Who We Are
Established in 1988, Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. (DRU) is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose purpose is to rescue abused, abandoned and unwanted Dobermans and place them in good, safe and loving homes. We also educate the public about Dobermans and responsible, humane animal care. Since its founding, DRU has provided rescue services for close to 3,000 dogs throughout the greater New England region and beyond. On average we usually have 30+ dogs in our care.
DRU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that relies solely on membership dues, donations and fund-raising activities for its income.
Learn more about Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. and meet our team below.
Meet Our Executive Director
Michelle Cooper
Michelle began her career in animal service in 2007 as an animal control officer for Danville NH, and has been a sworn officer there since 2009. Michelle has several years experience in non-profit shelter management and was previously employed by the New Hampshire SPCA where she managed their farm program. In addition to animal service and law enforcement, Michelle has extensive experience in finance, marketing and sales.
As Executive Director of DRU, Michelle will have operational responsibility for all staff, volunteers, programs, and execution of our mission. She will serve as the main public contact and spokesperson for our organization.
Michelle is an animal lover who is passionate about the DRU mission. She was raised on a working farm. She currently has three dogs, two cats, horses, goats and chickens on her family farm.
The board of directors is excited to start a new chapter in the life of our organization and look forward to Michelle’s contributions and leadership as DRU continues to grow.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
| Name | Position | State | With DRU Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Cooper | President | MA | 2020 |
| Jonathan Longley | Chair/Treasurer | AZ | 1997 |
| Anne Longley | Director | AZ | 1997 |
| Cass Stallings | Director | RI | 1995 |
DRU Operations
| Name | Position | State | With DRU Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Cooper | Executive Director | NH | 2020 |
Administrative Team
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Debbie Evans | Administrative Operations |
| Rick Jones | Intakes |
Kennel Team
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rick Jones | Kennel Manager |
| Kevin Barker | Kennel Staff |
| Emma McMahon | Kennel Staff |
| Amanda Bushee | Kennel Staff |
| Kaity Martin | Kennel Staff |
| Kate Paquin | Kennel Staff |
| Katja Sen | Kennel Staff |
Training Team
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