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Available Dogs
Welcome to our available dog pages. To get information about a specific dog, click on the thumbnail image. To view different rows of thumbnail images, click on the numbers under the thumbnail images. To jump to a specific dog, click on the dog name at the bottom of the page that you would like to see.
Adrianna is a 10 year old black female with natural ears who came to rescue when her owner could no longer care for her. She may be an older gal but don’t let that deter you from considering her; she is spry as can be. She also has the most adorable, "distinguished” grey muzzle. Adrianna currently lives with her foster mom in a two-bedroom apartment in the city, and has a 10 year old male pit bull foster brother, with whom she enjoys snoozing on the couch. Adrianna loves taking walks (more like prances) and will go for as long or as short as you like. Want a dog that will be happy just snuggling with you? or a hiking partner? Adrianna is your girl! She walks fairly well on a leash, and is getting even better at it since her foster mom has been working with her. She also rides well in the car, all the better for mini hiking excursions! Another great thing about Adrianna is that she’ll wake up whenever you want/need to and be happy about it every time (how many PEOPLE can you say that about?!)! Adrianna is housebroken and can be trusted to be loose in the house when you aren’t home. She is tall enough to see every crumb on the counter, but has never helped herself to anything. She also knows commands like “sit” “lay down” and “paw”. Adrianna can be a little shy with new people, but after 5 minutes of getting to know you she won’t leave you alone, doing the classic Dane lean and using her gorgeous graying paws to let you know not to stop petting her. Who wouldn’t want a gorgeous girl like Adrianna in their life?! Adrianna came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (2)
Artie, formerly King Arthur, is a petit mantle with cropped and sometimes standing ears. He came into rescue just 2 months shy of his 9th birthday due to a divorce and the family losing their home. Artie spent 3 weeks in a garage and also lost his 17 year old Dachshund sleeping buddy at the same time. Consequently he is thin, and has lost some of the muscle in his back legs. Artie is very active and playful for his age and loves to play with toys, go for walks and rides great in the car. He’s good with kids and dogs, but will chase cats. Artie loves to snuggle. He’s been doing great in light of all the recent changes in his life. He’s not thrilled with hardwood floors. Partly because he’s not used to not having any traction, but with the loss of muscle in his rear end he sometimes slips. Artie lifts his back legs up when he walks and when he puts them down on the hardwood floor it sounds like he’s marching. With ready access to a backyard, Artie is trustworthy in the house and has shown no interest in chewing. Artie has been neutered and brought up to date on his shots and he’d love to spend his senior years in a carpeted forever home. During his neuter, two growths were removed. One on his back toe was a benign fibroma, but one on his ear was a grade II mast cell tumor. The biopsy said the tumor had clean margins and consequently the entire tumor has been removed. Artie continues to do well. He loves squeaky toys and is an early riser. He is gradually putting on weight and enjoys running in the backyard with the Big Dogs. Artie came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (5)
Update 2/25/12 - Artie has settled in and gotten into a routine. He goes to bed around 8pm, wakes us up between 1 and 3am to go pee and gets up again at 5am to go back out and have breakfast. One of us takes the night time break and the other gets the early morning one. For the early one, we admit to being lazy and after he pees, just giving him a bit of dry food and coaxing him back to sleep for another hour when we get up and give him breakfast with our other 2 Danes. Consequently, we’ve come to think of him as a Hobbit. He’s small, has furry toes and gets first and second breakfast. Since Artie isn’t crate trained and has a teeny tiny bladder we have the pet sitter come by 3 times a day and belly band him when we leave the house. We’re still fine tuning the routine, but it seems he can’t hold it longer than 3 hours. Artie has filled in so you can’t see his spine or his ribs, but I suspect with his high energy level, we won’t have much trouble keeping him slim. He loves to run and play with our female Dane and to run up and down the fence barking at the horses. He has developed a bit more muscle, but I don’t think he’ll ever build up all the muscle you normally see on the back legs of a Dane. Artie has also gotten a new growth since he had the last one removed. The new one is on his right flank and is currently the size of a pea. The vet has looked at it and asked us to bring him back when it gets to nickel size.
Baron is a beautiful 5 year old fawn male with cropped and standing ears. He is very sweet and loves to lean in for attention. He is full of energy and can be a handful so he has a huge collection of chew toys and squeakers to keep him occupied. He has very good manners and walks well on the leash but does need some practice and redirection to keep his attention. At the end of the day Baron goes nicely into his crate and will sleep all night without issue. He knows sit, down and paw very well. Baron never lived with other dogs before but is doing well with the Danes in his foster home, but he loves to play hard and run around. He has been gentle with the middle school children in his foster home but doesn't really know that he weighs 170 lbs. and will plow right into you whether you are ready or not, therefore a home with very young children would not be the best place for him. We have not seen any food aggression or resource guarding with the other two danes. A dane savvy family that understands that he just cannot help himself and his enthusiasm would a great place for Baron. He needs consistency and reminders as well as a lot of outlets for all his energy. Baron is a very loving dog that with time will settle in nicely. He is slower to warm up to men so would do best in a home where a female is his primary caretaker. Baron came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (3)
Bella is a petite 1 1/2 year old merle female with natural ears and gold eyes that will look straight into your heart. If that’s not enough, she will melt your heart with her hugs. Before Bella came to rescue, she was living with a 2 month old puppy that her previous family said she would snap at. They had been unable to house train Bella and decided she had become too much of a responsibility. Bella stays in her crate during the day and is doing well. Bella has greeted other dogs of varying sizes without issue. She has been friendly when introduced to men and women. Bella needs to learn some basic obedience, as she does not seem to have had any training. Bella is looking for a home where she can play, take her for long walks, and rides in the car. Once Bella learns some manners, she will be the Belle of the Ball. Bella came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (9)
Berkeley is an approximately 3-4 year old merle female with natural ears. She came into rescue with a male dane after their family was done breeding them. Berkeley is a beautiful girl with stunning eyes. She is so sweet and just wants to lean on you, if you are standing and not paying her any attention she will come over to lean on you as to say hey I am here and I just need to be loved. She gets along great with larger dogs but she is not fond of small dogs so she will not be placed with small dogs and we do not know about cats either so we will not place her with cats. Berkeley walks good on a leash and she stays close to you so you can give her pets the whole time you are walking her, she is house trained. Berkeley is learning how to play with toys also and it is funny to watch her face when you give her a toy and she looks at you as if what do you want me to do with this. Berkeley is a sweet girl and is looking for that perfect family that does not have small dogs or cats. Berkeley came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (9)
Update 4/27/12 - Berkeley is an alpha female and needs a home with another large dog to play with, or possibly as an only dog. Berkeley is house broken and loves people, big and small. She free roams the house and sleeps at the foot of the bed at night. She is not a chewer and only shows mild interest in counters. Berkeley walks good on a leash and loves to take strolls! If you are looking for a laid back girl that wants to rule the roost, she is perfect! She loves attention, loves to sleep, and doesn't mind which one comes first.
Betty is an approximately 3 year old female with natural ears. Betty is almost entirely white (Betty White) with just a few black spots here and there, and a big pink nose. Although she is vision impaired, she can see and hear. Betty was turned over to the shelter by a family who said she had shown up a year earlier as a stray. They kept her tied in their back yard during that year. Betty had a spot on her tail removed while she was at the shelter, and she had trouble with it healing. After several surgeries, Betty now has the cutest docked tail about 6 inches long. Betty is currently living with several other female dogs of various sizes and breeds as well as a male. She loves to play with all of them. Because of her vision impairment, Betty is preoccupied with much smaller animals. Betty does protect her food during meal time, so she happily eats in her kennel. Betty does know how to sit, shake, and high four. She does need additional basic obedience. Betty gets very excited to see you and will jump and be a bit mouthy to get your attention. Betty can be a bed hog, but she will sleep in her kennel or her own dog bed. Betty will return the love she receives tenfold. Betty came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (9)
Camden is an approximate 7 month old great dane pup that came to MAGDRL from a family that found him on their property. He showed up at their hunting dog kennel out in the woods. Who ever originally owned him just threw him away. The family took care of him for two weeks looking for his original owners and were unable to do so. That is when they contacted MAGDRL. Camden currently weighs 78 lbs and should weigh in at about 100 lbs. He tested heartworm positive and has a very heavy load. Due to his age and the amount of heartworms, the vet feels that it would be best for him to go through the three treatments versus one. He also has entropian, which is a rolling-in of the eyelid. This causes the hair on the surface of the eyelid to rub on the eyeball, which is both painful and often causes corneal ulcers or erosions. The corneal damage can also result in corneal scarring, which can interfere with vision. Usually the dog will squint and tear excessively. Camden can hardly open one of his eyes. The estimate for all of this is $1059.37. Camden was also infested with fleas which has caused him to be anemic. He has been treated for his fleas and we anticipate the anemia to clear up soon. Camden came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Update 10/24/11 - Camden has settled in very nicely with his foster family. He is crate trained and now house broken. He has been cat tested and is doing wonderful with the two resident kitties. It's been so wonderful to watch this sweet boy blossom and grow. Camden is living with 5 other danes and 2 goldens. His favorite toy is a ball but his younger foster sister and brother are is favorite play buddies. He will from time to time resource guard his toys and he also still learning what it means to have to not fight for food daily. His foster mom can hand feed him, hold his food bowl while he eats but he will still growl while his bowl is in his raised feeder if he is touched towards his neck while his bowl is in the feeder. Due to this, it would be best if his adoptive family was dane savvy and did not have small children. Camden had come such a long way since coming to rescue. Please consider giving this special boy a place in your home!
