DRUE Dobermann Rescue Registered Charity 1169697

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

STAR is an 18-month-old dobie with a lively personality, plenty of enthusiasm and lots of untapped potential. She is currently entire, as she is still too young spayed.

After initially settling well in a previous adoption, Star later began showing dominant behaviours towards family members and the resident dog. As a result, she now needs an experienced home that can offer clear boundaries, consistent guidance and ongoing training to help her thrive.

Personality and Potential
Star is bright, energetic and eager to engage with the world around her. She will do best with an active owner who enjoys outdoor activities and can channel her energy into meaningful mental enrichment, such as mantrailing, scent work or other tracking-based activities.

Ideal Home Environment
To help Star succeed, her new home should provide the following:
• Adult-only home: Star is best suited to a household without children.
• Only pet dog: Because of the behavioural challenges seen in her previous placement, she needs to be the only dog in the home.
• No cats: She is not suitable for a home with cats.

Training and Walking
• Lead walking: Star is still learning and improving on the lead. When out on walks, she can become very alert and may stand on her hind legs to look around, although this behaviour is already improving steadily.
• Walking with other dogs: She is able to walk calmly and politely alongside other dogs.

Summary: Star is a lovely young dobie who needs the right match. With patience, structure and continued training, she has every chance to develop into a loyal and rewarding companion.

If you're looking for a fun dog but can set clear boundaries with consistency then Star could be the dog for you!
If you 're interested Star we would love to hear from you.

10/06/2026

We’re excited to be collaborating with Handfab on something truly special!

Their latest theme release is Star Wars - a collection of one-of-a-kind handmade kitchen knives inspired by the iconic films.

While this month’s theme is Star Wars, this partnership goes far beyond a single collection. 10% of profits from every themed collection will be donated to support our rescue work and the dogs in our care.

Each knife is a high-quality, unique piece, carefully designed and crafted by hand.

You can also receive 10% off any item site-wide using code DRUE10.

To explore the collection and learn more, visit handfab.co.uk - and thank you for supporting the dobermanns in our care. 🐾🐾

09/06/2026

Please let us know if you can give rocco his forever home, if you have Dobermann experience Rocco would love to hear from you

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

ROCCO

Rocco is a four-year-old entire male who has had a difficult start. He was taken to the vet to be put to sleep, but the vet refused and contacted us instead. We were told that he was extremely nervous of men and had been living in a crate, which left sores on his back legs. Although we do not know the full circumstances that led to this, we believe every dog deserves a second chance—and Rocco now has that chance with us.
How Rocco Has Settled In
When Rocco first arrived, he was dropped off by a male volunteer and greeted by a male staff member, which he handled better than expected. However, he was initially very wary of men and would stand at the back of his kennel, clearly overwhelmed by his new surroundings. Once he began spending time with female volunteers, his confidence started to grow. Since then, he has made wonderful progress and now enjoys spending time with men as well, seeking affection and happily playing in the secure field.
We can only imagine what Rocco has been through, but despite this he is showing a real willingness to learn and please. His lead walking was once quite difficult, as he would lunge at passing cars, but this behaviour is settling as he becomes more used to traffic and routine.
Home Requirements
• Rocco would suit an experienced owner who can continue building his confidence and training.
• He may be able to live with a female dog, subject to careful introductions, but he does not get on well with other male dogs. He did live with a female dog
• Because of his friendly but boisterous nature, we feel he would be better suited to a home with children aged 12 and over.
• He cannot live with cats.
Training and Potential
Rocco is now responding to his name, knows basic commands, and has excellent recall in the secure field. He is an affectionate, lively boy who greets people with real enthusiasm. That said, any new owner will need to continue his training and should not let him off lead outside a secure area until a strong bond has been built and trust is firmly established.
If you feel you have the time, patience, and experience to give Rocco the home he deserves, we would love to hear from you.

09/06/2026

LUGA

Luga is a 7-year-old neutered dog looking for a loving new home, as his foster family are sadly no longer able to adopt him.
His story
Luga came into Drue after a late-night call from a vet asking for help with treatment costs for bladder stones. His initial surgery was successful, and he recovered well in foster care. In April, he began having trouble urinating again. Tests showed a blockage in his urethra, and after an urgent attempt to flush it failed, he underwent surgery to create a new opening so he could urinate properly.
Medical needs
• Luga has now been diagnosed with mild DCM.
• His Demodex has cleared, but some of his hair has not yet grown back, so he will need protection from strong sun on warm days.
• He is on a freshly prepared diet to help prevent bladder crystals from returning, and his new owner will need to continue this routine. Full guidance will be provided by his current foster carer.
• Drue will cover all medical costs related to his Demodex should anything arise, his bladder condition and DCM.
Home needed
We are looking for someone who can offer Luga a kind, stable home where he can enjoy a happy and carefree life. Although he is not reactive to other dogs and generally ignores them, we are unsure whether he would be happiest living with another dog, his foster family have said he could possibly live with a bitch.
Support for adopters
We understand that adopting a dog with additional needs is a significant commitment. However, Luga’s foster family have shown that it can be done, and Drue will continue to support his adopter. If you can offer him the home and care he deserves, we would love to hear from you. Below are some words from his foster mum.
Home life
• Luga is very easy to live with. He is affectionate, friendly, and calm, although he will bark at squirrels, pigeons, or other animals he spots outside the window.
• He does not jump up at worktops or tables and does not beg for food.
• He does not guard his food.
• He is happy to be handled all over and cooperates well when being dressed in a coat or having something put on him.
• He has been left alone for a couple of hours and simply sleeps, so he may be able to manage longer periods once settled.
• He has basic training and has also learned new commands. He is clever and willing to learn.
• He will bark at the doorbell, but he greets visitors politely.
• He sleeps through the night in the bedroom, although he is an early riser.
• He travels well in the car.
Walks
• Luga generally walks well, although he can pull when he gets excited.
• He ignores other dogs when out and about.
• He has not been let off lead in public places.
Garden behaviour
Luga can still become quite overstimulated when off lead in the garden. His foster carer believes this may be because he previously spent long periods indoors and had limited experience of being outside.
He will chase anything that moves, including cats, pheasants, squirrels, and even bees, so he has been muzzle trained to help protect wildlife. Once he has his favourite toy, however, he usually settles and plays happily without much distraction.

08/06/2026

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07/06/2026

Some of the DRUE team attended the fundraiser and fun dog show at Hayley Clowes Doggy Daycare in Stoke yesterday, including Debs, Kadie, Tracey and Di.

Thanks to the generosity and support of Hayley Clowes, all proceeds from the event were donated to DRUE, along with funds raised through sales of our donated merchandise, cakes and refreshments.

We're delighted to announce that together we raised an amazing £699.33!

A huge thank you to Hayley for hosting such a fantastic event and for choosing to support DRUE. We'd also like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who baked cakes, donated their time, helped throughout the day and represented DRUE so brilliantly. Your hard work, dedication and enthusiasm made the day a great success.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the event. Every pound raised helps us continue our work with rescue dogs in need. 🐾💙