Abigail is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Abigail is a 1 1/2 year old merle female with natural ears who came to us when her owner could no longer afford to feed her. In her past home she lived with another female Dane and a smaller mixed breed who was also female. Abbie is as rough around the edges as they come but they don't get much sweeter than her. She is trying hard to learn some manners and to learn how to walk like a lady on a leash. So far, here at the kennel she has not played well with either sex of dog but we are hoping that it is just an adjustment for her. Today she walked very well with a medium sized dog and after the long walk did engage in some play but she was very dominant. Abigail is starved for affection and she will jump up on humans in order to demand that attention. She is learning that this is not the way to do it. She has not lived with children in the past but is reported to be good with them. We have four children all of who interact with her and she does well. We would suggest no young children because of the jumping issue. She shows no fearfulness over men. She loves anyone who she thinks will love her back. She was recently spayed, brought up to date on her shots and is heartworm negative. She is working on gaining some weight but will remain a small to medium size Dane, probably hovering around 100 pounds at ideal weight. Abigail came to MAGDRL in February 2008. (6)

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Alexander is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Alexander is a 2-3 year old black male with cropped and standing ears. He was picked up as a stray. Alexander is very thin and has a sore on his back leg. Until he has gained some weight, he will not be neutered. Alexander seems to get along with other dogs through the kennel fence where he is staying right now. He did go after the vet's cat so he will not be placed with cats. Alexander has nothing but leans and kisses for everyone that has met him since coming into rescue. He walks well on a leash. We will update you more as we learn more about him, right now we know he is a sweet boy that loves to lean on you for rubs. Alexander came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)
Updated 5/3/08 - Alexander is heart worm positive and is going through heat worm treatment at this time. He will be neutered after his heart worm treatment has been completed.

Annabelle is a 3 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came to rescue after her owners surrendered her to a shelter because she was fighting with another female dog in the home. Her foster family has determined that she is a "Velcro" Dane full of love and leans. She loves to be near members of her family and follows her owners wherever they go… to the point where she can’t decide where to go when the family members are in separate rooms. She is house trained and well behaved when left alone. Annabelle lives with 3 cats and 5 horses and does fine with all. While Annabelle was surrendered to a shelter because she was fighting with another female dog in the home, the shelter saw no evidence of her not getting along with other dogs - she was even kenneled next to another dog that doesn't care for other dogs and she never reacted to her. We believe the other dog in the home was instigating the fights, but to be sure she needs to go to a home with no other female dogs. Annabelle has lived with small children but we are unsure how she reacts to them, so at this point, she is unknown with children. She has been recently spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Annabelle came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (4)

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Adoption pending

Annie is a beautiful 3 year old fawn girl with cropped and standing ears. Originally a show dog, Annie was adopted from her breeder by a couple with 2 other female danes and a 14 year old Chihuahua. The breeder was giving Annie away because she had started fighting with her sister. The couple had her for two weeks before calling rescue--Annie had taken a dislike to one of their other female danes and started fighting with her. While we searched for a foster home for her, another fight occurred. We couldn't respond fast enough so the couple dumped her at the local shelter. A week later, she was spayed and the shelter released her to us. During her evaluation, Annie was a sweet and even tempered girl who liked to work for her treats. She could sit, down, stand, and come when called. Annie was great in the house with all of the dogs, even the dane with whom she had earlier fought. Outside, when the other danes started to play, Annie became very aroused and too focused. She did not understand how to play and playing made her very agitated. Annie would do well in a home with an older male who doesn't want to play. She lived with an older small dog and had no problems with him. She is a good dog who just can't be around dogs who want to play and carry on. For this reason, we will not place her with children or cats, as play/chase may place either at risk. Annie is affectionate and bonds quickly with her caregiver. She would love to be your companion. She is an intelligent, laid back dane who would be a great addition to the right home. Annie came to MAGDRL in August 2007. (2)
Update 9/24/07 - Annie continues to be a true pleasure to foster and is the perfect houseguest. She was just re-checked at the vet following her spay and treatment for a UTI and now has a clean bill of health. She has lost 10 lbs since she came into rescue and looks great! While Annie isn't hand shy for pets, something in her past has made her extremely sensitive to loud or unexpected movements and noises. She will sometimes drop to the ground and somewhat cower until you reassure her that everything is okay. She loves all of the people she's met, but seems to be a bit wary of certain men. She eventually warms up to everyone and enjoys the attention and pets, but still goes back to her foster mom every now and again just for reassurance. She helped hostess her first BBQ in her foster home and was great with everyone. By the end of the night, she was laying on her blanket in the middle of everyone and taking everything in. She was even relaxed enough to take an occasional snooze. Annie is such a great passenger in the car that you could forget she's there! She walks pretty well on leash and is a quiet and clean girl. Annie is a wonderful and loyal companion and will be the same for the person who is lucky enough to adopt her!
Update 12/5/2007 - Annie was very insecure when she came to my house and seems to find solace in her crate. She actually looks forward to going in there and marches in to wait for her treats when I leave for work. I'm sure she would be fine with free run, but I just don't want to upset her apple cart again by "forcing" her out of her safe place. She is only crated when I'm not home and sleeps on her buffet of beds around the house when I am home. Annie doesn't understand a lot about playing with other dogs due to her past, but she LOVES to play fetch with her toys with me. I've had her at my place for about 3 months now and she's been a joy to have. Because of her skin issue(s), she hasn't had a lot of exposure to other dogs. However, she has met my friend's young, submissive mastiff and was very pleasant with him and even played a little with him. About her skin issues. Due to a continual rash and skin infection, Annie was allergy tested. The poor girl is allergic to every type of grass imaginable. We then treated the underlying infection and put her on steroids, but every time we'd try to wean her off she'd get red and itchy again. We eventually tried Atopica (pill form of allergy shots), but that made her condition even worse. She's off of that now and she's back on antibiotics, steroids, and Benadryl. She's improving again, but not 100% and still no definitive answers. I also switched her over to a better food (Wellness Whitefish and Potato) to help. I continue to hope that she just ends up having seasonal allergies that will have to be managed with Benadryl. Annie is great on leash and LOVES to ride in the car. She is so still and quiet while taking in the scenery on rides, that you forget she's there until you see the tips of her ears in the rearview mirror! Annie is still initially fearful of men, but she does immediately seek out their attention albeit very cautiously. This is definitely an improvement and once she trusts them she's a consistently happy camper with them.
Update 2/27/08 - Annie has been completely off her steroids for about a month now and has finally been given the "all clear" by her vet. Her skin has cleared up and we will treat any future allergy-type symptoms/reactions with Benadryl on an as-needed basis. Annie has been having regular play dates with her 2 1/2 year old Mastiff friend, Jake. Annie and Jake romp around the yard together and love to wrestle in the middle of the living room until a human calls a timeout! The two of them also love to play tug-o-war and keep-away with all of the toys for hours on end. Annie has accompanied me to Petsmart on a couple of occasions... once on a weeknight when the store was not very busy and once on a VERY busy Saturday. Annie was very well-behaved and was more interested in the sights, sounds and smells of the store than the other dogs. To everyone's amazement, Annie's been in her foster home for over six months now and her foster Mom firmly believes that Annie is just selective about which dogs she likes and doesn't like. The negative experiences reported with other dogs were by her original and previous owners. We're still not sure if Annie simply has issues with larger female dogs or whether the exhibited behavior had something to do with the fact that Annie and at least one other Dane was not spayed at the time of the reported incidents. Annie very much enjoys the company of Jake and will be getting a 7 year old foster brother this weekend, so stay tuned for more updates!