Update 11/12/11 - Camden's foster mom has been working very hard with him on his food issues and she couldn't be any prouder of him. She can now touch him anywhere while he is eating and remove him from his food bowl while he is in mid meal. He has come a long way since coming to MAGDRL. He is now up to 95 lbs and still needs to gain about 10 more pounds. His coat now looks amazing. He is a very happy go luck boy that loves to play.
Update 12/7/11 - Camden had his heartworm treatment last week. One week down and three more to go. While he was with the vet, they determined that his entropian is so mild that he does not need surgery on his eyes. Camden has come such a long way with his food aggression issue. He is no longer food aggressive. His foster parents couldn't be more proud of him! They have tested him with several other adults and he has passed with flying colors. Camden does like to eat stuffies, so whom ever adopts him will need to ensure that stuffed toys are a big no no. Camden's foster parents are now working on socialization. Camden is a little fearful of strangers when out in public. When there a visitors at the house he is just fine. He is the biggest love bug. His favorite thing is to lay his head on your chest and just be loved on and stare up at you while you are doing it. Camden will be ready for his forever home after the holidays.
Update 12/19/11 - Camden has completed his heartworm treatment and is doing wonderful!!! He is 10 months old and now that he has completed his heartworm treatment, he goes to see the vet this week for his first heartworm pill and will need to be heartworm tested in 6 months. His foster mom will be working on lots of socialization. There have been a few trips to the local pet store and he has did great. We have also had lots of visitors since Thanksgiving and Camden has done wonderful with everyone that has come to visit (from adults to children). The tennis ball and a peanut butter Kong are definitely his all time favorites (well really any ball will do). Camden is now weighing in at 98 lbs. He has gained 20 lbs since coming to MAGDRL.
Update 2/25/12 - Camden is now a year old and has grown into a very handsome young man. He is a petite boy weighing in now at 104 lbs. His favorite game to play is fetch, he loves tennis balls. His foster family thinks he would do best in a quieter home without a lot of hustle and bustle. The ideal situation would be with a female dog and or very submissive male. He does try to be somewhat dominate but the other boys in the house keep him in check. His best buddy is his deaf and blind foster sister Stella. They love to wrestle and chase each other. Camden has been patiently waiting for his forever home and he just knows his family is out there somewhere!
| Chloe is currently on medical hold |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHLOE! This sweet fawn girl just turned 3! Chloe has transitioned easily into her foster family of 3 cats, 1 dog and a human. Before coming to rescue, she struggled with various anxiety issues, prompting her surrender early this year. Her self-calming, tail chewing has ceased and she now welcomes new people into her home with little fanfare, let alone crisis. She is a frequent patron of several patio restaurants and seems to enjoy the activity around her. Chloe has some initial apprehension when entering a patio already full of diners, yet strangely enough, becomes quite the greeter if we are one of the first to arrive. Her goal - possibly charming the owners enough to have a dish named after her! She has great manners, responding well to verbal and (most) hand commands. She is a bit of a copy-cat however, and would do best in a home where the existing pack is fairly well-behaved. She has exhibited no resource-guarding of any kind and does not counter-surf. She also plays and shares well. Outside, she leaps and bounds at lightning speed... for all of about 5 minutes. After that, napping becomes serious business. Chloe is on temporary MEDICAL HOLD due to intermittent stool incontinence - which has the tendency to occur at night, when relaxed in her bed. It is sporadic, and generally manifests itself as 1-2 small poop droppings that she doesn't know she's passed. For this reason, it is essential that she stay on good quality food both to ensure regularity and firm stools. Although crate-trained, she is never crated here and has not had any 'real' accidents in the house, even after 9 hours. The same can be said for car travel. Her 1st neurology appt showed some reduced rectal tone but no indicators for Wobbler's. She is awaiting a 2nd opinion consult. Chloe is on a very low dose (& cheap!) anti-anxiety medicine, which appears to have a positive impact on the incontinence issue. For the right family, these challenges could never detract from the beautiful, life-loving soul that Chloe possesses. Her joy is contagious - and in her eyes, she is yet to have a bad day. Chloe came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9) - updated 4/5/12
Daisy Mae is a 2 year old black female with natural ears. She is a gorgeous, tall girl with shinny black fur. Daisy is full of energy and love, she is a very sweet girl. Daisy has lived with another Dane and children and were good with both. She has a high prey drive for squirrels so we do not think she should be put in a home with small dogs or cats. Daisy would do best in a home with a submissive male dog. Daisy loves to play with toys and will de-stuff toys given the chance, so rubber toys would last a lot longer in her home. Daisy came to MAGDRL in November 2010. (9) - Added 1/15/11
Update 3/5/11 - Daisy Mae is a very sweet girl, and loves people. She is a stunning Black Dane... to see her in person she is breathtaking. She is a true leaner on people she wants to be next to you all the time, Daisy does require a fenced in yard because she has bounds of energy, she loves to do the zoomies in the yard this girl has tons of energy. Daisy does have issue with other dogs and would do best in a home with no other dogs, she picks and chooses who she likes in the dog world so we think it would be best for her to be an only dogs.
Dallas is a 2 year old (DOB 1/2010) merle female mix with natural ears. She is believed to be mixed with lab. Dallas weighs in at about 75 lbs and wiggles her butt constantly. She's happy to see everyone and everything. She has slightly more energy than her sister companion, Molly, who she came into foster care with. Dallas does great with both the male (Dane/Lab mix) and female dogs (Dane & Dane/Lab mix) in her foster home. She also does great with the two cats and the two children, an 18 month old little boy and 2 1/2 year old girl. Dallas is eager to find her forever home and someone to give her the unconditional love that she deserves. Dallas was treated for Demodex, her hair is a little thin but is coming in nicely now and is expected to make a full recovery. Dallas is house trained and knows her basic commands including sit, and down. She is trustworthy to be left unattended inside the home with no accidents. She has not counter surfed or showed any signs of attempting to do so in her foster home. Dallas came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Update 2/19/12 - Dallas was actually born 1/2010 making her a little over two years old. She will most likely not get any bigger (weighing in at 75lbs). Dallas has shown some great improvements in her people skills over the past few weeks, she's been approaching her foster parents more frequently for love and ear scratches. She has, in the past few months, began chasing the cats inside the foster home, but only if they run from her. Her foster parents are unsure of what she would do if she actually "caught" a cat. Both cats in the foster home are fairly dominant and rarely run from her, there have been no issues yet. There have been some issues with her urinating when she is taken by the collar to get her off of the couch, or to try to calm her wiggly butt from knocking over the children in her foster home. Her foster parents fear she may have been abused in the past causing her to urinate out of fear or submission. She needs a gentle handed family who can patiently teach her right from wrong inside the home. Her hair has also begun to thin out since her sister Molly was adopted (do to the demodectic mange, effects can be heightened during times of stress). There's been dramatic changes for her in her foster home recently including losing her sister who she had been with since birth and gaining two new foster brothers. Dallas is still proving to do wonderful with both male and female dogs. She needs a loving home with a good and constant routine for her. She does well with both toddler children inside the home, ages 1 1/2 (boy) and 2 1/2 (girl).
