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

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

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

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

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Alpine is a deaf 14 month old white male with one black ear and striking blue eyes. He stands a tall 35.5" at the shoulder and will only continue to grow and fill out as he matures. Alpine came into rescue not knowing any obedience signs and the past owners did not even realize he was deaf, just assumed he was difficult to manage. He has been very eager to learn and his foster mom has been diligently teaching him sign language. He "checks in" by looking to his foster mom for approval and has really been picking things up quickly! He truly seems to enjoy working for his treats and showing off his newly learned skills. Alpine is getting comfortable in his new foster home. He is living with a female Dane and a male Dane pup without any issues and just loves to have someone to romp and play with. He has recently had a play date with a small terrier and did great too! We have no history with children or cats at this point, but will update as we gain more information. Alpine is housebroken and crate trained and sits like a gentleman when waiting for his meals. He knows basic commands and will do just about anything for belly rubs. He is making progress everyday and will be a perfect addition to the right home. Alpine will require a fenced in yard and a canine companion to be his ears. His big heart matches his big size and he is truly a joy to spend time with. Alpine came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (3)
Update 4/25/08 - Alpine is blossoming with the structure and love of his foster mom. He as become much more playful and comfortable with the help of the other dogs and is just a ton of fun. He was neutered and has recovered completely so now he just needs a family to call his own. His coat has improved greatly with the better diet and care he is receiving. He has been very slow to put weight on and is still thin, but has built some muscle and is slowly getting there. Alpine proves to be wonderful with all dogs, big, small, male or female. Due to his size and activity level he may do best with bigger dogs as rough play may prove to be too much for some smaller dogs. Alpine is quite the Velcro boy and his forever family will need to spend lots of quality time playing, hugging, loving and reinforcing his signs. He is such a complete love bug... I am sure they won't mind!! Alpine is wonderful with everyone he meets. His stature and gorgeous blue eyes draw the crowds in. He has been around kids of all ages and has been just amazing. One look into those baby blues and you will be in love!! Give Big Al a chance and he will steal your heart and love you forever!!

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

Ashley is a 5 1/2 merle female with white markings and natural ears. She came to rescue because her family does not feel they have enough time to give her the love and attention she deserves. Ashley is good with older children, cats and other dogs. She rides well in the car and is crate trained. She does have some problems with a front leg and her hind end being a bit weak. She will be checked out by a vet, but it may be that she just needs some good food and a glucosamine supplement. Ashley came to MAGDRL in January 2008. (4)
Update 1/29/08 - Ashley went to the vet to have her legs looked at. Her front leg is not a problem for her. It appears to be an old injury that doesn't hurt her. For her hind legs, it appears as though she has arthritis and some minor hip dysplasia. We also found that Ashley startles easily, so she will not be placed in a home with young children.
Update 2/17/08 - Ashley has been with us (her current foster family) for a week. She has become a member of our family in that short time. We love Ashley. She is the most gentle, loving, wonderful sweet girl. She is a trooper and does most everything she wants in spite of her legs. She is an amazing dog who gets along with everyone, cats, other dogs, kids (though she will not be placed with small children), and adults. She walks very nicely on a leash and really enjoyed it. She is eating and drinking very well. She pretty much gets where ever she wants with the exception of stairs and in or out of the car, without help. She can go up and down our back steps to get outside, but that is because they only have a 6" riser and most steps are higher. She is very smart; she knows her limitations; however, from what we have seen it only involves steps and getting in and out of the car. She knows go outside, stay, wait, back up, and I am sure sit; however, she cannot do that one because of her legs. She has never had an accident in the house and will verbalize when she needs something. She is very gentle in taking food or snacks from your hand, will take her meds in her food without any problem. She loves to lay on her quilt where ever we are, so we have her beds where we are, so can be with us. She gets along great with our male Dane, and they even sleep on the same quilt together. She is totally trustworthy at home alone and all-in-all a wonderful addition to our home. She would be the perfect dog for someone who wants a low key very affectionate dog, who has few or no steps to enter their home, and they do most of their daytime living on one floor. She is smart enough to know her limitations, and from what we have seen her limitations only involve steps.
Update 4/13/08 - Ashley is doing well. It would appear that there is little or nothing that the vet can do for her painful legs. She is currently on anti-inflammatory drugs twice a day and she got a cortisone shot about a month ago. She will need to get the shots every few months and take the medication the rest of her life. Other than that she is wonderful. Ashley can do steps if they do not have a riser higher than 4” and if they have something for her to grip. Her rear legs are splayed and weak and with her left front foot not working, she tends to hold back from stepping onto steps or crossing over thresholds. I also think she may have some vision issues which add to her step issue. I believe she has a depth perception problem and that also holds her back. I don’t know how they test dogs for eye issues, but from her behavior it might be possible. We had our steps on the deck redone to allow her to get down, but she has not been comfortable using them as of yet. She will come up them, but she will not go down. We are hopeful that, in time, she will begin using them. She cannot begin to use the steps to the 2nd level of our home and she will not even try. She would love to get up on the couch with Otto and me; however, she just cannot with her legs the way they are. She continues to be a great companion and she just wants to be with us. She is wonderful in the house whether we are home or not – unbelievably I cannot think of one bad trait she has, unless you consider wanting to be loved at all times… She is the most perfect housemate and companion. She loves all other dogs and tries to pay with them even though she is unsteady.
Update 4/28/08 - Ashley is now using our new deck steps without any issues at all. I did put a black rubber stair tread on them and I think this made the difference. Not only does she have good footing, but she can distinguish the different colors. She loves to go on walks with Otto (another Dane). She does pull a little on the leash; I don’t think she was walked much in the past. We tried a gentle leader, but she was having no part of it. We will continue to work with her to accept the gentle leader and walk on a leash without pulling. Understand that pulling for her is not like other Danes as she does not have the capacity to pull very hard. She does get tired after about 4 blocks, but she does not seem to want to stop. We have not taken her on a walk longer than about 10 minutes, as you can tell by her shuffle that she is getting tired. She follows Skip and I everywhere and when we are working in the yard, she is close behind. We are training her to use the side of our house for her bathroom as we did with Otto, she is still a little confused as to why we are taking her there and what she is to do, but she is smart so I am thinking about 2 weeks and she will have it. She is a pleasure.