Ashley is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Ashley is a 2 year old black female with white on her chest, abdomen, paws, and the tip of her tail and natural ears. She just loves to be with people. Ashley is making a lot of progress in recovering from near starvation. Lots of good groceries are making a difference. She is still very thin but has regained a lot of her strength and health back. We have found out that Ashley is good with all the female dogs in her foster home, but probably should not be placed with male dogs. She has attempted to assert dominance over all the male dogs in her foster home nearly leading to fights with them. She is an unknown with children and cats. She is housebroken and walks fairly well on a lead and is learning to sit for meals. Ashley came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (7) - Updated 3/15/08

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Babe is a 3 year old fawn female with natural ears. Babe come to us from a shelter where she was dumped by her owners who said they had no time for her. She came in current on her shots, but she does have worms, which may account for her skinny frame. Babe is currently very scared, but is coming around slowly. She seems to get along very well with other dogs and had a grand time running around a play yard getting some much needed exercise. She has a lump on one of her paws which will be checked out by the vet. Babe came to MAGDRL in March 2006. (2)
Update 5/9/06 - The lump on Babe's foot has been totally removed and is healing well. We are pleased to report that the lump was not cancerous and she is as right as rain now. Babe is doing very well in her foster home, getting along just fine with the male Dane there. She has also mastered come, stay and sit and is beginning to learn other commands as well.
Update 5/31/06 - Babe is good buddies with my male dane although she has nipped him a few times. It took her a long time to get along well with my Dane and she is aggressive towards other dogs she has met. I think she would do better as an only dog or with a very low key dog. Babe is house and crate trained and does well in the house when left alone for a couple of hours. We learned this weekend that she has a huge fear of men when she does not know them. She cowers, runs away from them and hides in a corner and will urinate on the floor. We don't know her history but this isn't the first male that scared her so I am guessing she was abused. She is a very loving dog who loves attention, toys, and playing outside, and will make a great companion.
Update 8/31/07 - We celebrated our one year anniversary with Babe on April 3rd. Babe is a nice dog but she picks and chooses those she likes. She doesn't get along with most other dogs. She would probably do best as the only dog in the family. However, she is close to the other Dane in her foster home. Babe is leery of all strangers, especially men. She takes a long time to warm up to people and is very suspicious of people that enter our home or that we encounter on our walks. Quick movements scare her and anything that seems out of the ordinary to her rattles her. She has never been aggressive towards children but due to her unpredictable nature I would recommend she go to a home with older children or none at all. Babe has been diagnosed with allergies and has been receiving allergy shots. Babe is a silly, sweet dane when she is around those she is comfortable with. She is also the most "talkative" dog I know. She makes the funniest grunts and moans when she wants something, when you talk to her or while she is dreaming. Her goofy faces and noises always keep us laughing. Babe is also a Velcro dane to some extent. She generally follows me around everywhere although she is perfectly comfortable lounging with my Dane around the house.
Update 4/25/08 - Just when I thought we had Babe's allergy/skin issues under control her symptoms returned again. Sometime around November/December she started itching, scratching and gnawing at her tail, ears, legs, hind quarters... ok she was itchy all over! A few weeks of steroids and antibiotics, along with her regular allergy injections and antihistamines seemed to do the trick. Unfortunately a few weeks after that the symptoms came back. Another trip to the vet, some med changes and more steroids. At this point she was requiring weekly allergy injections. I kept in touch with her vet on a weekly basis by phone and we adjusted her treatment as needed to try to control her symptoms. The only treatment that seemed to control her symptoms was high dose steroids. While on the steroids Babe was irritable, had an insatiable appetite and thirst as well as incontinence issues. She wasn't itching but she was still miserable. We switched her to a lower strength steroid and a different antihistamine. Her allergy shots were stopped temporarily to verify they weren't the source of her increased allergy symptoms. They did not turn out to be an increased source of agitation for her so they have been gradually reintroduced into her system. For a little while she seemed to be doing better. By mid March she was again getting worse and back to the vet we went. This time they suggested a two week trial of Atopica (a very expensive allergy medication). On the trial Babe had decreased appetite and her skin turned from pink to black. We are not continuing the Atopica treatment at this time. Babe is now scheduled to see an allergy specialist this week. At the end of January Babe was introduced to my new foster puppy. Babe was terrified of him and acted out aggressively towards him when she felt threatened (which was basically anytime he was within 10ft of her). She does not warm up to people or animals easily. She is very skittish and afraid of anything new in her environment. After two very long months trying to integrate the new puppy into our household we succeeded. I am happy to report that not only does Babe tolerate the puppy, she actually engages him in play and tries to act like his mother! We are so proud of her. She is still toy aggressive when she is laying down with her toys and will growl at dogs (but not people) if they get too close when she is eating. Overall, Babe is a very sweet dog when you get to know her. She is very loyal, obedient and loving. Babe does better when there is another dog around but she requires a lot of careful interaction in order for her to feel comfortable around a new addition. If you are willing to give her the time she needs to get to know you and your family, she will not disappoint you. With a little structure and a lot of time and patience she would be a great family dog. Currently her allergy medications and supplements range in cost from $200-$300 a month.

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Baby Huey is a Rescue In Need.

Baby Huey is an approximately 4 year old mantle male with natural ears. Huey came into rescue in terrible shape: he could barely walk at all and had bald patches all over. He was surrendered at the vet office, where he went straight in for an appointment. It seems that huey has Wobbler's syndrome, a condition where the vertebrae in the neck narrow and compress the spinal chord. He has a bacterial infection in ears and skin, which is being treated with antibiotics. Once the skin infection is clear, he will have gold bead implants to help with wobblers. He was also put on a natural diet to help with allergies and skin infection. Meanwhile, Huey is an adorable addition to his foster home. He is sweet as pie, eager to be where the action is, and a big snuggler. He actually hates the camera and will turn away and hide when he sees it--sometimes will not reenter the room for 30 minutes or so until he's sure the coast is clear. He is fascinated by his new foster sister and follows her around doggedly, trying to get her to play, snuggle with him, etc. He is adorably pesky about it. Huey has lived with 6 children and is excellent with kids and even toddlers. He has not lived with another dog until now but is doing well and enjoys it. He will be tested with cats soon after we get his medical needs under control. Huey came in to MAGDRL in May 2008. (2)
Update 6/6/08 - Huey has been with us for 2 weeks now. We're having a difficult time clearing up his skin infection and that needs to happen before he can get his gold beads. He is a silly, very affectionate, jealous boy who is a joy to live with! Huey doesn't let his wobbler's interfere with his need to be in the thick of everything. If his foster sister is getting some love, he barrels over and pushes her out of the way or tries to engage her in play to distract her for the main goal: People! We're working on this, since it is quite rude and other dogs might not take it as calmly as his foster sister. Huey does well on carpets and grass, but can't cope at all on tile or hardwood. The foster has runners throughout the downstairs to help him cope. Huey did very well with a small gathering of people at the house, and solicited each person for affection and pets. He also attended the Doberman rescue picnic, where he was a big hit with everyone. It also gave us an opportunity to talk about wobbler's with another group whose breed is prone to it. He was happily exhausted when we came home after several hours at the picnic.
Update 7/2/08 - Huey had his gold bead surgery at the end of June and his skin infection finally looks to be clearing up nicely. He continues to be a sweet boy to live with, and is always ready for a snuggle and some kissies. He's quite the character - Huey only wants a toy that someone else is interested in and likes to play furiously with it until he figures out that you've moved on to something else. He's learned to half-sit on the couch and likes to block foster sister Mitsy in by sitting right there in front of her. He loves to be right in the middle of all of the action and is quite the house guarder, barking at whoever passes by if allowed on the front porch. Huey attended his first event a few weeks ago at a dog walk and was friendly and happy to meet people of all ages. He also did very well with dogs of all sizes, although I suspect he might have a hard time controlling his exuberance with small, running dogs. He will be cat tested soon.