Danger is a 1 1/2 year old black male with natural ears, a white chest and toes. He the sweetest eyes that I've ever seen! His long legs get in the way a little, but they help him just up and spin when he gets excited! He is about 115 pounds of sweet, energetic, intelligent baby boy! He is still just a puppy, so he needs someone who will be patient with him since he is still learning his boundaries and manners. He has never counter surfed and he NEVER gets on the couches or the beds! He is perfectly content sleeping on a quilt on the floor right next to my side of the bed or on the baby mattress in the living room. He has a lot of energy, but he also loves his long naps after breakfast, dinner, and his zoomies. Danger loves everyone he has met, men and women, and has no problem with any dog he has met so far! No idea about cats because I don't have any or know anyone who has any, but he is absolutely darling and would probably be fine with them. Only older children because he does jump a little, but we're continuously working on that. He can sit, but not consistently and so far does now know his name but he knows that you are talking to him. He will make a great addition to any family that wants a wonderful baby boy to round out their family! Danger came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (9)
Dexter is a 20 month old blue male with natural ears. He came to rescue when he was acquired from Craigs list by a family that wasn’t prepared for him. He’s an energetic boy that loves to play and be entertained. He gets along great with other dogs and loves to play with everyone that will play with him. He’s crate trained, if left unsupervised he will get himself into trouble, therefore, he needs to be crated when home alone. Due to his energy level and exuberance he will not be placed with children under the age of 10. He is not a confident dane so he needs to be placed with a canine companion. Dexter is a wonderful boy who would brighten your day with his silliness. Dexter came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (6)
Diesel is an approximately 16-18 month old blue male with cropped, but flopped, ears. He is a loving boy in need of a healthy, happy home. In his short life, this boy has been tossed around like a money-making hacky sack, having been purchased and sold through approximately five homes before arriving in MAGDRL's caring hands. Though having endured a botched ear crop job at a previous home (presumably not done by a veterinarian) and a severe, body-engulfing infection that placed him in veterinary care, Diesel is happier and healthier than ever. Still under preventative care for his infection, his foster parents are currently working on bulking up this skinny 95 pound pup. Diesel has a contagious personality. If he's awake, his tail is wagging. If you're down, he brings you up. He loves toys, especially squeakers, sticks, and raw bones. Being so skinny, he is very food motivated, so his foster parents are sure to put away food and open trash cans as he is always on the lookout for goodies. Diesel loves his crate and happily goes in whenever his foster parents leave the house and when it's time for bed. He walks well on a leash and loves the attention of people. He enjoys visiting the dog park, but is more interested in getting love from the humans than wrestling with other dogs. He knows basic commands, like "sit" and "lay down", and his foster parents *think* he may have the "shake" command down, too (who doesn't love gigantic high-five paws?). Diesel is well-deserving of a loving new home. All he wants is love and cuddles. Can you provide that for him? Diesel is good with other dogs and kids we do not know about cats. Diesel came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9)
Disney is an approximately 3 year old mantle female with natural ears. She came from a shelter and is learning to adjust to her new lifestyle. She has many more years to learn how to live the good life. Disney has learned to love her dane brother but it was only after slow introductions but they are now fast friends. Sometimes they play so hard they knock over the coffee table and act as if nothing abnormal happened. Disney can be kind of particular in choosing her doggie friends but if introduced properly, she warms up to them. She loves all of the people she has met but has not had much exposure to small children. She is such a lover and craves human attention. At the end of the day when her foster family gets home from work, while the other Dane can't wait to go outside, Disney would rather stay in so she can get some loving. She loves to follow around her humans and is thrilled with any attention that she can get. She's not the best on the laminate floors as she has not figured them out quite yet so she prefers the carpet. She is working on learning her basic commands and loves the extra attention it garners her. She loves her food and drinks her water enthusiastically so some may end up on the floor, wall or any other surface near her bowl. Her clumsy mannerisms add to her charm but may remove items from the tables, etc. She has never seen a toy so for now, she is not interested in them. She would rather just have her human pet or play with her. Disney is still learning the ways of the world and will need a home that is willing to work with her on gaining her confidence. She will return the favor tenfold with her vast amount of love to give. Disney came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9)
Update 4/6/12 - Disney is learning her leash manners and she loves to go for walks. She is such a love bug she is very affectionate and loves her humans. Disney loves to take a bath and get brushed, any kind of attention you can give her she loves, her foster family is giving her lots of love and attention and she is just gaining confidence in herself.
Dixie is a 3 year old white female with natural ears who is deaf and partially blind. She is a beautiful girl who is very sweet once she gets to know you. In the beginning she may be shy but the little time it takes her to blossom into the beautiful, sweet girl she is, well worth it. She is one of the gentlest animals I have ever known. She is truly thankful for the love and attention she receives and returns it to her human in any way she can. Dixie would do best in a home with no small children as she doesn't appreciate the fast moving energy they along with younger dogs have to offer. She is very mellow and relaxed and would do well with a family that can relax along with her. She is completely house trained and can be left in the house by herself and doesn't get in to anything, to include food left out on the counter. She is truly a gem and is awaiting her forever home. Whomever has the privilege to get to know this girl will be blessed to have such an amazing dog. Won't you make this sweet girl a part of your home? Dixie came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (9)
Update 1/6/11 - Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of having Dixie in my home. I am truly thankful to have such a loyal friend. Now that she has become the beautiful girl we promise, she's my best friend. She loves to be rubbed under her chin and behind her ears. She is always waiting for me to come home and has made herself at home. She has recently became a couch potatoes and loves laying on the love seat or cuddling in the floor with me. She tries to be sneaky and come up from behind me to get love and will follow me around the house seeking it out. Hurry up and take this treasure home with you before someone else discovers this diamond.
Hello, I'm Duke and I'm an approximately 4 year old blue male with natural ears, although everyone says I act more like a puppy! Hey, you're only as young as you feel, right? I L-O-V-E to play, with bones, stuffies or my Dane foster sister when she will tolerate me! We will run around the house as fast as we can trying to catch each other's paws. I don't think my foster mom appreciates it too much, but she knows we're just having a good time! She is always impressed with how quick I am for as big as I am... I'm a sizable 140 lbs, but I'm broader than I am tall. Mom says my blue coat and light green eyes make me look like a giant weimeraner, but more handsome. I do like to wander and explore so Mom says I should have a home with a nice big fenced yard. Even though I can be a bit rambunctious, I am totally trustworthy in the house alone all day and am really smart! I know Sit, Stay and Down really well... especially if there is a treat involved! Oh, that's another thing... I L-O-V-E to eat! Just thinking of food makes my mouth water (literally). In fact, I have been known to steal whole packs of Ritz crackers right off the counter when my foster dad wasn't looking!! That being said... I like my food to myself, thankyouverymuch. Overall, I'm just a big ol' softy who wants to be with my people as much as possible. I've gone through a tough transition leaving my last home, but I am feelin' great about what's in store for me! From my foster mom: "Duke is a very lovable boy, but he will need firm guidance through his transition into his new home. He is doing well with his Dane foster sister, although at first he was a bit possessive of his foster dad and would growl and get his hackles up if she came too close while he was getting attention. He is doing much better with this now that he has had a chance to settle into his foster home. He also is showing a bit of food aggression; he will growl if his foster parents lean over him while he is eating. His foster home is working on this and is currently feeding Duke and his foster sister separately. He will sit nicely next to his foster sister and wait patiently for treats, though. Duke did live with small children in his previous home and was very gentle with them. He also plays well with other large dogs, but isn't very fond of smaller dogs and cats. This amazing boy will do great in a home with lots of activity where he can get in on the fun and in a home that will continue to help him work through his transition. Duke would be happy with a few large brothers or sisters to play with in a big yard, but I think he would also be very happy in a home where he could be the king of the castle and soak up all the attention!" Duke came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (2)
Duke is a 4 year old blue male with natural ears. He is a beautiful dog and everyone that meets him falls in love with him. Duke has had a rough start in life but he is optimistic that he will find his forever home soon. He currently weighs around 125 lbs and still needs to put on some more weight. He is sweet and loving, loves to snuggle, and he is basically just a big love bug. Duke loves all people that he meets, but will not be placed in a home with children under the age of 10. He does need to be an only dog, and cats are unknown. Duke wants lots of love and has plenty to give back. He is very laid back and is not a rambunctious type. He enjoys short walks and being with his people. Duke was checked by the vet and a neurologist due to some neck pain. He does not have any problems with his hips or knees. He is still being monitored to see if there are any issues with his neck. Duke came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (9)
Update 3/4/12 - I have witnessed the most incredible sight. I have seen a beautiful dog suddenly let go of his past ghosts, and it’s like looking at a different dog. Duke has finally let go of the past and he has a new a light that shines. He no longer shows any food aggression. I was looking at the pictures from the day I picked him up. He was beautiful even then but he was just a shadow of himself. He was around 120 pounds but now he weighs a healthy 140 pounds. He no longer has that terribly sad look in his eyes. He is learning how to let me know when he wants or needs something. He is even learning how to play with toys. The best site for me was a couple of days ago as I was coming back into the house with his foster sister. Duke actually did the play bow. He is getting used to having a companion. He has even started trying to play with her. They will take off running through the house, so I just make sure I am near the wall and out of the way. The play is just for short periods of time, but that’s ok. We will just take it slow and let him work up to longer times of play. It’s so great to see that Duke now has a bounce in his step. He has a heart of gold and always wants to be with his people. Duke is a big ole cuddle bug and he would love to find his forever family to adore. He loves to ride and he rides very well. He has even been on a trip to the beach. The trip was 3 1/2 hours one way. Duke just settled down with his foster sister in the back, and slept the whole way. He is completely trustworthy alone in the house. He has never messed with the trash or anything on the counter. He loves going for walks and he has learned to walk on the leash very well. He knows sit, shake (both paws), and down. I think Duke could live with another submissive dog after proper introductions. I have not been able to test Duke around cats but he has heard them meowing at the vet. While he perked up to listen, he didn’t seem overly interested in seeking out the source. I will also note I haven’t noticed any issues with Duke’s neck. I believe he has improved tremendously with good nutrition. I have video of him lying on his back with his paws over his head, and even putting his back paws in his mouth. He doesn’t exhibit any issues with walking, sleeping, or touching. He doesn’t have any issues with his ears, mouth, or paws. He would make the perfect addition to any family.
