Doberman Rescue Minnesota — Local services in Minneapolis

I’m sharing this as someone who truly cares about the dogs and the rescue community. For several years, a volunteer devoted an incredible amount of time and energy to DRM—fostering dogs, processing adoption applications, coordinating transports, donating supplies, and even creating embroidered items to support the cause. This person consistently showed up whenever help was needed, often going above and beyond, including driving long distances to attend events with their fosters or their own dog.

Throughout this time, the belief was clear: rescue is all about the dogs. That’s why this volunteer also helped other rescues and local organizations nearby. While this was never hidden, it was also not openly discussed due to concerns about DRM’s negative stance toward those other groups (United Doberman Rescue). Yet despite this, the commitment to DRM never wavered.

Recently, however, this volunteer was removed from their duties suddenly and without warning. A board meeting was held without their presence or opportunity to speak, and an email followed informing them their roles were relinquished. The stated reason was that they had “stopped helping,” which is simply untrue—just weeks before, they were actively fostering DRM dogs, assisting with transports, supporting adoptions, and scheduling home visits.

This situation raises concerns about where the focus truly lies. Rescue work should be about the dogs—about collaboration, compassion, and supporting those who give their time and heart. When volunteers who have consistently shown up are dismissed without conversation or transparency, it’s discouraging and makes you wonder if ego and control are taking priority over the animals’ welfare.

If you’re considering supporting or working with DRM, I urge you to be cautious and ask questions. The dogs deserve organizations that value every person who steps up to help, that communicate openly, and that keep the mission centered on the animals.

At the end of the day, it’s always about the dogs—and that should never...

Both the volunteers that I spoke to were kind and very helpful, however the bio for the lovely dog I was interested in was not truthful. It said she was respectful of fences, wonderful with cats, and was well-behaved indoors. I was told shortly after my home visit that her foster said she jumped six foot fences to eat chickens, tolerated cats, and would bark loudly if left home alone as well as counter-surf. I know these dogs are not perfect, however it was very disappointing that I was not given a chance despite telling them I was very flexible to meet the dog’s needs, and planned on professional training. They are thorough in their background checks and it is very clear they care for their animals and want them to have the best homes, but I was very very disappointed that this dog that seemed to check all our boxes was not accurately portrayed...

After going through their website, the polices and requirements, and the application, it became clear how invasive the application is to adopt a dog. I understand Dobermans are a specific breed that need special care, but goodness. I thought they want people to be able to adopt? Getting to know the background of the person/family adopting is important, of course, but there is such thing as too invasive of questions. You would think I was adopting a child for how personal the questions get and ask for too much (referrals to call, home visits, sign a contract and if its not done exactly like how they want it, they can come take the dog...