Hawkeye

July 2018 we lost our beloved Dobie, Stormi. Shaq missed his “sister” so much that we decided to open our hearts and home to another rescue. After meeting Gail at a Pet Expo, we were so impressed and encouraged with Doberman Underground that we worked with Gwenn to find a new companion pup. Enter Xena. Xena had not been socialized and was not good with people and was animal aggressive. She eventually bonded with Shaq. Upon his death in April 2019, we felt adding another “brother” would further help socialize Xena and fill the empty void in all our hearts. Again Gwenn came to the rescue so to speak! The challenge was in finding the right temperament to get along with Xena. In August a big hulk was the answer we had been hoping for. Tyson is a 100+ lb. goofball that was transported from a southern state to us with the help of the wonderful volunteers that work with Doberman Underground. It took 3 days for this southern boy to win Xena over with his charm! Tyson had to learn what toys and “cookies” were. He loves anything peanut butter, Nylabones, hugs and kisses. He’s a snuggler and Velcro . He was just a year old in September and is still all puppy—just supersized. He has adjusted well to everything except our Northern climate. He hates rain and snow and high winds. Snow has him terribly confused since he can’t find his “yard” with that white stuff all over it. He hates snow on his feet. In the yard with even an inch of snow he looks like a cross between Fred Astaire and Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk. Our best hope was to find a companion that would co-exist with Xena. Beyond our wildest dreams they love each other and race through the house playing and knocking furniture over in their path. The best part of any day for both of them is snuggle time with their “people” in front of the TV. We are so blessed with all the love, joy and laughter they bring into our lives. A heartfelt Thank You to Doberman Underground for bringing these two special babies to us.

Hawkeye

In August 2019 having lost our beloved 11 year old Dobie, we decided to open our hearts and home to another rescue. The past year we have been blessed with so much love, joy and laughter with the addition of Tyson to our family. He is the perfect companion for Xena, also a rescue. Xena had little socialization and was animal aggressive, but has taken to her brother and they are inseparable. It’s awesome to watch the two of them doing the Indy 500 through the house romping and playing. Tyson will be 2 in September and is still a puppy—all 100+lbs. He loves playing ball, chasing bees, bugs, birds, squirrels, leaves—anything that moves. A typical youngster, everything goes in his mouth. We do frequent “mouth checks” because he picks up toads and frogs and brings them in the house. His morning ritual starts with going out and sticking his nose in all the flowers, followed by his morning walks. After breakfast, his “second breakfast” is sharing cheerios and applesauce with Mom. He loves anything peanut butter! The best part of any day is snuggle time with his “people” and Xena in front of the TV. Tyson has brought so much happiness to us. We cannot thank Doberman Underground enough for bringing Tyson and Xena into our lives. Sharon & John Barb