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

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

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

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

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Adoption Pending

Bosco is a 2 year old black male mix with natural ears and is on the small side. He came from a family that adopted him after he had been rescued from being tied outside. His new family had another dog that kept attacking Bosco, so they gave him up. He is healthy, up to date on shots, and neutered, although he could stand to gain another 15 pounds. He's quite the happy Velcro Dane, and is highly (if not exclusively) food motivated, knowing sit and shake. He will hoard his toys, consume as much as water (at some point in his life someone taught him to lift toilet lids) and food as possible when available, but is not food aggressive. He gets along with all types of dogs, and loves the dog park. He chases cats, but fears being clawed so leaves them alone once they stop running (our dog-savvy cat easily swats him away) - he doesn't appear to want to hurt them, just sniff and play. Bosco needs leash work. The only toys he cares about are soft squeaky toys, which he loves to play tug of war with, fetch, or simply sit around and make squeak. His previous owner said he would steal food from anywhere it was left out, though he hasn't shown that in his foster home. He's great with kids, but is still a puppy and a bit wild when he gets excited, so older children are recommended. He's good in the house during the day, though is clearly much happier (and more reliable with his business) if he's visited at lunch. Bosco came to MAGDRL in February 2008. (5)
Update 3/17/08 - Bosco continues to be a nice dog. He's happy to hang out with you on the couch all day, or run around and play with toys. After a day trip up north, he appears to be good with children of all sizes. He continues to play well with other dogs at the dog park and within homes. He still chases cats, but once they stop he doesn't appear to have any aggression with them (he just sniffs and licks). He has become better on the leash (especially with a gentle leader) and is no longer obedient just for food but also to go out or get his ears rubbed. He's quite smart, picking up new commands quickly and now capable of jiggling doorknobs to open doors that swing away from him. He will steal food that you leave accessible while you are gone (and remove tasty things form packaging and eat only the goodies). However, he's perfect with someone at home - which means he will be much happier with someone who is not gone all day and/or has another animal with which to interact.

Brady is a 3 year old female brindle. She was turned into the shelter after her family decided they couldn’t take care of her any longer. Brady was living with Buddy, who came in the week before. Brady has lived with children and small dogs. She has met large and medium size dogs in her foster home and has done well with both. Brady is very scared and is unsure of everything that’s going on her life right now, she has not been exposed too much and everything is new to her. She is a quick study and has already figured out how the doggie door works and trying to understand what purpose the television serves. Her foster mom is working on her confidence and socialization. Brady came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (6)
Update 3/18/08 - Brady is a beautiful, sweet girl who is very uncertain about what is expected of her. Her first few days in foster care she was very much afraid of her foster parents and avoided the other dogs in the household. She initially spent most of her time outside but now seeks out her crate, and occasionally will join the rest of the foster family in the living room. She cowers or runs away from unexpected touch or movement, which leads us to believe that she may have been abused. She is beginning to relax and enjoy attention, and even has begun to play with the other dogs in the house. She is non-reactive to the foster home's cat, and is doggie door trained. She will need a home with or without other pets where she can develop her confidence.

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Bryson is currently unavailable for adoption

Bryson is an approximate 2 1/2 year old mostly white with merle patches male with natural ears. He came from a shelter. Bryson was so sick when he came in that we didn't know whether he was going to make it or not. An upper respiratory condition took more than 3 weeks to get under control. He has turned the corner and beginning to gain weight. He is good with men and women, but is not yet allowed to be with the other dogs. He loves stuffed toys and can be seen most times with one in his mouth. Either a toy or part of his bedding is almost always in his mouth. Now that he's feeling better, he's a barky boy, lets you hear it as soon as he sees or hears you coming. He's a very tall boy, and other than the respiratory problems appears to be in good health. He has to gain quite a bit more weight before he can be neutered. His evaluation will continue as he gets better, so far, he seems to have an exceptionally nice temperament. He is a bit possessive of his kennel but calms down as soon as the door is open. He is very calm when walking on a leash. We will know more as he gets better. Bryson came to MAGDRL in May 2007. (8)
Update 6/25/07 - Bryson is becoming one heck of a nice dog. Once he got past the health problems, he has gained weight like crazy. He's scheduled for neuter and will be ready to go after that is done. Bryson is a beautiful and tall boy. He spent so much time in his kennel recuperating that he actually became quite attached to it. Now that he is well enough to be outside, he really loves his daily playtime. He's just beginning introductions to the other dogs and is doing very well. He's showing no aggression through fences, quite the contrary, a lot of play bows, trying to initiate play.
Update 3/12/08 - Bryson has absolutely blossomed in the past few weeks. His sweet personality is showing more every day. He is a perfect gentleman in the house and loves going for walks. He's great with kids and has to say hi to everyone he sees. He's wonderful at the dog park and could run for hours.... literally. Bryson loves his toys. Just last night we had a male friend come over and walk right in to the house. Bryson didn't bark, just sniffed him and leaned in for some love. He seemed really excited to have a new visitor and promptly brought Todd a toy. That was the first time we have had a man come in the house without boy meeting him outside first. Females can come in at any time without any problem. Last week we had 4 visitors (only 2 of which he'd met before) and Bryson had a blast! He even crawled under the dining room table and laid at everyone's feet while we were eating. He made rounds and sat on every persons lap when we were in the living room... he's such a schmooze! He is a genuinely happy dog! I think he has realized that he doesn't have to be top dog here. He rarely challenges us and seems very eager to please. Bryson is very vocal and if someone didn't know any better they'd think that he was a vicious monster. He grumbles and barks a lot during playtime, which is funny to watch.