Baron is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Baron is an approximately 4-5 year old black male with natural ears. He has a big block head and a heart of gold. Baron is a sweet boy that loves everything and everyone. He loves to go for a ride but you better be quick when exiting the car. He walks pretty well on leash and is happy to do just about anything. He takes treats ever so gently, but will slime you in the process. Baron is not overly active, but will go for a walk if that will make you happy. He will nudge your arm if you should dare stop petting him. Baron is currently being treated for demodex and will not be available for adoption for about 2 months. Baron came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (8)

Belle is approximately 3 year old black female with natural ears. She is a true lover, loves all humans and gets along great with her foster families 5 other dogs of all sizes. Belle is heartworm positive and also needs to be spayed. She is house trained and lets you know when she needs to go out. Belle is on the small side weighing in at 85 lbs, but getting heavier as she came in on the skinny side. Belle would make a great companion for anyone a true love bug, just wants to please. Belle came to MAGDRL in August 2007. (8)
Update 1/8/08 - Belle is a big, friendly, goofy girl with a stubborn streak and a sense of humor. This girl can lean with the best of them and is hungry for love and affection. She loves treats and was trained quickly to sit and raise a paw this way. Belle is smart and will respond to love and affection and just about any treat. She currently lives with four other dogs - one is an older alpha male. She has some problems with food aggression, since she was found severely underweight, but this issue is being resolved. Belle is a beautiful, black 130 lb. girl, slightly overweight, with beautiful, soulful eyes that will touch your soul. We believe she is about three years old and has no issues with small and other female dogs. She is heart worm positive and is being treated for this, and she has been spayed. She is currently kenneled at night without problems.

Betty is a 1 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue through a shelter with her house mate, Simon. We originally thought that they would best be placed together, but have since found that they do wonderfully apart. Betty is starting to thrive in her new foster home. She can’t figure out why the cat doesn’t want to play with her so she does chase her a little bit. However, her foster home is working with her on this. She is great with the male dog in the house and loves the baby. Her true personality is coming out and she is a love bug. She loves to play but she is content to cuddle if that is what you want. She learns new commands very quickly and is eager to please. She already knew sit prior to coming to her foster home but learned down in only a day. Betty got a bath the other day and eagerly jumped into the tub and seemed to thoroughly enjoy herself. She still has some sun-bleached fur to shed out but she will be a beautiful shiny black in no time at all. Please consider adding her to your family as she would make a wonderful addition. Betty came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (9) - Updated 7/31/08

Bogart is a 3 year old fawn male with natural ears who stands 33" at the shoulder and weighs approximately 125 lbs. Bogart was picked up as a stray by a shelter, and when no one ever stepped up and claimed him they contacted MAGDRL. Bogart is being fostered with 2 other Danes (male and female) and has tested well with all dogs, big and small. Though he is living with a cat in his foster home, they are yet to come into contact, so for now, cats are still unknown. We have no history of Bogart with children prior to his time in rescue, but he is wonderful, gentle and loving with all the kids he has met and played with. Bogart is a very loving and energetic Dane who would prefer to be glued to your side then anywhere else in the world! Oddly Bogart is not a big fan of the outdoors and seems very unsettled when outside. He would much rather be inside lounging on a couch somewhere with his foster mom or house mates. He did initially have some issues with crating however it has come to be known that Bogart just doesn't like to be alone. As long as he has a canine companion to keep him company, he will go or stay anywhere without issue! Due to this, Bogart's adoption will require a canine companion in his new home. Bogart has few manners and will require a home who will continue to instill structure and training into his life. He so enjoys counter surfing and trash can hunting, but his foster moms are working diligently on changing his habits. Lucky for Bogart, he is adorable! He is responding wonderfully to the training and has already picked up a few commands as well. Bogart came to MAGDRL in May 2008. (3)

Not Available Due To Medical Problems

Budda is a 10 year old fawn mantle male who is missing his left eye and who at this distinguished time of his life has found himself back in rescue. He didn't deserve this fate as he was an orphan just 4 short years ago. But his adopter has fallen upon hard times and can no longer keep him. Our hearts are breaking for him. Budda is good with children and cats and needs slow introductions to easy going canines. He is one sweet old gentleman who just needs a quiet home where he can sleep all day and live out whatever time he has left in comfort and peace. Please contact us if you are willing to give this lovely old fella his final forever home. Budda came to MAGDRL in May 2008. (3)
Update 7/24/08 - Sadly, Budda is not going to be available for adoption at this time. Budda is starting to fail some and has suffered severe weakness in his hind end as well as having a great loss in appetite. He has been slowly losing weight and having a more difficult time getting around, despite the pain medication and exercise he is provided with. I did go out to see him to help gauge his condition for his foster mom. He was happy, sweet and was playful with Freya, the other Dane in the foster home, however he does fall over and fall down and sometimes has a hard time getting up. He is still living a nice life, but has declined significantly and we will have to take it day by day. We have decided it is in Budda's best interest to stay in his foster home permanently. He is so very loved, cared for and is very well adjusted. Moving him to new surroundings at this time would be too much for him and from the pace in which he has declined, it may not be too long before a sad decision has to be made. Budda's foster family loves him very much and they are happy to have him stay with them for the rest of his days. They are aware of the sadness that is ahead of them all and they are trying to prepare emotionally. His foster mom will have to gauge the good vs the bad days, and is willing to do so. She will keep his best interest at heart and let him go with grace and dignity when the time comes. Budda is a very special Dane who has touched so many people since coming back into MAGDRL. You can not help but falling in love with him just hearing his story, let alone meeting him and just seeing and feeling his spirit. Please keep Budda in your thoughts and prayers... and his wonderful foster family too, for loving and caring for him for all his days.

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Caesar is a Rescue In Need.

Caesar is a 4 1/2 year old (DOB 8/24/03) mantle marked merle with cropped and standing ears. He is a very big boy, at 36"-37" at the shoulder and almost 180 lbs. He came to rescue because his family had a baby who is now 18 months old and they were afraid he would knock him over. Caesar is a very sweet boy, just loves attention and pets of any kind, and will even walk up to you and put his head in your chest for a hug. He rides great in a car and really loves his car rides. His back end droops some when standing still for too long, and he will be evaluated by a Neurologist to rule out possible Wobbler's. Caesar is still very playful, and loves a good game of tug a war, and will release the toy on command. He does know some basic commands and walks great on a leash. He is currently living with 2 children ages 10 and 2 and does wonderfully with them. He has not knocked the toddler over and side steps him quite nicely. He is also living with another female Dane and 2 cats. He has never encountered cats before and is quite comical when one comes around. He completely freezes and won't move. He figures if he doesn't move the cat won't see him. Caesar is a big love bug, who wants nothing more than to cuddle up with you and have you pet him forever. Because of his size, he should go to a home with older children, as not all children are as Dane savvy and might take offense to any "hip checks" that might happen. Caesar came to MADRL in May 2008. (5)
Update 7/12/08 - Caesar was moved out of the foster home with the small kids because when his back end hurts, he didn’t appreciate them all over him. So we have decided to not allow him to go to a home with children younger than 12. We have also found out that he can’t do stairs. So he will need to find a home with no stairs or only a few to go in and out. He is doing really good in his new foster home. He is living with a Ridgeback and 2 cats and has done well with the many dogs they have watch for other people. He is very interested in one of their cats. The cat grew up with a Dane so she is comfortable with large dogs and seems to like Caesar - until he pokes a bit too forcefully with that giant muzzle. Then it's a hiss and a smack, Caesar backs off and she goes on about her business. A match made in heaven. Caesar had diarrhea and hookworms, but that is cleared up now. Even with everything that's going on with him, his foster says he is so sweet and playful. The more settled in he is there, the more his personality comes out and he's can be quite a goof as well. They are really enjoying having him in their home. He had a seizure and that has worried us, so he saw a neurologist, but has not had another one. So we aren’t sure what caused it, but are keeping an eye out in case he has another one. He is getting x-rays to see if we can find out more about his hind end problems. We are also going to add acupuncture to his treatment to see if he will respond to that. He did have one treatment and the foster felt like he was doing better afterwards. Caesar continues to be a sweet boy and hopefully we can find out more soon to help him.

