Our Featured Pet: Chase

Please note that our dogs are only available to those who reside in the western PA/northwestern WV area.

Update: Chase was adopted in September and was being returned because of a divorce. Chase lived successfully with a bossy Min Pin and was definiitely not in charge of that duo! So Chase is great with small dogs. -------------------------------------------- Chase is a 2-1/2 year old *really* large 116# black and tan cropped and docked male. You could saddle him up and take the kids for a ride, he is that wide. And that nice! In May of 2007, he was pulled from a rural shelter where he had been since March. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He is HW negative and housetrained. He gets along great with other dogs, male and female, although we do not make male/male Doberman placements. But if you have another male breed, we can talk about it. In fact, Chase loves to play so much, that we feel strongly that he should go to a home with another dog that won't fear his size, so he can play as much as he wants to. Chase loves toys and would run around 24/7, with one in his mouth, if you let him. He also loves his Kongs and bones and he is hoping for a playful and active owner. He does tend to act like his name when it comes to cats, so feline free homes please! He is one of the most lovable and laid back dogs we have ever had. He is great with kids, large and small but unless your kids are extra sturdy, we prefer children over 7 or so. Chase is not the most graceful dog ever and furniture is fair game or agility equipment to him, lol. Fenced in yards only, as he needs to run safely. He doesn't grasp the dangers of cars so he will never be an off leash dog outside of fencing. His size doesn't hint at his speed, but fast he is! He also very much enjoys his daily walks and as mentioned, is faster than he looks so he would likely be happy to be a running partner as well. He rides well in the car, although he does want to see everything at first. He knows how to sit for what he wants and will try it at every opportunity. We are attempting to teach him a few other manners as well, as his large size necessitates it. He is very focused on food so this boy loves positive training! I guess you don't get to be this size without loving food! He will take food from where ever you may leave it, including your hand if you are not careful, but he is gentle about it. He doesn't guard at all and you can easily take things out of his mouth, but he does not have terribly descriminating tastes right now. He is a lover, not a fighter and he actually is giving new meaning to the typical velcro Doberman trait. He would not mind being in your lap, however inappropriate that may be at his size! But he will settle for the couch or a comfy dog bed. If you think you have enough time and energy and room in your home, heart & life for Chase, tell us about it.

All adoptions require an application, a home visit and a contract. No inquiries, including phone calls, will be processed without a completed application.