Buddy is a 2 year old fawn male with natural ears. Buddy is an absolute sweetheart. He lived with children and small dogs before coming into rescue. Cats are unknown. He is truly a Velcro dane who just wants to be petted and loved on. He has done great meeting new adults and children both in our house and on walks. He does need a little leash work but I think with consistency he will pick up on it quickly. He is potty trained and crate trained, however we have left him to roam free in our house and he has done well. He almost has the sit command down and he knows "go lay down" for the most part. So far he has shown no real desire to play with our male dane. Buddy would prefer just to be next to his people getting all the attention. He does startle easily with loud noises and seems to be a bit shy with males at first, but warms up very quickly. Buddy gives great kisses and loves to snuggle. Buddy came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (6)

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Coda is a 3 year old black male with natural ears and white markings. Coda is your typical couch potato dane -- well he doesn't actually sleep on the couch. He actually prefers a nice dog bed strategically placed in the room with all the people. During his naps he will get up several times to get some loving'. If its a good time for you to give him some attention he'll hang out and take as many pets as you'll give him. If its not a good time for you, you can tell him to go lay back down, and he will. Coda prefers to be the one to initiate attention from his people. Coda knows his basic commands (sit, lay down, paw, come, go lay down) and will go in his crate on command. Given his laziness and from the good house manners seen in his foster home, he may not need to be crated unless he is in a home alone with another uncrated dog. He does not like to stay in his crate without a doggie companion close by, but will only whine for a few minutes. His foster home thinks that he could go to a home with or without another doggie companion. Coda does not like hyper dogs that are in his face. He will be vocal about expressing his dislike but has never gone past getting vocal. He has been patient in repeatedly telling his foster sister to stay out of his face, and once he has made his point he will get up and move away without further confrontation. His new family should understand that he wants you to hear what he has to say. We were told that Coda can be slow to warm up to men, but we have not seen those behaviors since coming into his foster home. He actually prefers to get attention from his foster dad when he has an option. However, just like with other dogs, Coda does not like people who are too much in his face and he will grumble about it. For this reason, he should not be placed with young children. Coda is an absolute love bug who will keep you laughing with his new found interest in toys. He quickly gets attached to his family but is not an over the top Velcro dane. He will be a wonderful addition to the right family. Coda came to MAGDRL in February 2008. (6)
Updated 4/24/08 - Coda is full of love and loyalty. He bonded quickly with both is foster mom and dad. Now, after being here for two months he has decided not to let his foster mom out of his sight. He doesn't suffocate you with attention, he is just always close by without being clingy. Coda recently accepted another Dane sister into the pack with no problems. It worked out so well because she respected his space, listened to his warnings, and let him be the lazy guy that he is. He would do best in a home with a submissive female or as an only dog. Coda continues to prove that he is happiest being inside (unless he's on a walk -- he loves to see that leash come out!) He even goes so far as to watch the girls playing in the back yard while he stands in the back door. I imagine that he's thinking "those dogs look silly" and he's too dignified to be caught looking silly!... But then again, you should see the way he sleeps - on his back with all four legs straight up in the air, snoring contentedly - not so dignified, but oh-so-cute! Because Coda needs slow introductions and more time to warm up to some people, we believe Coda would be best placed in an experienced dane home. Coda is waiting for his perfect family so that he can share all his love and shine as the wonderful dog he is.

Cody is an approximately 9-10 month old black male with natural ears. His name should be Cody NO! He is a wild child, but oh so sweet. He needs some basic obedience work as he loves to jump on and mouth people a lot. He loves toys and when he wants to can calm down and be very affectionate. He gets along great with other dogs, children and cats. Cody came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)
Update 4/20/08 - Cody is doing wonderful in the house. He hasn't had any accidents at all so it is safe to say he is house trained. He doesn't counter surf. He knows how to sit, shake and speak on command and is great on the leash. He loves squeaking toys and will entertain himself for 30 minutes to an hour playing with them. He is a very smart boy that just wants to play and be loved on. He is a fast learner because he watches other dogs reactions to your commands and mimic's them. He will make a wonderful addition to any family.

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

Dane has received Virtual Foster Dane Hugs from Tricia Centeno.

