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Available Dogs
Welcome to our available dog pages. To get information about a specific dog, click on the thumbnail image. To view different rows of thumbnail images, click on the numbers under the thumbnail images. To jump to a specific dog, click on the dog name at the bottom of the page that you would like to see.
Adeline is a 1 1/2 year old merle female with natural ears. She was given up by her family because she is so timid and fearful they didn't know how to deal with it. She came in with another female, possible littermate who is as timid and fearful as she is. Adeline is currently in a foster home with a male Dane, a female toy breed and a cat. She has no issues at all with any other animals. She has bonded to her foster mom but still has irrational fear of her foster dad. She does not growl or bark at him but she will run from him if he tries to approach her, especially if the foster mom is not home. She will break through gates, or leap over fencing and railings in her panic to escape. Because of this irrational fear, we will need to be very selective of the home she goes to and how willing the males in the home are to work with her. She will do best in a home with no men. Adeline can meet men fine on a leash or even in the home, but she needs to be with a female who she is comfortable with for security. We have no history of her with small children so she will not be placed with any. Adeline is crate trained, she actually really likes her crate for security, she walks well on a leash and is 90% housetrained. She cannot be left unattended or she will possibly have an accident or chew something she shouldn't. Adeline came in knowing no commands, has had no training. She is walking nicely on a leash and has learned sit. She has a long way to go with training and obedience classes should help build some confidence. Her adopters will be required to take Adeline through an obedience class. She is very affectionate and will "chitter" to show her love. She is a true Velcro Dane to her person, if that person is female. She has no sense of personal space, she will walk against you, around you and on top of you. She needs to learn appropriate boundaries or she will send someone tumbling. Adeline is a pretty girl who needs someone to show her she has no need to fear anyone anymore. She will blossom in time with the right handling, training and direction. Adeline came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (3)
Update 6/1/10 - Adeline was moved to a new foster home and is doing very well there. She has mingled in seamlessly so far with 5 other dogs, a cat and a child. From day one she was wagging her tail and following the 8yr old girl around. She has also bonded with the foster mom and has become her shadow 95% of the time. She does show some reservation towards the foster dad at times, but has gone up to him and leaned into him for attention. She has very little to no manners and once she feels more comfortable her excitement can be overwhelming. She will require a patient, loving and diligent hand that will take the time and make the effort to work with her on a daily basis and take her thru training. She is a diamond in the rough. An absolute sweetheart wanting nothing more than to please you and be your everyday companion. Coming from isolation at 7 weeks of age, to a home with love, attention and playmates, nothing less can be expected. She will sit on command and wait for release when being fed or taken out. She is a smart girl and obviously wants to learn and to please. A home with a large canine companion will benefit her greatly. Adeline loves the companionship of the other two danes and has already developed a close following to them, which will help her build up a little more independence and confidence. Within 2 days she started playing with them and will lay next to them outside. She is fine with the other smaller dogs, but she seems to prefer the danes, being able to relate to them. And considering she spent most of her life isolated with her sister, that is understandable. Over the last few days she has been given a little more freedom inside and outside and seems to truly enjoy the ability to move about. She does pace back and forth often, but yesterday she finally started settling down and laid down with the other dogs near her foster mom. She also found the toy box and has been enjoying them as well. Although she has not done any counter surfing, she does like to take a peek of what's up there. So far the only thing she has gotten herself into was some gardening gloves left out on the table. She seems to really like them. Other than that she has been great going into her crate and keeping it clean. She doesn't make a sound while in there during the night. Given the chance and the guidance, Adeline will make a very loyal and loving companion to both humans and animals alike.
