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Meet Mimi ❤️ — She Finally Knows She’s Home Mimi has been on quite a journey to get here. This beautiful three-year-old Doberman mix originally came to us from Texas after she was found abandoned with a litter of puppies. She was taken in and cared for, and eventually made her way to Doberman Rescue Minnesota. Then came the adventure that earned her the unforgettable nickname of our “world traveler.” Mimi spent some time on the run before she was finally safely captured and brought to rescue. At the time, we knew Mimi needed something very important: Time. Time to decompress. Time to feel safe. Time to learn that she didn't have to keep running. And now, after a couple of months with her foster family, something beautiful has happened. Mimi has finally exhaled. She feels safe. She knows her environment. She knows her people. And she no longer feels the need to flee. And when a dog finally feels safe enough to stop surviving, that's when you get to see who they really are. Mimi is happy. Content. Playful. Goofy. Silly. Her personality is coming out more and more every day, and we absolutely love watching this sweet girl blossom. And perhaps one of the best parts? Mimi has discovered that life with three resident boy Dobermans can be pretty darn fun! She is happily playing with all three of her foster brothers, joining in the fun and showing off her playful side. The quiet, soft girl we first met is still there—but now we're also getting to see the silly girl, the goofy girl, the girl who wants to play and enjoy life. This is Mimi. Not the frightened dog who needed to escape. Not the mama who was abandoned. Not the girl who spent weeks wandering and trying to find her way. Today, Mimi is a dog who is discovering that she can simply be. She can play. She can be silly. She can relax. She can trust. She can love. And somewhere out there is the person who will look at this sweet, goofy girl and realize that Mimi's long journey was leading her right to them. Her traveling days are over. Now we're looking for the final destination: A forever home. A forever family. And, of course, a forever couch. ❤️ Mimi will be available for adoption as we continue learning more about her and what kind of home will allow her to keep thriving. Her story isn't about where she's been anymore. It's about where she's going. And we think Mimi's best days are still ahead. This fabulous foster is a Doberman Rescue Minnesota foster dog. 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.

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Mimi

BreedDoberman PinscherSexFemaleSizeLargeAge3 years
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Doberman Rescue Minnesota
30287 118th Street NorthwestPrinceton, MN 55371

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(651) 256-2294

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