Update 4/21/11 - Duke is a wonderful dog and I can’t believe he hasn’t found his forever home yet. It will be extremely hard for me to let him go, so it’s going to have to be a special home filled with love and attention. Duke is a calm, sweet, and loving dog. He loves to go for walks, rides in the car, and basically would love to go anywhere you go. He likes to always be close to my side so it’s difficult to get a good picture of him since is he is always by my side. Duke will lie in the kitchen doorway and watch me while I fix dinner, and he loves to go out on the deck and sun himself. He is doing fabulous. He listens really well, and always wants to make you happy. I have tested him with cats and he is not interested in them at all so I think he would be fine in a house with cats. He would do great as an only dog or in a home with a non-dominant dog.
Eliza is a beautiful black dane with natural ears. Her age is unknown, but she is guessed to be around 3 years old. Eliza has had a bit of a rough start. She came to MAGDRL though another rescue group. She was found abandoned in a field apparently left for dead She appears to have had multiple litters of puppies, but none were found with her. She was VERY skinny weighing in at only 82 pounds. She had scars and scabs all over her body ranging in size, shape, and location. She also has the scars from having had an imbedded collar. Her tail is 4-5 vertebras short of being a normal length and she has a scar on the very tip. She had worms and intestinal parasites of all kinds including hooks, whips, and coccidia. As if all of this weren’t enough for this sweet girl, her biggest problem right now is that she has also been shot in the leg and the bullet is still lodged in the bone. Luckily the muscle isn’t torn, but the back end of the bone is shattered causing her pain and making it difficult for her to walk, run, and be a normal playful puppy. She has had a consult for the elbow and is a great candidate for surgery! This is was the doc said on her eval: "Eliza is very sweet!… She has left elbow swelling secondary to a gunshot trauma, though fortunately her triceps muscle is attached and her function relatively good. She does have moderate muscle atrophy of her triceps muscle, which hopefully will improve with time. An exploratory surgery of her left elbow joint should help ‘clean out’ debris, which hopefully will improve her comfort." She has already been cleared of the worms and parasites, so the last thing that this sweet baby needs done is the surgery for her elbow and to be spayed. She is wonderful with her foster siblings (another dane, a terrier mix, and a rat terrier) and has done well with the children she’s encountered, but there are no kids in the home. She is very loving and gentle and only gets really excited over food, which is understandable considering where she came from. Once she gets the all clear, she is going to make someone a wonderful addition to their home (and their sofa)! Eliza came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9)
Update 3/28/12 - Eliza is recovering well from surgery! They removed 2 bullet fragments as well as cleaned up the bone shards that were causing her some pain. They said that the joint will never be completely normal, but it shouldn’t hold her back or cause her anymore pain. She wants to run and play still (which is a good sign) and I hate having to hold her back. I discovered that she can be crated if need be, but you have to coax her in with food. Once in, however, she doesn’t whine and gets comfortable after a while. Her funny haircut is starting to grow in and she is looking more and more beautiful everyday. She will get her stitches out in a few days and will go back to the doctor in about 8 weeks. Hopefully they will give her the all clear and she can go to her forever home!
Freya is a beautiful and sweet 3 year old mantle marked fawn female with natural ears. She is petite, she is athletic, she is playful and affectionate and loves her people. Freya came into rescue because her previous owners were unable to care for her anymore due to working long hours and having financial difficulties. Freya recently had two eye surgeries. One to correct Entropian, which is where the eyelid turns into the eye and the lashes scrape the eye and then another surgery to fix her third eyelid. Freya continues to have eye problems. We have found a very large corneal ulcer which is VERY PAINFUL and uncomfortable for her and despite struggling to protect her eye, Freya remains sweet and only tries to struggle to get away from anyone that tries to touch the eye. We would like to save her eye and fix what is causing the ulcer but we need donations to do this. Please consider helping Freya. She is SOO worth it! Freya came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (2)
Update 4/5/12 Freya had her eye surgery. Both her eyes had entropian (where her eye lids turned in). Everything went great with the surgery! She is well recovered now and all you can see is a little shadow in her eye where the ulcer once was. She also has a little bit of a cherry eye but it's so small and not bothering her, so we are leaving her eye alone. She can see perfect now and most importantly is that she is pain free, happy and full of life! Freya is such a sweet girl! If you are looking for a fun walking partner, a super affectionate Dane that is also playful and loyal and did I mention affectionate?, then Freya is your girl! Freya is great with my two kids who are 3yrs and 4yrs old. She LOVES kids and warms up to a child of any age right away! She is a little timid with new people that come to the house and takes a bit to warm up. But, if the new person is a child, she warms up immediately.
Goliath is am 8 year old white male with cropped and standing ears. He's wonderful 120 pound boy with beautiful big blue eyes. He has had a tough life, being returned to MAGDRL three times because of his adopter’s financial or personal problems. Despite having to change homes so often, he is very loving and trusting and is thrilled to be in his new foster home with two foster brothers Bear and Grits. Goliath has some disabilities common in white Great Danes; he is partially blind and partially deaf, but that sure does not stop him from having fun or stealing the show wherever he goes. He is a total love-bug and tries to snuggle with his foster parents even when they are standing up! In October, his foster mom found a lump under his right front leg and took him to the vet to get it checked out. Samples were taken and tests were done; the results showed that Goliath has a Mast Cell tumor. This type of tumor is like any human cancer, they are cells that occur in the body naturally, but they have mutated and become cancerous. Also like in human cancer, there are stages; from benign at stage one to a very poor prognosis at stage four. If the tumor is removed before it can spread throughout his body then his prognosis is much better. We are working now to be sure that it makes sense with Goliath's advanced age for him to have the surgery to have this tumor removed. Goliath is good with children, but does best with older children because of his sight loss. He is also fine with cats. Goliath came to MAGDRL in October 2010. (9) - added 1/23/11
Harvey is a 5 year old black male with natural ears. He first came to rescue as a puppy less than one year old. He has spent the last 4 years in a home with children, small dogs and other Danes. One of the kids was a newborn, the other a young boy. Harvey is good on a leash, comes when called and very easy to handle. He has what is believed to be a partial cruciate tear in his left rear knee, which the rescue will have taken care of. He limps a bit on that leg, more noticeably when he first gets up in the morning. Harvey is a big boy, somewhat overweight, and needs to lose some of that weight. He has been on a diet since coming back to rescue. It's imperative his diet continues to help with the knee. He is currently on 2 cups of dry dog food twice a day. Harvey's foster mom says he has character since his right ear is a little crocked. Harvey is trust worthy loose in the house. He is 100% potty trained and doesn't disturb a thing while no one is home. Harvey is looking for a warm body to cuddle up with and love on. He enjoys sitting on the couch next to you to just hang out. He gets along with dogs of all shape and sizes. Harvey is a good listener and will do as he is told. He knows basic obedience commands and walks well on a leash. He is a very gentle boy, a bit mystified at the turn of events in his life. At the same time, he is very trusting of people and only wants to be loved. Harvey came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (9)
Update 1/6/12 - Grumpy old men comes to mind when I think about this old man. He is truly the man of the house. He loves to relax on the couch and sleep. His foster mom has recently taught him how to catch and play fetch. He loves playing fetch with stuffed animals and has a rain deer that he keeps very close by. Harvey grows very close to his humans he enjoys their company. He will sit beside you on the couch and watch TV or even sit on your lap. He is very loyal and protects his humans from anything that may try to harm them. He do well with big and small animals and would do well with children. Come and scoop him up before his foster mom makes him part of her family!