Angel is a 3 year old mantle female with natural ears. She is a little overweight, but also has more of the "European" physique - very stocky, powerful build. She was surrendered to rescue by a military couple who, because of tandem deployments, couldn't give her the time she needed, and the person in charge of her care while they were gone kept her outside in a 10 x 10 kennel. Her owners knew that was not fair to Angel. She is a HAPPY girl to be "back in the world" around people. Despite being isolated outside in a kennel by herself, for nearly a year, Angel's willingness to adjust to new things has amazed everyone. She lived indoors before with a 9 year old Toy Fox Terrier. Upon re-entering the indoor dog world, she has proven trustworthy in the house so far, has had no accidents nor chewed anything up. Angel has had NO history with cats and has not lived with children in the past (though has been exposed to them), so she was temporarily fostered in a home with children and cats to extensively evaluate her, and WOW is she amazing! She did not chase or harm the cat who tried to make friends with her, and she wanted nothing to do with the ill-tempered one who hissed and swatted at her - she tucked her tail and ran. Her temporary foster conducting this extended evaluation said she would absolutely say that Angel can live in a home with cats. So far Angel has only been around 10 year old boys, but more socialization is coming. Angel has adored everyone she's met so far, male and female, young and old. She endured every poke, prod, and needle prick during evaluation and at the vet's with not a single grumble. Angel's current foster home is working with her on her only "fault" - she can get defensively reactive to other dogs while on leash. However, it is clear that it stems from lack of socialization (especially with dogs her own size) rather than temperament, because when Angel is faced with a dog who won't take any of her lip, she backs down fast and respects the other dog. We expect wonderful things to come with this lovely girl, and any family would be blessed to have her, as she gives even the smallest bit of love back, tenfold! Angel came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)
Update 7/17/10 - Angel is shaping into an outstanding girl. She’s been walking through the local town and neighborhoods, and she doesn’t overreact to anything anymore. She respects the Easy Walk harness perfectly and is a dream to walk, just a gentle tug on the leash redirects her nicely. Angel enjoys her food and would prefer other dogs to stay away, she had a tussle in her foster home with the male getting too close to her bowl, they both got over the incident and are fine. She would just need to be fed with some distance between her and another resident canine. Angel is great with people and high value items (food bowls, treats, pig ears, toys), she allows people to take them easily from her. She is still a bit rusty on dog manners but we really believe it’s just the lack of being taught them earlier in life and not that she’s being difficult. Angel would do well in a home with a canine so that she can continue learning doggie behaviors, but having said that she absolutely enjoys people and would do fine as an only dog. If she’s adopted as an only dog we would strongly suggest doggie day/play care so that she continues her socialization. Angel is picking up her training commands with lightening speed, this is great considering she came into rescue not knowing any of the basic commands. Angel is a friendly, happy girl and would be a great additional to most homes.
Annie and Bronte are two 2 year old black females with natural ears. These girls spent their first 7 years in a quiet home with a couple, loved and happy. When their first family fell on hard times, the girls were rehomed into a busy home with children. Annie is the more outgoing and confident of the two, and Bronte more hesitant and cautious. Bronte was unable to cope with all of the activity and the children in their new home, and snapped at the kids when they came close to her bed (which was in the middle of high traffic area). To avoid having Bronte put to sleep by her new owner, we pulled the girls to a kennel searching for a nice quiet home for them. We'll be dog testing further in the next week or so, as Bronte was fearful when she briefly met another dog on leash, shaking and barking at him. These girls are bewildered and sad. Their entire lives have been turned upside down. They need a home to call their own, where they can love and be loved. Annie and Bronte came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Apache is a 3 year old fawnequin male with natural ears. He is a handsome boy who is excellent with dogs of all shapes and sizes. He loves children and has lived with kids from age 2 and up. He is also living with a cat. Apache walks like a dream on leash and is very attached to his people. He doesn't play with toys much