Cooper is a 6-7 year old fawn male with natural ears. He came to rescue because he was not getting along with the other male Dane in the home, and was involved in an incident with the death of the family cat. He did get along with the other dogs in the home. Cooper needs some work on socialization and leash skills. He's been a quick study so far, so his foster Mom will continue to work with him. Cooper came to MAGDRL in January 2008. (6)
Update 2/20/08 - Cooper recently got very sick. It turns out that he has megaesophagus and is currently fighting aspiration pneumonia. We are also waiting on test results from possible myasthenia gravis and thyroid. Cooper has lost a lot of weight and is working on getting his strength back. At this time we aren't sure what kind of long term care will be needed other than keeping the aspiration pneumonia at bay. His eating habits will have to change; eating with his front elevated, no soft foods and small, frequent meals. The medication to combat the aspiration pneumonia is very expensive and Cooper will have to go back to the doctor at the end of the week for additional x-rays to ensure his medication is working.
Update 3/6/08 - Cooper spent another night at the emergency vet because he had all the classic signs of bloat. Fortunately he had not bloated, but because the vets were not sure what the problem was they decided to tack his stomach to help prevent torsion. Cooper's test results came back and he tested negative for thyroid problems and myasthenia gravis. The doctors are all in agreement that Cooper is not the age we were told when he came into rescue - they all believe he's 6 or 7 years old (not the 3 1/2 we were told). Cooper's foster Mom is amazed at what a great dog he is and that he's really outgoing. He is a typical Dane that loves to nap with his foster Mom and is a real couch potato. Everyone that has met him has fallen in love with him.
Update 3/23/08 - Cooper has moved to a temporary foster home. There he has been multiple other Danes had has been okay with them. He started out a bit fearful and grumbly with them, but has been getting better. The vets have ruled out megaesophagus and feel that his symptoms were a result of the other medical issues he was going through at the time. He has done well and we have not had any other symptoms since his surgery. Cooper is a real lover and has turned into quite a Velcro Dane. If you are looking for a loyal loving dog to share your life, Cooper would be perfect for you.

Dahlia is a sweet 4 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue along with her house mate, Dexter, because their owner could no longer afford to keep them. Dahlia is good with dogs of all sizes and sexes. She is good with cats, interested in them, but doesn't chase. With new people coming into the house, she is a little barky and will just jump at you until you're in the house awhile. She has a nice quiet, behaved personality otherwise, not too pushy. However, she does subtly like to be in charge of other dogs. She listens nicely and will sit, stay and down when asked. She is good on the leash. She does jump up on you and we are working on that. Dahlia is very growly and protective of her food, chews and bones around other dogs, but not with people. She does have separation anxiety, and needs a lot of reassurance. Her foster family is using the crate, especially at night. We are doing better with keeping her nose off the counter:). She is a very active, graceful pup who can catch treats mid air and jumps all four off the ground to catch the ball. She loves to snuggle and give you nibbles and gives good kisses and leans. She would definitely blend nicely into a family with other dogs, or may even do well as an only dog if she had someone home with, even for a few hours during the day. Dahlia came to MAGDRL in January 2008. (8) - Updated 4/1/08

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

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Disney is a 4 year old mantle female with natural ears. She weighs 110 lbs and is 33 inches tall. Disney's family is very sad to have to give her up, but with the demands of a growing family with very young children and busy work schedules, they are not able to give Disney the time and attention this sweet girl deserves. Disney is wonderful with small children and has lived with two kids ranging in age from birth to 2 1/2. She is very patient and gentle with them and tolerates the occasional ear tug or tail pull. If the children become too overwhelming for her, she will simply get up and walk away. She has never been exposed to cats, so it is not know how she would handle being around them. Disney did wonderful with the male Dane she was tested with and seemed to truly enjoy having a big easy going boy to play with. Disney would do best with an easy going male and will not be placed with other females. With proper integrations, the adjustment into a home with other dogs should be no problem for her at all. Disney enjoys romping around the yard or a game of Frisbee and loves going for walks. She will need a fenced yard as she will take a brief run around the neighborhood if given an opportunity. She is crate trained and will need to be confined if left alone in the house. As Disney's life has changed with the addition of children, without proper exercise and attention, she may act out and get into something. In a new and active home environment, this will most likely not be an issue. Disney has been through three levels of obedience training, walks well on a leash, and follows basic commands. She is protective of her home and will bark at anyone passing by the house but is all wags and wiggles when meeting new people. She is housebroken, spayed, and up on all of her shots. Disney will require a fenced in yard. She will not be placed into a home with a fencing exception and needs a family who will not be leaving her alone for long periods. She is very sweet and loving, and deserves a family that has plenty of time to spend playing with her and lavishing her with love and attention. Disney came to MAGDRL in February 2008. (3)

Dixie is an approximate 2 year old deaf white female with natural ears. She also may have some vision problems. Dixie came to rescue from a Humane Society where she was dumped by her owners. She was in poor condition, very thin and scared of everything. At first, Dixie would only leave her crate when leashed and coaxed. She was timid on potty trips outside and was very happy to get back in her crate. She would curl up in the back of the crate. She also didn't care much for her foster dad, but was fine with the 6 year old boy in the house. She has since warmed up to her foster dad and will accept rubs and treats from anyone. She adores the male dane that lives in the house with her, and is getting along with a female dane and a small male dog. We don't know about her and cats. Dixie came to MAGDRL in April 2007. (8)
Update 11/13/07 - Dixie is up to 130lbs and is a great weight for her size. She currently is fighting an ear infection that we are having a hard time clearing up. Dixie is deaf and has multiple eye anomalies in one eye and can not see out of the other. This causes problems with her seeing glass doors and corners of furniture in the room. A home with too many stairs could also cause a problem. She will need a fenced in yard to play in, because she does like to play with her dane foster sibling who is calm and laid back. Dixie does not like high energy dogs and will run from them, as she does with the other female dane in her foster home, who comes on too crazy trying to play. Dixie does have some anxiety when left alone, so she needs to be crated, but can NOT be crated for long periods of time. Large crowds make her nervous, so socializing should be done slowly. She no longer growls at her foster Dad or Granddad but still will shy away from both of them. She does well with the 7 year old in her foster home, but he understands her personality and respects her space when he wants to bounce around. If you reach for her she will still run from you. She does not like someone to stand over her, but when seated she will come to you in time. I use a few hand signals and she does well with this direction. When we go on walks and as long as I place my hand on her side to help guide her, she does fine. She is like Velcro with me and has just reached the point where she will eat if it's someone else feeding her. A transition into a new home will be somewhat stressful for her, but not impossible with the right home that is calm and understanding. A stay at home female with a fenced in yard would be a good choice of placement for her. Dixie is sweet, shy, and wants to be near you at all times. She like pets and rubs of love. Dixie is a beautiful, special dane just waiting for her special forever home.
Update 3/17/08 - Dixie is doing great. She loves to play and toss toys around. I would recommend a stay at home mom or dad to adopt her, since she no longer likes the crate and has chewed on it and cut her nose trying to get out. Leaving a window open, so she can see outside when we leave and watch for us to come home, seems to help this. Our two danes, Harvey and Sheeba, bring her comfort when we are away. She copies them, and since they are fine when we are gone, she feels it's OK too. Keeping bones or something to chew on also helps, although being placed with another canine companion would be best.

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

Dolly is a 3 year old mantle merle female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter where she was because she was picked up as a stray at an elementary school. Unfortunately she picked up kennel cough while in the shelter. Once she's over that, she will be spayed. While Dolly has not been fully evaluated with other dogs yet, it appears as though she will be good with all other dogs. She has been cat tested and is fine with cats. Because we have no history with Dolly and children, she will not be placed with small kids. Dolly came to MAGDRL in February 2008. (8)
Update 3/23/08 - Dolly is really starting to open up. She is a really sweet girl and gives big Dane leans and will sit in your lap. She can be a little shy at first but when she knows you she craves your attention. Dolly has proven to good with other dogs and cats. She rides in the car well, but sometimes doesn't want to get out. Dolly does get a little stressed when in close quarters or enclosed spaces when she is in a place like the vets office. This is one beautiful sweet girl.

Dreyfus and Gellie must be adopted together.

Dreyfus is a 2 year old mantle male with natural ears. Dreyfus and his housemate, Gellie, came to rescue because their owners were in a horrific car accident. One of them died, and the other is in the hospital indefinitely. A good friend of their family is caring for them until new homes are found for them. Dreyfus is good with kids, female dogs, and cats. He is very sweet and affectionate, but can be a little shy. He has gone through extensive obedience training and has great house manners. Because of the stress of his situation, he has lost some weight. Dreyfus came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)

Gellie is a 3 1/2 year old harlequin female with natural ears. Gellie and her housemate, Dreyfus, came to rescue because their owners were in a horrific car accident. One of them died, and the other is in the hospital indefinitely. A good friend of their family is caring for them until new homes are found for them. Gellie, short for Angelica, is good with kids, other dogs and cats. She is very sweet and affectionate, but can be a little shy. She has gone through extensive obedience training and has great house manners. Because of the stress of her situation, she has lost some weight. Gellie came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)

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

Easabell is a 2 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came to rescue due to divorce. Easabell was living in a barn and her previous owner intended to breed her. She never had a litter, but of course came into heat the second day she was with us. This means we have to wait for her to get over her heat cycle before we can get her spayed and ready to move to a foster home. We don’t know if Easabell ever got to live inside a home, so we don’t have much info on how she would behave inside with a family. Her previous owner stated that she was housetrained, but not crate trained. She seems very sweet and is very smart. She definitely knows how to lift the locks on a kennel gate to let the other dogs in so she can play with them. She seems to be fine with males, but for some reason has a dislike for tan colored dogs. We do not know about cats, but will cat test her soon. She will only be placed with children over the age of 12. Easabell came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (1)

Approximate 7 year old black female with white markings and natural ears. Enki still has the activity level of a 2 or 3 year old. She's coming to rescue because if she's left outside for too long she is destructive. Enki is housebroken and crate trained. Her only inside vice is counter surfing. She does well with cats and rabbits and large dogs. Enki came to MAGDRL in February 2007. (7)
Update 2/20/08 - Enki is a very young 7 years old. Her favorite place at any time is the couch. She is trustworthy anywhere in the house. She is an excellent dog to take out, loves to ride in the care and is great around other dogs, cats and small animals. A real lover. Enki will counter surf if food is left out. She has a wonderful personality, good energy, and a love of comfort.

Flower is a 3 month old brindle female Dane/Plott hound mix with natural ears, who came to rescue from a shelter. Flower is a sweet girl and loves everyone she just loves people. In Flower's foster home there is a male Dane, female Dane and a cat and she gets along great with everyone. We are working on her house training, and working with her on sit and stay, but she is curious about everything so her attention span right now is 2 seconds. She will get there, she just wants to please you and love you. When it comes to playing she plays hard and never stops running. Flower is a wonderful puppy that just wants to be loved, she is a true joy to have as a foster. Flower also just got over Parvo, she came from the Shelter and when we had her tested to be on the safe side it showed up. Flower came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (9)

Gabriel is a 15 month old merle male with cropped and standing ears. He came to rescue a bit shy and scared but has responded very well to the great care at his foster home. He gets along great with the two female mixes in his foster home, and seems to be great with all the dogs he meets out of the house. He also loves the 8 year old girl and teenage boy he's living with. Cats are unknown. Gabriel is a very handsome boy who draws a lot of attention wherever he goes. Gabriel came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)

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George is not currently available for adoption for medical reasons

George is a Rescue In Need.

Dane has received Virtual Foster Tummy Rubs from Phillip Kalantirsky.

Dane has received Virtual Foster Tummy Rubs from Gabriella Kovacs.

George is an adorable merle puppy, who in the short 5 months of his life, has had it worse then one could or should ever imagine. When we arrived to evaluate George, we were sickened to find him lying lifeless is a crate. He did not pick his head up to look at us, there was no tail wag, nothing but sad eyes looking up, caked with mucus. All four of his legs were thickened and his joints (hocks, pasterns and Carpals) had bulges, like baseballs under the skin. He smelled of urine as he was too sore to get up to go out and had been left to rot, alone in his crate... He was gurgling severely and obviously was suffering from pneumonia as well. There was no way we were leaving him there one more second and not only took him into rescue that night but had to transport him to the Vet for emergency care as his breathing was so poor and his condition was so serious. George has been needing round the clock care and his condition is still guarded. He was unable to walk or even support himself long enough to stand to urinate. His hind legs were completely contracted... meaning he couldn't straighten them. That's how we know he was left in a cage for a very long time without being let out. X-rays showed HOD in all joints (both carpus and hocks) and also severe Osteomyelitis and remodeling of the bones. George was in so much pain when he came in that he was unable to stand for the first 4 days he was with us. His first attempt at getting up was much like watching a foal get their legs for the first time. We had an orthopedist look at his radiographs and they took a couple more. They believe in addition to everything else George has going on, the bigger problem is Rickets. We have never seen a case of Rickets, neither has any of the vets in the practice. Imagine, a disease of nutritional value, that people in third world countries get. He was truly being abused and neglected and was slowly starving to death. Our biggest concern for him at this moment is what's called pathologic fractures. He has so much bone damage, his bones are just so weak, even his elbows and knees have been affected. But George has a strong spirit and such a sweet soul, If any pup can come through this, it will be him. George is truly a fighter and every day that passes is a good day, as he is still very critical and only time will tell whether he pulls through this. Despite the tremendous pain and suffering this little man has lived through, he is silly and playful and has won the heart of everyone who has met him. George came into MAGDRL in January 2008. (3)
Update 2/15/08 - George had a little setback with his pneumonia last weekend, but with new antibiotics and ant-inflammatories, he is feeling better and the fever has been knocked out of him. He is coming along nicely, gaining weight (he is 50+ lbs now) growing like a weed and getting taller. He is gaining more strength and a little more control over his legs every day. He has reached 2 really big milestones. One is that he can negotiate (very slowly and with close supervision) going down a short flight of steps...carpeted of course. He cannot go up stairs yet as his hind end has always been the weakest and he cannot bear that much weight on his back legs. Second is that he can now do a sit, as of a couple of days ago. He previously couldn't do this at all, he would just fall over as he tried to lower his hind end to the ground, as he was too weak. As he gets a little more strength in those back legs, he can do more and more things. We took more X-rays of his legs last week and are quite please at the visible improvements on film. He is coming along much faster then I originally expected. We are doing exercises to strengthen his legs daily. Simple ones, like sit and stand, sit and stand, I like to call them dog lunges!! His personality is really starting to come out and he is interacting with the other dogs more and more. He tries to play jump & bow... but is a little shaky and he usually falls over! I wish I could let him outside with them but he is not ready for such one on one free play yet. He has fun with them in the house and for now that will have to suffice. He comes to work with me and has everybody (and I mean everyone!!) just eating out of his hand. He has quite a ways to go but it just goes to show his wonderful spirit is so strong.
Update 3/28/08 - George is doing GREAT!!! He is growing like a weed and weighs almost 70 pounds. His back and legs are straightening out and are greatly improved! He'd been having some relapses with the HOD in his jaw, where his fever would spike and pneumonia would set back in, which really would set him back... but I am happy to say it has been a few weeks since he has suffered a relapse, not that he is out of the woods yet, but the relapses are farther apart, which is good news! He is quite the little wise guy when he wants to be, but such a total love. He's still on steroids, lower dose now though, and is no longer on antibiotics for about a week now. George goes outside with the other dogs now as he is more mobile and able to handle running and playing. He has already chased some deer on the property, which was hilarious. I am so happy with his progress and just love this little man.

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Georgie is a 6 year old black female with natural ears and some gray on the muzzle and around her eyes. She came to rescue because her owners are moving and cannot take her with them. Georgie is healthy is has been very well cared, but did not receive much socialization to the outside world so she is scared of loud noises and the other dogs barking. She doesn't want to leave her kennel for necessary potty trips. So far she prefers women to men. Georgie is getting along with the male Dane, cat and 2 children in her foster home. She just wants to be with her family - she loves to lean on you and give kisses. Georgie came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (9)

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

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Gwen is an 8 year old black female with white markings and natural ears. She came from a shelter where she was turned in because her family could no longer afford her. Gwen appears younger than her age implies, and is much more spry and agile than you'd expect. She has been spayed but is heart worm positive with a light load. She will be placed on heart worm preventative to control the heart worms, but is considered too old to withstand the treatment. Gwen is a very calm sweet girl and will make somebody a wonderful companion. As healthy as she appears, that could be quite some time. Gwen is good with everything, and seems to like being alone. She loves her kurunda bed and lies quietly, head up surveying her surroundings. She doesn't appear to have been an outside dog, so its safe to say she's probably house trained. She is quite willing to go out at potty time but is quick to ask to come back inside. Gwen needs a quiet, calm home befitting a senior citizen along with a soft bed or couch. If you'd like to have a sweet loyal loving companion, don't let this girl get away. Gwen came to MAGDRL in October 2007. (8)
Updated 12/30/07 - We have discovered that Gwen has some problems with food aggression with other dogs and will need to be fed separately. She's a perfect angel dane at all other times, gets along with male and female dogs, and kids. She is not good with cats Being older she does like her quiet time, laying at your feet or with her head in your lap is her goal in life. She's gained a few pounds and looks fantastic, her coat is slick and velvety. Gwen would make a fabulous companion dog for somebody needing a friend to pal around with. There are no signs of hip or joint problems, she's active and agile enough to go anywhere.

