Our adoption area is flexible along the East Coast provided we can find a rescue in the area willing to perform a home visit for us.
Our adoption fees are 350.00 for dogs under 1 and 325.00 for dogs over 1.
Claire
Claire is a super sweet girl that has some insecurity issues. She doesn’t realize how big she is and is scared of everything. Probably doesn’t come from a great background since she ran away from me the first time I grabbed a broom out of the closet or a pan from the cupboard. Her tail goes right up between her legs when she meets a new person but eventually warms up to them and after that will demand attention from them constantly! We’re working on the anxiety. I got some great tips from the trainer at petsmart. She is completely house broken, not a single accident. She couldn’t care less annoy my cat, but other dogs make her nervous and cause her to lash out right now. She’s fine with kids around as well. Knows sit, down and stay. Claire would like to be the only dog in the household and is around 3-4 years old. She is also heartworm positive so she will begin her treatments soon.
Dora
Dora is a 2 year old female dane. She is a big girl weighing around 125 pounds. She is great with kids and other dogs. We are not sure how she is with little dogs but is great with the larger dogs in her foster home. She could use a little work in the leash walking department but is an all around great girl. She would love to find herself a forever home.
Layla
Layla is a 6 month old little girl. She loves everyone and everything she meets. She is good with kids, cats and other dogs. Layla is calm and great with everyone and all animals . Still trying to get her to gain weight but seems to be growing tall instead of heavier. Crate trained , house trained but has a boo boo once in awhile. Layla is the perfect Dane . Would fit in to any family . Only thing she needs is basic training and she learns quickly. She is food motivated and will do wonderfully in her training. Are you the right family for our precious little girl??
Axel
Axel is a 4.5 yr old neutered male with natural ears he came in heartworm positive he absolutely loves his skin brothers and sisters also his Dane brother and sister. He really doesn’t like cats and because of that I think he would so best in a home with no small dogs as well. He loves to just be lazy and will sleep all day if you let him. He likes to go on walks and is very good on his leash. He knows basic commands sit, lay ,down, stay, and come. He will share his food if his brother or sister wants it, he simply walks away and lets them take a bite. He’s a wonderful boy and is house broken. He does not like to be left alone for very long and can get out of most any crate. His foster mom is working with him on this issue.
Barney
Barney is an amazing dog! Barney is 3.5 years old. The fact that he can’t see doesn’t slow him down at all! He is the first blind dog that we have had in our home & he’s been fascinating to watch learn his way around the house, and around the back yard. He gets along well our 2 female danes (2yr & 3 yr) as well as our female lab (3 yr). Barney is the typical dane couch potato! He especially likes to be near people & will lay across your lap or beside you just to be with you. Does not have a very high energy level, does like to go out & wander around and find a sunny spot to lay down in. Barney does get excited when it’s time to eat. We are working on sit / stay for this. He will make a great addition to a family. We do not know how he would be around children, recommend they be older due to his size & sight issues. Does not show any signs of being abused, loves everyone male or female. Only thing he does not seem to like are thunderstorms. He will get in bed with you for protection!
Phoebe
Phoebe is a 6 month old pure Black Great Dane Puppy, she has no white on her toes or chest, she is a stunning black color, with the softest fur. Phoebe has a mind of her own, so she will need a savvy family for her forever home. Phoebe is named after the Friends character Phoebe because of the way she runs, her legs are just everywhere running, it is pretty comical, she was born Cow Hocked but it does not slow this little lady down, she is a hard player and a great runner, she loves to run all over the back yard, play bowing constantly as she runs. Phoebe gets along great with the other 2 Danes in the foster home, a male and female, she is starting to play with the cat and they even lay together and take naps at times, but she will chase on occasion. She is almost completely house trained but that is with a doggie door. Phoebe loves to be loved on and is a good cuddle bug, she will crawl right up in your lap for cuddles. Phoebe knows how to sit and we are working on stay but she gets so excited she wont stat but a couple of seconds. Phoebe also jumps up on you when she gets excited and we are also working on her jumping. She will fit into almost any home but not with very young children because she is high energy and does jump. Phoebe is a fantastic girl with all the puppy in the world inside her and she is looking for that special home.
Sweetie
Sweetie is a spunky, loving dane. She is shy at first but warms up wonderfully after a little time and becomes one with the family routine. Sweetie will run like a wild horse outside, especially if you throw an object for her to chase, though bringing it back is a rare or comical sight. she is more laid back in the house and will often sit in a corner or slightly away from others in a “prudish old lady” manner… which really only means she sits properly, head held high and front legs crossed. She gets along famously with our female dane who outweighs her by almost 50lbs and our resident “runt” mixed puppy who is made out of a whopping 11lbs of puppy boss-like qualities. She can handle other pets very well as well. Walking on a leash is something we are still working on with Sweetie and we are taking it slowly since she was quite timid when we first got her. She tends to want to zig-zag in front of you and look at absolutely *everything.* Having tried a few different methods of collars and leashes, she actually just needs a martingale and a person willing to explore the world with her! She has improved greatly with her leash manners! I would not recommend Sweetie to a family with small children as she does lean heavily on you once she is settled in to your house. At first I would never have imagined she would lean, but over time it is a “leaning, leaning, leaning, floor… rub my tummy?” kind of reaction to petting. Leaning and her tendency to have “zoomies” very close to people when playing would be something to avoid with small children for comfort’s sake. Overall she has been a wonderful foster to have in our family! Sweetie will need someone with patience to help her gain her much needed confidence.
Andi
UPDATE:Andi has come a long way since coming into rescue. She has been out to meet and greets and is doing really well meeting strangers. She relies heavily on her person for clues when new things or people are around. She can be quickly won over with a pat on the head and a treat. Andi loves walks and does well on a leash, a really good listener. She is eager to learn and please. Andi is approximatly 3 years old, and her electric eyes and curly-Q tail are ready to warm your heart!
Andi is approx 3 year old Merle girl. She is a wonderful girl that craves attention, and loves to simply be touched. Andi is learning about everything. Her first dog bed was a wonder, and living inside has agreed with her. She is completely house broken and does not mind a kennel. I think she would do well free roaming the home if given boundaries. She listens well, rides well, and is such a joy. Due to her beginning in life, Andi is shy at first, but warms up quickly. She does not care for children her height or smaller, they scare her, and she will need a home with male canines to play with. Having lived with other females, she does OK, but tends to want to be the boss. She has signs of at least one litter of puppies in her previous life. Andi shows no interest in cats, so a cat home is OK. This beautiful girl is waiting to brighten you day!
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Bambi
UPDATE: We have found that Bambi does not really care at all for female dogs and she is leash reactive especially with other females. Her foster mom is working with her and she is trying very hard to be a good girl. She does love to go running and runs with her foster dad. She loves to play with her toys and is working on her loose leash walking(she has a ways to go). She loves to sniff and is very curious about everything. She is fearful when meeting new people but after a few treats and some assurance, she will gladly accept some butt scratches and ear rubs. She will need an experienced owner to work with her through her issues.
Hi I’m Bambi I’m approximately 2yrs. Old, but still act like a puppy sometimes. I came from a seizure in August too. I’m a beautiful, fairly tall fawn female. I have a lot of energy at short moments. I love tossing my stuffed toys up I the air, and love playing with my foster brothers, (Copper-Australian Shepard) (Merlin-Great Dane). I do need another male dog companion to keep me company. I love sitting next to you on the couch, and I softly head butt you, so that I can remind you I need more petting. Although I love my brothers, I’m aggressive to other females. “ I” want to be the Queen in my house …so I probably shouldn’t have any sisters. I have three two legged playmates too they are (11 boy, 9 boy, 6 girl). I love to play with them too, but I am still puppy enough that they have to watch if I’m running towards them, as I have trouble stopping in time. My foster mom is working on this too. I also have some cats that live here, and I like to sniff them, but they make funny noises at me and scratch my nose, so I pretty much leave them alone but will chase so I really can’t live with them. They also have some rats here, but I’m not interested in them at all, not even if they are running around. I’m fully house trained, I know I’m not “supposed” to put my head on those counters …but sometimes I try and sneak anyway. I sit before I’m supposed to eat, and know sit, even if I’m stubborn about it sometimes. Due to where I was before, I’m afraid if those tiny boxes called crates. I have full roam of my foster mother’s house, and have only chewed on the recycle stuff “she” forgot to put away lol. I’m timid around tall men, but warm up if given a couple of minutes. I’m learning to walk on a leash, and still try to pull, but … my foster mom is working hard to teach me the right way. All I want is a couch to sit on next to you and plenty of love …. Are you the family for me????
Desi
Desiree (Desi) is a wonderful, sweet, and funny dog. She is just under a year old. She is almost all black with a little white on her chest and a few toes. She has cropped and flopped ears (super cute). She loves to snuggle, but is a nut when she wants to play. She does wag her tail, but it it is never without her ENTIRE body as well. We call her a snake because of the way she wags her body and because she will stick her nose under your arm and slide the rest of her body onto your lap for loving. She is completely potty trained, but is very submissive so sometimes goes a little bit when she feels nervous or if she gets in trouble for something (very rarely). She is not a counter surfer which is great, especially since she only a year old. She walks on a leash, but it learning not to criss-cross in front or behind you. She loves running with my husband and it helps her get her puppy energy out. She takes medicine very well, ear drops, eye drops and pills. She is not a jumper, but does hop an inch or so off the ground when she is trying to reach your hands to get you to pet her. She would do well with older children because she is still a baby and doesn’t grasp her size quite yet. She gets along well with my two males and with all types of people. She hasn’t been around children under the age of 12 because I don’t know any that aren’t very small, and as I said she would probably love them, she’s just a little too rough for them right now.
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Marley
Marley is an approximately 3.5 year old male with cropped ears who has quite a story. His first owner trained him to hunt Boar. I know Great Danes were originally bred to hunt deer and wild boar, but hey it’s 2012. Marley did not have it in his heart to hunt so his owner was going to have him euthanized. A good citizen took Marley into their home instead. This well-meaning person soon realized that Marley needed more than they could provide, so GDRA was able to step in and get Marley into rescue. He is a sweet boy and he wants nothing more than a soft warm bed with lots of snuggling. He likes to be close to you, and he is a leaner. Marley will make great family member, and he just wants to be loved and give love back. He knows sit, come, and how to shake with both paws. He was abused but he is so forgiving that he has learned to trust again. He gets along with dogs of all sizes, male and female. We have a cat and Marley does nothing more than sniff the cat when he walks by. He loves to ride and will go anywhere happily. He is getting better about walking on a leash, even though he still needs some work. When Marley came to GDRA he was Heartworm Positive and extremely underweight. He has come a long way in the months that he has been in his foster home. He had his final treatment a couple of weeks ago so he will be ready to go to his forever home in a few weeks. I do not recommend a home with small children, and he will need to go to a family that is dog savvy. Marley has the hope of a new future that many do not get, so he is looking for the right family to spend his Saturday nights with, and the family that will be the first to scratch him behind the ear in the morning, the family he can go with on long walks, and the family he can adore. He wants his family to be forever so he is just waiting to give his heart to you, are you it?
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Lucy
Lucy is a 6 month old black female who came in to rescue as part of a seizure. She came in with her sister and another puppy a week older, all 3 of them were very sick. She was underweight and was also fighting kennel cough and giardia. Lucy can be somewhat protective of her food and toys and would do best in a home with older children or teenagers who understand to give her space. She is a sweet girl and very smart. She knows how to sit and we are working on other commands. She absolutely loves people but does need slower introductions as she’s not been socialized and can be very shy with strangers. With time and confidence, she will make a great companion for someone. She is a friendly girl that desires nothing more than a warm lap and someone that can devote time to working with her. Potty-training is still an issue as she has had multiple urinary tract infections since coming in to rescue. She is currently living with other large dogs and 2 cats. She would probably do best with male dogs and no cats as she likes to chase them. Obedience class will be a requirement for Lucy.
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Willow
Willow is a 6 month old black female who came in to rescue as part of a seizure. She came in with 2 other puppies (Lucy and Paisley), all 3 of them were very sick. She is a week older but the last one left in her litter. She was underweight and was also fighting kennel cough and giardia. Willow is protective of her food and toys and would do best in a home with older children or teenagers who understand to give her space. She is a sweet girl and very smart. She knows how to sit and we are working on other commands. She absolutely loves people but does need slower introductions as she’s not been socialized and can be very shy with strangers. She is a friendly girl that desires nothing more than a warm lap and someone that can devote time to working with her. She will be beginning obedience class soon and it will be a requirement for her classes to continue once adopted to ensure she is properly socialized . Potty-training is still an issue as she has had multiple urinary tract infections since coming in to rescue. She is currently living with other large dogs and 2 cats. She would probably do best with male dogs and no cats as she likes to chase them. Willow would probably do best in a quiet home where someone can slowly work and build her confidence.
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Paisley
Paisley is a 6 month old merlequin puppy who came in to rescue as part of a seizure. She came in with her sister and another puppy a week older, all 3 of them were very sick. She was underweight at only 13lbs. Not only was she fighting kennel cough but she had giardia as well. When she came to her foster home at 10 weeks old, she was having a problem keeping her food down. She had x-rays done and the vet confirmed our suspicions, she has megaesophagus. She is actually lucky to be alive. Her food has to be a mush consistency and she has to be fed vertical so the food can make it down to her stomach. If not, she will regurgitate. Paisley can also be food aggressive, which is due in part to her medical issue so she does best kept in a separate area when being fed. She is a sweet girl and very smart. She knows how to sit and we are working on other commands. She absolutely loves people but does need slower introductions as she’s not been socialized. She also has some issues sharing toys and treats so she would do best in a home with older children who understand to give her space. She is a friendly girl that desires nothing more than a warm lap and someone that can devote time to her. She will be beginning obedience class soon. Potty-training is still an issue as she has had multiple urinary tract infections since coming in to rescue. She is currently living with other large dogs and 2 cats. She would probably do best with male dogs and no cats as she likes to chase them. Obedience class will be a requirement for her. Paisley is a special girl who deserves a special home.
Jane
Jane is a Harlequin Dane with natural ears who is as regal as she is sweet and gentle. GDRA was honored to accept her into their family in August of 2012, but not before she had endured a few hard years. As a result, she is initially timid and often takes some time to warm-up. Jane’s age is estimated to be between 3 to 5 years and she weighs roughly 125 pounds, although she could stand to put on a bit more weight. She was admitted with an ear infection, which has been treated and remedied. And Jane also has heart worms. But her final treatments are on January 4th and 5th of 2013, and she should suffer no ill effects thereafter. In other words, she’s a trooper, and has maintained her grateful and docile demeanor throughout her previous health issues and medical procedures. Jane is not food-driven, and originally would only feel comfortable eating in her crate at night. However, she now eats with her foster sibling without difficulty. She adjusted quickly to the members of her current foster family: a 14-month old girl, a 3-year-old female Dane, and a male Boxer-mix. Jane is playful, but gentle. And she happily lets the child pet her, sit on her, and even good-naturedly pull her ears without a hint of displeasure or aggression. She simply loves attention. Jane travels well and is completely crate-trained. She hasn’t had the opportunity to learn basic commands as of yet, but all indications point to the fact that she would be a quick learner. And she would probably be happiest in a forever home with female owners and other pets, although she could very well warm-up to a male if he was very patient and prepared for a lengthy acclimation period. In short, Jane is a gem. She has a tremendous amount of love and gratitude she would love to share with the right family. She is nothing short of an inspiration. She has made the best out of what life has handed her and is slowly learning that she can trust and love again. Any family would be lucky to have her.