but is happy to romp with his doggie and kiddie companions. He loves to snuggle up and get some loving. Apache needs someone who is mostly at home and a family that will keep him well exercised (not just hanging out with his family but long walks or jogs). He must be placed with other doggie companions (more than one would be ideal) and needs a routine he can rely on. He is anxious when his people leave and had a hard time in his first home adjusting to the quiet of being left alone with no dog companion compared to the bustle of a busy family with a chaotic schedule. In his foster home, he's quickly settling into the routine and learning what he needs to do. His anxiety is much less in his foster home, even though his mom is away at work 8 hours a day. Apache is a joy to live with and will make a great companion for a home with a steady routine and lots of love and fun. Apache came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Aurora is a petite 1 1/2 year old black, with white on her chest, female with cropped and standing ears. She came to rescue a bit underweight, but her foster home is working to put weight no her. Aurora is a sweet girl. She absolutely loves to play under a towel, bed spread, or anything she can get under... which also means she loves to be dried off! Aurora is working on her basic obedience training, which is going well. However there are times she does have a focus problem and isn't always the best student. Aurora genuinely loves men and thoroughly likes women, and is all about kids. She is curious about the cats in her foster home. She loves to play, but if none of her other four foster siblings will play, she will play all by herself. She is crate trained and house trained. She is so sweet and loving she would love to be part of your family. Aurora came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Bonnie is an 18 week old white female with natural ears. She has limited hearing and vision, but doesn’t let that slow her down from romping and playing with her brother, Clyde, and her foster brother. Bonnie first came to rescue after her breeder dumped her at a shelter with her brother. She was skinny and covered in flea bites, but loved contact with people. Bonnie is very smart and quickly took to house training. She loves to play and will put her mouth on most anything, so needs a good supply of proper chew toys. Bonnie loves to be touched and is a sweet puppy. She is good with dogs and kids, but has not been around cats. Due to her hearing impairment, Bonnie will only be placed in a home with another dog and a fence. Bonnie came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Boo is a 9 1/2 year old harlequin female with lots of love to give. She loves to push her head into your lap. She has the most expressive face and will tilt her head and listen to you when you're talking to her. Boo is good with other dogs, kids, and cats. If the cat runs though she will chase them but as soon as you tell her to leave them alone, she will listen and will stop. She is good on lead or off. She cannot do normal steps like in a split foyer. She can do steps if they are extra wide and not that steep, although she has fallen up a couple of times due to her weak rear. She does have some arthritis is here rear end. She needs to go to a home that does not have any steps. She is in great health for her age but would need to go to a home where someone is at home during the day as she needs to go outside frequently. She will whine to let you know that she needs to go out. Boo will counter surf in the kitchen so you have to be aware of what's sitting out... she will eat it! She does have a sensitive system and therefore doesn't get people food. She has allergic reactions to shots and needs Benadryl prior to getting them. Boo loves to go for walks and loves to go for a ride in the car and go to the dog park. She has no trouble getting in and out of a caravan. Anything much higher I think she would have trouble with. She is afraid of thunderstorms and will come lay between the bed and the wall when there is a storm. Boo had no trouble adjusting to our home and in fact she adjusted in a weeks time... a lot sooner than Dane I just adopted in January.
Boo is real sweetheart and a just a love bug! Please open your heart and your home to her to finish out her life! Boo came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)
Boozer is a 4 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue when his previous family thought they could no longer provide for him. He is good with kids, but because he can unknowingly knock down the little ones he should be placed with a family with kids 8+. He is good with other large dogs but he tends to push the little ones around but loves to play with the Dane and small dog in the foster home. Boozer should not be placed in a home with cats or rabbits. He is a little to interested in them and needs to be reminded constantly that they are not for him to play with. He loves his toys and as soon as I pick them up he will flip the whole basket over and find another one he wants. He loves to catch his ball or any treat. He does table and counter surf but is getting a lot better about it. He still does not go up stairs we are still working on getting him up the stairs. He will go up a couple but that is it. He is a big love bug and loves nothing more than to be able to sit next to you or on you on the couch. Boozer came to MAGDRL in May 2009. (9)
