Flanagan

The rescue’s notes on Flanagan

Flanagan ("Flan") Meet Flanagan, a sweet, gentle soul who's come a long way since entering rescue. After battling a serious infection early on, Flan has made a full recovery and now enjoys good health and a clean bill from the vet. Flan is a sensitive and affectionate Doberman mix who loves being part of family life. He's especially fond of kids—his favorite buddy is his 7-year-old foster brother, with whom he enjoys playing cars, running in the yard, and snuggling up for bedtime stories. Flan also gets along with cats, though he's still learning about sharing space and toys with them. Playtime for Flan often includes gentle zoomies, solo toy time, or showing off his stuffed "lambchop" toy. He's quiet around the house and well-mannered when left alone; he doesn't need a crate and prefers curling up on a dog bed or blanket at night. While still gaining confidence with new people and environments, Flan is making steady progress. Walks can be a bit intimidating for him, so a patient adopter who will continue his leash training and help him build courage with outside noises would be ideal. Flan thrives with a predictable routine, positive reinforcement, and a calm environment, preferably one with a fenced yard where he can play and explore safely. He'll do best with adopters who can continue basic obedience training and give him plenty of love, structure, and time to blossom. Flanagan's journey from hardship to healing has revealed what a loving, loyal companion he truly is. With kindness and patience, he'll make an incredible addition to a family ready to meet him where he is and help him shine. Please read all adoption steps and policies carefully on our website. http://dobermanrescueminnesota.com/adoption-steps/ Qualified adopters are within the approved adoption area, and Adopter will be requested to visit this foster dog at the foster family home. Our foster families are generally located within a 250 mile radius of Minneapolis, MN. All DRM dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, health checked, microchipped, 4DX tested, and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention.