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Adeline is a 1 1/2 year old merle female with natural ears. She was given up by her family because she is so timid and fearful they didn't know how to deal with it. She came in with another female, possible littermate who is as timid and fearful as she is. Adeline is currently in a foster home with a male Dane, a female toy breed and a cat. She has no issues at all with any other animals. She has bonded to her foster mom but still has irrational fear of her foster dad. She does not growl or bark at him but she will run from him if he tries to approach her, especially if the foster mom is not home. She will break through gates, or leap over fencing and railings in her panic to escape. Because of this irrational fear, we will need to be very selective of the home she goes to and how willing the males in the home are to work with her. She will do best in a home with no men. Adeline can meet men fine on a leash or even in the home, but she needs to be with a female who she is comfortable with for security. We have no history of her with small children so she will not be placed with any. Adeline is crate trained, she actually really likes her crate for security, she walks well on a leash and is 90% housetrained. She cannot be left unattended or she will possibly have an accident or chew something she shouldn't. Adeline came in knowing no commands, has had no training. She is walking nicely on a leash and has learned sit. She has a long way to go with training and obedience classes should help build some confidence. Her adopters will be required to take Adeline through an obedience class. She is very affectionate and will "chitter" to show her love. She is a true Velcro Dane to her person, if that person is female. She has no sense of personal space, she will walk against you, around you and on top of you. She needs to learn appropriate boundaries or she will send someone tumbling. Adeline is a pretty girl who needs someone to show her she has no need to fear anyone anymore. She will blossom in time with the right handling, training and direction. Adeline came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (3)
Update 6/1/10 - Adeline was moved to a new foster home and is doing very well there. She has mingled in seamlessly so far with 5 other dogs, a cat and a child. From day one she was wagging her tail and following the 8yr old girl around. She has also bonded with the foster mom and has become her shadow 95% of the time. She does show some reservation towards the foster dad at times, but has gone up to him and leaned into him for attention. She has very little to no manners and once she feels more comfortable her excitement can be overwhelming. She will require a patient, loving and diligent hand that will take the time and make the effort to work with her on a daily basis and take her thru training. She is a diamond in the rough. An absolute sweetheart wanting nothing more than to please you and be your everyday companion. Coming from isolation at 7 weeks of age, to a home with love, attention and playmates, nothing less can be expected. She will sit on command and wait for release when being fed or taken out. She is a smart girl and obviously wants to learn and to please. A home with a large canine companion will benefit her greatly. Adeline loves the companionship of the other two danes and has already developed a close following to them, which will help her build up a little more independence and confidence. Within 2 days she started playing with them and will lay next to them outside. She is fine with the other smaller dogs, but she seems to prefer the danes, being able to relate to them. And considering she spent most of her life isolated with her sister, that is understandable. Over the last few days she has been given a little more freedom inside and outside and seems to truly enjoy the ability to move about. She does pace back and forth often, but yesterday she finally started settling down and laid down with the other dogs near her foster mom. She also found the toy box and has been enjoying them as well. Although she has not done any counter surfing, she does like to take a peek of what's up there. So far the only thing she has gotten herself into was some gardening gloves left out on the table. She seems to really like them. Other than that she has been great going into her crate and keeping it clean. She doesn't make a sound while in there during the night. Given the chance and the guidance, Adeline will make a very loyal and loving companion to both humans and animals alike.

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Angel is a 3 year old mantle female with natural ears. She is a little overweight, but also has more of the "European" physique - very stocky, powerful build. She was surrendered to rescue by a military couple who, because of tandem deployments, couldn't give her the time she needed, and the person in charge of her care while they were gone kept her outside in a 10 x 10 kennel. Her owners knew that was not fair to Angel. She is a HAPPY girl to be "back in the world" around people. Despite being isolated outside in a kennel by herself, for nearly a year, Angel's willingness to adjust to new things has amazed everyone. She lived indoors before with a 9 year old Toy Fox Terrier. Upon re-entering the indoor dog world, she has proven trustworthy in the house so far, has had no accidents nor chewed anything up. Angel has had NO history with cats and has not lived with children in the past (though has been exposed to them), so she was temporarily fostered in a home with children and cats to extensively evaluate her, and WOW is she amazing! She did not chase or harm the cat who tried to make friends with her, and she wanted nothing to do with the ill-tempered one who hissed and swatted at her - she tucked her tail and ran. Her temporary foster conducting this extended evaluation said she would absolutely say that Angel can live in a home with cats. So far Angel has only been around 10 year old boys, but more socialization is coming. Angel has adored everyone she's met so far, male and female, young and old. She endured every poke, prod, and needle prick during evaluation and at the vet's with not a single grumble. Angel's current foster home is working with her on her only "fault" - she can get defensively reactive to other dogs while on leash. However, it is clear that it stems from lack of socialization (especially with dogs her own size) rather than temperament, because when Angel is faced with a dog who won't take any of her lip, she backs down fast and respects the other dog. We expect wonderful things to come with this lovely girl, and any family would be blessed to have her, as she gives even the smallest bit of love back, tenfold! Angel came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)
Update 7/17/10 - Angel is shaping into an outstanding girl. She’s been walking through the local town and neighborhoods, and she doesn’t overreact to anything anymore. She respects the Easy Walk harness perfectly and is a dream to walk, just a gentle tug on the leash redirects her nicely. Angel enjoys her food and would prefer other dogs to stay away, she had a tussle in her foster home with the male getting too close to her bowl, they both got over the incident and are fine. She would just need to be fed with some distance between her and another resident canine. Angel is great with people and high value items (food bowls, treats, pig ears, toys), she allows people to take them easily from her. She is still a bit rusty on dog manners but we really believe it’s just the lack of being taught them earlier in life and not that she’s being difficult. Angel would do well in a home with a canine so that she can continue learning doggie behaviors, but having said that she absolutely enjoys people and would do fine as an only dog. If she’s adopted as an only dog we would strongly suggest doggie day/play care so that she continues her socialization. Angel is picking up her training commands with lightening speed, this is great considering she came into rescue not knowing any of the basic commands. Angel is a friendly, happy girl and would be a great additional to most homes.

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Aniya and Bronte are two 7 year old black females with natural ears. These girls spent their first 7 years in a quiet home with a couple, loved and happy. When their first family fell on hard times, the girls were rehomed into a busy home with children. Ani is the more outgoing and confident of the two, and Bronte more hesitant and cautious. Bronte was unable to cope with all of the activity and the children in their new home, and snapped at the kids when they came close to her bed (which was in the middle of high traffic area). To avoid having Bronte put to sleep by her new owner, we pulled the girls to a kennel searching for a nice quiet home for them. We'll be dog testing further in the next week or so, as Bronte was fearful when she briefly met another dog on leash, shaking and barking at him. These girls are bewildered and sad. Their entire lives have been turned upside down. They need a home to call their own, where they can love and be loved. Ani and Bronte came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Update 8/6/10 - I met the girls at the kennel today - what sweeties they both are! Ani is calm and quietly affectionate, with an A+ dane lean. She's happy to look to her people for direction and comfort and wanted nothing more than to jump in the car and be off to her new home. Ani tested well with another female dane. She was polite and calm and settled in quickly. She walks well on leash - no pulling or tugging. She's a true gem of a find in a sturdy body with a big heart, waiting to love her forever home. We originally wanted to keep the girls together, but after meeting both alone, they would be fine if separated and placed with another dog. Ani lived with a cat for most of her life. Ani is the smaller of the two girls. They look remarkably alike, even for sisters. Both girls are overweight but they are also built along the heavier European lines, solid as linebackers. Both girls are just adorable and so sweet.

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

Apache is a 3 year old fawnequin male with natural ears. He is a handsome boy who is excellent with dogs of all shapes and sizes. He loves children and has lived with kids from age 2 and up. He is also living with a cat. Apache walks like a dream on leash and is very attached to his people. He doesn't play with toys much but is happy to romp with his doggie and kiddie companions. He loves to snuggle up and get some loving. Apache needs someone who is mostly at home and a family that will keep him well exercised (not just hanging out with his family but long walks or jogs). He must be placed with other doggie companions (more than one would be ideal) and needs a routine he can rely on. He is anxious when his people leave and had a hard time in his first home adjusting to the quiet of being left alone with no dog companion compared to the bustle of a busy family with a chaotic schedule. In his foster home, he's quickly settling into the routine and learning what he needs to do. His anxiety is much less in his foster home, even though his mom is away at work 8 hours a day. Apache is a joy to live with and will make a great companion for a home with a steady routine and lots of love and fun. Apache came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)

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Apollo is an approximately 3 1/2 year old black male with cropped ears. He is all black other than the thin strip of white on his chest and a bit on a couple of toes. He is quite long and tall but is naturally narrow chested and thin, which means that he is healthy at about the 115 lbs. he weighs now. He just recently got a clean bill of health from the vet and is on no medications other than heartworm. Apollo came back to rescue, after being adopted in October 2009, due to his family having financial reasons. It is very likely that the man who first drew Marmaduke had a Dane like Apollo… he is a gentle goofy giant who is in the prime of his life and loving it. He runs and romps and plays with reckless abandon and then sometimes crashes into things out of exuberance. There is not a mean bone in his body, but does occasionally forget how big he is or where his feet are. Prior to coming to foster care, he was in a kennel for a several weeks and in spite of that, he had no trouble making the transition to home life. He is also a model guest having stolen or destroyed nothing in the weeks he has been here and he has been perfectly house broken with no accidents after being left for long periods of time. Apollo has been very easy to care for. He is a good eater who might be able to be free feed once he is in his forever home. Most of the time he is pretty dry mouthed, but he is not the neatest drinker or when he has been running he can be a bit slobbery. We don’t know too much about his past, but I can tell that he grew up starved for attention because he is very loving and never seems to get enough love and affection. This will be a huge perk once winter arrives since he is very warm and the best snuggle dog I have ever met. The only trade off is that he is definitely a bed hog. He has relaxed since arriving and won’t follow me from room to room, but will definitely go up or downstairs to make sure he knows where I am and to make sure that if there is any affection being handed out, he will be first, second and third in line. Someone has worked with Apollo and he does have some manners, including sit, lie down and a pretty soft mouth, but sometimes he gets excited and forgets what he is supposed to do, but it is not too hard to regroup his attention when that happens. So far, I have not had a counter surfing incident, but since he is taller than counter height, I have been careful not to leave him an opportunity. Not sure what he would do with it, but blind faith that an unsupervised steak on the counter or table would be safe seems unwise. Apollo does walk on lead well and will listen; the only challenge can be if he comes across a small animal like a rabbit or squirrel. Although Apollo does not currently live with another dog, has shown to be very good with the other dogs including the menagerie in the neighborhood including both large and small breeds. He did live with another Dane before coming back to rescue. He does know how to play with other dogs and I would feel comfortable taking him to a dog park, but would introduce him to that gradually, mainly since he has no clue that every dog is not as big as he is. He has met a cat and was a little too enthusiastic, so while I would say that he was not cat aggressive, I also think it would be best to put him in a cat free home. He has chosen to ignore the reptiles unless the cage doors are open and then he is curious, but not aggressive in any way. Apollo does not live with kids but he does ok with them (my neighbors twins and my nephew are 4) although a excitable. I have not had him around smaller kids, but she seems to do fine with older ones that he meets on walks. Much like any Dane, Apollo does spend a lot of time sprawled out on something soft, but when he is awake, he just wants to be loved a lot and is ready to go to an attention filled house where he can thrive. Apollo came to MAGDRL in May 2010. (4)
Update 8/29/10 - Apollo's foster home had noticed that he walks a bit odd. We had x-rays taken, and can see a definite narrowing in one of his vertebrae. Other than walking odd, he currently shows absolutely no problems with this... he runs, jumps, and plays just like a normal dog.

Ariel is a 2 year old blue female with natural ears and a great disposition! You need a spoon with this sweet girl! She looks up at you with these sweet soulful eyes and crinkles her nose at you, like who can resist that look, well not me that's for sure! It melts my heart and my ability to say no. She needs basic obedience, but she is a good girl and will do anything for you that she understands so it will not take a lot for her to learn. She loves people, men women and children as long as they have arms long enough to reach the top of her head. She is getting along well with the other dogs in the house as long as there is not to much demand for play, Ariel does not really know how to play. She will do best with older dogs that don't want to play all the time, she just dose not know how. She is a Velcro girl and lives for attention. She is house trained and kennel trained, but likes to just be by your side. She likes to get in between you and everything else, she wants that extra love. Ariel will do great in a home with kids 8 and up. Ariel came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

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Bonnie is an 18 week old white female with natural ears. She has limited hearing and vision, but doesn’t let that slow her down from romping and playing with her brother, Clyde, and her foster brother. Bonnie first came to rescue after her breeder dumped her at a shelter with her brother. She was skinny and covered in flea bites, but loved contact with people. Bonnie is very smart and quickly took to house training. She loves to play and will put her mouth on most anything, so needs a good supply of proper chew toys. Bonnie loves to be touched and is a sweet puppy. She is good with dogs and kids, but has not been around cats. Due to her hearing impairment, Bonnie will only be placed in a home with another dog and a fence. Bonnie came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Update 8/21/10 - Bonnie is now almost 6 months old, getting bigger each day and still sweet as can be. You can tell her vision is quite limited, especially when it's darker, because she can be a bit skittish to quick movement near her or if she doesn't recognize you. It doesn't seem to stop her from racing around the yard at full speed or tackling her brother when they play. She loves to hop up on the bed and chew on her nobby kong. And if she is touching you at the same time, all the better. She also adores belly rubs and her big foster brother, who she frequently gives kisses and cuddles.

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Boo is a 9 1/2 year old harlequin female with lots of love to give. She loves to push her head into your lap. She has the most expressive face and will tilt her head and listen to you when you're talking to her. Boo is good with other dogs, kids, and cats. If the cat runs though she will chase them but as soon as you tell her to leave them alone, she will listen and will stop. She is good on lead or off. She cannot do normal steps like in a split foyer. She can do steps if they are extra wide and not that steep, although she has fallen up a couple of times due to her weak rear. She does have some arthritis is here rear end. She needs to go to a home that does not have any steps. She is in great health for her age but would need to go to a home where someone is at home during the day as she needs to go outside frequently. She will whine to let you know that she needs to go out. Boo will counter surf in the kitchen so you have to be aware of what's sitting out... she will eat it! She does have a sensitive system and therefore doesn't get people food. She has allergic reactions to shots and needs Benadryl prior to getting them. Boo loves to go for walks and loves to go for a ride in the car and go to the dog park. She has no trouble getting in and out of a caravan. Anything much higher I think she would have trouble with. She is afraid of thunderstorms and will come lay between the bed and the wall when there is a storm. Boo had no trouble adjusting to our home and in fact she adjusted in a weeks time... a lot sooner than Dane I just adopted in January. Boo is real sweetheart and a just a love bug! Please open your heart and your home to her to finish out her life! Boo came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)

Boozer is a 4 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue when his previous family thought they could no longer provide for him. He is good with kids, but because he can unknowingly knock down the little ones he should be placed with a family with kids 8+. He is good with other large dogs but he tends to push the little ones around but loves to play with the Dane and small dog in the foster home. Boozer should not be placed in a home with cats or rabbits. He is a little to interested in them and needs to be reminded constantly that they are not for him to play with. He loves his toys and as soon as I pick them up he will flip the whole basket over and find another one he wants. He loves to catch his ball or any treat. He does table and counter surf but is getting a lot better about it. He still does not go up stairs we are still working on getting him up the stairs. He will go up a couple but that is it. He is a big love bug and loves nothing more than to be able to sit next to you or on you on the couch. Boozer came to MAGDRL in May 2009. (9)

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Brie is a 17 month old brindlequin female with natural ears who is approximately 31" tall. She and her sister found their way into rescue when their family was unable to care for them. Brie had been isolated, since 7 weeks of age, and never learned how to be a dog or have the opportunity for socialization. With this being said, she still has so much fear instilled in her, mostly when it comes to men. Her foster home has been working diligently with her to de-sensitize her from this behavior, however she will require a lot of continued time and patience in order to work towards overcoming her fears. She had slowly adjusted to her new environment, playing with the other dogs and toys, and being introduced to the outside world. Once she trusts you, she gives back 110% in sweetness and love. She is learning about manners, boundaries, obedience and socialization. Because of Brie's fearful issues with men, she will not only require a Dane savvy home that is willing to be patient and continue to work with her but will also require a commitment of obedience training, with a certified trainer, as a condition of her adoption. She is living with 3 other Danes (male and female) and a Jack Russell in her foster home and loves to romp and play with them. She has just recently become reactive with the Jack Russell in the foster home and is now being separated from him to prevent possible issues. Brie has no history with cats and has had limited exposure to children in her previous home. Due to her exuberance, she may be too much for younger children so older children over the age of 8 will only be considered. Brie is a sweetheart who deserves a chance at happiness. She will need a loving home to help her come out of her shell more and learn to trust those she fears most. She is worth the work as her unconditional love is never ending. Brie came to MAGDRL in May 2010. (5)
Update 6/29/10 - Brie has been with her foster family for about 3 months now. While she is getting used to her foster dad, she still has her moments of fleeing and barking if startled or approached unexpectedly. She will approach for attention and affection at times, but usually prefers her foster mom. Brie continues to learn more and more each and every day with the boundaries and manners which are being expected of her. Brie has picked up a bit of her commands and knows sit, off, no and down like a champ. She is very food motivated and is eager to please but due to her attention span, or lack of, she needs repeated direction and consistency. Brie loves to go for walks and car rides and does very well on the leash, loving to see and explore new things. She is completely housebroken thus knowing to go to the door when she has to go out and will even potty on command. She also loves her crate and never gives a fuss to go in; even knowing the routine so well, she'll go right in when it's time for bed or when we're leaving the house. Brie loves to drag her bedding out of the crate and bring it into which ever room she wishes to lay down in, it is quite a sight and makes her foster mom laugh everyday! She loves her Dane brothers and sister and will even lay outside on the deck or ground snuggling with her foster sister. Her stuffies are her favorite thing and she will walk around the house and yard with any given one wagging her tail. Brie is still very exuberant but has settled in enough to go play or lay down on her own without the other dogs in the house. Another active large breed or Dane would be best suited for her as she does love the companionship and rough housing. Brie has jumped over the 4' gate in the foster home and will require a 5' or 6' fence in her forever home to safely contain her. Brie has come such a long way in the time with her foster family however she will need to be moved to another foster home as she requires more time, training and socialization then they are able to currently provide for her. Brie will continue to blossom and with the right tools will be even more wonderful then she already is!!
Update 8/25/10 - Bridgett has been in her new foster home for a few weeks now. It was a rocky start because she is timid around strangers and she needed to adjust. She has made tremendous progress! Bridgett is her real name and the one she answers to best after a week or so of calling her Brie and not getting much response. She is very attached to her new foster mom, loves her new foster fur-brother and sister who are a 4 year old male Dane and a 7 year old female Dane. She evens handles the two cats but really wishes they would play! She goes to the dog park everyday and has a wonderful time playing with all size dogs, loves the walk over there and wears herself out playing once we get there. She gets to meet a lot of different people and although she barks very loud every time she sees someone new, she is quickly learning to come to them for pets after an introduction. She is still somewhat standoffish with men but after a time, if they don’t stand up too quickly, she will lean on them to receive pets and love. She is more comfortable with women but she grows more sure of herself each day and it is only a matter of time and trust with her. There are several children from about 4-9 years old in the neighborhood and she loves for them to come pet her on her way to the dog park… no fear there! She sleeps in the bedroom with the other Danes at night but in her crate during the day while her foster mom is working. When "mom" gets home she screeches in excitement and is a little wound up for about 5 minutes but after going outside to potty she comes in calm and happy. She takes inexpensive, anti-anxiety meds each day to help her with separation anxiety. She is fine with the care-taker who lets her out mid-day and she is calm in her crate when alone. It appears now the anxiety (over exuberance) is only when "mom" comes home to let her out of the crate. As she learns people are trust worthy she grows and is becoming a very sweet, loving little lady. She has more learning to do but she isn’t even 2 yet and has come a very long, long way towards being a remarkable Dane! She is 98% sweetheart and angel. The 2% you ask??? Well she is under 2 years old and still has a few issues but don’t we all?

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Aniya and Bronte are two 7 year old black females with natural ears. These girls spent their first 7 years in a quiet home with a couple, loved and happy. When their first family fell on hard times, the girls were rehomed into a busy home with children. Ani is the more outgoing and confident of the two, and Bronte more hesitant and cautious. Bronte was unable to cope with all of the activity and the children in their new home, and snapped at the kids when they came close to her bed (which was in the middle of high traffic area). To avoid having Bronte put to sleep by her new owner, we pulled the girls to a kennel searching for a nice quiet home for them. We'll be dog testing further in the next week or so, as Bronte was fearful when she briefly met another dog on leash, shaking and barking at him. These girls are bewildered and sad. Their entire lives have been turned upside down. They need a home to call their own, where they can love and be loved. Ani and Bronte came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Update 8/6/10 - I met the girls at the kennel today - what sweeties they both are! Bronte is more anxious than Ani, looking around to make sure everything is OK. She, too, is sweet and quietly affectionate, leaning heavily into the nearest human. She takes direction well and takes treats gently. Bronte tested well with another female dane with slow introductions. She was a bit too anxious at first, but soon calmed down once she figured out no harm would come to her. With slow introductions, she can be integrated with another dog. She's very good on leash and doesn't tug or pull, even when she was unsure about the other dog. She's a true gem of a find in a sturdy body with a big heart, waiting to love her forever home. We originally wanted to keep the girls together, but after meeting both alone, they would be fine if separated and placed with another dog. Bronte lived with a cat for most of her life. Bronte is the larger of the two girls. They look remarkably alike, even for sisters. Both girls are overweight but they are also built along the heavier European lines, solid as linebackers. Both girls are just adorable and so sweet.

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Brutus is a Rescue In Need.

Brutus is a 3 year old harlequin male with natural ears. He came to us through a vet office where his owners took him for care for sarcoptic mange. We brought him in once he was declared mange free, but he still has a severe staph infection that he is fighting. Brutus loves to play and be petted, rubbed and loved. He enjoys long walks because he wants to smell everything along the way. He knows how to play fetch and likes to dance (stand on his hind legs and put his front paws in your hands). He knows the following commands: stay, sit, lay down, go in (the crate), no, down, and up. Brutus is crate and house trained, however he has not spent much time in his crate since moving to his foster home. He walks freely around the house without destroying anything. He also enjoys car rides. He stands still, calmly to allow humans to pet him. He is good with dogs of all sizes. Brutus has not been around cats in a home environment, but has seen them at the vet office and paid no attention to it at all. Brutus's first home had 5 children, but we have not witnessed him around young children yet. Brutus can be protective of his owner, and will sometimes need a little time to warm up to new men in his life. He is waiting on medical clearance for his staph infection before he can be neutered. Brutus came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)

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Bubba is an adorable 20 month old black male with natural ears. This boy has had a tough time of it in his short life. He's been in 3 homes so far, moving for various reasons (allergies, not getting along wth male dog, and not enough time). Bubba does well with small dogs of both sexes but, due to a fight with a male dog in his last home, we'll only place him with female large dogs. He also lived with kids of all sizes and did well. Once Bubba is settled into his foster home, we'll provide a more detailed update. Bubba came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)

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Bubbles is a Rescue In Need.

Bubbles is currently on medical hold.

Bubbles is a 2 year old fawn female with natural ears that is the sweetest little girl you've ever met. She is all kisses all the time. She has such a bad case of Demodectic (Demodex) mange, that we couldn’t tell what color she was suppose to be. From what we understand, she has had this since she was at least 6 months old and has never been taken to a vet for it, or anything else. So we brought this girl in as soon as possible and took her straight to the vets office for some much needed care and relief. She is Lyme’s positive and has hookworms, but thankfully she does not have heartworms. She is emaciated and her skin is very hot to the touch. She is also being treated for worms and an eye infection. We’ve started her on Ivermectin and baths to help relieve her skin infection. This poor girl has a long way to go before she will start feeling better. But, her foster reports that even as bad as she feels, she still wags her tail and just want to be with them all the time. If she is this loving when she feels this bad, we can imagine how wonderful she will be when she feels better. Bubbles came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (5)

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Candy is a 3 year old black female with natural ears. She is good with all dogs large and small, male and female, as well as cats and children. Candy has a bubbly personality, always happy and smiling. Like all Great Danes she loves being with her people. Candy came to rescue when her owners could no longer keep and care for her. She adapts very quickly to changes, much better than most. Her personality and happy outlook are the most likely reasons for her bounce back ability. Candy needs a home with a yard she can romp in, preferably with another dog. She loves to play but also wants to be close to her family. Candy is doing very well in her foster home in which she is living with small children and a Dane. Candy came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)

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Carly is a 14 month old black female with natural ears. Meeting Carly and taking her home turned out to be a big surprise for us. We knew we would be taking in a new foster that day. Not much was known about her, the girls at the vet said she was wonderful. We also knew she had been turned over to a small dog rescue in a fast food parking lot by her owner who was on the way to a shelter to drop her off. The small dog rescue called us to take her in. The only reason the owner gave for dropping her off was that she had a "skin thing" and they couldn’t afford to deal with it. Carly has Demodectic mange which is mostly passed on from direct contact from the mother at birth and some dogs can’t handle this mange due to a low immune system at a young age. Carly is over half way done with her treatment and 90% of her hair has grown back. Much to our surprise she can sit, stay, lay, and is extremely well behaved. She has been with us to a back yard BBQ with lots of kids around. She has also gone with us to do home check with toddlers. Anywhere we take her she is on her best behavior. When she rides with you, you’d never know she was in the truck! We are not entirely sure of how she will be with cats since our cats are kept separated from our personal dogs. Carly plays well and shows signs of being submissive. You will need to be prepared for a Velcro Dane. She leans a lot and is a bit pushy when she wants attention. If you would allow it she would be a lap dog and sleep with you. I am working with her to let her know it isn’t appropriate to push other dogs out of the way or coral them for attention. She isn’t snappy with them at all, just wants to be the center of attention. Carly came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

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Chevy is a 5 year old male blue harlequin with natural ears. He is thin and we are working on getting weight on. He, along with Storm, came to rescue from a shelter. Chevy has met several dogs and has done very well with all he’s met. He acts as if he’s not sure what’s going on, but within the last 24 hours has really started coming out of his shell. He loves to be touched, petted and to just be in the same vicinity with you. He rides very well in the car, likes to sleep in the crate, and overall is a very quiet dane. Chevy came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)
Update 6/28/10 - Chevy has really blossomed into an absolute lover and is now a professional couch potato. He's met all the danes in the house and does great with them. He's met a dane puppy and a golden retriever puppy and was very kind and gentle. Chevy is a kind hearted boy who wants to adore his people. I've been sitting across the room and looked up and the adoration in his eyes was moving. He's so appreciative for every moment, hug, touch, meal, and kiss you want to throw his way. He went to the vet today and saw one of the kennel girls that took care of him while there and she was so thrilled with the dane hugs she got from him. The family that adopts Chevy will truly be getting a prince in every sense of the word.

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Clyde is an 18 week old white male with natural ears. He is deaf with limited vision. One of Clyde’s eyes never developed, but he is the biggest love puppy. He is constantly wagging his tail and offering kisses to everyone he meets. When Clyde first came to rescue, he had been dumped at a shelter by his breeder with his sister. He was shy, skinny and covered in flea bites. He loved to be touched. Clyde quickly caught on to his house training and soon opened up to exploring the entire yard, even if his sister wasn’t with him. He now asks to go outside by touching his nose to the doorknob to go potty and sleeps through the entire night (8 full hours). He has the most tender heart and loves to be in your lap or touching you whenever possible. Clyde is good with kids and other dogs. He has not been tested with cats. Due to his lack of hearing, Clyde will only be placed in a home with another dog and a fence. Clyde came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Update 8/21/10 - Clyde is growing like the big, dane boy he is. However, his nature of a love puppy has not changed at all. When Clyde is sleepy, he makes little grunts like a bear cub when you pet him to tell you how happy he is (even though he can't hear). You have to hear it to know how cute it is. Whenever you touch him, he wags his tail happily and keeps sticking out his tongue to try to give you kisses. Maybe he's part lizard. Clyde enjoys belly rubs and romps in the backyard. He even spent a week with a temporary foster while his foster mom was out of town and lived with cats without a problem. He is still doing great with his house-training and sleeps well in his crate. He has been fine with both his full-grown foster brother and a visiting Jack Russell Terrier (although she wasn't too keen on his size). When he wakes up in the morning, he goes potty and eats before climbing into bed to snuggle in for another hour or two. He always looks like he is smiling when he sleeps. This boy is going to make a great addition to someone's family.