Brie is a 17 month old brindlequin female with natural ears who is approximately 31" tall. She and her sister found their way into rescue when their family was unable to care for them. Brie had been isolated, since 7 weeks of age, and never learned how to be a dog or have the opportunity for socialization. With this being said, she still has so much fear instilled in her, mostly when it comes to men. Her foster home has been working diligently with her to de-sensitize her from this behavior, however she will require a lot of continued time and patience in order to work towards overcoming her fears. She had slowly adjusted to her new environment, playing with the other dogs and toys, and being introduced to the outside world. Once she trusts you, she gives back 110% in sweetness and love. She is learning about manners, boundaries, obedience and socialization. Because of Brie's fearful issues with men, she will not only require a Dane savvy home that is willing to be patient and continue to work with her but will also require a commitment of obedience training, with a certified trainer, as a condition of her adoption. She is living with 3 other Danes (male and female) and a Jack Russell in her foster home and loves to romp and play with them. She has just recently become reactive with the Jack Russell in the foster home and is now being separated from him to prevent possible issues. Brie has no history with cats and has had limited exposure to children in her previous home. Due to her exuberance, she may be too much for younger children so older children over the age of 8 will only be considered. Brie is a sweetheart who deserves a chance at happiness. She will need a loving home to help her come out of her shell more and learn to trust those she fears most. She is worth the work as her unconditional love is never ending. Brie came to MAGDRL in May 2010. (5)
Update 6/29/10 - Brie has been with her foster family for about 3 months now. While she is getting used to her foster dad, she still has her moments of fleeing and barking if startled or approached unexpectedly. She will approach for attention and affection at times, but usually prefers her foster mom. Brie continues to learn more and more each and every day with the boundaries and manners which are being expected of her. Brie has picked up a bit of her commands and knows sit, off, no and down like a champ. She is very food motivated and is eager to please but due to her attention span, or lack of, she needs repeated direction and consistency. Brie loves to go for walks and car rides and does very well on the leash, loving to see and explore new things. She is completely housebroken thus knowing to go to the door when she has to go out and will even potty on command. She also loves her crate and never gives a fuss to go in; even knowing the routine so well, she'll go right in when it's time for bed or when we're leaving the house. Brie loves to drag her bedding out of the crate and bring it into which ever room she wishes to lay down in, it is quite a sight and makes her foster mom laugh everyday! She loves her Dane brothers and sister and will even lay outside on the deck or ground snuggling with her foster sister. Her stuffies are her favorite thing and she will walk around the house and yard with any given one wagging her tail. Brie is still very exuberant but has settled in enough to go play or lay down on her own without the other dogs in the house. Another active large breed or Dane would be best suited for her as she does love the companionship and rough housing. Brie has jumped over the 4' gate in the foster home and will require a 5' or 6' fence in her forever home to safely contain her. Brie has come such a long way in the time with her foster family however she will need to be moved to another foster home as she requires more time, training and socialization then they are able to currently provide for her. Brie will continue to blossom and with the right tools will be even more wonderful then she already is!!