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Henry
Henry was picked up as a stray by the local shelter. He is black with poorly cropped ears that lay flat on his head all the time. It’s actually pretty cute though! (excuse me, handsome). He’s estimated to be between 6 and 7 and has typical “old man” issues with some arthritis. He is super sweet and loving and wants all the attention you’re willing to give him. He’s not too terribly playful, but just wants to lay at your feet. He’d be great for an older family and has done wonderful with my 2 little dogs and other Great Dane!
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Cavanaugh
Update: Cavanaugh is progressing nicely. In November she marched in a Holiday Parade and did very well. At home, she is very protective and barks at everyone that walks through the door. Cavanuagh watches everyone that comes in the house until she is sure of what their intentions are. She gets excited and anxious easily. Her behavior with men is improving with one exception – her foster Dad. Cav is still not fully trusting of him. She will play with our son-in-law and his brothers in the yard but not Dad. Cav has gotten so Dad can walk her on a leash and even relaxes after a few minutes. Cavanaugh loves long walks and the more exercise she gets the more relaxed she is. Cavanaugh doesn’t like to be left alone for excessive periods of time. She does suffer from separation anxiety and will start to chew on things not for doggy’s attention. She will voluntarily go lay in a crate but doesn’t like the door to be shut. She fights to get out.
Update: Cavanaugh is progressing nicely. She can to live with us about six weeks ago and we discovered she is a little leery of men in her home. She barks at them when they come into the house but once they sit down she will slowly work up to getting close so she can get her loving with the rest of the dogs. Once they stand up she will bark at them again – even her foster Dad. Cavanaugh is weighing in at a whopping 110 lbs. She came to our home at 101 lbs. She is getting better at responding to basic commands and walking on a leash. Cavanaugh feels best trying new things with her foster fur-sister nearby and she is very food driven. Oh, as you can see in some of her pictures, she loves to chase balls. She is such a clown when we are playing fetch that I can’t help but laugh at her. Cavanaugh will probably do best in a home that has another female dog – male dogs her age or older seem to put her off. She seems intimidated by them. She does fine with our 11 month old male Dane and seems to like kids. The toddlers have her confused but she does well with them
Cavanaugh is about two years old, and came to me twenty pounds underweight, covered in scars, scratches and sores from other dogs. On top of that, she had worms, ear infections, staph infection, conjunctivitis in her eyes, and was terrified of everything. Despite all of this, she is the sweetest little thing who plays with her foster brothers, follows me around the house, and let me poke and prod her twice a day when I had to administer 4 different medications with very little complaint. Most of her scars and scabs have faded and become barely visible (yay) and she is beginning to trust more every day. She’s a little wary of men, but allows them to pet her as long as they move very gently and are sweet to her. She also began taking treats from me a few weeks ago. Her potty training is pretty much under control and she is crate trained, but has some anxiety when left alone, even in her crate. Some patience, love and more time will heal the psychological scars she still has. Despite the special care she needs right now, she is a wonderful little girl! She is smart, and loves to snuggle, sleeps in bed with me all night long without even getting up to wander. She plays with her foster brothers like she’s a puppy and jumps in giant circles when she gets too excited. Cavanaugh is currently taking Prozac to help her with her anxiety.
Cavanaugh is between 3-5 years old and has had a rough life so far. She has scars all over her body from wounds that are healing. However, her spirit still shines through. She enjoyed her first bath so much. She probably realized that along with it, her past life washed away. She came from a back yard breeder along with 2 other danes and 3 mastiffs. She is good with the 2 male dogs in her foster home. She is still unsure of new men but is learning to trust. Quick movements also make her a little nervous so she probably needs to go to a home without children at this point. She may be better in the future but for now, she is still learning that all people are not bad! Check back soon for more updates.
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Baron Sebastion
Baron Sebastion is a rather large boy. He has been neutered and is current on all his shots. He doesn’t seem to mind cats. He is between 3 and 5 years old and full of love. He can get very rambuncous sometimes and because he is so big can be hard to handle. He is learning his manners and how to enjoy the good life. He is a love and likes being petted, scratched, brushed and doesn’t mind a shower. He will have to go to a home with no kids. He tries to play a little to rough for the little ones.
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