Doberman Rescue's Stormy

It has been pointed out by some of my clients that I have not officially introduced Stormy on my blog.   You can find the following description of Stormy on Doberman Rescue Unlimited's website:

"STORMY is an 11 year old, black and rust, cropped and docked female whose owner couldn't afford the veterinary care Stormy desperately needed. Unfortunately, her medical needs had been neglected for years by the time she came to DRU with a mammary tumor the size of a softball and a broken tooth. Once DRU's vet determined that the tumor had not spread to her organs, Stormy had surgery to remove the entire mammary chain on the right side of her body to stop the growth of multiple tumors. Our veterinarian also removed the fractured, rotted tooth and cleaned the rest of her teeth. Antibiotics were prescribed to clear up a urinary tract infection which was causing her to wet her bedding and anything else underneath her. Sadly, Stormy had once been the center of her owner's attention, even traveling cross country to compete and achieve performance titles most people only dream of reaching. When things changed in her owner's life, Stormy was relegated to the backyard or isolated in the basement or a crate. This nice old lady still has the energy of a working dog and relishes daily walks with other dogs. Some arthritis in her rear legs is helped with moderate daily exercise and supplements to keep it in check. Stormy enjoys the company of benign dogs but likes cats in all the wrong ways! She would love a home where she can once again be in the center of attention.


Stormy has has gone to a permanent foster home. Please consider a donation to our SSNAP program to help us cover her medical expenses. I'm a SSNAP dog!"

Robert and I happened to meet Stormy at Doberman Rescue Unlimited's open house.  I had been stalking my friend, Alissa's Facebook page as she was taking care of Stormy during her recovery period.   So of course, when I went to the DRU open house I had to meet her.   Robert and I left as quickly as we could before we offered for her LOL.   Stormy never really left our minds though, as we held out.   As they say, the rest is history.  

So Stormy is retiring here at Mannerly Mutts.  The SSNAP program will cover her medical expenses, and another sponsor covers her food and supplements.  So please consider a donation to Doberman Rescue Unlimited to help care for Stormy and other seniors that they help.   (not to mention all the dogs outside the senior program that DRU re homes and cares for in the interim).

We are so honored to have Stormy retire with us.   Her breeder also had a home for her, but it was thought best if she did not have to travel to Kentucky.  Stormy's breeder has produced some great working dogs, including Stormy, with some very long lives (which is something we all hope for).   So hopefully we will get to spend some years with Stormy aging yet healthy.  

Stormy has only been here less than a week. We are in the process of really getting to know her, but she is already a part of our family:) Stormy is active, brave, protective, loyal, fun, energetic, and well trained. Now the trick is just to be absolutely clear to her that she needs to be obedient to us LOL. Smart dogs will try out all their options as they are getting to know you. Stormy is also very friendly and loving. She clearly has a healthy prey drive. In short, she is a lot of fun.

Here is some video of her second or third day here with the group.  



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