Brutus is a 3 year old harlequin male with natural ears. He came to us through a vet office where his owners took him for care for sarcoptic mange. We brought him in once he was declared mange free, but he still has a severe staph infection that he is fighting. Brutus loves to play and be petted, rubbed and loved. He enjoys long walks because he wants to smell everything along the way. He knows how to play fetch and likes to dance (stand on his hind legs and put his front paws in your hands). He knows the following commands: stay, sit, lay down, go in (the crate), no, down, and up. Brutus is crate and house trained, however he has not spent much time in his crate since moving to his foster home. He walks freely around the house without destroying anything. He also enjoys car rides. He stands still, calmly to allow humans to pet him. He is good with dogs of all sizes. Brutus has not been around cats in a home environment, but has seen them at the vet office and paid no attention to it at all. Brutus's first home had 5 children, but we have not witnessed him around young children yet. Brutus can be protective of his owner, and will sometimes need a little time to warm up to new men in his life. He is waiting on medical clearance for his staph infection before he can be neutered. Brutus came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)
Brutus is a 6 year old brindle male, potentially a mix, with natural ears who came to rescue as a result of the economy. He's a laid back, dopey kind of dane who is good with kids of all ages, cats, and dogs (with slow integrations). He’s lived with a Chihuahua and has regular play dates with various other dogs in the neighborhood. Brutus walks great on the leash and is very obedient, even knowing hand signals. He was fine with taking high ticket items (shin bones) away from him. He barks a bit when a visitor appears at the door but soon is all leans and nuzzles. He was purchased as a full bred dane from a pet shop as a pup but we're pretty sure he's a mastiff/dane mix, with his big ole block head and linebacker shoulders. What a cutie!! Brutus needs complete vetting. His foster mom will take him in to check his front leg (as he's limping) and an ear infection he recently developed. He'll be ready for adoption shortly and we'll have more info on him. Brutus came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Bubba is an adorable 20 month old black male with natural ears. This boy has had a tough time of it in his short life. He's been in 3 homes so far, moving for various reasons (allergies, not getting along wth male dog, and not enough time). Bubba does well with small dogs of both sexes but, due to a fight with a male dog in his last home, we'll only place him with female large dogs. He also lived with kids of all sizes and did well. Once Bubba is settled into his foster home, we'll provide a more detailed update. Bubba came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (2)
Candy is a 3 year old black female with natural ears. She is good with all dogs large and small, male and female, as well as cats and children. Candy has a bubbly personality, always happy and smiling. Like all Great Danes she loves being with her people. Candy came to rescue when her owners could no longer keep and care for her. She adapts very quickly to changes, much better than most. Her personality and happy outlook are the most likely reasons for her bounce back ability. Candy needs a home with a yard she can romp in, preferably with another dog. She loves to play but also wants to be close to her family. Candy is doing very well in her foster home in which she is living with small children and a Dane. Candy came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)
Chevy is a 5 year old male blue harlequin with natural ears. He is thin and we are working on getting weight on. He, along with Storm, came to rescue from a shelter. Chevy has met several dogs and has done very well with all he’s met. He acts as if he’s not sure what’s going on, but within the last 24 hours has really started coming out of his shell. He loves to be touched, petted and to just be in the same vicinity with you. He rides very well in the car, likes to sleep in the crate, and overall is a very quiet dane. Chevy came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)
Update 6/28/10 - Chevy has really blossomed into an absolute lover and is now a professional couch potato. He's met all the danes in the house and does great with them. He's met a dane puppy and a golden retriever puppy and was very kind and gentle. Chevy is a kind hearted boy who wants to adore his people. I've been sitting across
the room and looked up and the adoration in his eyes was moving. He's so appreciative for every moment, hug, touch, meal, and kiss you want to throw his way. He went to the vet today and saw one of the kennel girls that took care of him while there and she was so thrilled with the dane hugs she got from him. The family that adopts Chevy will truly be getting a prince in every sense of the word.
Clyde is an 18 week old white male with natural ears. He is deaf with limited vision. One of Clyde’s eyes never developed, but he is the biggest love puppy. He is constantly wagging his tail and offering kisses to everyone he meets. When Clyde first came to rescue, he had been dumped at a shelter by his breeder with his sister. He was shy, skinny and covered in flea bites. He loved to be touched. Clyde quickly caught on to his house training and soon opened up to exploring the entire yard, even if his sister wasn’t with him. He now asks to go outside by touching his nose to the doorknob to go potty and sleeps through the entire night (8 full hours). He has the most tender heart and loves to be in your lap or touching you whenever possible. Clyde is good with kids and other dogs. He has not been tested with cats. Due to his lack of hearing, Clyde will only be placed in a home with another dog and a fence. Clyde came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Dezzie, whose full name is Desdemona, is a 2 1/2 year old (DOB 3/5/08) merle female with natural ears. Dezzie is a pretty girl who has been bounced around a lot already during her short life. She came to her present owner when she was 8 months old. Unfortunately, this month, they ended up moving into a home with another family and the other family didn't want three large breed dogs in the house. So, Dezzie had to come to rescue. She has lived with other dogs, both male and female, of different breeds and has done well with all. We're not sure how she is with cats, as she hasn't been exposed to them. Dezzie has lived with small children, and has done great with them. She's been around children ages ranging from new born up to around 5 years old. Reportedly, she has been very careful and calm around the baby and was always mindful of where the baby was. Dezzie loves to play in the water and splash around having a good time. She is your typical 2 1/2 yr old Dane, she definitely needs exercise and play time. She does well on a leash, but does need to be kept in a fenced in area when not on lead as she doesn't have the best recall. Dezzie loves her chew toys, and bones. She should be given chew toys or Kongs to avoid her trying to chew on anything else. Overall, Dezzie is a love bug and has been great with whatever she has encountered. She's looking finally for a home to call her own, settle down, and enjoy her life to the fullest. Dezzie came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Duke is a 6 year old blue male with natural ears. He came to rescue when his family had to move and they couldn't find an apartment that would allow them to take Duke with him. After 5 days Duke has the settled in very nicely into his foster home. He is a big love bug that follows his foster Mom from room to room. He is definitely a people dog and hates to be away from you longer than it takes to go to the bathroom. He likes to go for walks and walks very well on the leash. He also LOVES to drink from the water hose. Needs a little work on the wait command as he will run you over to get in the house. He is also very vocal if you do not let him in right away or when his foster family leaves to go to work. He will bark at his foster family, just to let them know he is not happy with them. When Duke first moved to his foster family, he was not interested in the 9 year old girl at all. Since then he has warmed up to her. In his previous life he had been around children of all ages and was fine. He has been great with the Mastiff's and Dachshund's in his foster home. He pretty much just ignores them, with a sniff here and there, but that's it. He did growl once at one of the dogs when he was eating, but they have also eaten side by side with no problems. He does not like to share his toys. But he loves anything with a squeaker in it. We have not witnessed Duke with cats, but his previous home said he used to live with them and was fine with them. Duke is a drooler. He seems to be a happy dog, tail always wagging and ready to rub up against someone for attention. Duke came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)
Ella is an approximately 3 year old merle female with natural ears. She was taken in by a Good Samaritan as a stray, who then contacted our rescue. Ella has stretched nipples so she appears to have had at least one, if not several, litters of pups during her short life. She's a very loving girl with people, including kids but does not like other dogs. She will need to be an only dog in her new home. Cats are a no no with her as well. Ella was very thin when she first arrived. Since then she has gained weight and is rapidly becoming the beautiful, slick and shiny girl she was destined to be. Ella came to MAGDRL in December 2009. (8)