Casey is a 14 month old (born 2/07) black male with natural ears. He came to rescue because his owner could no longer care for him due to an illness in the family. Casey weighs about 120 lbs. and is very playful. He does great with dogs of all sizes, but will chase a little dog if they run from him. If the little dog turns to face him, he leaves her alone. Casey is a big puppy... he loves to run and play with his toys (and our kids' toys!). He loves to steal and chew up stuffed animals so we have to keep them away from him. He is 99% house trained, but cannot make it all night without a bathroom break. Casey loves to be loved. If you do not offer it to him he will come take it so we are trying to get him to be patient and wait for us to come to him. He does great at the dog park and gets along well with everyone. He is doing well on the leash but needs a little more work. He loves to sleep on the couch and nap. Casey is an absolute pleasure! Casey came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (8)

Cricket (was Shadow) is a 1 1/2 year old (DOB 2/13/07) black female with natural ears. She came to rescue after being picked up as a stray and being turned over to a shelter. Cricket is a sweet and active girl who has no obedience training. She responded well to all other dogs while she was in the shelter, but we do not know how she is with children and cats. Cricket give you goofy, fun-loving looks when you are talking to her. Cricket came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (4)

Adoption pending

Dahlia is a sweet 4 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue along with her house mate, Dexter, because their owner could no longer afford to keep them. Dahlia is good with dogs of all sizes and sexes. She is good with cats, interested in them, but doesn't chase. With new people coming into the house, she is a little barky and will just jump at you until you're in the house awhile. She has a nice quiet, behaved personality otherwise, not too pushy. However, she does subtly like to be in charge of other dogs. She listens nicely and will sit, stay and down when asked. She is good on the leash. She does jump up on you and we are working on that. Dahlia is very growly and protective of her food, chews and bones around other dogs, but not with people. She does have separation anxiety, and needs a lot of reassurance. Her foster family is using the crate, especially at night. We are doing better with keeping her nose off the counter:). She is a very active, graceful pup who can catch treats mid air and jumps all four off the ground to catch the ball. She loves to snuggle and give you nibbles and gives good kisses and leans. She would definitely blend nicely into a family with other dogs, or may even do well as an only dog if she had someone home with, even for a few hours during the day. Dahlia came to MAGDRL in January 2008. (8) - Updated 4/1/08
Update 5/9/08 - Dahlia's separation anxiety has gotten better. She likes the crate and is also good when left out if she's with another dog. She's great with kids, dogs and cats. Dahlia is still having some trouble barking and jumping on visitors to the home and people she meets when she's out. Her foster family is working on this, using the NLIF (Nothing in Life is Free) method, and with time should see improvement.
Update 6/14/08 - Dahlia has an amazing personality. She is part watch dog, part contortionist, and part lap dog with a little comedian and Velcro thrown it. She does great with kids of all ages, cats, and dogs. She is a very alert girl and will warn you of people at the door or walking on her street and those things that go “bump in the night.” Dahlia is not overly barky and will quiet right down with a sharp no. I believe that Dahlia's perfect home would be one where she would get lots of love and attention, one with kids for her to “watch”, at least one other doggie friend (she has slight separation anxiety and another dog would help her through this), and an owner who has a stronger personality than hers. Dahlia if given the opportunity will do her best to take over the home. She is also attached to her crate. I find her in there during the day napping upside down with all 4 feet up in the air. With the right family Dahlia will continue to blossom and make someone very happy.
Update 7/5/08 - Dahlia is a great girl. She's fine with cats - just investigates them to see if they'll play with her. She would probably be best in a home with kids that are about 8, since she seems to treat the smaller kids like her pups. She's O. on leash with just a bit of pulling at first. Dahlia's separation anxiety is greatly improved, but she would still love another dog in the home for companionship. She did just fine if she was left free to roam and would only scratch at the door once she heard people come home. Dahlia truly is a love bug who attaches herself to the one she decides is her human. Her only two vices are eating used cat litter and digging to pull the covers back if she's allowed on her owner's bed. She is really ready for her very own forever home and will make someone an excellent Dane companion.

Daisy is a 1 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came into the shelter out of no fault of her own. Daisy is a very sweet loving girl. She is an active puppy that LOVES to play and really needs another dog to help her burn off the energy. She is crate trained and house broken. She is a little skinny and a little possessive with her food. I think that will go away once she knows that she will always get fed. She loves to give kisses and hugs. She is learning leash manners, but still needs lots and lots of practice. She is good with cats and is really indifferent to them. She has kid tested well from 5 years old and up as long as they are dog savvy as she doesn’t know her size and can knock them over. She is currently undergoing heartworm treatment and is showing no signs of having any difficulty getting through this treatment. Even the vets office says she was all over them with hugs and kisses. Daisy won’t be available for about 2 months. Daisy came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (5)
Update 7/8/08 - Daisy is doing really well with her heartworm treatments. She gets her second shot on Thursday and is spayed on the 25th. One week after her spay, she will be ready to be adopted. She has more energy than any Dane her current foster family has ever fostered. She needs experienced owners because she has very little manners and everything is a game. Because of her treatments, she is supposed to stay calm. The only way they can do that is with a crate or a chewy, and she stills plays with the chewy for 10 minutes before eating it. She is going to need lots of exercise, a fenced in yard, another dog to play with, patience and training. She FLIES across the foster’s coffee table from one couch to another like a reindeer and she does not care if she lands on anyone full force. She runs the living room doing zoomies and is not the typical couch potato. As a requirement of her adoption, Daisy will need to go to obedience training!

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Dante is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

4 year old black and white male with natural ears, possibly a mix. Dante was adopted from us last year. His owners moved to a city environment which ended up being too much for him. Dante has been through extensive positive training, he knows his basic commands and is very playful, affectionate and engaging. He does have lots of puppy left in him so he will need to continue the Nothing In Life Is Free training method. He has done very well with this in the past. Dante is good on leash with a gentle leader as long as there are no other dogs close by. He is selective about what dogs he likes and dislikes and perhaps will do great with a female of the same size. He is not good with children or cats. Dante would do great in a home out in the country with lots of room to play and run. He is very affectionate with his family and will make a great addition to a dog savvy home. Dante came to MAGDRL in March 2005. (1)
Update 1/23/06 - This 3 year-old YOUNG boy responds very well to positive training and is highly food and people motivated. He would do well as an only child in a dog-savvy home. Our guess is that a couple of classes on agility would help him focus that energy. Dante has been through obedience classes and does know his basic commands, but refreshers always help. He would make a good match for someone who likes to spend their time outdoors - a great walking and jogging partner.
Update 7/09/06 - Dante enjoyed a nice long play out in the yard with me the other day. He loves chasing his toys and bringing them back for more throw and retrieve. We completed a little obedience refresher course, and even though he has hardly had any training in the last year, he did remember his stay, sit and down very well. The heal was a bit rusty, but he was excited to be out playing. Dante might do well in a home with an active female, that is not too much in his face. He is a nice dog that would make a great hiking partner and energetic walking dog. He has slowed down a bit from when he first came and seems much more settled.
Update 2/25/08 - Dante is doing well. We are working hard to try to get his tail to heal (he has happy tail). The vet prescribed a round of antibiotics for him and told us to do Betadine washes and Neosporin applications and to make sure the open wound stayed open to the air. It seems to be a little better (haven't had a blood splattering incident in nearly a week). I was worried that the antibiotics would mess up his digestive system but he hasn't had any problems. He's like clockwork on his potty needs - yeah! Dante is okay with the cats. When we first brought him home, he would growl and bark them when they passed by his crate but now he just ignores them. We are comfortable letting him off leash around the cats, but we do keep an eye on him - so far, no problems. We took him out in the yard and let him off leash for the first time yesterday. We tossed a toy out - he chased it but never brought it back so we ignored him and got out the toboggan and started down the hill. This was too much for him to ignore so he came running after us with his toy. We tested him to see if he would jump our fence, I got on the other side and acted silly (we had Dante on a 50 foot line) he got up on his back feet, but did not try to jump over. We'll be supervising him when he is out in the yard until we are sure he is reliable. Today was the first day I brought one of my dogs with us when we went for a walk. I brought Winnie, who is dying to play with Dante. About halfway through the walk, Dante got the yips and went into his silly routine, Winnie joined right in. But it was a little much for me to handle so I pulled them both close to me and made them settle so we could finish our walk. Gunther pretty much ignores Dante (and visa versa) and I'm not too worried about them getting along. Linus and Dante have barked in each other's faces a couple of times so I'll be taking their off leash meetings very slowly. Linus tends to be a blow hard and I'm starting to wonder if Dante isn't the same way. We'll see, I guess. I thought I'd take Dante to watch (not participate in just yet) a dog obedience class this Thursday. I'm sure he'd love to have a car ride and get out.
Update 7/27/08 - We are back looking for a foster (and adoptive!) home for Dante. He is good with cats, but should be an only dog. He is moderately active and needs at least a 5’ FENCE. He does not like other herding type breed dogs and will become reactive. Dante's past foster home has done a wonderful job with him on classes, obedience and getting him back into a routine in the house. His issues were with some of the other dogs in the home, therefore he would like to be an only dog.

