 Apply to adopt at
https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

09/24/2026

Beach day looks pretty good on Ava. 🌊☀️🩷

Our girl had the BEST time soaking up the sun, strolling along the beach, and even venturing chest-deep into the water… but swimming? Absolutely not. 😂 Ava knows her limits.

And honestly, she continues to impress us everywhere she goes. She’s been doing amazing off leash around people, bikes, dogs — even the extra enthusiastic, slightly unhinged ones. 😅 She’s happy to ignore the chaos and keep doing her thing, and if something catches her attention, a quick “Ava” or “no ma’am” has her turning right back around.

A little Ava report card:
🐾 Velcro: 4/5 — she likes to know where her people are
💕 Cuddles: 4/5 — absolutely here for the affection
☀️ Activity: 2–3/5 — loves a good walk, but please understand… Ava does not rush. She strolls.

She’s sweet, affectionate, easygoing, and becoming such a wonderful little adventure buddy. Whether it’s a beach day or a lazy day at home, Ava is just happy to be included. 🥹

Now she just needs a forever family to stroll through life with. 🏡❤️

🏡 Apply to adopt at
https://www.dogwooddobermanrescue.org/

09/23/2026

Look at our girl Fergie. 🥹❤️

Updates like this are exactly why we do what we do. Fergie has come so incredibly far from the dog who first came into our care, and seeing her now—happy, confident, loved, and absolutely thriving—makes us unbelievably proud.

But we’re just as proud of the person standing beside her. ❤️ Rescue doesn’t end on adoption day. Sometimes that’s where the real work begins, and Fergie’s family has continued to show up for her, put in the work, and give her every opportunity to become the best version of herself.

Fergie, you’ve come a long way, baby. 🥹 And we couldn’t be prouder of you both.

This is what happily ever after looks like. 🐾❤️