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Daisy is a 1 1/2 year old gorgeous black female with natural ears. She is a big girl weighing in at 108 lbs and growing! She is very long and muscular, but not too tall, and her coat is extremely shiny! She is a very happy girl who LOVES people and is always smiling. Daisy is built beautifully and has the prettiest set of velvet soft ears. She loves to play with her toys, and her foster brothers and sister. We are taking it slow with daycare as she frightens easily in large groups. She is also very quiet and calms down nicely after a good run outside and a few toy tosses. She loves to please her people and will sit on command nicely and will sit until she is thanked for it (i.e. good girl)! Daisy is almost house-trained, going outside on a consistent basis. Daisy is a little leery of men, but warms up to them quickly. She has gotten along well with our cats, not chasing or barking at them. As she continues to come out of her shell, we will introduce her to more dogs of different shapes and sizes. Daisy will need to go to an understanding home that will take the time to let her warm up to them. Daisy came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9) - Updated 8/21/10

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Darwin is a 10 month lightly marked harlequin male with natural ears. Darwin is crate trained and house broken. He walks well on a leash and loves car rides. He is learning basic commands but has already mastered sit. He is very eager to please but needs a little more work. He is also food motivated. However, he has no food aggression. He’s shared a food and water bowl with his foster brother on occasion. Darwin gets along with other dogs and likes to play, so we will only place him in a home with another dog. He still has puppy energy ,which might be a little much for older dogs. Darwin will need to go to obedience training with a certified trainer as a condition of his adoption. Darwin hasn’t been exposed to cats so we don’t know how he would do with them. He has been around children 5 years and older but has no exposure with little kids, so he needs to be placed with kids age 12+. He greets everyone, in and out of the home, very friendly. Darwin is a huge love bug and likes to cuddle and be with you. Darwin is an awesome Dane who would be a great addition to any family. Darwin came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (5) - Updated 8/29/10

Duke is a 6 year old blue male with natural ears. He came to rescue when his family had to move and they couldn't find an apartment that would allow them to take Duke with him. After 5 days Duke has the settled in very nicely into his foster home. He is a big love bug that follows his foster Mom from room to room. He is definitely a people dog and hates to be away from you longer than it takes to go to the bathroom. He likes to go for walks and walks very well on the leash. He also LOVES to drink from the water hose. Needs a little work on the wait command as he will run you over to get in the house. He is also very vocal if you do not let him in right away or when his foster family leaves to go to work. He will bark at his foster family, just to let them know he is not happy with them. When Duke first moved to his foster family, he was not interested in the 9 year old girl at all. Since then he has warmed up to her. In his previous life he had been around children of all ages and was fine. He has been great with the Mastiff's and Dachshund's in his foster home. He pretty much just ignores them, with a sniff here and there, but that's it. He did growl once at one of the dogs when he was eating, but they have also eaten side by side with no problems. He does not like to share his toys. But he loves anything with a squeaker in it. We have not witnessed Duke with cats, but his previous home said he used to live with them and was fine with them. Duke is a drooler. He seems to be a happy dog, tail always wagging and ready to rub up against someone for attention. Duke came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)

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Elvis is a 6 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from his owner. He has a benign growth on the top of his head that we affectionately call his mohawk. When he first arrived, he was unsure around men and would growl when we came near his crate. He would growl and run away when other dogs got in his face or too many were around. He has since become very comfortable with the men at doggie daycare and gets along well with all size dogs. He still backs up when dogs crowd him or get in his face but he no longer growls or runs away. He is such a sweet old man that deserves a loving home that will give him all the kisses and space that he wants. Elvis came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

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Adoption Pending

Harley is a 15 month old black male with natural ears. He is a wild child of a dane that came to rescue because his owners did not train him and couldn't handle him. He’s a sweet boy who is all puppy, all the time. Harley has tons of energy to burn, tons of fun to find, and tons of love to give! He needs an active home with another canine companion who can help tire him out. Harley will be learning some house manners and social skills in his foster home. Harley came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)

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Helen is a 2 year old black female with natural ears. She was surrendered to a shelter by her family and rescued by MAGDRL when she was so fearful in the shelter they were about to euthanize her. Once in her foster home, her confidence grew and she blossomed into a sweet and playful girl. Helen is still a little unsure at first and needs time to warm up to strangers, but once she trusts she is very affectionate and loving. She has done fine with the male Danes she has been with, but did develop issues with the female Dane in her foster home over time. So she will be placed with males only. She does well with cats. We have no history with small children so she will not be placed with little ones. She is learning commands in foster care and will need work on her obedience training. She is crate trained, house broken and rides well in the car. Anyone who has come to know Helen sees the special girl she is. Whoever Helen adopts as her family will be getting a wonderful companion. Helen came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (3)

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Izzaboo is a 3 year old brindle female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter, where she had been adopted out and returned within the month. Due to her circumstances, we don’t know much about her history, and are trying to track down more info. Izzaboo is a sweet dane who is initially worried around new people but soon settles into dane leans and kissies. She loves to run around the yard and is very excited to see her foster mom. She’s turning out to be quite the talker, and often vocalizes her feelings with wrooo-wrrooos. She’s adorably cute, about 110 lbs in all and has a pretty brindle pattern. She will be available for adoption once she’s spayed (mid-march). Izzaboo is good with other dogs, but not good with children. Cats are unknown. Izzaboo came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (2)
Update 3/27/10 - Izzaboo is spayed and ready to go! She has met several nice dogs and responded well to them. She's also been exposed to free roaming cats in the vet's office and got along fabulously with them. She walks very well on leash and enjoys her time exploring the world around her. She's a bit nervous when meeting new people but that fades quickly and she's soon all leans and wiggles, loving the attention! She met some boys on a recent walk and didn't like them much so she won't be placed with kids. Otherwise, however, she's just a sweet brindle girl looking for her forever home--anyone meeting this love bug won't be able to resist her!
Update 5/30/10 - Words can only partially describe this amazingly wonderful girl. Hi, I am Izzaboo's foster mommy. My husband and I have been truly blessed having Izzaboo as a foster dog. Izzy really deserves to have her forever home. Izzy listens very well to verbal as well as non verbal commands such as: Sit, Stay, Go, Down, Off. She wants nothing more than to be the center of your world and loves to gives kisses when you come home! Izzaboo enjoys her two kitty cat siblings that live with her and she has been working hard to play gently with them. Izzy came to us a bit underweight but has now put on some more weight and looks great. Izzaboo loves, loves, loves her stuffed animals and will chase, run around, toss and catch them in the air. Izzaboo walks pretty well on a leash although sometimes she catches a sniff of something and wants to run. Izzy doesn't seem to like little dogs or little children under her height. Izzy is such a joyful dog and will be an amazing family member to someone special.

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John Boy is an approximately 6 year old blue male with natural ears. He is a big boy who weighs in at 153 lbs. John Boy came to rescue from a shelter after being found running loose in the woods. He is wonderful with other dogs and children - just a true joy. He is completely house trained, he can sit and stay and even shake! He is very gentle and loving. He does not climb on the couches or the bed at all. He is very respectful when you feed him and walk him, he also never jumps or barks (VERY rarely). He is a wonderful boy and would fit into any home. John Boy came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

Josie is a 6 year old black female with natural ears. She was turned in to the vet by her previous because they kept 2 pups from her last litter and did not have room for her. She was heart worm positive. She has since been through the heart worm treatment and is now heart worm negative and has been spayed. She is housebroken and lets you know when she needs to potty by pacing back and forth. She does have some separation anxiety when she doesn't have a window to see out of if you are outside and she is not. We were told that she is good with children, cats and dogs. Upon being with her foster she showed signs of being great with the cat, children, and the submissive male dog. Her foster home is working on basic training and the separation issues. She does know sit, stay and lay down, but does the sit and down when she wants to. She does not counter surf and will stay away from the table while you are eating. She is very sweet and loves attention. She also loves car rides and does very good in the car. Josie came to MAGDRL in October 2009. (9)

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Kaos is a 1 1/2 year old merle male with natural ears who came from a rescuer who pulled him from an abusive situation. He appears to have BB pellets in his ears and has a small piece of one ear shot off. He is understandably concerned about new people and situations but seems to be a sweet boy who just needs a break in life. Kaos is doing well in his foster home. He's a bit shy but is starting to come out of his shell. Kaos is living with a cat in his foster home and a toddler, and does well with both. Kaos came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (2)

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Kiya is an 14 month old blue female with cropped and standing ears. She came to rescue from a shelter a little underweight at 83 pounds. She is gaining weight and is still working on potty training. She is a big beautiful puppy who would like nothing more than to play all day. Even going to daycare 9 hours a day does not tire this girl down. She loves dogs of all shapes and sizes. She will chase cats if they run from her, but she will not mess with them if they are just laying around. Kiya would make a wonderful addition to an active family that could keep up with her. Kiya came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

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Koda is a Rescue In Need.

Koda is a beautiful 4 1/2 year old fawn male with natural ears. He currently weighs about 135 pounds, but needs to gain some more muscle. Koda has been having a great time in his foster home, he has lots of chew toys, dog beds, foster playmates, and lots of love. Koda has some skin problems that he developed in his previous home that has required medication, lots of baths, and some special food. He is already starting to look better, and will look great when he is healed up! Koda was also crated too much in his previous home, so his hind end is a bit weak. However, the vet things that he will get better with time with TLC and exercise. Koda is house trained and crate trained. He will go into the crate and settle eventually, but prefers to not be in it. He's great at not chewing on anything but his chew toys, and sleeps in the bedroom with his foster mom and foster brothers and sisters. We would like to place Koda in a home with another dog, and with a family where he will not need to be crated. In addition to being good with other dogs, Koda is good with children and cats. Koda came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (5)
Update 8/6/10 - Koda is doing well in his foster home. He plays well with his foster brothers and sisters and likes to play and snuggle with his foster mom and dad. His coat is soft and shiny now and most of the sores and hairless patches are gone. He has completed his first round of antibiotics and there are no more infected bloody spots on his skin. We started with 2 Pharmoseb baths a week and he is now down to 1 a week and he looking good! Koda has been playing off and on with our shepherd pup and the other dane in our home. He appears to be developing some leg muscles in both of his legs. He has also benefited from some short leash walks. Koda recently developed a limp and it appeared to be very painful for Koda to walk. We had him x-rayed and it seems that Koda has severe hip dysplasia and arthritis in both hips - thought the right is worse than the left. He is currently on Rimadyl, Gabapentin, Chondroitin, and Glucosamine. He is starting to feel much better and is even starting to play with a few toys from the toy box. We are currently researching different therapies that might be able to help him move better and be able to play and enjoy his days pain free. We are looking into Aquaden injections, acupuncture, Liquid Glucosamine and maybe even Gold Bead Implants to help him move better and reduce his pain. Koda met the household kitten for the 2nd time and was very, very, VERY interested in the little thing. So much interest that he put the kittens tail in his mouth. So we are going to say NO cats for Koda.