Darla is a 13 month old fawn female with silly cropped ears that fold over her head. She came to MAGDRL because a family member is allergic to her. Darla is a real sweetheart and gets along with every dog she meets. She has lived with older children and hasn't met anyone she doesn't like. Darla is crate trained, house trained and does pretty good on leash. She does have some fluid on one elbow from laying on hard surfaces that should go away as she lays on soft bedding. Darla came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (6)

Easabell is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Easabell is a 2 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came to rescue due to divorce. Easabell was living in a barn and her previous owner intended to breed her. She never had a litter, but of course came into heat the second day she was with us. This means we have to wait for her to get over her heat cycle before we can get her spayed and ready to move to a foster home. We don’t know if Easabell ever got to live inside a home, so we don’t have much info on how she would behave inside with a family. Her previous owner stated that she was housetrained, but not crate trained. She seems very sweet and is very smart. She definitely knows how to lift the locks on a kennel gate to let the other dogs in so she can play with them. She seems to be fine with males, but for some reason has a dislike for tan colored dogs. We do not know about cats, but will cat test her soon. She will only be placed with children over the age of 12. Easabell came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (1)
Update 6/1/08 - Easabell is now spayed and ready for her home. She is a sweet girl, but we think that she will be most happy as an only dog or go into a home that is dedicated enough to re-integrate her with other dogs. In one of her former homes she was muzzled and was allowed to be attacked by another female dane in the home. We know this is the reason for her disliking other dogs, especially large dogs.

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Approximately 7 year old black female with white markings and natural ears. Enki still has the activity level of a 2 or 3 year old. She's coming to rescue because if she's left outside for too long she is destructive. Enki is housebroken and crate trained. Her only inside vice is counter surfing. She does well with cats and rabbits and large dogs. Enki came to MAGDRL in February 2007. (5)
Update 2/20/08 - Enki is a very young 7 years old. Her favorite place at any time is the couch. She is trustworthy anywhere in the house. She is an excellent dog to take out, loves to ride in the care and is great around other dogs, cats and small animals. A real lover. Enki will counter surf if food is left out. She has a wonderful personality, good energy, and a love of comfort.
Update 6/16/08 - Enki is a girl looking for the full comforts that life can provide. Snoozing on the couch or laying on the kitchen floor, just hoping for a handout is what this dogs life is all about. Enki is doing great with her foster brother, a 3 year old male Dane, and when she has enough of his "in your face" ways, she manages to put him in his place as any wise senior would do. She prefers to be by your side, but over the last few weeks, has been comfortable enough with wondering off to a comfortable dog bed or her favorite spot on the couch. She does very well with the feline in her home and has shown no aggressiveness toward her. Enki will bark at anyone walking by outside of the home, however she will calm down when asked. She is currently on antibiotics to treat Lyme disease and is taking her medicine well when accompanied with a cheese wiz chaser. She may be a little arthritic as she sometimes hesitates when there are more than a few steps. Some joint tenderness may also be a symptom related to the Lyme disease which is being monitored with the antibiotics prescribed for the Lyme disease. Some success has been made on the food aggressiveness that has been displayed. Both dogs can now eat side by side (separate dishes) with few problems. The toy aggressiveness continues to be worked on. Enki has full access to the house and is often left unattended. She is completely house broken and outside of her counter surfing, is trustworthy. She can be considered crate trained as both she and her foster brother often retreat to their separate crates to get away from each other.
Update 6/22/08 - Enki behaved like an absolute doll at a rescue pool party held last month. She took all the activity and 15+ dogs all in stride. However, it was obvious that this girl prefers to be indoors, even in cooler temperatures her time outdoors is usually limited to a few moments before she approaches to come back inside. Even when her foster mom is outdoors with her, she is "waiting" for Mom to go back inside. Enki permitted her Foster Mom to clip a few toe nails. She has a habit of biting/chewing her front paws and nails, leaving the front nails frayed. Her foster home is looking to resolve the underlying reason. Her bark can scare and it may be best that she is not placed in a home with small children. Enki is a pushy girl and while she is not difficult to manage her person should maintain structure.
Update 7/7/08 - Enki had the opportunity of interacting with strangers visiting during the early part of July. The visitors included two adults (male and female), two 13-year old boys, and two Quaker parrots. She took everything in stride and seemed to love the limited chaos. One of the 13-year olds stayed for a whole week, including the Fourth of July. Enki does not like loud noises and handled the nearby firework noise by retreating to an upper stairs hallway. She felt secure in this location and was left to her retreat. During this visit, Enki and her foster brother had the first opportunity to walk together on leads. She did very well and enjoyed spotting squirrels and deer. She does extremely well on a gentle lead and the 13 year old boy was able to handle her. She was much calmer when following her foster brother rather than taking lead on the paths. Enki has completed her 30 day antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease. The toy aggressiveness has been all "talk" and is being directed to the foster brother, however it was slightly frightening to the 13 year old visitor when Enki’s growls were indirectly directed to him. He handled it well by removing himself from the area. However it would likely be best if Enki’s home did not include small children. Some of Enki’s favorite pastimes are: (1) Watching the door-to-door solicitors hurrying away from the house once they hear Enki bark. This is such a hoot! (2) The experience of a senior dog at play … if you wait in place the younger dog will come running back around, and the chase will continue. (3) Walking with Enki… Foster Mom can keep pace, making it feel like a team effort and not a chore. (4) Enki body hugs …. certainly not for the claustrophobic types!

Ferguson is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Ferguson is a 2 year old black male with cropped but flopped ears. He came from an animal shelter where his owners turned him in. He gets along with male and female dogs, large and small. His cat test went very well, but we do not know how he is with children. Ferguson is a bit rough around the edges in the manners dept. An obedience course will work wonders for this boy, he is so excited to get rubs, love and attention from humans, he gets carried away. Someone with time to work with him on obedience can make a huge difference in a short time. He appears to be house trained and is in good health. Ferguson is a fence jumper, so a six foot fence is required. He does not load well in a vehicle at this point, doesn't seem to know what riding is all about. Once in the vehicle, he does very well. Ferguson came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (8)

Fiona is a Rescue In Need.

