Available Dobermans: Rosco

Because we are all volunteers, Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus only considers approved applicants to meet our orphans in our foster homes. Please read our eligibility requirements and apply on our website: www.ildoberescue.com/adopt. After an application is submitted, additional inquiries can email dobes@ildoberescue.com.

Yes, Roscoe is a handsome boy, but please read his entire bio before deciding to apply for him.

Roscoe was found wandering stray and was taken in by a good samaritan. He was found to be microchipped, but his owner wasn’t able to take him back, so he ended up with IDR. Roscoe is housebroken, crate trained and knows his basic commands, but he has selective hearing when he would rather do something else. He gets along with large dogs and would love a companion of equal size and energy level to play with. He seems to get too overstimulated by the quick movements and shrill barks from little dogs. He would also be great for older kids that will play with him a lot, or as an only dog for someone who is very active. He is very affectionate, almost to the point of being “needy” at times. He’s a Doberman!

Roscoe is very high energy and can occasionally be anxious. In those moments he will run laps in the house, outside in the yard, and on the deck. If put in his crate for a “time out”, he will spin in there for a while, but then settles down. He walks well on a lead but will attempt to run after kids running, bicycles and scooters, and he can be reactive to other dogs. For those reasons, a large, solid fenced yard would be best for him to get lots of exercise and expend some of his energy. Additionally, a home in a quieter suburb or in the country would help to avoid distractions that might overstimulate him. The city life will be too much for him.
Roscoe loves his toys and has some favorites, but will systematically destroy them. Therefore toys provided should be for “extreme” chewers.
In short, Roscoe will need a patient family that can put up with his hyperactivity and antics!

Obedience classes will be required for Roscoe, to reinforce his basic commands and help him overcome his selective hearing. It will also help him bond to his new owners.

The biographical information provided is correct to the best of our knowledge while the animal is in our care or includes what may have been provided by a previous owner. We strive to be honest and accurate, but animals can change their personalities and behavior when they settle into a new home. IDR+ makes no guarantees based on the information we observe and provide.