Floyd is a 4 year old merle male with natural ears. Floyd is a big boy who has come to rescue because his owner has become ill and can no longer keep him. He has had little training and needs work on commands. Floyd is a joy to have. Floyd walks at ease on the leash with no pulling and watches for direction. He stays on your left hip side and never advances. Floyd sleeps at night on a comforter on the bedroom floor and understands his spot for the evening. Then he is up and follows cue with his foster sisters to go out and then comes in to eat. Floyd currently is with a female Standard Poodle and a female Great Dane. He has no issues with either and is very gentle and caring while watching what they do, however if challenged, he will defend himself. The cat hid for a week and Floyd knew he was around but didn't bother him. Now the cat comes out and lays in his spot and Floyd sniffs him and walks away. While on walks Floyd understands "leave it" when he sees a Squirrel or any critter and goes about his merry way. Floyd is fine when the neighborhood children come up to the fence to pet him and enjoys their visits. He has not attempted to jump the 3 foot fence in front or the 4 foot in the back of his foster home. He shows no interest in jumping it when things are going on outside the fence. He stands there and observes. Floyd is crate trained and loves his crate. He is fine with anyone who visits the house and watches everyone as they come and go. He is 100% housebroken, does not chew shoes or anything left out on the floor. He does not go on the furniture. Floyd is learning bed time, sit, lay down, stop it, No, leave it, let's go, settle, dinner time and car ride. He has bonded quickly and will stay by your side and has to touch you. He is a sweetheart and his new family is going to be very lucky to have him. Training will be a condition of his adoption. Floyd came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (3)
Helen is a 2 year old black female with natural ears. She was surrendered to a shelter by her family and rescued by MAGDRL when she was so fearful in the shelter they were about to euthanize her. Once in her foster home, her confidence grew and she blossomed into a sweet and playful girl. Helen is still a little unsure at first and needs time to warm up to strangers, but once she trusts she is very affectionate and loving. She has done fine with the male Danes she has been with, but did develop issues with the female Dane in her foster home over time. So she will be placed with males only. She does well with cats. We have no history with small children so she will not be placed with little ones. She is learning commands in foster care and will need work on her obedience training. She is crate trained, house broken and rides well in the car. Anyone who has come to know Helen sees the special girl she is. Whoever Helen adopts as her family will be getting a wonderful companion. Helen came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (3)
Izzaboo is a 3 year old brindle female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter, where she had been adopted out and returned within the month. Due to her circumstances, we don’t know much about her history, and are trying to track down more info. Izzaboo is a sweet dane who is initially worried around new people but soon settles into dane leans and kissies. She loves to run around the yard and is very excited to see her foster mom. She’s turning out to be quite the talker, and often vocalizes her feelings with wrooo-wrrooos. She’s adorably cute, about 110 lbs in all and has a pretty brindle pattern. She will be available for adoption once she’s spayed (mid-march). Izzaboo is good with other dogs, but not good with children. Cats are unknown. Izzaboo came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (2)
Update 3/27/10 - Izzaboo is spayed and ready to go! She has met several nice dogs and responded well to them. She's also been exposed to free roaming cats in the vet's office and got along fabulously with them. She walks very well on leash and enjoys her time exploring the world around her. She's a bit nervous when meeting new people but that fades quickly and she's soon all leans and wiggles, loving the attention! She met some boys on a recent walk and didn't like them much so she won't be placed with kids. Otherwise, however, she's just a sweet brindle girl looking for her forever home--anyone meeting this love bug won't be able to resist her!
Update 5/30/10 - Words can only partially describe this amazingly wonderful girl. Hi, I am Izzaboo's foster mommy. My husband and I have been truly blessed having Izzaboo as a foster dog. Izzy really deserves to have her forever home. Izzy listens very well to verbal as well as non verbal commands such as: Sit, Stay, Go, Down, Off. She wants nothing more than to be the center of your world and loves to gives kisses when you come home! Izzaboo enjoys her two kitty cat siblings that live with her and she has been working hard to play gently with them. Izzy came to us a bit underweight but has now put on some more weight and looks great. Izzaboo loves, loves, loves her stuffed animals and will chase, run around, toss and catch them in the air. Izzaboo walks pretty well on a leash although sometimes she catches a sniff of something and wants to run. Izzy doesn't seem to like little dogs or little children under her height. Izzy is such a joyful dog and will be an amazing family member to someone special.