Hector is a 1 1/2 year old black male with cropped ears who weights approximately 138 pounds. He is an absolutely gorgeous boy who had a lonely start in life and spent most of it in a kennel or tied up outside. He came to MAGDRL with no manners, but we have been pleasantly surprised by how smart he is, and how quickly he is learning. He has already learned sit and down. His housebreaking is really coming along too. Hector is high energy, and due to his lack of manners training is a requirement of his adoption. Hector will not be placed in a home with children under the age of 10. He was tested with a kitten at the vet, where he only sniffed at him and appeared to be more interested in other things. When he went to check out the kitten a second time, the kitten arched up and hissed at him, and he jumped away from a kitten that just weighs ounces. He appears to be dog friendly, but he wants to play roughly. He rides really well in the car and loves to go places. Hector is certainly not shy and likes everyone he meets. Hector came to MAGDRL in April 2012. (9)
Hope is a 2 year old piebald female with natural ears. She is a super sweet and well behaved young lady who is great with children of all ages and enjoys playing with other dogs. Hope is currently in a foster home with two young children and two large dogs, and she has no problem letting them crawl all over her. She is great with dogs of all sizes according to her previous owner. Hope is very well behaved on a leash and is working on basic commands like sit, down, and stay. She came to the rescue as an owner surrender and was underweight, thus making our current goal to put more weight on her. Hope is crate trained and house trained. Due to all of the changes Hope is slightly lacking in confidence, which can easily be taken care of with love and affection. Hope would definitely be an amazing addition to any family. Hope came to MAGDRL in April 2012. (9)
Kelsey is an 11 1/2 yr old, blue female dane with natural ears. She came into rescue due to her family falling on hard times and not able to care for her any longer. For her age, Kelsey sure doesn't always show it! She has the usual old dog skin tags, lumps, aging eyes (although can see great!) and some weakness in her hind end. But, she is full of love, kisses and even gets spunky trying to play with the foster home's 2 1/2 year old dane. She is currently living with 3 other danes and an older JRT which she does fine with. Kelsey is close to the perfect dog. No food aggression issues, gets along with dogs of all sizes, cats and loves everybody. She definitely hears when her meals are being prepared! She is up to date on all vaccines, heart worm negative and even had a full blood screening which came back normal. She is currently on Tramadol, which is an inexpensive medication to help with pain, as well as joint supplements and a quality food. She deserves to live out the rest of her life on a comfy couch. Could that be yours? Kelsey came to MAGDRL in October 2011. (3)
Update 12/28/11 - Kelsey has been in her foster home for two months and she’s really blossomed. She has adjusted to her environment, loves the other dogs and has become quite the vocalist when she wants something. She is a creature of habit and her routine. She will let you know when she needs to go out to potty, when it's meal time and when you're on her favorite spot on the couch all by barking at you. Since coming in, she's built some of the muscle in her hind end due to walks which she loves, and playing outside. She even tries to run with the other dogs! She is on Rimadyl only as needed and the joint supplements have really helped her. She constantly is giving kisses to show her appreciation for being rescued.
Update 3/12/12 - Kelsey has been in her foster family since October 2011. She has settled right in, has become quite the couch potato but don't let that fool you as she still has her moments of play. She's on Rimadyl
1-2 times a day and seems to do well on it. She still has some weakness in her hind end but it's usually more pronounced after trying to run and play with the 2 1/2 year old Dane in her foster family. She LOVES the company of other dogs, is fine with cats but would be best suited in a home with older, respective children (and dogs) and someone that is home most of the day since she has a regimen. She will still have the occasional accident in the house but has gotten better with a routine. She has quite the personality especially when she wants something and will let you know by barking at you. She is truly a joy.
Layla is a 9 year old black female with natural ears. She is a petite girl that is as sweet as she is cute. Layla has had a hard life and right now all she needs is love and a couch to call her own. She can be very shy but warms up very nicely and will just melt your heart when you look into those wise eye's of hers. You can just see the love pouring out saying I will love you for ever just give me a chance. Layla is good with everything from kids, cats to all size of dogs. She lives with 5 other dogs in her foster home and has made herself right at home with all of them. When the grandkids come over she loves to give them kisses and snuggle with them for nap time. Can you please find it in your heart to give this senior girl a great home to call her own. Layla came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Lincoln is a handsome 6 1/2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to the rescue through a shelter so little is known about his background. Lincoln does start off his meeting with others a little shy, however, he warms up quickly. He enjoys being with his foster brothers and sisters. Lincoln is house trained and will give you a nudge to let you know when he needs to go out. He would do best in a calm, low activity home. He has sensitive feet so when grooming he needs someone willing to be patient with him. He does demonstrate some food protection behaviors so it would be best to feed him separately. His foster home isolates during food and snack times thus eliminating his need to protect. Lincoln is unsure of any size high strung, hyper or noisy dog. He is not good with cats. Lincoln could only be placed with children over the age of 12 years and even then they must be calm, relaxed and self confident. Even though he is a very large Dane he loves attention, gives kisses, leans and snuggles in bed (king size) with his brothers, sisters and foster family. Lincoln came into MAGDRL in August 2011. (2)
Update 1/2/12 - Can you believe it is a new year? I’ve been with my foster family now for 3 months and 2 weeks. I’ve finally weigh in at 174 lbs. I understand that I don’t have to worry about food anymore and the treats come every time I do something my foster family likes. My foster family's other dogs have been helping me to learn how much fun it is to run in the yard, chase a ball even though I don’t like to bring it back, and how to play a four handed game of basketball. They toss it and I catch it then they chase me to get it. I have been cat tested and I really don’t like them. My foster dad says “Cats they are good to eat” I believe him even though I have never caught one. I enjoy children who are quiet and over the age of 12 years. I am hoping that there is family out there that will be willing to show me love and be patient with me as I learn what they want of me. I enjoy watching television, Animal Planet is my favorite and snuggling up with my foster mom and her two deaf dogs. We take afternoon naps together and somehow mom ends up between the three of us. I wish someone could get a picture; but every time someone enters the room one of us gets up. I did find out recently that I have to have a special kind of food to keep my bladder healthy. It doesn’t bother me at all but I would need a family willing to take me to the vet to get it checked out periodically. Won’t you consider adding me to your forever family?
Louie is a beautiful 7 1/2 black male with natural ears. He came into rescue after bring dumped by his owners at a kill shelter. He is being fostered in a home with 3 other Danes his age, and he really enjoys their company! His foster mom thinks he is almost perfect. He knows all his commands, rides beautifully in the car, never tries to counter-surf, walks nicely on the leash, loves absolutely everyone he's met so far, and is great with the 7 and 8 year old children in his foster home. Louie came into rescue in rough shape, with Lyme's, and diarrhea, as well as being terribly underweight. Even with the diarrhea, he's never had a single accident in the house! He goes to the door and waits to be let out each time. He's being treated for the Lyme's, and after some experimentation, we have found a food that agrees with him. He's already so handsome and shiny, just wait until he gains a little weight! Louie has some skin tags and calluses, and like many Danes, he gets drooly at mealtimes. Other than that, he's perfect! He's got a wonderful, even Dane temperament, is happy to sleep all day, but also loves to play with his Dane pals in the yard. He is trustworthy in the home and doesn't mind relaxing while his people are at work, but he really seems to feel better when he's got a doggie companion nearby so he should go into a home with another dog. Gentle Louie is great with kids of all ages, but since he is a senior, he should be placed in a home with children 8 and up so he doesn't accidentally get jumped on. Louie has a wonderful spirit and personality, he's just waiting for a home of his own! Louie came to MAGDRL in April 2012. (3)
Lucky is a 5 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter after being dropped there by her owner. Lucky is one of the sweetest, gentlest Danes. Her foster home has completely fallen in love with her, and has said that if they didn't already have 3, she'd be home. Lucky has silly ears, one actually flips over on her head, so they both point left sometimes. She was very shy and scared when she first came in to rescue, but she is starting to blossom. She is good with other dogs, cats and even a toddler. She knows basic commands and doesn't bark at anything. She needs to gain some weight, which her foster home is working on. Lucky would make a perfect addition to any home. Lucky came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9)
Update 3/17/12 - Boy, has Lucky's personality come out. She is fabulous. She now loves to run and play with the other danes. She certainly doesn't act like a 5 year old, she thinks she's a puppy. She loves her stuffies and her tail is up and wagging. She knows basic commands, but she needs leash work. I don't think she even knew what a leash was. She's gaining weight and is one happy dog.
Lucy is a 3 year old blue female with natural ears. She came to us for financial reasons. Lucy is good with cats and dogs of all sizes. In her foster home, she is living with both male and female dane and a female shepherd. In her previous home, she lived with a pit and a Chihuahua. She is housebroken and crate trained, and likes to play with stuffed toys. She knows sit, down, and touch. She is approx 32 in tall and is underweight at 88 lbs. She likes to head butt you for pets, and will lean on you or stick her head under your arm for a cuddle. Lucy is shy at first, and getting pictures is hard because the noise from the camera scares her! She loves to follow the other dogs around and mimics whatever they are doing. She is not food or toy aggressive, but will sneak a lick of your food if left unattended. Lucy is positive for Lymes and is currently being treated. She also has bilateral torn cruciates, and will need to have those repaired before adoption. She is very shy when first meeting new people and it may be because she is protecting those painful back legs. For this reason, Lucy cannot be around young children (under 12) at this time even though she has lived with them in the past. After her surgery, when she's feeling better we may be able to re-evaluate this. Her first surgery is scheduled for 3/27/12. Lucy will need a home with at least one other dog, as it helps with her shyness. Lucy came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (4)
Update 4/17/12 - Lucy's first ACL surgery went well. The vet decided to do her left leg first. Her sutures came out on 4/16/12 and she is now tip toeing on her affected side. She is eating well, although not as much as her foster home would like. The vet has said he would like her to start physical therapy, since she has hardly any muscle on the side where they did surgery. She will be starting therapy shortly, to include walking on an under water treadmill. Then, once she actually starts to favor the leg that has not yet had surgery, Lucy will have her second ACL surgery. Lucy is now allowed to do steps, but is still being leashed so as not to run. We had a small get together for a birthday, and Lucy did wonderfully greeting everyone. It wasn't long before she was in the lap of my daughter's boyfriend. Everyone that meets her falls in love with her.