Fiona is a 14 month old (DOB 3-1-2007) merle female with natural ears. She is a sweet girl that has had a tough time in life. She has a dislocated hip and pelvis and elbow fractures that have healed incorrectly. Fiona has had an initial consult with an orthopedic specialist and he believe she may need a total hip replacement. She is being fostered with a male and female dane, two minpins and cats. She gets along with them all. She is a true love bug and just loves any new people she meets, especially children. She is crate trained, housebroken and her foster home is working on her basic obedience commands. Fiona needs further diagnostic testing that will cost about $1200. Surgery cost could range $4000 to $6000. For all she has been through she is the sweetest dane. Fiona came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (6)

Freckles is a 5 year old harlequin female Great Dane. She came to the rescue, along with 9 other Danes, when their owner became ill. Freckles is an exceptionally sweet girl, who lives to be near her owner. She tends to follow us from room to room, laying down quietly nearby, until we get up again. She's a calm girl who rarely barks. Freckles doesn't pull much on her leash, but she does tend to weave back and forth in front of you. She knows sit, but little else - including her name. Freckles is well behaved in her crate and is completely house trained if she has access to a doggie door. Without a doggie door, she will probably need to be taught how to ask to go outside. Freckles is currently living with two 7 year old Danes (one male and one female) and gets along well with both, though she doesn't interact much with them. Having delivered pups recently, she tends to be a bit wary of other dogs. Considering she has lived with several other Great Danes, we expect her to do well with other large dogs, as long as she is introduced slowly. Small dogs are completely unknown at this time. We do not know how Freckles is with kids or cats. Freckles only has one bad trait - she loves to eat socks! If they are in the hamper, she won't bother them, but if she finds one on the floor, she considers it hers. Luckily, she has always thrown them back up again before they could cause her any problem. Freckles is currently 110lbs, but could stand to gain another 10lbs. She needs to be spayed before she can be adopted. Freckles came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (4)
Update 7/13/08 - Now that Freckles is done being a mother, she's learning to be a pet. She was spayed last week, and came through surgery wonderfully. She's learning to play and can even do a mini-zoomie now, but her play always ends in the perfect sit - as if she's asking if it was OK that she went a little crazy. Freckles had been perfectly potty trained when she had access to the doggie door, but when the dog door was cut off (to prevent the puppies from escaping) she had a really hard time with it. We had to go back to the basics of potty training. She's finally getting the hang of it though. You still have to walk her to the potty area, but then if you ignore her she'll get down to business. While she's not an enthusiastic eater, she has finally gotten back to a normal weight and she looks great! We're starting to introduce her to more people and as long as she's away from the house, she does terrific. She's still a little cautious around the house though, but we think that's because there are still a few puppies here. Once the remaining puppies have gone to their new homes, we'll start having more friendly strangers come into the home, so we can get a better assessment. She doesn't act nervous around any of the children that she's been around, but we haven't allowed her to interact with them yet. We hope to have a better idea of how she is with kids in the next two weeks.

Goliath is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Goliath is a 5 year old white deaf male with cropped and standing ears. He was an abuse case, taken from his owner by animal control along with a female Dane. Goliath is deaf but because he spent his entire life around anther Dane, he has a self confidence and persona that implies deafness is no issue. He gets along great with other females, large or small, not sure yet about males. His personality suggests he's good with everything. He is heart worm positive and will need to go through treatment before he'll be available for adoption. Goliath is very good on a leash, knows the basic hand signals for sit, down, and come. He's a very loving boy who leans with the best of Danes. Goliath came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (8)

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Gracie Mae is an approximately 4-5 year old black female with cropped and standing ears. She is a sweet girl looking for love that came to rescue from an animal shelter. People love that is. She does not care much for other animals but she will do just about anything to please her people. She is good on a leash and will listen to commands. She knows sit and down and she loves to play. She gets so excited to play with her people that she jumps in the air with all four paws just like a Gazelle. She is a typical dane and loves to lean in for her special attention. She has yet to meet a person that she does not love. She also loves to spend time outdoors. She will give up her breakfast if she thinks she is going to have to stay inside for long after eating. She would love to be your one and only dog. She has more than enough love to fill your heart. Please consider adding Gracie Mae to your family. Gracie Mae came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (9)

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Adoption pending

Gretchen is an approximately 2-3 year old harlequin female with natural ears. She has one brown and one blue eye. Gretchen was found as a stray and has had at least one litter of puppies in her recent past. She is a fun, gregarious, loving girl who cheered up immensely when I let her loose in the yard to run around after getting out of the shelter. Gretchen is fine with cats, other dogs and children. She has won the hearts of all the vet and kennel staff where she has been staying since I brought her in. Unfortunately Gretchen was diagnosed as heart worm positive, but she is halfway through her treatment. Gretchen came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (2)
Update 5/26/08 - Gretchen is now in a foster home with a cat and an older husky companion. She is sweet and loving to everyone she meets. She is on hold pending the completion of her heartworm treatment and subsequent spay.
Update 6/6/08 - Gretchen is doing great. She's settled in nicely, not nervous of anything. She's relaxed and happy and loves to play. Even has the cat curling up next to her to sleep! The vet will spay and remove Gretchen's teats (which are hanging too low for safety) end of June. The vet tested for heartworm but came up negative so looks like the first round of heartworm treatment was successful.

Guinness is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Guinness is a 4 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from a shelter where he was an owner turn in because his family could no longer care for him. According to the information received with him, he lived with children in his previous home, but was an outdoor dog. Guinness is approximately 31 inches tall and has a thin frame. He seems to be shy around other dogs as if he hasn't had a lot of contact with very many. So far he's shown to be good with females but has not yet been tested with males. He handles easily on a leash but doesn't appear to have had very much work in obedience training. He's a typical Dane in appreciating human contact, he loves to be petted. Guinness came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (8)

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Gwen is an 8 year old black female with white markings and natural ears. She came from a shelter where she was turned in because her family could no longer afford her. Gwen appears younger than her age implies, and is much more spry and agile than you'd expect. She has been spayed but is heart worm positive with a light load. She will be placed on heart worm preventative to control the heart worms, but is considered too old to withstand the treatment. Gwen is a very calm sweet girl and will make somebody a wonderful companion. As healthy as she appears, that could be quite some time. Gwen is good with everything, and seems to like being alone. She loves her kurunda bed and lies quietly, head up surveying her surroundings. She doesn't appear to have been an outside dog, so its safe to say she's probably house trained. She is quite willing to go out at potty time but is quick to ask to come back inside. Gwen needs a quiet, calm home befitting a senior citizen along with a soft bed or couch. If you'd like to have a sweet loyal loving companion, don't let this girl get away. Gwen came to MAGDRL in October 2007. (8)
Updated 12/30/07 - We have discovered that Gwen has some problems with food aggression with other dogs and will need to be fed separately. She's a perfect angel dane at all other times, gets along with male and female dogs, and kids. Being older she does like her quiet time, laying at your feet or with her head in your lap is her goal in life. She's gained a few pounds and looks fantastic, her coat is slick and velvety. Gwen would make a fabulous companion dog for somebody needing a friend to pal around with. There are no signs of hip or joint problems, she's active and agile enough to go anywhere.
Update 5/11/08 - Gwen's current foster home has a doggie door that she uses and she has never had an accident in the house. Her foster Dad also has worked with her and she has no food aggression anymore. She is great with every dog she has met and is also fine with the cat in her foster home. Being older she does like her quiet time, laying at your feet or with her head in your lap is her goal in life. She's gained a few pounds and looks fantastic, her coat is slick and velvety. Gwen would make a fabulous companion dog for somebody needing a friend to pal around with. There are no signs of hip or joint problems, she's active and agile enough to go anywhere.