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Leia is a 4 year old female merle with natural ears. She is a very tall young lady who has a great temperament and is very playful. She is almost housebroken and handles the leash flawlessly. She warms up immediately to women and more slowly to men, but when she bonds will follow you everywhere. At this point in her life she is very needy for attention and should only be in a household that can afford to spend a great deal of time with her. Leia is still very jumpy and fully trustful of people. Her socialization skills need work and she has yet to be tested around children. Leia is very alert to strange noises, doorbells, and people at the door. She has been losing hair, which she has seen a vet for and test results are pending. Leia came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)

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Logan is a 4 year old mantle female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter as a very thin girl. Logan is a very energetic girl who loves to play. She loves to play with the small dog in her foster home. Logan is a dominant female, so any dog she lives with will need to be submissive. She is good with cats, but is not good with children. Logan tends to be protective of her foster Mom. She is house trained, crate trained, walks on a leash perfectly, and knows sit, lays down, and stay on command. Logan came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)

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Lola is a 5 year old black female with cropped and standing ears who is a true sweetheart. She's a beautiful, affectionate girl who is good with kids, has met cats and seems unperturbed, and can live with younger male dogs. She is enjoying playing with a young foster sister but does not appreciate being reprimanded by a grumpy older male dane in the household. Lola is calm, loving and sweet. Lola loves children and lived with a 6 year old girl who crawled all over her. She was very well cared for and is up to date on shots and heartworm negative. Lola loves people, men and women and is so happy to see anyone that her tail goes a mile a minute. She loves car rides and is wonderful in the car. She is well-behaved and has free run of the house while the family is away. Lola requires a 5 foot fence. Lola came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (2)

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Luna is a 11 month old (DOB 9/4/09) black female with natural ears. She came to us from a good Samaritan who picked up her and her brother from a breeder who no longer wanted them and thought them not suitable for breeding. Luna came to us with one of the worst case of cherry eyes we have ever seen. She was virtually blind and her brother served as her eyes. Her role was to protect him as he was very skittish and shy. Both Luna and her brother were very skinny. When separated from her brother, she went to her current foster home where their older Dane who took over the role of guidance. He was firm, yet gentle. Since coming to her foster home she has been spayed and had her cherry eye surgery and is a delight. Luna was afraid of everything at first and was very verbal with her reactions appearing that she was aggressive and mean. This behavior was completely fear driven and in the last 2 months she has settled in and become a typical playful 11 month old Dane pup. She is still a little more leery of men and keeps her distance. If ignored, she will quickly come to you. She does not have the same reaction to women or children. Luna lives with an older Dane and 3 cats (all of which are over the age of 18). For the most part she ignores them, unless they run and then she will chase them. She does not hurt them, but thinks they are playing. This is the same behavior the older Dane has toward them and he grew up with them. She is fine with children, though because she has not lived with children she will not be placed with children under the age of 8. When Luna came to us she lacked any kind of manners. She would jump on furniture, get on the counters, take clothing and shoes and many times destroy them. She has now learned what is her toy and what is not. She no longer jumps on the furniture, unless invited and does not bother clothing and shoes, as long as there are plenty of toys for her. She is now crate trained and goes in with just the offering of a treat. She still gets very excited when greeting us after we have been out and tends to jump; however, this behavior has diminished tremendously. Luna is completely house trained and is learning how to let us know when she needs to go out. At this time, we just make sure we let her out as often as possible. Luna has mastered the leash and is a pleasure to walk. She sometimes walks so close to you that it is hard to walk. She knows several commands; leave it, come, back up, off and wait; now that she is done with her surgeries we are working on sit, down, stay. Even off the leash, she will not leave and will come immediately upon being called. She is a very smart little girl and learns quickly. She does like to be around people or other animals all the time and is much happier with that environment. Luna currently lives in a home where people and other pets are home most of the time. She did go to stay with temporary foster while her current foster vacationed, and she did great being left during the day while her vacation Mom worked. However we did learn that she really needs to have another large dog around as she is very shy without another dog to look to. She is still very much a pup and now that she feels better her true personality is showing itself. She loves to run, throw her toys around and be in the middle of everything going on in the house. I believe with a little more time and confidence now that she can see, she will be a great addition to any family. We will continue to work with her on obedience and given her current progress she will have mastered all her commands very quickly. Luna came to MAGDRL in May 2010. (4)

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Mabel is an approximately 1 - 2 year old black female with natural ears. She’s all black except for a little bit of white on her toes. Mabel arrived to us very underweight, with infected sores and a bad case of sarcoptic mange and ringworm. She is currently quarantined while being treated, but her coat is already starting to grow back. She’s a very pretty, dainty girl, with a sunny personality. She can be a little shy at first, but she warms up quickly. While kenneled at the vet’s, she has been friendly with all staff members, male and female, and has wagged her tail and been friendly with the other dogs boarded there as well. She had no issues with her exam, except that she wanted to be in the vet’s lap the entire time. We know very little about her background, so we’re unsure how she is with cats, and it’s unlikely that she is housetrained yet. She does walk fairly well on a leash, with very little pulling. She needs a little more confidence, but loves attention and aims to please. Mabel came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (3)

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Micki is an approximately 2 year old mostly white merlequin female with blue eyes and natural ears. She does not have any vision impairments, but does appear to have diminished hearing. Micki came to rescue as one of five females given up by a breeder. She was the only one of the five that had not been bred. Micki just finished treatment for demodectic mange and had a clean scrape. The thin spots, redness and sores are gone, she is rapidly becoming quite the looker. Add her great personality and zest for life that she portrays daily, and you have one nice young lady. Micki's exuberance is probably her only negative, she needs to learn better manners. She gets excited and forgets she's not supposed to jump on people. This is an ongoing lesson, she is getting better but does need more work. Micki gets along well with male dogs but can be picky with females. Her exuberance sometimes causes problems because she comes on a bit too strong for some. She also prefers being with other dogs that she likes. Cats and children are unknown. Micki came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)
Update 6/21/10 - Micki is doing great in foster care. She gets along great with all medium and large dogs, male and female. She has chased some of the smaller dogs trying to play and we worry that she might accidentally step on them, otherwise she gets along with everyone. She has met cats and children and has shown no interest in either, but may chase a cat if they run from her. Micki walks great on leash and has not jumped on any people while at her foster home. Her only ongoing issue is she says hello with her mouth. She will come up to you and put her mouth on your arm but does not bite down. We are currently working with her on this issue, but do not think this is a major issue. She does not have a mean bone in her body. Micki seems to have very little hearing impairment, sometimes we wonder if it is more stubbornness than her hearing. She is a sweet girl that loves everyone and would make a wonderful addition to any home.

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Mo'Nique is a 7 month old black female with natural ears, but you would never know she is that young. Mo is mature beyond her months. She has had free range of the home since coming to rescue and has held that responsibility in high regard by not having accidents and by only playing with her toys when left alone. Mo'Nique is very calm and laid back, but she does like to play with the other male and female Danes in the house as well as my other smaller male and female dogs. This girl is a lover, and her only want in the world is to have a place next to you. Mo'Nique came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

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Ms. Solomon is a 2 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came to rescue as one of five females given up by a breeder. Terrified of many things, particularly men, she is evolving into quite the happy girl as she begins to realize life can be good. Her scruffy coat is giving way to a slick shiny fawn coat. The scars on her head, ears and legs that appear to be wounds for either dog fights or abuse aren't so noticeable anymore. Ms. Solomon does show some food aggression with other dogs through her kennel fence. This was expected, considering her thin condition, when she came to rescue. Ms. Solomon spends time with her friend Micki, and with male danes at the kennel where she has been staying. We're still testing with other females dogs, she doesn't appear aggressive, more apprehensive, is the word. She was very scared of men when she came to the kennel but is getting past that quickly. She is unknown with children and cats. She has gained weight and looking so much better than before. Ms. Solomon's ready for the next step, a foster or even better, a forever home. She will continue to improve with love and care, all she needs is the chance, please consider taking in this very sweet girl. Ms. Solomon came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)

