Secondhand Mutts

07/30/2025

PUPPY ALERT! Mid-June we were contacted by another rescue villager alerting us of a Doberman female that had just given birth and needed refuge. Her puppies were just a day old. We sprang into action finding a suitable and committed foster (thank you John and Charlotte) and the transport was arranged for their mom Lady and her 8 adorable newborn puppies to arrive. Along with the 9 canines we accepted Lady's daughter Coco from a previous litter who is also looking for a forever home.

Lady's puppies are ready to be placed in homes at 8 weeks of age (after Aug 6th). We have 4 females and 4 males to place. They are receiving their first booster and will advise all adopters of their booster and vaccine schedule for DHPP (distemper), Bordetella, De-Wormer and Rabies. The pups will be microchipped and registered to both Secondhand Mutts and each adopter accordingly.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply online (link in bio). We will only be arranging 'picks of the litter' to completed and approved applicants.

Previously approved applicants will be given preference to adopt. If you have adopted from Secondhand Mutts in the past or have an approved application on file please send an email to [email protected].

We ask everyone to be patient with our adoption process and reference screening as we are a volunteer organization and this does take time.

07/15/2025

It's raining Doberman at Secondhand Mutts. Lorraine is a 3 year old female Doberman who was found stray in Lorain County then taken to the shelter with hopes her owners would recover her. At the time she arrived we had an opening with one of our most experienced Doberman foster providers and reached out to the shelter to take her in. After the legal hold period she was released to us to start her journey.

Lorraine was not spayed but since having her in our care she has received medical care, vaccines, a microchip and was spayed on June 25th. Now that she is fully recovered she is ready to be matched up with a family.

Lorraine gets along well with other dogs, both males and females. She is not friendly with cats therefore we will not place her in a home with cats for their safety.

If you are interested in adopting Lorraine please fill out the online adoption application.

Lorraine is a 3 year old female Doberman who was found stray in Lorain County then taken to the shelter with hopes her owners would recover her. At the time she arrived we had an opening with one of...

07/14/2025

Lady is a 5 year old pure bred Doberman Pinscher. She was surrendered by her owner along with her 10 month old daughter Coco who we are also taking care of and finding a home for. Lady arrived at Secondhand Mutts after a committed foster home was secured to take care of her and her eight puppies.

Our foster providers John and Charlotte quickly went into action to set up a safe space for Lady and her family to arrive where she could have some peace and quiet while caring for her young pups. The two day old puppies arrived with mom and took to their extra, extra large kennel and welping box where she has been feeding and cleaning them in between snoozes.

Our primary focus at the moment is to insure a healthy upbringing for her puppies while providing Lady with all the nutrients, positive reinforcement and love a mom deserves. We know this is not her first rodeo at motherhood but we will make sure she knows all of her puppies will be properly place in loving homes as will she and this will be her last time breeding.

Lady has a soft personality, all the wonderful traits of the Doberman Pinscher breed and will make an excellent addition to a new home. When her puppies are ready to be on their way and we have selected appropriate homes for each she will be ready to rest and enjoy her new life. If you are interested in adopting Lady please fill out the online adoption application. One of our volunteers will be in touch with an update.

https://www.secondhandmutts.org/lady-06132025.html

07/14/2025

Coco is one of a few new kids our foster providers are caring for. We are currently accepting applications for this young gal who is crate trained, house trained, kid-tested, cat tested (no cats!) and ready to settle in nicely with a loving family. She arrived in mid-June with her birth mother (pure breed Doberman) who will also be looking for a home in the coming weeks. Read more about Coco and consider filling out our online adoption application if you'd like to make her a part of your family.

Coco is a young Doberman/Bully mix we took in from an owner in central Ohio. Coco arrived alongside her mom who had just given birth to 8 puppies all of who are safe and sound with Secondhand...

05/08/2025

Make this your summer of love! Fall in love with this handsome guy, Buck!

Buck, a Doberman, arrived at Secondhand Mutts from an owner who could not longer care for him due to a demanding job that required her to leave Buck at home alone for long periods of time. He's now living in a loving foster home with his foster brother. Buck was in a temporary foster home that had several dogs and he did great there too!

Buck is around 7 years old but has a zest for life of a dog half his age. He is an affectionate gentleman with all the typical Doberman traits like loyalty, inherent sweetness, and the need for a job to keep him busy. He is looking for a family who will provide him with exercise, stimulation, love and affection. Give Buck a job like going for a walk, chasing a ball or finding a stick and he will be in heaven!

Buck is social with other dogs and can be cat tested upon request. Find out more about him here: https://www.secondhandmutts.org/buck.html

03/31/2025

Join us in wishing Buddy a happy 10th birthday! His mom shared an update with us over the weekend. We always love reading how our former mutts are doing :)

"I hope you are doing well. We wanted to share with you that our Secondhand Mutt (foster failure) Buddy celebrated his 10th birthday. We are grateful for every day and appreciate the opportunity you gave us to adopt him. ❤️"

12/23/2024

We received a lovely Christmas update on former Secondhand Mutt Nolan:

Every two weeks we visit Parkside Villa nursing home. This weekend Nolan passed out 150 pairs of socks to the residents for Christmas wearing his Santa Paws outfit. He is such a special boy and we are so blessed to have him. Here are a couple of pics from his day.

12/09/2024

***WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE! Those who applied will be contacted in the coming days. Please be patient with our volunteers. ****

Woody, Scarlett, Cooper and Carmen are adorable and available to adopt. They arrived into our care the first week of November at seven weeks of age. Since taking them in they have started their vaccination booster and moved into two different foster provider homes while we match them with a forever adopter. Could it be yours?

If you’re interested in adopting one of these cuties, please visit our website (secondhandmutts.org) and fill out an adoption application

11/30/2024

We love getting updates from our adopters! Former Secondhand Lucy Lou found herself the perfect forever home way back in 2008!

"She is still with me! Adopted in 2008. And 17 this year! We entered jog for dogs 2024 in honor of her 18 year old sister Zoe that passed away. We walked :) and she won cutest senior contest! She is Zoe and my adventure buddy for over 16 years!! No one can believe how old she is! I tell them I have the paperwork to prove it! Thank you every day for what you do and for her!"

06/21/2024

We are so happy to provide the update DeeDee moved back into a home with her foster caretakers. She has a follow up appointment with Dr Liz at HeartLand Mobile Veterinary Service next week. Her ears and eyes have returned to tgeir former healthy status after a long and scary time fighting for her life.

We are grateful for all of the support and donations. Thank you for going The Extra Mile with us to save DeeDee the Doberman! Stay tuned for adoption information in the coming weeks.

06/14/2024

06/06/2024

❤️DeeDee sends her thanks for the donations! Please keep sharing her fundraising campaign.

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/secondhand-mutts/deedee-the-doberman-pinscher-s-medical-care-and-recovery-journey/cart/a66ef428-db90-4b13-afdd-1ea660092d9e/restart