Hamlet is a 2 1/2 year old black male with natural ears. Hamlet originally came into rescue last February and was adopted. For unknown reasons he had become somewhat destructive in his adoptive home, chewing on things. He is back in rescue and is in a kennel where he is doing quite well. He obviously remembers being here before and seems to be okay with being back. He had none of the usual adjustment stress associated with being relocated. As a matter of fact his only complaint is when its time for recess to be over and he has to get back into his pen. Hamlet gets along with dogs of all sizes, both male and female, as well as cats. He lived with young children in his previous home and was excellent with them. He is crate trained. Hamlet has an independent side that sometimes shows. As much as he loves to play, he is just as adamant when he wants to be left alone. It usually shows up as a growl at the other dogs letting them know to leave me alone. Nothing aggressive, just Hamlet being Hamlet. Hamlet came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)

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

Huck is an approximately 2 year old merle male with natural ears. He came to rescue as a stray that had been hanging out at a boat dock. Huck was so dirty he looked clay colored until a good sudsy bath brought out the beautiful merle coat underneath. He also had more ticks than could be counted. Amazingly, he tested negative for heart worms. Huck gets along fine with most male dogs and all female dogs at the kennel. He doesn't appear to be an alpha personality but won't back down from a dominant male. We do not know how he is with cats or children. He loves to be petted, and like most danes can't get enough human attention. Huck came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (8)

Adoption Pending

Jackpot is a gorgeous 16 month old harlequin male with cropped but flopped ears. He stands 35.5" at the shoulders and weighs in at 140 lbs, but could stand to gain a good 10 lbs as he is a bit thin... and he is still growing! Jackpot has spent most of his life outside in a yard with little time spent indoors or with his family. Because of this, he is lacking a bit on his manners and socialization. Despite his isolated past, he is an absolute pleaser and wants nothing more then to lean up against you and give you big sloppy kisses and get love in return. Jackpot is currently being fostered with a 2 year old female Dane and is just in love with her! He really looks to her for a lot of reassurance and guidance, making us think he would do best in a home with another dog. He is truly enjoying the companionship and built in playmate and seems to be much more comfortable in his skin with her around. There are also cats in his foster home, though they are still in hiding since his arrival. He has no history with cats and at this time, it is still an unknown until they come back out from hiding. Jack was not crate trained prior to coming to MAGDRL but is slowly learning that a crate is a safe haven for him, but he does need some bribing (a Kong with a treat inside does the trick nicely) and a little push in to let him know it's okay. He has very quickly picked up his housebreaking and is just doing wonderfully with all the new changes to his life. Jackpot is a little unsure of new men when he meets them, but with a little time and reassurance he warms up quickly. He came from a home where children of all ages visited regularly without ever an issue, but he is big and clumsy so, little ones should be Dane savvy so as to not take his "hip checks" personally. Jackpot has learned some basic commands (sit and down) and is picking things up very quickly. As these are new to him, he requires constant reinforcement and consistency, but he is really just thrilled to please us. Jackpot is scheduled to be neutered the end of April and once recovered, will be ready for adoption. He will be an amazing addition to an active family who will make him their number one. Jack will require another dog as a companion and a fenced in yard to run and play in. He will also require attending obedience training with his new family as well as a commitment to continue working to socialize him and give him confidence with men. Jackpot came to MAGDRL in April 2008. (3)

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

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

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

Joe is a 4 year old black male with natural ears. Joe was rescued by a good Samaritan who found him tied up behind a mobile home. It turned out that Joe's owners had been evicted and just left him there. A neighbor had been coming by occasionally with food and water or his situation could have been a lot worse. Joe is quite thin, but luckily is heart worm negative. He did go to a temporary home where he was quite loved, but he did snap at a family member over food and fear issues. He was good with their visiting grandchildren. So far he has been a model dane at his kennel foster home. He has not shown any aggression and gets along great with male and female dogs. He is fine with cats, knows sit and down and is very good on a leash. Joe is house trained. Joe came to MAGDRL in March 2007. (8)
Update 6/25/07 - Joe is the stately gentleman at the kennel, his gray highlights give him a very distinguished look. A tall rangy boy, he lounges around the kennel more than happy to take life easy. The exception is the 30 to 60 seconds at the beginning of playtime. He looks like a greyhound barreling around the play area, wide open! Then he quickly slips back into his stately image as if to say, who me?? Joe prefers men to women and will identify very quickly with the male head of the house. If allowed to, he will take the #2 spot in the pack rather quickly. He meets male and female just fine, no aggression, no problem, he's just quicker than most to elevate himself in the pack.
Update 8/11/07 - After a short stint in a foster home, Joe is back being fostered in a kennel. It turns out that he does not do well in a home with other dogs. He would also do best in a home with a single man or woman. Joe becomes very attached to his human owner and has a hard time sharing them with anyone else in the home.
Update 12/30/07 - Joe is a nice dog! There's not much to add to his bio except a plea for someone to give him a chance. A dog savvy person can handle Joe's quirks, his only real vice is resource guarding. He is possessive of his toys, his food bowl, his chew treat. In all instances of trouble, somebody got too close to his chew treat by walking up from behind while he was engrossed in chewing or playing. At the kennel, he sits for treats, takes them very gently, will walk along on leash with one of his toys in his mouth. Joe is crate trained, using a crate to allow him privacy with his toys and chew treats should work just fine.
Update 4/27/08 - Joe is an awesome dog. He's got the coolest prance and loves being out and prancing around on leash. He knows sit, down, does really well on leash and really enjoys leaning on you while getting loved on. If he can find a human pack leader willing to show him that he doesn't need to worry about being the boss of the house and can just relax, be loved and taken care of, then he will show you that he is the best guy ever. We can't say enough sweet things about Joe. His only quirk is that he does have resource guarding issues, but if left in a pen to himself with his toys he is fine. This poor guy has been at the kennel way too long and really needs a chance. Can someone open their heart to this big, distinguished gray boy and he'll be sure to be your friend for life.