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Adoption Pending

Napoleon is a 10 month old partially deaf merlequin male with natural ears. His family moved out and left him and his 9 year old St. Bernard brother in the house alone, with only 2 visits daily for food and to go outside. When his St. brother was picked up 3 days before he came into rescue himself, Napoleon had a tough time of it. Initially a happy, trusting boy, when we picked him up he was very anxious and distrustful. That soon changed, however, as he settled into boarding at a local vet clinic. He is up to date on shots and will be neutered before the week is out. Napoleon lived with children and does well with them, although it will be up to him if he responds well to new children in rescue. He chases cats and will not be placed with them. He lived with a male St. Bernard and was best buds with him, but did play roughly and is picky about the dogs he likes. Slow intros to other dogs are needed, although we suspect he'll really need a canine companion. When he is anxious, Napoleon uses his mouth and grabs at hands/arms to communicate. He has no training whatsoever, and does not have a clue how to behave. However, he is housetrained, courtesy of his canine brother. He will need someone to work with him using positive training and rewards to show him how to behave. This pup has had a hard life so far, but he's still very young and can be a great dane! This diamond in the rough could be a great dog with just a little work and a strong bond with a strong person. Won't you give this puppy a chance? Napoleon came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (2)
Update 5/8/10 - Napoleon is doing well at the vet office where he is being kenneled. He is friendly with the vet techs and vets there, and is quite the office favorite! He has shown none of the hard mouthing behavior that had us concerned when he was brought in. He is fine with larger dogs but not smaller. He is no cats. Due to his behavior when stressed, we won't place him with children. He would do great with an active couple or single person who can bring him places and work with him. He's a sweet affectionate boy who loves to snuggle and can hardly wait for a family to call him own.
Update 6/18/10 - I met Napoleon this week and what a cutey pie he is! He's a typical teenager who is actually fairly calm, provided he gets regular exercise. When he doesn't know what to do or get worried, he uses his mouth to communicate, so he will put his mouth on your arm to let you know he's overwhelmed or unsure. He doesn't hurt you, just doesn't know what to do. He is the perfect dog to teach to fetch a stuffie so that he chews on that when he's nervous or anxious. When meeting new dogs, Napoleon is obnoxious and rude! He goes right into the other dog's space, quickly and uses his mouth, again, to communicate. Not all dogs are fond of this approach, so introductions should be slow and long walks are encouraged. Napoleon would probably do best with another canine companion who is oblivious to his rude ways and plays with him and shows him the way to handle things. Napoleon really needs a home to love him and give him a safe, understandable routine. He can be a great dog for the right person or family!

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Hi, I'm Oden. I'm a handsome 5 year old all-black boy who weighs in at a modest 130 lbs or so. I'm very laid back and quite house trained - I have full run of the house when my foster mom isn't around and I never mess anything up. I love to go on car rides and to hang with my family. Ah, a quiet country life is definitely my dream! I like to curl up on the couch or a bed, lay by the fire, chew on my bones and be around my person. I am slow to trust - I've had it tough in my life and people have not always been nice to me - but once I do, I'm very loyal. If you're my person, you will find me very endearing! I like pets and tummy rubs but I don't want to be obvious about. I'd rather let you think it's all your idea and I'm just humoring you, but if you stop or don't start, I'll whip my head around to find out what the problem is! Other dogs make me very very nervous. If I even hear them, I get upset and bark to cover their sound. I've been in several fights (none of my making) and have the battle scars to convince me that other dogs are never to be trusted. I really don't want anything to do with them. I've lived with children but really prefer older kids who don't hang on me. I LOVE stuffies and can often be seen with one in my mouth or close by. They make me feel safe. Won't you take a chance on me?? I'm such a good boy, everyone that meets me can't understand why I haven't found a home of my own. I can't understand either - I'm good looking, well-mannered and sweet as pie! Oden came to MAGDRL in June 2009. (2) - Updated 3/29/10

Pearl is a 3 1/2 year old merle female with natural ears. She was turned into rescue when her littermate started fighting with the other male in the house and she joined in. She’d been in this home for six months, previously her and her littermate lived with the same family since they were puppies and were originally rehomed together when the owners wife died unexpectedly. Pearl knows her basic obedience commands and seems to really want to please. She is currently being fostered with a male dane and cats, and she’s doing great. Pearl is a very kind girl who doesn’t understand the changes that life has put her way. She’s a little shy, but warms up very nicely. We feel as she adjusts to her changes she’ll really come out of her shell. Pearl came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)

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Peyton is a 3 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter after being picked up as a stray. Peyton came in very thin and with calloused elbows and hips, so it appears she has spent a lot of time on hard surfaces. Since being in rescue, Peyton has begun to gain weight, regain her confidence and shiny coat and is becoming quite the pretty lady. She is male dogs and submissive female dogs. Cats are unknown, and she will only be placed with children over the age of 8. Peyton came to MAGDRL in November 2009. (2)
Update 8/1/10 - Peyton is safely ensconced in a foster home and is learning how to be part of a family. She's doing well with her foster sister provided there are no zoomies involved. She would do OK with a laid back companion and slow introductions. She walks very nicely on leash and has been great with kids and a busy household. She's a nice petite girl who deserves a home of her own and a family to love her.

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Reagan is a 7 year old black female with natural ears. She is currently living with 3 other dogs, 2 females and 1 male. and does just fine with them. Reagan is also very good with kids of all ages, but we are not sure about cats. She is completely house broken. We have had no accidents as of yet even when we have had to leave her alone for half the day. She's been a very good girl since she has been staying with us. She hasn't chewed on anything and doesn't try to counter surf. She is taller than the counters, so she likes to watch what's going on with the food, but never messes with anything. I don't believe she was ever played with before she came here and is not real sure what to do when my husband is out playing with the other 3 dogs. She's just recently started to act like she wants to join in all the fun. Reagan does need to be fed by herself since she has shown she is food aggressive with other animals. We are hoping once she figures out the food is hers and isn't going anywhere that behavior will stop. She does not show food aggression with people. Reagan doesn't have any problems with people at all. She loves to lay on the couch and cuddle with who ever happens to be sitting there. She didn't get allot of attention in her previous home and does require being loved on any chance she gets. She rides in a car very well and loves taking walks on her leash. She even sits very still during bath time. We haven't had a problem at all with her trying to get out of the yard or run when the door opens. She does know some commands like sit, down and shake but she'll only do that if there a treat in hand. Reagan came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (9)

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Ricky Bobby is a 10 month old black male, with a white chest and toes, dane mix with natural ears. Ricky is full of energy and will keep you on your toes. He is still learning how to interact with humans so sometimes he takes a little while to warm up to new people. Once he realizes that you are okay, he is very affectionate. He is also doing very well with the other dogs in his foster family. He is fine with cats, he thinks they are silly so he is good at ignoring them. Ricky is still unsure of how to properly express himself at times. He will stand back and watch the other dogs and then mimic them or will run into people. Ricky sometimes forgets what the proper etiquette of the household is so he has to be reminded of the rules often. He loves to eat so he will try to eat out of everyone's bowl, but is fine if he is corrected. He is still learning that he is a big boy when interacting with people and dogs and his enthusiasm sometimes gets the best of him. He will get excited playing and forget that not jumping on people is one of the house rules. Ricky will make someone a great and loyal dog, but he will need an owner who will continue to create boundaries. Ricky wants to please his foster parents and is trying very hard to learn what rules are and why they should be followed. He is a sweet boy who is learning quickly from his foster family, including the Great Dane in his family. Ricky Bobby came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)
Update 7/25/10 - Ricky is doing well at learning the rules of his foster home. He is a very sweet boy and has mastered the "pathetic face". He loves to play with his foster family, humans and dogs. He still is working on eating only his food. He is doing better at meeting new people. Ricky really likes to ride and go places. He loves to "help" his foster parents when they are doing things around the house. He is a big, strong, loving, goofy, playful boy.

Dane is a Rescue In Need.

Roxy is a 5 year old fawn female with cropped ears that stand every which way except up. Her previous owners had been through major family changes and were currently facing losing their home, and could not give Roxy the care and attention she needed, so they turned her into rescue. A simple paragraph does not even come CLOSE to describing the Dane who has been dubbed "The Golden Girl". Roxy is perfection, wrapped neatly up in a sleek, beautiful Dane package and tied neatly with silly cropped ears. Roxy's basics: She is not food, toy, bone, or possession aggressive - neither with human or canine. She is housebroken, does not chew things she's not supposed to, does not counter surf, rummage in the trash, or bark at everything that moves. She is not dominant, pushy, or temperamental; nor is she skittish, fearful, or reactive. She gracefully and happily interacts with a senior Dane, a young goofy Dane, a 10 pound Mini Doxie, a dog-friendly, cuddly cat, and an ill tempered hateful one. She adores all humans, from infant to elderly. Roxy loves toys, and willingly shares them. She also takes treats with unparalleled gentleness. To date, she has shown NOT ONE single vice whatsoever. NOT ONE! To meet this wonderful girl is to fall immediately head over heels for her. She radiates kindness from every golden-tipped hair on her body, and even folks who are nervous around big dogs are immediately soothed and softened by her presence. She meets and greets new dogs, other animals, and people with gentle, happy, curious charm - tail low and wagging, and her "signature" tiny, tongue-tip kisses. Roxy would slide beautifully into any family, from novice to dog savvy. We feel Roxy would fit just fine into any home where she'd have companionship of anything breathing... human, canine, feline, etc. She has a lot of love to give, and as long as there's someone waiting on the other end to receive, Roxy seems to be on cloud nine.

