Who We Are
Nice to meet you!
We are a growing statewide team of 200+ Doberman lovers, veterinarians, dog trainers, foster caregivers, dog walkers, shelter aides, administrators, and adopters who volunteer our time and resources to save fundamentally sound, purebred Doberman Pinschers.
We range in age, and we come in all shapes, sizes, and a variety of ethnicities. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender identification, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or sex. We stay focused on our mission. We don’t talk politics in any sense, and have built a culture that encourages kind, direct conversations and NO infighting, or back-channeling. We understand that we are all very unique with varied perspectives, yet if we don’t support each other, we will place our mission severely at risk. We love to support other Doberman organizations that share our values and operate using compatible procedures. With us, it really is all about the dogs.
We are governed by a Board of Directors who set policy and establish procedures for our volunteer staff. In addition, we are assisted by consultants and advisors to the Board who share executive-level experience in veterinary focus, rescue operations, and fundraising.
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Meet the DHDR Board of Directors

Christy Cole – Executive Director & Board President





Sidney Oliver – Founder & Legacy Board Member – Rest Peacefully (January 23, 2021)
(Read Sidney’s tribute to Fury, the Doberman who inspired DHDR)
Meet DHDR’s Managers

Katherine Benjamin – Associate Director


Ann Theall – Medical Director




Sheila Bahr – Volunteer Coordinator

Kate Collier – Matchmaker

Stepheni Dolin – Co Event-Coordinator

Fran Cheney – Co Event-Coordinator