Manny is a sweet 3 1/2 year old harlequin male with natural ears and a visual impairment. He came from a shelter where his owners failed to come and claim him on his second round. Manny doesn’t know a stranger and loves everyone he meets. Manny is house trained, respects baby gates, does not get on furniture, but will counter surf if the opportunity presents itself. He has some vision problems but his hearing is very good. Due to his vision impairment he will not be placed with small children and due to an incident with chickens in his first foster home we will not place Manny with small animals. He is currently being fostered with male and female great danes and seems to really enjoy their company. Manny needs a fenced yard with appropriate fencing as he’s been known to climb the fence, he is always supervised while outside. A fencing exception will not be considered for Manny due to his vision impairment. He is very soft mouthed when taking treats, eats like a gentleman and is very respectful of the seniors in his foster home. Manny is a big mush who adores people and loves to snuggle. He needs some leash work and due to his strength will be learning to walk on a no pull harness. He will need training classes to help socialization, leash manners, and basic obedience. His foster mom continues to work on exposing Manny to new things as his previous exposure was very limited. Manny came to MAGDRL in December 2010. (6) - updated 1/27/12
Marshall is a 3 year old mostly white deaf male with natural ears. He was turned into rescue due to the other intact male dogs in the house decided they didn’t like him. Marshall settled nicely into his foster home with a Papillion and two large breed dogs. He does good with both the male and females in the house. Marshall is very friendly and loves everyone he meets. He would be an amazing therapy dog and certainly a great ambassador for the breed. He will need to be placed in a home with another canine companion due to being deaf. His foster mom is currently working on teaching him sign language. Marshall has very good house manners and is crate trained. Marshall came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (6)
Molly is a 4 1/2 year old mismarked mantle merle female with natural ears. She has returned to MAGDRL after two incidents in her adoptive home. One incident was with a small child, one with a small dog. So therefore, Molly will not be placed with small children or small dogs. She is doing wonderfully in her current foster home with both the male and female Dane there and her foster family adores her. Molly does lack confidence and needs a strong leader. We will be very selective in placing Molly in her next home, we want to be sure her next home is truly forever. She is crate and housetrained and travels well in the car. She does pull on the leash and could use some work with her leash manners. She is an absolute gem for the right home, a perfect addition for any Dane savvy family. Molly came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (3)
Update 3/9/12 - Molly is doing well in her foster home. She did test positive for Lyme's disease and has now completed a full course (one month) of antibiotics. She is getting Nupro, extra glucosamine and chondroitin and salmon oil supplements in her food. She is a great eater. If overfed, she will definitely overeat, so whoever adopts her will need to be careful of that. Right now she is on Grain Free Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream and doing well on that. Molly gets along great with the Danes in the foster home, however she has let the young Dane know when she plays too rough and she let her have it on a couple of occasions. The young Dane was asking for it so Molly cannot be faulted. Since she has given her a couple of gashes and scrapes, they are no longer allowed out to run together. The young Dane hits on her too hard and it causes her pain. That's not fair to Molly. But in the house they are fine so it's easy to manage. The foster home has tried leaving Molly out of the crate on a few occasions when gone for a short period. Sometimes she's fine, other times she finds trouble. Everything needs to be put away (any food or treats) and if so, she is fine. Molly is a love and so affectionate, very submissive for the most part, and so laid back with a fairly low energy level. She needs a home who will understand her needs, she will do best with a laid back companion, she does not like to be left alone. A younger active canine would be too much for her. She is doing fine in her foster home and will stay there until that right home comes along. They love her!
Otis is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue as an owner turn in. When he first came in to his foster home, he was terrified of everything, especially the other dogs in the house. After 2+ weeks he is starting to relax and realize that he is in a safe place. If he gets anxious about anything, he will go in his crate or seek out one of his people for some comfort and assurance. Otis is a sweet boy who is trying to get past his questionable beginnings. He knows his commands "sit" "down" "shake/paw". He is housebroken and crate trained and comes when called 100% of the time. He has not counter surfed and loves a ride in the car. When Otis is a bit more confident, he will go on his first walk in town. He's not quite there yet but he is OK on leash in the yard. Even though Otis is still not comfortable with the dogs in the house, he's getting surer of himself every day. He loves to run outside and he is doing remarkably well with his people. Otis is living in a quite home with 2 adults and his canine foster pack. He's insecure and will play with his foster parents for a little while then he needs to be reassured that its ok. A quite home with older children 12 plus would be the best for him. Otis has been left alone for 3-4 hours in his crate with a chew toy and he's fine. He doesn't have any separation anxiety but he does get very excited when you come home and gets the zoomies. With some patience and time, Otis is going to be a wonderful companion! Otis came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (1)
Update 1/14/12 - It's been almost 7 weeks since Otis came into his foster home, and the differences in him are remarkable. The things that sent him running for cover, the vacuum, the garage door, wiping him off in the rain etc, no longer phase him at all. He is starting to look and act like the 2 year old he is. He is playful and silly with his people and just last week began playing with his foster sister. She is a 1 1/2 year old bloodhound who's smaller than Otis and very gentle and submissive. They have quickly become inseparable. They play inside and out, they lay together and will chew their nylabones together. This would have been impossible just a few weeks ago. Otis is still nervous around the 2 males in the house, a 1 year old St. Bernard and a 6 year old Dane. He avoids them and is not interested in being around them. He is doing better on the leash, but is still nervous if people approach. When he pulls, he will stop with a correction. He is very in tune with your tone of voice and listens to all corrections immediately. He respects the gates in the house and is still not counter surfing. He is still struggling with new situations and new people, but is improving. We're working on the "stay/wait" command and he's doing well. Otis absolutely loves and needs his crate - its security for him. He will go in for a nap, to chew his toys or just to take a break. He's doing well in a quiet home with routine and structure. If allowed to go at his own pace, with lots of love and encouragement, Otis is going to be a sweet and goofy boy!
Update 2/10/12 - Otis has been in his foster home for almost 3 months and he continues to try to get past his shaky start in life. He has made remarkable progress and bears little resemblance to the dog who first arrived. He loves his people and will jump straight up with all 4 feet off the ground to see out the side window if one of his people is out in the yard. He is very energetic and loves to zoom around the yard with his foster sister. He still ignores the 2 male dogs in the house, and prefers to have nothing to do with them. Otis has become quite vocal and will "talk" to you when he is playing! He has also started to "spin" when he is playing. He goes so fast, he will make you dizzy! Otis knows all his commands and has learned "back up" this past week. He's a smart boy who learns commands quickly. He's doing better on the leash but prefers to walk through the neighborhood rather than through town. His foster home is in a rural area so the neighborhood is very quiet. He has had some struggles over the past few weeks. He doesn't like his feet, ears, or the base of his tail touched, but his foster mom is working on these issues. With all things considered, Otis is doing very well, and is turning into a happy, goofy little boy. If you're looking for a seamless adoption, Otis may not be the right boy for you. But if you're willing to take the time to show this silly boy how wonderful his life can be, then you will have a loving companion who will be a welcome addition. Otis would so best in a home with a playful but submissive female dog. He needs his crate as that's his favorite place to nap, play with a toy or eat. He respects the gates in the house but really enjoys his crate for security.
Updated 3/13/12 - Otis continues to be a sweet and goofy love bug with his people. If you're sitting, his head is in your lap. He has really become quite the cuddle boy. He is now doing very well walking on a leash. He gets excited when you first clip the leash on him, but in a few minutes he settles down and walks right beside you. Unless something gets his attention, he rarely needs any correction. He's still a shy boy with strangers, but has stopped trying to run from the situation. If left at his own pace, he will investigate the new people, and with some reassurance, will say hello and wait for some rubs. Otis is also becoming less sensitive to having his ears or tail touched. His foster Mom can clean his ears without much of a problem. He still has a ways to go with having his feet touched. That is still a work in progress! Otis continues to enjoy playing with his foster sister. They are great buddies and love nothing better then to chase each other in the back yard. Otis also loves to play ball with his people. He will "talk" to you until you give him the ball! He knows all his commands and continues to respond to the tone of your voice on all corrections. He also is still very attached to his crate. Otis is a sweet and gentle boy who needs a quiet home with someone who has patience and will give him some extra time and extra care. Otis Needs: quite home with adults or children 12 years and older, he's not a dog park dog. He's afraid of new dogs especially males. He needs structure with positive reinforcement. Otis would do well with a laid back female dog to keep him company and help him with his confidence, a fenced yard so he could run.