Roxy is a special needs Dane because she has either Wobblers or some other neurological problem. She would benefit greatly from regular acupuncture, and her forever family must be committed to this, and to mobility considerations. She does not do well on slick surfaces, such as hardwood floors, and full sets of stairs give her a good bit of trouble. However, Roxy is not anywhere close to what you may classify as a "disabled dog"!! She runs and plays with the younger Dane, and will lie down and "head wrestle" with the Mini Doxie. Roxy isn't as steady on her feet as a "normal" Dane, and her running gait is almost identical to a newborn foal - legs go everywhere. Therefore, she is easily knocked off balance - she doesn't know to limit herself, so care must be taken that more agile dogs aren't too rough with her. Her current playmate seems to sense her "disability" and is careful not to chest-bump or jostle her mid-stride, but otherwise plays with her like any other dog, and she is SO happy to have playmates. At this point we’re not sure what her long term care will be, but the plan is to start acupuncture and hopefully it will keep her limber. We will post updates as we learn how this is helping. Roxy came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (6)

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Sampson is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from a shelter after being abandoned as a stray. When he came in, he was grossly underweight. With love and steady meals Sampson has began to put on weight and is filling his large frame out beautifully. From his shoulders to the ground is 32 inches tall. Sampson is a lovable leaner, stays close to your side and adores attention. He has not yet picked up the art of toys, instead, he would rather sit by your side. Sampson enjoys his time in the house and pays attention to our cat, but quickly retreats. He has not shown any aggression towards the cat. He plays very well with the foster families 1 1/2 year old female Dane and pays no attention to the 2 year old male in the house. Sampson's foster family is working on his house manners, walking on a leash and jumping. Sampson came to MAGDRL in November 2009. (9)
Update 3/6/10 - Sampson is adjusting nicely to his new foster home. He is such a love bug and thrives with attention. His tail wags the entire time he is being petted, and he would be happy if that was continuous. He loves to have his belly rubbed and smiles with pleasure. He has learned to walk on a gentle leader and is doing very well with it. He got a new jolly ball toy which he is having a blast playing fetch. He is really good and will actually bring it back. We are working on crate training him. He is not thrilled with the crate so we have only put him in for a maximum of 2 hours at this point. Sampson is very anxious to please so he should be easy to train. He knows how to sit and lay down and is working on coming when called. He would love to join your family.
Update 3/26/10 - Sampson is turning into such a good young man. He has started running with us and goes about 2 miles a day. He is a great runner and will actually run the pace of whoever he is with. He walks well with his gentle leader and still loves to relax in the sun outside. He has lost most of his sun bleached fur and now has a shiny black coat. He is getting better about using his paws for attention and is a very quick learner. He is eager to please and training has gone well to this point. He loves his people more than anything and wags and smiles constantly while being petted. He gives soft kisses and an occasional little nibble on the ear. He is a joy to have and is one of the happiest danes we have ever met.
Update 4/30/10 - Sampson is doing much better in the manners department. He sits and waits for his dinner and has learned what the settle command means. He has picked up a new fun pastime called turtle catching. Two days in a row our little man has captured a turtle and brought it inside to play with. He was very disappointed that his foster mom took his new toys from him and freed them in another yard. He is very good about entertaining himself and is a huge love bug! He is looking forward to finding a forever home preferably with a female dog.

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Samson a 3 year old harlequin male with natural ears. He is a very good boy that does well with cats, young children, and other dogs, he is just an all around good boy and loves everything he could fit in just about any home. He is a mellow fellow that just wants to be petted and loved by people and gentler boy you have never met. A true people friendly guy, he loves to meet new people and is quite the ladies boy. Coming to MAGDRL at 90 pounds he has packed on 25 pounds to date. He has been treated for Ring Worm successfully and is scheduled for his second heart worm treatment. He loves to go to the store, on walks or just be with his people. He is very quiet and not a barker at all. Since he was not in a normal home environment he still has some house training issues. When with other visiting dogs, he followed their lead and went outside for potty time. On his own he struggles with not asking to go out. A home where there are other dogs would be the very fit best for this bright and happy boy. His vet said that he should continue to fill out after the final treatment and be a strong and healthy guy. Samson would do best in a home with other dogs, he is a great boy and have dogs come in visit to play all the time. Samson came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)

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Sawyer is an approximately 15 week old white male with natural ears. He is deaf and doesn't see well in the dark, but other than that a normal puppy. He came to rescue after being dumped in the woods. Animal control picked him up covered in ticks and he still is recovering from all the flea bites as well. Sawyer loves attention and doesn't like his foster mom to leave his side, he doesn't even like to eat by himself. We are working on his separation anxiety. He is crate-trained and has only had one accident in the crate the first night he was here. He gets along with all his furry foster brothers and sisters. He doesn't mind the cats, just likes to chase them every now and then, pure curiosity. Sawyer does need work on his manners, he doesn't understand that everything on the counter is not his. His foster home is working on teaching him basic commands using signs and also touch. Sawyer is a quick learner but we are still working on house-training. Due to his hearing impairment, Sawyer will only be placed in a home with another dog and a fence. Sawyer came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)

Scooby is a beautiful 3 1/2 year old blue male with natural ears. He was raised from puppyhood in a very loving home, and he is a very happy, outgoing boy. He loves people and other dogs. It actually doesn't seem to occur to him that someone might not want to play with him! He has lived with another Dane, as well as a smaller dog, but has not yet been tested with cats. He does know his manners, but he gets excited and forgets sometimes. He will jump up, so will need to be placed with older children until he learns some restraint. He definitely needs leash training, but he's a smart boy and very praise-motivated, so we expect him to learn quickly. He was being left alone in the house for extended hours, and was completely trustworthy. He is looking for an active family who can give him lots of playtime and affection. Scooby came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (7)

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Sophie is a 3 year old beautiful brindle female with natural ears. She is living in a home with a 20 month old baby boy and a new born and is accustom to small children and tolerates them greatly. Sophie is also living with another Dane and a Spaniel and does great with them, she does not care for small breed dogs, so we are not sure how she would do with cats either. She is friendly, loving and loves to cuddle and sit on the couch with you. She is people friendly, but very protective to outsiders until she gets to know them. She is a couch potato and a major bed hog. She loves to snuggle in bed whenever possible. She needs a bed to sleep in or pillows to sleep on when its time for bed. She is full of love to give and is looking for her forever home. She loves lots of chew toys at all times. She will steal your heart with her ever so loving eyes. Sophie came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (9)

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Stella is a deaf and vision impaired 16 week old lightly marked harlequin with natural ears. She was born with only one eye and has limited vision in the other. She is a very head strong little girl and will require a dane savvy family. She is mouthy so she will need to be placed in a home with children 12 and up. Due to her disabilities, she will require a fenced yard and her adoptive family will need to have another dog. Stella is a very silly girl. She loves to play! She is currently living with both male and female danes and gets along with everyone. She pesters everyone all the time to play. She is also living with two cats. She likes to chase the resident cats and doesn't understand why they don't want to play with her. Stella is learning sign language and so far she must really think her name is no. She does have this sign down and her foster mom is now working on sit and down. Stella is not completely housebroken but has not had a single accident in her crate. She is crate trained and loves a peanut butter Kong when she goes in her crate when her foster family goes to work. Her foster family has a pet sitter come to let her out midday and this has helped in potty training her. Stella came to MAGDRL in August 2010. (9)

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Tallie is a 6 year old black female great dane / dalmatian mix with natural ears and very beautiful expressive brown eyes. She was adopted from MAGDRL as a young puppy and unfortunately has come back due to her owner's financial difficulties and divorce. She is a very sweet, affectionate, loving girl who enjoys long walks, car rides, and just being in the backyard. She gets along great with all people and other dogs of all sizes, but is very prey driven so no cats. Because she loves to play with other dogs so much, we would love to see her go to a home with another dog. Tallie is very well behaved and knows many basic commands (sit, stay, down, leave it, back, on your bed, high five, smile). She does smile on command by showing her teeth and grinning. Tallie is a counter surfer, so you will need to put treats away. She had TPLO surgery two years ago on her rear knee due to her ACL being torn, but it is not giving her any pain or difficulties. Her foster home says she runs like the wind and loves to play. Tallie is a jumper and needs a fence at least 4 ft tall. She was very much loved and well taken care of. Tallie came to MAGDRL in January 2010. (4) - Updated 8/29/10

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Tana Dane is a Rescue In Need.

Tana Dane is a 5 month old white female with natural ears who is an absolute angel. She does not have any hearing or visual impairment like most white Danes. Tana came into rescue because her owner felt he didn’t have the means to give her the care she needed to get her through the pain and medical care she needed when diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD). Tana is running a fever and is experiencing a lot of pain due to the HOD. She is at the veterinarian office where they are working to get her fever under control as well as working on pain management. She has been an absolute doll baby, which is pretty good considering the pain that she’s experiencing. Tana will stay at the hospital until she can move around (walk) and then will go to a foster home where they can get her on the road to recovery. Tana Dane came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (6)
Update 7/30/10 - Tana Dane is a darling who loves life and everything it has to offer. She’s up and walking, although at times a bit stiff. She’s adjusting nicely in her foster home and has done great with her foster brother and sister danes, a bossy princess of a Pomeranian and has a new best friend in one of the household cats. She does great with children as well. She loves to follow the canines in the house although she sometimes lags behind. Because she loves other canines we will want her to be placed with a canine buddy when she’s is released by her veterinarian.

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Theo is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. Theo's personality is first and foremost kind, and it shows that he is greatful to be loved and cared for. He is calm inside, but outside he likes to run like the wind. Theo moves very elegantly, almost like he doesn't touch the ground. He is learning leash walking and is making progress. He gets along great with all 4 of his foster sisters, no food agression whatsoever, and plays very nice with and without toys. Theo has a medical conditon called megaesophagus. In short that means his esophagus is enlarged and does not move food well down to the stomach, so Theo eats softened dog food standing up on a bench to let gravity help the food go to his stomach. When he first came, he was so malnourished and thin, that his stomach could only handle small portions 4 times a day, but he is now eating 2 regular meals plus a snack and is doing great. He still has issues related to him starving before, so he counter-surfs alot but we are working on that and he is getting much better since he understands that he will get fed regularly now. Theo is an elegant and special boy, he has survived many hardships in his very young life, but he is the kind of dog that will give you three-fold in return for saving him and giving him a chance to have a life which he now enjoys so much! Theo came to MAGDRL in December 2009. (9)

Tyson is an 8 year old black male with cropped and standing ears. He fairly small, and may be a mix. He is a very mellow boy, who is quietly affectionate and just wants to cuddle. He is great with kids. He loves attention, but is not at all pushy about it. He knows basic commands, and is very smart. He will listen, though he can be a bit stubborn if thinks you won’t follow through. Tyson is arthritic, and was clearly in pain when he first came in, but he still allowed a thorough exam without complaint. He was turned in to a shelter because he didn’t get along with the family’s new young golden retriever. He is tolerant of other dogs, provided they mind their manners, but doesn’t like to have other dogs jumping on him or getting in his face. He ignored the cats at the shelter, but has not yet been tested with cats in a home situation. He is well house-trained, has no food or toy aggression issues, and is completely unfazed by the din at the kennel. Tyson is a well-behaved dog with a loving personality, who is looking for a home where he can be either the only dog, or have an older, laid-back canine companion. Tyson came to MAGDRL in January 2010. (7)
Update 4/23/10 - Tyson has settled into his foster home and is doing great. The fantastic care he’s getting has helped immensely with the arthritis. His medication has been reduced considerably, and he is getting around a lot better. He still sometimes needs help standing up in the morning, but he plays outside with the other Danes, and is feeling enough better that he’s shown a new habit – he loves to dig holes in the yard. He’s been fine with the family’s cat, and gets along well with the other dogs in the home, but he definitely prefers canine companions who know when to leave him alone. He has become much more confident about asking for attention, but is still not pushy. His goal in life is a nice, warm spot on the couch with his people around him.