Hannah is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Hannah is a 7 year old harlequin female with cropped ears. She needs a loving home with carpets and someone to let her out every few hours. She is a sweet girl who is eager to please, if a little slow to respond due to age. She has a weak backend that is not being helped by all hardwood/laminate floors in her current home. Hannah does resource guard high value items (like bones) from her humans and other dogs, so those should be fed separately, if at all. She's also shedding and licking her legs quite a bit, which may indicate some allergies to her food. She is good with dogs she knows and to whom she is properly introduced but is protective of her yard from strange dogs. She sleeps with the cat. Hannah is looking for someone to give her love and comfort in her golden years. She's been with the same owner since she was a young pup, so this transition will be very difficult for her. We're looking for a home that has only a few stairs, has carpets, and is ready to give Hannah all the love she needs. Hannah came to MAGDRL in July 2008. (2)

Adoption pending

Hardy is a 5 year old harlequin male with cropped ears. He came to the rescue, along with 9 other Danes, when their owner became ill. Hardy is a very affectionate boy who is all leans and paws for affection. Hardy knows his name but had not had any obedience training, but he is very willing to please so he should learn fast. Since he is just no learning to walk on a leash, he is learning not to trip his walker as he zigzags in front of you. Hardy has a big head and a thick neck. He is thin at 139 lbs, so once he gains weight he will be one sturdy dog. So far, he has been fine with any dog he has met, but growls at cats. He has loved everyone he has met, but will only be placed in a home with older children because he is so large and active. Hardy loves to toss toys and play. If you can’t decide if you like cropped or flopped ears, this may be the guy for you. One ear stands sometimes and flops other times. Hardy does have one very large, swollen back foot. This has been x-rayed by the vet who says that it will always be swollen. His toes are malformed and have arthritis in them, but it doesn't cause him any problems getting around - he doesn't even limp. He also has some thick callous growths on his elbows from sleeping on cement. These may get better now that he has a soft bed. Hardy came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (4)

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Harley is an 8 month old merle female with natural ears. She is a sweet, rambunctious puppy who was dropped off at the shelter by her owners after she knocked their 6 year old child down while outside playing in the yard. The parents freaked out and the puppy had to go. Harley is an all dane puppy, energetic and playful. She is very well socialized, good with any other dog, cats and even was living in with a parrot in her temporary foster home. Harley is great in the car and everybody fell in love with her when they met her. She is looking for a home that will have another energetic dog the will play with her so she has an outlet for all her energy. A fenced yard, crate training and enrollment into obedience class is mandatory for her adoption. Harley is scheduled to be spayed and will be ready for adoption the middle of June. Harley came to MAGDRL in May 2008. (2)

Honey is a beautiful 2 1/2 year old fawn female with natural ears. She has suffered some loss in her short life and due to the passing of 2 of her family members, she has found her way to rescue. Honey is living with a 1 year old male Dane in her foster home and just loves having a playmate. We have discovered that she is not good with cats. Upon entering rescue Honey was extremely timid, but has quickly come out of her shell. She is actively meeting and greeting people when out and about with her foster mom and is just loving her new found confidence. Honey does startle with loud noises and sometimes with quick moving objects and because of this may be best suited for a family with kids over 12 years old. Honey is 100% trustworthy in the house, loves car rides, is great on a leash and is just a total cuddle bug. She is quite talkative and grumbles and rumbles at you for attention, or anything else she wants. She has not yet warmed up to the idea of toys but loves running around the yard with her house mate playing tag. She is a total love and complete Velcro Dane, following her foster family everywhere they go. Honey came to MAGDRL in May 2008. (3)

Huck is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Huck is an approximately 2 year old merle male with natural ears. He came to rescue as a stray that had been hanging out at a boat dock. Huck was so dirty he looked clay colored until a good sudsy bath brought out the beautiful merle coat underneath. He also had more ticks than could be counted. Amazingly, he tested negative for heart worms. Huck gets along fine with most male dogs and all female dogs at the kennel. He doesn't appear to be an alpha personality but won't back down from a dominant male. We do not know how he is with cats or children. He loves to be petted, and like most danes can't get enough human attention. Huck came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)
Update 7/29/08 - Huck will need to go to a home where he is an only dog. His interactions with other dogs have become better, but he still gets snarly with dogs he doesn't know. He is an exceptionally friendly people dog . He's good with men and women and children. Huck has been around children at the kennel he's been living at several times and has been fine with them, however since we do not know his history we will not place him with children under the age of 10. At playtime Huck is more than happy to explore the play yard on his own and he comes back to the kennel when called. However, he does need some work with obedience commands and walking on leash.

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Jeff is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Jeff is a 3 1/2 year old black male Boxer mix with natural ears. Ironically, Jeff was a courtesy listing on the MAGDRL site previously. Jeff's family (military) was being shipped to Germany and couldn't take him. They placed Jeff with a family who promised to help find him a home. The new family contacted us when they were unable to find him a home. Jeff has proven to be very well trained. He knows sit, down, stay, and come. He loves toys, and gets along with female dogs at the rescue kennel. Jeff prefers women, but warms up to men once he knows they are okay. He is not aggressive in his wariness of men just barky and standoffish. Jeff is approximately 100 pounds and has the agility and stamina of a boxer with the coloration and coat of a dane. He's extremely easy to handle, always comes when called and very good on a leash. Jeff came to MAGDRL in December 2007. (8)
Update 4/27/08 - Jeff is the sweetest dog and really loves people. He'd do wonderfully in an only dog home and he's already trained! He does great on the leash, knows sit, down, shake. He is an amazing dog. I must say probably one of the most well-behaved I have met. This is the only dog that I trust to be off leash and to come back every time he is called without fail. When he is in the home he is such a love-bug. He wants nothing more then to be beside you snoozing on the couch BUT don't let that fool you. He LOVES to be outside playing or on hikes or just having a job to do... his favorite things to play with are squeaky balls and stuffies (mind you the stuffing is gone in about 5 minutes). The balls though are his favorite, he will carry one around for hours. Jeff is the sweetest soul in a powerful body but one look at that boxer like face and you'll be in love. He really must though go to a home where he is an only dog, but he really deserves a chance and you won't regret it.

Jewel is looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Jewel is a 5 year old harlequin female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter where she was an owner turn in because they couldn't take care of her any longer. Jewel is a very sweet girl who seems to get along with everything. She has been tested with cats and did great, she gets along equally well with male and female dogs, large and small. She is also fine with children. She obviously has had pups in her past and definitely has that motherly aura about her. Jewel is a bit on the small side but is all Dane, she leans and loves with the best of them. She came to rescue heart worm positive, but is almost finished with her treatments and will be spayed shortly after they are complete. Jewel came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (8)