Update 4/9/12 - Otis is just a big lovable cuddle boy! As his confidence grows, he really is turning into a gentle, silly, happy boy! He has two favorite things.. playing with his foster sister, and his people. Otis is a true Velcro Dane and is usually with his foster Mom or Dad with his head in one of their laps looking for some hugs and rubs! If one of his people are out, he will sit by the window and watch for the car to come down the road. Then he will greet you with big wiggles and wags! He has gained some needed weight and is a beautiful shiny boy. He is still a bit shy and needs to go slowly, at his own pace, with new situations. He loves going for a nice quiet walk or car ride. He has also decided that he loves to be around the rabbit in the house. Every day while the cage is being cleaned, the rabbit comes out and sits between Otis's front legs. Otis will lay with his face down next to the rabbit until the cage is done. Otis is a smart, alert boy who is very eager to please. He learns quickly and happily. He is thriving in a quiet home with routine and structure. Otis is going to be a treasure for his forever family.
Pat is an approximately 1 to 1 1/2 year old black male with natural ears weighing in at 95 pounds. He came to rescue as a stray. Pat is a special boy with a few congenital deformities that are easily overlooked once his personality shines through. His deformities are nothing that affects his quality of life or his beauty. Pat knows his basic commands including sit, down, and shake. He also fetches, and brings it back to you! In his foster home there are 2 young toddlers ages 1 1/2 (boy) and 2 1/2 (girl), Pat has done amazing with the children, no issues or concerns. There are two cats in the foster home, he has showed little to no interest in them. Pat loves his foster brother and sister, a very large Dane and a petite Dane/Lab mix. Pat did have one accident since being in his foster home and he had been inside the home for less than 5 minutes when that occurred. Since then there have been no accidents. Pat has shown no signs of counter surfing. His foster parents are waiting until they know him just a little better before giving him free roam of the house without supervision. Pat came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (9)
Pearl is 3 year old black female with natural ears. She came from a shelter as an owner turn in. Pearl has lived with other dogs and does well, she would do best with medium to large sized dogs. She’s lived with children but we are unsure of their ages, so due to this we will only place her with children 8 or older. Pearl does seem to be very stimulated by small fuzzy creatures when out in the back yard so we will not be placing her in a home that has cats. She likes to call the shots with the dogs in the household, so she shouldn’t be placed with another alpha dog. She loves everyone person she meets. Pearl’s movements are a bit loose so we are going to have her checked by a vet. This does not slow her down, she runs and plays with the other dogs and she’s fine on steps. Pearl came to MAGDRL in March 2011. (6)
Petey is an approximately 2 year old mantle male mix with natural ears. Due to previous malnourishment before coming to rescue, and being a mix, he is smaller than most Danes. He came to us a bit thin, and we are getting him to a good weight - he eats wonderfully. He does have Demodex. He is taking medicine for it and his fur is coming back beautifully. He has no reservations when it comes to strangers or other dogs. He is friendly to everybody and everything. Since Petey is so friendly and loves to play with other dogs, we would suggest that he be placed with another female or a non-dominant male. We don’t know how he is around other animals. Petey loves to go on walks and check things out. Petey likes to play fetch and chew on his toy. He is housebroken and we are working on his other house manners. Petey does counter-surf, table-surf, and floor-surf. He is very food driven so we are working with him on his surfing and jumping when food is around. Since he likes to chew, we keep a bone handy or his chew toy and he is satisfied with that. He does fine in his crate when we have to leave the house for a bit. Petey is a couch potato. If you are on the couch he wants up there too so he can snuggle and be petted. He can be goofy on the couch. Petey buries his head under the pillows and tends to roll off the couch. He is great around kids and babies. Petey likes to sniff at them and give them a good lick for affection. If you are looking for an adorable fun-loving and goofy Dane, then Petey is for you. He needs a loving forever home who will give him the life he deserves. Petey came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (9)
Update 2/26/12 - Petey has been gaining weight and filling out very nicely. His fur is coming in nice and thick with most of the bald spots gone. He continues to be food driven, but will not bother another dogs food. He hangs around the kitchen if you are in there. His energy and stamina are growing also. He loves playing with our other danes. They are bigger than him, but that doesn't bother him. He can now sleep thru the night without needing to go outside. Petey is such a lovable dog, when he cocks his head to look at you, you just have to pet him.
Raia is a 7 month old merlequin female with natural ears. She came to us from the shelter so we don’t have much history on her. Raia is a very sweet and loving little girl, she loves to be around people and loves to cuddle. She also loves going for long walks and is very well behaved on a leash, she loves being outside playing with her foster brothers. She is very shy at first with other dogs but give her a little time and she will warm right up to them! She needs some help with her manners she really has none! She likes to jump up and give you kisses whenever she has the chance! She is a very petite and tiny pup but can jump really high when she gets excited! She lives with three foster brothers (Great Dane, Dachshund, Mix) also a cat and two children, ages 2 and 6. She is crate trained and has not had any accidents in the house. Raia came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Update 2/18/12 - Raia is learning new things everyday. She has learned to sit before she gets her meals, and how to shake with her paw. She is putting on some weight and starting to fill out making her look a lot healthier. Raia is still a little cuddle bug and likes all the attention on her and no one else!
Roxie is an 8 year old blue female with cropped ears. She is a sweet, affectionate senior girl that loves to be with her people. She has one cropped standing ear and one flopped ear, which makes her even cuter. She came to MAGDRL from a family who had her since a pup and just had no time for her anymore and left her alone for up to 12 hours a day. Her coat is a little dry and dull but her foster home is working on improving this with a better quality food and treats. She takes correction like a champ and will give you her paw every time you ask. She is housebroken, has no food aggression, and is great on the leash. She barks to let you knows someone is at the door. When she gets tired, she finds her spot and you dont hear a peep out of her for hours. She did growl a bit at first at her canine foster brother and sister, but within three or four days everything was fine. She was more than likely just confused and scared as to where she was and needed time to feel safe. Although Roxie has a slight incontinence problem while she sleeps, she is on an inexpensive medicine and hasn't had an accident since! Roxie is wonderful and gentle with children despite her size. When visiting relatives she was a perfect lady and everyone loved her. Roxie still likes to play in the yard and go out for short walks. Roxie is a laid back lovebug and deserves to live out her life filled with love and happiness. Roxie came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (3)
Sanford is an approximately 2-3 year old black male with natural ears who came to us from a shelter. He is a very loving boy, who likes everyone that comes in the door, is a great leaner, and wants to be close to you. He is a gentleman to all the ladies, no jumping up, and he likes company. Sanford has some issues with being left alone and cries terribly, but he has no destructive tendencies. He has awful nightmares, not the rabbit chasing kind, the crying and howling kind. He is a deep groaner and sighs a lot. Sanford is a chair thief, if you get up out of one he gets in, he can fold himself into the tightest ball to get in a chair you have been sitting in. He does not get on the bed unless he needs to go out, he will jump up and stand over you to get your attention. He did not play at all when he came in to rescue. Now he is trying, if you throw a ball he will run after, but not bring back yet. He will play with the squeaky toys a little but mostly he just grabs them up and takes them outside and drops them. He is a good dog on a leash, no pulling, ignores other barking dogs while walking, but will bark at barking dogs while in the back yard. He is not good with other male dogs. His foster family has not had him around other animals will test him this weekend with a cat. He has been around very small children and did wonderful with them. When he first came to rescue, you could see all his ribs and hip bones and his coat was dull and skin was flaky. His foster family has fattened him up enough where his hip bones do not show and his coat is nice and shiny and no more flakes, he is quite beautiful. He has learned the sit command and we are working on stay. He is a very laid back doggie, sleeps a lot, chases a squirrel every so often, he has not had any accidents in the house. Sanford came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (9) - updated 4/8/12