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

Kane is a two year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from a shelter where he was turned in by his owner. He lived previously on a cable in their back yard. Kane needs leash work and is a bit lacking in the manners area. An obedience course and leash work would work wonders with this boy. He loves being around people but can be a bit rough due to lack of training. We do not have a history of Kane with kids and he's not good with cats. Kane is fine with females dogs as he has spent play time with all the female danes at the kennel. He gets along fine with males through fences but has not been completely tested. Kane came to MAGDRL in September 2007. (8)
Update 4/27/08 - Kane is one of the kennel dogs that we've started training in obedience. Kane needs work on the leash for sure, but after about 20 minutes, he was starting to get the hang of it and he'll only continue to improve as we work with him. He also knows sit and down. He's a strong dog, but he'd be awesome with a person on the go who loves taking their dog hiking. He LOVES to play. We sat and watched him play with a large plastic drum that was cut in half and used for the horses feed. He sat there trying to get that thing to roll down the hill and moved and maneuvered it around until he got it in the right position so he could watch it roll. John says he's done this before. This dog would be AWESOME if he had someone to give him a regular job. He's a thinker and he really wants a job and he's so handsome with that big old blockhead of his. Kane only wants to be able to love someone and share his kisses. Please someone look over the fact that he is rough around the edges and give him a chance - you won't be disappointed with this boy.

Landon is an approximately 14 month old black male with natural ears. He was a stray that was taken in by a good Samaritan. Their family spent several weeks searching for his owners. After having no luck, they contacted MAGDRL. Landon has a skin condition that appears to be allergy related, possibly flea allergy. So far the medicated shampoo baths seem to be doing a nice job. Landon is a very active, happy boy who loves attention. Manners and leash work are of highest priority with this boy. He gets very excited when he realizes you're taking him for a walk or just outside. Landon lived with four kids and a cat at his previous home. He is fine with female dogs but a little too zealous meeting males. At this point its difficult to tell if he's wanting to play or trying to start trouble. Landon needs to go to a home with a nice big yard and older kids to play with. Obedience training will do wonders for this boy, he's a diamond in the rough at this point. Landon came to MAGDRL in December 2007. (8)
Update 2/25/08 - Landon went to a foster home a few days ago. He's doing very well with the female dane in the house. The dogs next door try to bait him into fence fighting but so far he's ignoring them. He is also living with a 20 month old little boy and cats. He's perfect with the little boy but too interested in the cats so he will not be placed in a home with cats.
Update 3/3/08 - Landon is still totally ignoring the dogs next door but will sometimes run up and down the fence line playing with them. He did however get into a scuffle with a visiting female dane. Looks like he will need very slow introductions to some personalities. He seems to be struggling to gain dominance but is not pestering Hannah, my female dane. He is still doing great with my son and is doing good on a leash so far. He takes a minute to get used to it cause he wants to chew on it, but then he walks like a gentlemen for the most part. Still eating like a horse. Settles down wonderfully to go to bed and loves his couch. The few commands he does know he listens to fairly well but again, when he is set on something, it is hard to break his attention. He is doing better not jumping all over people when he meets them, as I have instructed most to just ignore him when they come in so that his excitement level can go down before receiving attention. Seems to be working well.

Litla is a beautiful 9 year old fawn female with cropped ears who has spent all of her life in a pen. Litla was turned in because her family no longer had time for her. She has adapted to indoor life very well and appears to be house trained and really loves her couch! The vet was amazed at her good health and said she could pass for a Dane several years younger than she is. Litla does not like cats and it took her a few days to warm up to her foster brother. Stairs and car rides are not a problem for her at all. She has yet to meet a 2 legged stranger and craves attention from anyone who will look her way. She walk good on a leash and knows sit and shake. Litla came to MAGDRL in January 2008. (9)

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

Logan is an approximately 1-2 year old harlequin male with natural ears and one blue eye. He came to us from a shelter where he was turned in due to a new baby in the home. Logan walks okay on leash, but needs a bit more training. He seems okay with other dogs and his paperwork says he was living with both male and female dogs and children at his former home. We will cat test him soon and see how he reacts to them. Logan enjoys play time and romping in the yard. He loves people and did not mind going for a ride in the car. Logan came to MAGDRL in March 2008. (1)

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