Winston is a beautiful 6 year old merle male with natural ears. Unfortunately this is his second time in rescue. Winsont loves spending time on the couch and playing in the yard. He loves his little brother and sister, both smaller then him, but he does well with large dogs as well. His is a wonderfully affectionate buddy for anyone - he will go out of his way to cuddle up beside you and get his neck rubbed. He gets along with everyone and everything. Winston came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (9)

Zeke is a 7 year old black male losing his home due to the economy. He’s a quiet boy who is a bit shy with new dogs and people but soon warms up well to them. He’s initially shy with men but warms up quickly and is soon leaning on them for pets and attention. Zeke does well on a leash and pulls only slightly. He is a wonderful boy that has been given a second chance at life. He looks to be in great health and, other than the gray on his face, looks younger than his years! He loves people and children and will eventually warm right up to anybody. Zeke is very well behaved and just a sweet dane. Zeke came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (5)
Update 6/1/10 - Zeke is doing very well in his foster home and gets along well with the female Dane. He does have some aggression at feeding time, so the foster is feeding them separately. We think he wasn’t getting much food in his previous home and once he realizes he will continue to get plenty to eat, it will improve over time. His foster reports he’s a love bug, but does take time to warm up to new dogs and people. He hasn’t had any exposure to kids or cats in our care, so we are unsure how he will do with them so we would prefer he not be place with kids younger than 8 years old.

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Zeus is a 2 year old mostly white harlequin male with natural ears and beautiful blue eyes. He is slightly hearing and vision impaired and can see approximately 10-20 feet in front of him. Zeus is a return to MAGDRL after his family no longer had the time to care for him. He is good with all dogs, male and female of all shapes and sizes. He is also good with cats and children. His previous foster home included a toddler and he did great with him. Zeus has a great personality, he loves playing with everyone at doggy daycare and also his foster family. His hearing and vision impairment does not slow him down in any way. His foster family and employees at daycare have fallen in love with Zeus. He is so sweet and very smart and adapts well to every situation. Zeus walks wonderfully on leash, sits, downs, and gives five. He will give hugs when asked, but rarely jumps up otherwise. Zeus would make a wonderful addition to any home. Zeus came back to MAGDRL in June 2010. (9)

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Zozo is a beautiful 1 1/2 year old black female with natural ears. Zozo came into rescue after having a litter of 13 pups at 15 months old herself... a baby having babies, what a sad start to life. As soon as the puppies were gone Zozo wasn't needed any more. Well let me tell you, Zozo's biggest mission in life is to love all over you, she is a true love bug and just wants to give kisses. If you look at her the tail just starts wagging, she is a very happy girl in her foster home, she gets along great with the Dane in the foster home and likes to play with the cat, they just chase each other around. Zozo loves to chew on toys and play with toys, she gets every toy out of the toy box and spends a little time with them all. If you put them up she thinks they should be back on the dog bed with her, she takes them all back out, a never ending cycle. Zozo is happy to be with people and loves you and she is a good player with other dogs, she does need manners and we are working on manners and teaching her what NO means. Due to her rough play, she will only be placed with older children. This is one sweet girl looking for her forever home. Zozo came to MAGDRL in July 2009. (9)
Update 8/16/09 - Zozo is doing wonderful in her foster home. She is living with 3 other Danes and a cat. We have learned that Zozo can be very head strong at times and has a hard time with boundary's, so her foster home is working on her boundaries. Zozo is also to much for small children. She will challenge them because they are her same height so we fill Zozo should not be put in a home with children 14 and under. She is showing all signs of an alpha but will submit to the male adult Dane in the house. She plays very well with all the Danes in the home and loves to play almost non-stop as soon as she is still she falls asleep. Zozo loves to give hugs and kisses and will lay on you all day for pets and loving. Zozo is looking for that special home that can give her what she needs and set good strong boundaries.
Update 5/9/10 - Zozo is turning out to be a wonderful part of her foster family. We have worked with Zozo on her jumping up on people and you can see her trying hard not to do that when she meets new people, if she meets you outside of the home she does not jump at all. Zozo does need slow introductions to other dogs. She loves puppies, but adult dogs are ok with very slow introductions. Zozo does love to play and has tons of energy. She is constantly having the zoomies, and can also play rough. She is a wonderful girl and needs constant reassurance of love. Zozo is looking for the right home to love her and understand her way of thinking.

Bono is a courtesy listing. Please contact your local coordinator for more information on him.

Bono is an adorable just (DOB 4/18/9) 1 yr old neutered male Bloodhound / Husky / Shepherd mix who is sadly finding himself in need of a new home. His family is relocating out of state and cannot take him with them on the move. Bono is a very affectionate and playful guy who loves everyone he meets. He is great with other dogs, lives with children and is unknown with cats (as he has never met one). He is house broken and crate trained as well as being up to date on all his vaccines. Bono will be an amazing addition to any home! (10)

Duke is a courtesy listing. Please contact your local coordinator for more information on him.

Duke is an approximately 1 year old great dane mix. He was left at a vet/dog boarding location. He is already a big boy and weighs about 80 pounds. He is all black with white paws and some white markings on his face. He is crate trained and house trained. He is a great dog, but definitely needs to brush up on his manners. (He likes to jump.) He would do best with someone who knows how to work with dogs and can be a pack leader. He is a very smart dog and is treat driven. Duke is selective with the dogs he likes and has been in an altercation with one, but then has gotten along great with others. Duke is up to date on his shots and has been neutered. (6)

Freddie is a courtesy listing. Please contact your local coordinator for more information on him. Freddie will only be adopted to a family in MD, DC or VA.

Freddie is a 6 month old male great dane/black lab mix. He is a big love bug. Freddie is great with people of all ages, but especially adores children and will allow them to hug him and rub his belly. He also loves to play with all sizes of dogs including his foster mom's border collie and 8 pound mini-aussie. He is a total couch potato while in the house, but when he is outside he loves to run with his doggie friends. He doesn't bark, but does like to explore the house and cannot distinguish between chew toys and tennis shoes. He is working on house training, but until then, he goes into his crate without any problem. He rides great in a car and also walks well on leash. Freddie will make an excellent companion for someone willing to put a little more time into his training. This sweet natured boy has been neutered and is up to date on all his shots. (4)

Mickey & Maggie are courtesy listings. Please contact your local coordinator for more information on them.

Mickey is a 3 year old merle male with natural ears and a tail that was docked due to an infection. He is being put up for adoption because his family has a very small yard and with a young family they don't feel that they are able to give him the attention that he deserves. He has lived with a female littermate his whole life, a cat, young and older children. He is wonderful with children and other animals, he has a gentle disposition and can be timid when faced with authority. He is neutered, housebroken and crate trained. His family refers to his crate as "his house" and when you point to the crate and use the command he happily trots in and lays down. He is not aggressive or dominant at all you can take food and bones from him without any aggression. He only barks if he sees a stranger approaching the yard, no unnecessary yapping. Mostly, he is just a very loving dog who would love nothing more than to lick your face and crawl up on to your lap, go for a jog with you or play "tug of war" with his rope (which he always wins). He craves interaction with his family. All shots are current and up to date, he had a physical within the last 6 months and has no chronic health problems.

Maggie is a 3 year old female, she is white with merle patches and clear blue eyes. Maggie is hearing impaired and is only able to hear very loud noises. She has been with her litter mate (Mickey) since birth and is dependent on him for social cues. Maggie is eligible for adoption because her family does not have enough space for her to be happy and play. Her current family has several small children and they are not able to give her the attention she deserves. She is playful and outgoing to her family including big and small children as well as cats. She is wary of strangers and keeps her distance when getting to know a new human. Once she gets to know you she loves to lean on you and be at your side. She is spayed, housebroken and crate trained. Although she is hearing impaired Maggie is very intelligent and her family is working on using hand commands with her. She is trained with an invisible fence and never attempts to leave the yard. Her favorite things include wrestling playfully with her brother Mickey and burying bones in the yard. Maggie's rabies shot is up to date and she has no chronic health problems. (5)

Shelby is a courtesy listing. Please contact your local coordinator for more information on her.

Shelby is an 8 month old black female Dane/Lab mix with natural ears. She was brought in to the shelter by her previous owner because she could not care for her anymore. Shelby has always been an outdoor dog, so she will need house trained. She is very timid and shy, until she gets to know you. She will need lots of TLC and more socialization. She shakes in fear when introduced to other dogs, but once she is sure she’s going to be okay, her little tail starts to wag, and she does fine. She was taken to a home with cats, birds, and a bunny, and just sniffed them and moved on. She will require additional leash and obedience work, but is very intelligent and will learn quickly. (7)