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4 year old black male with natural ears. Joe was rescued by a good Samaritan who found him tied up behind a mobile home. It turned out that Joe's owners had been evicted and just left him there. A neighbor had been coming by occasionally with food and water or his situation could have been a lot worse. Joe is quite thin, but luckily is heart worm negative. He did go to a temporary home where he was quite loved, but he did snap at a family member over food and fear issues. He was good with their visiting grandchildren. So far he has been a model dane at his kennel foster home. He has not shown any aggression and gets along great with male and female dogs. He is fine with cats, knows sit and down and is very good on a leash. Joe is house trained. Joe came to MAGDRL in March 2007. (8)
Update 6/25/07 - Joe is the stately gentleman at the kennel, his gray highlights give him a very distinguished look. A tall rangy boy, he lounges around the kennel more than happy to take life easy. The exception is the 30 to 60 seconds at the beginning of playtime. He looks like a greyhound barreling around the play area, wide open! Then he quickly slips back into his stately image as if to say, who me?? Joe prefers men to women and will identify very quickly with the male head of the house. If allowed to, he will take the #2 spot in the pack rather quickly. He meets male and female just fine, no aggression, no problem, he's just quicker than most to elevate himself in the pack.
Update 8/11/07 - After a short stint in a foster home, Joe is back being fostered in a kennel. It turns out that he does not do well in a home with other dogs. He would also do best in a home with a single man or woman. Joe becomes very attached to his human owner and has a hard time sharing them with anyone else in the home.
Update 12/30/07 - Joe is a nice dog! There's not much to add to his bio except a plea for someone to give him a chance. A dog savvy person can handle Joe's quirks, his only real vice is resource guarding. He is possessive of his toys, his food bowl, his chew treat. In all instances of trouble, somebody got too close to his chew treat by walking up from behind while he was engrossed in chewing or playing. At the kennel, he sits for treats, takes them very gently, will walk along on leash with one of his toys in his mouth. Joe is crate trained, using a crate to allow him privacy with his toys and chew treats should work just fine.
Update 4/27/08 - Joe is an awesome dog. He's got the coolest prance and loves being out and prancing around on leash. He knows sit, down, does really well on leash and really enjoys leaning on you while getting loved on. If he can find a human pack leader willing to show him that he doesn't need to worry about being the boss of the house and can just relax, be loved and taken care of, then he will show you that he is the best guy ever. We can't say enough sweet things about Joe. His only quirk is that he does have resource guarding issues, but if left in a pen to himself with his toys he is fine. This poor guy has been at the kennel way too long and really needs a chance. Can someone open their heart to this big, distinguished gray boy and he'll be sure to be your friend for life.
Update 6/22/08 - Joe has been in a foster home for two weeks now and all is going very well. Along with Joe, his currently foster family currently has four dogs, Rosemary (our Dane foster) and a new little guy that we found in the road last Sunday. Joe seems to be getting along with everyone and has made himself at home. There were a couple of scuffles the first day or two while the pack sorted out it's order, but nothing major and we haven't had any issues since. He's completely housetrained and hasn't had one mistake and we haven't had him in a crate, he sleeps on a doggy bed next to the bed. He learned to use the doggy door in 5 seconds. According to his bio, he gravitated toward men, but he seems to be 'my' dog as he follows me everywhere and goes with me to the barn to feed the horses. He's chased the goat a couple of times, but the goat isn't worse for wear as he can run faster than Joe and Joe is easily called off. He doesn't seem to care about cats, but likes to chase birds here and there. He gets the zoomies and is very funny to watch. He LOVES playing with both our Newfoundland puppy and the new little guy that has just moved in. Joe's an older guy and doesn't have a ton of energy aside for his daily zoomy session. He does seem to get a bit cranky when another dog walks over him while he's sleeping and will bark and growl a bit. We've been feeding him away from the other dogs as he has had some food aggression issues in the past and that seems to be working out just fine.
Update 8/3/08 - I just wanted to send out an update now that I'm all settled in at my new foster home. At first I was really unsure of what was going on, I had been at the kennel for a long time and I knew the routine there. Then one day I went for a ride with the lady that sometimes comes to the kennel and walks me and was told that I'm now home with my foster mom and dad. I had no idea what a foster was then, but mom told me that I'm going to live with them until "MY" family comes to get me. When I got to my foster home, there were all of these other crazy dogs there that they called my brothers and sisters. Mom says that they're foster failures and rescues - whatever that means. All I knew was that I had been taken from what I considered my home, so I was nervous at first and didn't eat for a few days and a few of my bad habits surfaced. Like I yelled at one of the other dogs who got near my cookie and one of the puppies for getting near my toy. I just wanted to let them know that I wasn't to be pushed around or bullied. But, I soon learned that I didn't have to worry about anyone taking any of my food or toys away because mom would reprimand them if they tried, she also reprimanded me when I did it to them, so I don't do that any more either. Now, when mom feeds us, she tells me to go to my spot and I just lie down and wait until she brings me my food (gotta love service like that). I used to get worried and try to be the first one to eat, but now I know the food is coming, so why waste all that energy! And when I first got here, there were no toys or anything lying around "just in case" (whatever that means). But then the new puppy came and started chewing up everything, so mom put the toys back out again so he wouldn't chew on things he wasn't supposed to (not sure if that's working). I was told I could play with them as long as I played nice. So far, I've been really good. Sometimes when I have a toy and one of the puppies comes over and stares me in the face, I will grumble a little bit and let them know that I'm playing with it right now and they'll have to wait. Mom says that's ok because that's the way dogs communicate. Before I used to yell at the puppies and that wasn't ok at all, but now I know how to communicate. So, I'm really becoming laid back at my foster home. I play with Cole and Rosemary (the other big dogs like me) and the puppies all the time. Rosemary left with her family last week, but I still play with Cole and the puppies - boy do they wear me out, but they're fun. I let them chew on my face and I do the same to them and we all end up covered in spit. Mom says it's slimy, but we don't care. Cole likes to growl and grumble a lot when he plays and he punches me with his nose, but I don't mind, I just run around with him until I'm tired, then I walk away. I even play with the little dog, he runs around and barks like a crazy man when I play with Cole, so I'll chase him around sometimes too. He thinks he's a big dog, but he's not and I think that's why he barks at us so much. I don't care though - poor thing looks more like a cat than a dog, so me and the other big dogs just ignore him. And there are cats at my foster home too, but I don't pay them much attention, they're not all that fun, they just lie around. Sometimes I sniff the orange one because he smells funny and sometimes he'll rub on my legs or face. I've gotten used to the routine here. Most of the time we go outside and play in the morning after breakfast. I'm special because I get to go to the barn with mom to feed the horses and if she's not looking, I like to roll in the horse poop. But then she gives me a bath, so maybe I'll stop doing that. Although, I do like baths, I just stand there and mom says I'm the easiest one to give baths to. I like it at the barn, because I just roam around and smell things. I don't bother the horses, I think they think I'm one of them because I'm so big. I like hanging out near them because they're messy and drop their food, so I get to eat it. And the other day I tried to go swimming because there were some geese in the pond and I thought it would be fun to go over to them. I walked into the pond, but I decided not to swim over to them. Mom thinks maybe I don't know how to swim, but I had fun just walking around in the water. I'll get to the geese some other time. Other than that, I spend a lot of my time napping on the couch or my bed or in the office by mom while she's working. I like to play a lot in the morning then relax later in the day and nap. Mom says I'm a very easy dog, I never mess in the house and she didn't have to teach me to do that. Although I am scared to death of thunderstorms and I try to hide under the desk or in the closet. And when the storm is over and mom says it's time to pee, I don't like to go out there because I'm just not sure if the storm is over yet. So mom gets the leash and walks me out there and I realize it's ok now to pee and I'm fine. Mom's pretty understanding of me and knows that sometimes I might need a little reassurance and love. Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm doing great at my foster home, but boy do I want "MY" family to realize that they're meant to be with me soon. If you guys know "MY" family, can you let them know I'm ready for them? I'm not in a rush, but I'm really excited to meet them. If they're like my foster mom and dad, I can't wait to go home with them forever!!!

Juliet is a 2 year old black female with natural ears. She has lived in many homes in her young life and has had at least one litter of puppies. Even with all this, she is an affectionate, trusting, stunning young lady. She is great with children and other dogs, but we do not know about cats. She rides very nicely in the car and loves to take it all in. Juliet still acts like a puppy and loves to romp and play and shower you with kisses. Juliet came to MAGDRL in June 2008. (9)
Update 7/14/08 - Because Juliet has spent so much time alone in her life, we would like to place her with a family that is home most of the time.
Update 8/2/08 - Juliet has been a wonderful addition to her new foster home. She has learned many things since she arrived. First, she has learned how great it is to get good food on a regular basis. Consequently, she now has a beautiful shiny black coat. Second, she has learned that when visitors arrive, if she will patiently wait she will get all the pets she wants. Finally, she has learned what true love is all about. She loves the company of all people and all dogs. She thinks the kids in her foster home are great. She loves to play and tries to play with any and everyone. She will play equally with her human and dog companions. She would love to find an active family that can keep up with her energy level. She is very smart and is happy to learn new things. She will make some family very lucky.

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Kane is a two year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from a shelter where he was turned in by his owner. He lived previously on a cable in their back yard. Kane needs leash work and is a bit lacking in the manners area. An obedience course and leash wo