Super Nova is an approximately 1 year old black female with natural ears. Nova is a very sweet puppy who had a rough start but is living the good life now. She was hit by a car and left without vet care for a few weeks. A Good Samaritan found out about her and brought her in to her vet. Her vet said that Nova needed orthopedic surgery so she was taken to Veterinary Surgical Referral Practice. The Good Samaritan did not have the funds available to pay for her surgery so Nova was surrendered to rescue. She had surgery and has a plate in her leg. She has been all cleared from the orthopedic vet after spending 10 weeks in her foster home. She loves hugs, cuddles and deep tissue massages. She loves to have the attention of her people (she's a little needy). Once she has all the attention and massages from everyone in the room, she'll settle down and lay on her bed, waiting for someone to call her name for more massages. Nova is very smart and will learn quickly with training. She can sit, lay down and stay for a few seconds. She gets a bit rambunctious when food comes out and her nose still finds its way onto the counter sometimes. Nova likes to play with Chewy, her cairn terrier sister, although Nova doesn't understand her size/strength. Chewy is older, so doesn't have the same energy level, but Nova tries to be gentle with her. Nova does well in her crate, and will almost always walk in without struggle. She is sometimes hesitant to go, but with a treat will trot in. She is a little too curious about the resident cat but the cat has decided it is not worth the effort to meet her so she keeps her distance. We do believe that she would chase the cat if given the opportunity. She is still a bit of a puppy so training will need to be continued. She will make a wonderful addition to just about any home. Nova came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Tala is a 15 month old black spayed petite female. Don't let the age fool you, she is one laid back young lady! Tala loves people and enjoys laying around getting lots of attention. She currently lives with 2 Great Danes (male and female), a female Jack Russell Terrier and a male cat. She loves to chase her foster siblings around the yard, but isn't fond of being chased back. She would do well in a home with large or small dogs as long as they give her some alone time. Tala is very good with children (she lived with in her previous home) and loves to give them kisses. However, she will only be placed in a home with older children because she does like her personal space. She is timid and unsure of her surroundings but once she settles in she is a Velcro dane. When she came to her foster home she really liked to jump on people when she greeted them, however with some persistence, she has started to overcome that bad habit. Tala will bark if she is startled but calms right down once she is reassured. She is a pretty calm girl for her age but will still need training to work on her basic commands. If you have the time and patience to love this girl, she will return it to you ten fold. Tala came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (3)
Taylor is such a sweet older gentleman. He is 8 years old and has a tinge of arthritis in his back but will hold his own with the young ones! He still loves to run and play with his stuffies. He is back in MAGDRL through no fault of his own. His family could no longer give him the attention he so desperately craves with changes in their lives so they returned him to us. He is good with dogs of all sizes and sexes. He loves kids as well and has lived with them from infancy through toddlers. He would really like to catch a cat so cats are a no for this handsome man. Taylor is looking for a warm bed or sofa to lounge with his humans for the rest of his days. He enjoys going for walks but also likes to lounge by the TV. Taylor has never met a stranger and knows that everyone wants to pet him because of his stunning good looks. Please consider adding this distinguished gentleman to your home. Taylor came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Update 11/14/11 - Taylor is such a sweet older gentleman being 8 years old. Even though he has arthritis he doesn’t let that slow him down. He loves everyone and everything. He loves kids as well and has lived with them from infancy through toddlers. Taylor would really like to catch a cat so cats are a no for this handsome man. He loves going for walks and walks so nice on his leash a child can walk him with no problems but we don’t suggest that, he is just so good on the leash. He is currently living with another dog who keeps him feeling young when they play outside. He prefers to be petted and loved on rather than playing with toys. He is a little skittish when he hears a loud noise as they startle him. He is such a silly boy and follows his foster mom everywhere in the house. This gentle giant is exactly that a Gentle Giant who just wants to be with his people. Taylor has been with his foster mom since November 2011.
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Bella came to rescue from a shelter where she was given up by her original owner. The shelter was told she was Great Dane/Mastiff mix but that does not appear to be the case. We believe she is more likely a Dane/Catahoula mix. Bella gets along with most other dogs, especially males, but not good with cats. She has lived with a young child and was perfect with him. She is an active girl who loves to play. She is very loving with her people and loves to snuggle after a fun time outside. The best home for Bella is one with a fenced yard to allow her room to romp. Another dog and a child or two to play with would be heaven for this sweet girl. (9)
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Hi! Hi! Hi! I’m George, George, George! I’m so very excited to meet you, I’m practically jumping up and down! OK, I _am_ jumping up and down! My Foster mom keeps telling me that people aren’t sure what to make of me when I do that, but honestly, I’m just so excited, I can hardly hold it in! Maybe they should’ve just named me Tigger and be done with it! Anyway, I’m a handsome fawn great dane who couldn’t be cuter. They tell me I’m 5 but what’s in a number--I feel like I’m still a crazy teenager! I love my people, love running around in the yard, and seem to be a constant source of entertainment to my foster family. When people come to the house, I get so excited to meet them, but then I don’t really know them, but it’s so exciting, but it’s a little scary. All that, it’s no wonder I jump like a pogo stick! My new people are going to have to continue to help me find a better way to meet people, but I’m so worth it, I can’t imagine that’ll hold you back. I met some cats the other day—they sure are interesting creatures and I sure would like to meet more, but I’m more interested in my foster mom and my new surroundings, so that’s OK. I guess I can live with them if they’re around. I’ve also met other dogs, and, guess what?? I get all excited about them too!!! Yay! The little ones are a bit easier for me but I do OK with the big dogs if we walk a bit first and have some time to calm down. I don’t mind kids at all but my foster mom says older kids would be better since I love anything new so much that I won’t let anyone at all near whatever it is. Of course, I get bored of it after a while but until then, I’m George the Dragon, defending my stash! You won’t believe how awesome I am! I’m so good in the house, I stay all by myself while the adults are at work and I don’t mess up a thing. And of course, I don’t chew on people things or counter surf—I’m way too good for that amateur stuff. I’m smart too (I know, you’re hardly surprised!). I know my basic commands and I really listen well. Yes, yes, yes!! I’m a good, good, good Tigger…I mean George! Life is so exciting! There are adventures around every corner! Come meet me and take me on the adventure of your lifetime! I will be your best friend, with you for all of it! Yay!!!! I already love you! Jump, jump, jump! (2)
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Gigi (or G.G. for "Good Girl") is a four year old spayed female Great Dane. She's about 94 pounds of sweetness and love. No small dogs please, and probably no cats, but Gigi is fine with more substantial dogs although she's really pretty indifferent to them. With a bed and a stuffed toy, she's a happy dog. She is very loyal and devoted to her person, however, it took her a few days to build trust and bond with me. Do not expect an instant best friend, you need to prove to her that you deserve her trust, or at least I did. Gigi is crate trained and house trained and has recently been vaccinated and tested for heartworm (negative). She is well mannered indoors, really quite calm and low key. (5)
Update 5/5/12 - Gigi is coming along slowly. She's not happy, and she's a bit scared, but she's adapting. She learned to do the stairs both up and down. She's either interested in me or dependent upon me enough that she gets up to check if I leave the office for another room. I found her a pretty pink harness that had fit a Rottweiler, so it fit her with some adjustments. That's made it easier to move her around when I need to. When I want her to come out of the crate I just pull her bed out and she comes with it. Then I clip a leash onto the harness and we are good to go. She walks nicely. She's met Cabell, Bremo, Trooper, and Zachary and even spent some time in the dog yard with them late this afternoon. She's very pretty and very sweet. She greeted Clay at the dog yard fence with our other dogs when he came home from work this evening. She's going to be fine. Gigi came out of the crate on her own this morning, made her way downstairs and outside with the rest of the household pack. When Cabell came up to me at my desk for some loving, Gigi stood up, stepped out of her crate, and came over to me for some of the same! She also came up to the fence to greet Clay when he came home this evening. She was giving some signals that she was almost ready to play with the other dogs when we went out to the dog yard late this afternoon. Maybe tomorrow. Gigi ate for me again today, and I caught her doing a play bow with Zachary when they were all in the dog yard together this morning. I also heard her bark for the first time. I don't remember what it was about, maybe when they were all barking at something, but she's basically a very quiet girl.
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Hunter is a 2 year old blue harlequin, he does not realize he is a Dane, he has been in training from the time the owners got him to be a Therapy dog so he has had constant training, his best friend in class is a Dobie. Hunter does feel that he can spring in the air like a deer the bad thing is his landing is not so graceful and you think that would stop him but it doesn't. He is a chewer and has chewed on metal breaking a molar and putting a hole in the roof of his mouth, we hope his chewing will calm down with age. He is pig headed about some things and really smart at other times. He know not to get on the couches or beds unless you tell him it is ok. He knows come when called but new adopters my need treats at first, half of his commands are voice and sign due to owners MS. Hunter knows Sit, Lay, Stay roll over, crawl and he can wave bye bye he will also give you a High Five. Hunter has been around loud noises and is good the only time he does not like a Thunder storm is when he is out in one, he does not like to be out during thunder but is good in the house. When he is home with his adopters, know one is getting in the house he is a good protector. Hunter should not be placed with kids, he is good with cats and he loves puppies, he does not share toys, water bowls or food. He has been this way since a puppy and they have not be able to break him of it, and he seems to have a problem with Chows and Poodles the trainer said she thinks because the are fuzzy. (9)
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