Josie is a 6 year old black female with natural ears. She was turned in to the vet by her previous because they kept 2 pups from her last litter and did not have room for her. She was heart worm positive. She has since been through the heart worm treatment and is now heart worm negative and has been spayed. She is housebroken and lets you know when she needs to potty by pacing back and forth. She does have some separation anxiety when she doesn't have a window to see out of if you are outside and she is not. We were told that she is good with children, cats and dogs. Upon being with her foster she showed signs of being great with the cat, children, and the submissive male dog. Her foster home is working on basic training and the separation issues. She does know sit, stay and lay down, but does the sit and down when she wants to. She does not counter surf and will stay away from the table while you are eating. She is very sweet and loves attention. She also loves car rides and does very good in the car. Josie came to MAGDRL in October 2009. (9)
Koda is a beautiful 4 1/2 year old fawn male with natural ears. He currently weighs about 135 pounds, but needs to gain some more muscle. Koda has been having a great time in his foster home, he has lots of chew toys, dog beds, foster playmates, and lots of love. Koda has some skin problems that he developed in his previous home that has required medication, lots of baths, and some special food. He is already starting to look better, and will look great when he is healed up! Koda was also crated too much in his previous home, so his hind end is a bit weak. However, the vet things that he will get better with time with TLC and exercise. Koda is house trained and crate trained. He will go into the crate and settle eventually, but prefers to not be in it. He's great at not chewing on anything but his chew toys, and sleeps in the bedroom with his foster mom and foster brothers and sisters. We would like to place Koda in a home with another dog, and with a family where he will not need to be crated. In addition to being good with other dogs, Koda is good with children and cats. Koda came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (5)
Leia is a 4 year old female merle with natural ears. She is a very tall young lady who has a great temperament and is very playful. She is almost housebroken and handles the leash flawlessly. She warms up immediately to women and more slowly to men, but when she bonds will follow you everywhere. At this point in her life she is very needy for attention and should only be in a household that can afford to spend a great deal of time with her. Leia is still very jumpy and fully trustful of people. Her socialization skills need work and she has yet to be tested around children. Leia is very alert to strange noises, doorbells, and people at the door. She has been losing hair, which she has seen a vet for and test results are pending. Leia came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)
Logan is a 4 year old mantle female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter as a very thin girl. Logan is a very energetic girl who loves to play. She loves to play with the small dog in her foster home. Logan is a dominant female, so any dog she lives with will need to be submissive. She is good with cats, but is not good with children. Logan tends to be protective of her foster Mom. She is house trained, crate trained, walks on a leash perfectly, and knows sit, lays down, and stay on command. Logan came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)
Mabel is an approximately 1 - 2 year old black female with natural ears. She’s all black except for a little bit of white on her toes. Mabel arrived to us very underweight, with infected sores and a bad case of sarcoptic mange and ringworm. She is currently quarantined while being treated, but her coat is already starting to grow back. She’s a very pretty, dainty girl, with a sunny personality. She can be a little shy at first, but she warms up quickly. While kenneled at the vet’s, she has been friendly with all staff members, male and female, and has wagged her tail and been friendly with the other dogs boarded there as well. She had no issues with her exam, except that she wanted to be in the vet’s lap the entire time. We know very little about her background, so we’re unsure how she is with cats, and it’s unlikely that she is housetrained yet. She does walk fairly well on a leash, with very little pulling. She needs a little more confidence, but loves attention and aims to please. Mabel came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (3)
Micki is an approximately 2 year old mostly white merlequin female with blue eyes and natural ears. She does not have any vision impairments, but does appear to have diminished hearing. Micki came to rescue as one of five females given up by a breeder. She was the only one of the five that had not been bred. Micki just finished treatment for demodectic mange and had a clean scrape. The thin spots, redness and sores are gone, she is rapidly becoming quite the looker. Add her great personality and zest for life that she portrays daily, and you have one nice young lady. Micki's exuberance is probably her only negative, she needs to learn better manners. She gets excited and forgets she's not supposed to jump on people. This is an ongoing lesson, she is getting better but does need more work. Micki gets along well with male dogs but can be picky with females. Her exuberance sometimes causes problems because she comes on a bit too strong for some. She also prefers being with other dogs that she likes. Cats and children are unknown. Micki came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)
Update 6/21/10 - Micki is doing great in foster care. She gets along great with all medium and large dogs, male and female. She has chased some of the smaller dogs trying to play and we worry that she might accidentally step on them, otherwise she gets along with everyone. She has met cats and children and has shown no interest in either, but may chase a cat if they run from her. Micki walks great on leash and has not jumped on any people while at her foster home. Her only ongoing issue is she says hello with her mouth. She will come up to you and put her mouth on your arm but does not bite down. We are currently working with her on this issue, but do not think this is a major issue. She does not have a mean bone in her body. Micki seems to have very little hearing impairment, sometimes we wonder if it is more stubbornness than her hearing. She is a sweet girl that loves everyone and would make a wonderful addition to any home.
Midnight is a 1 1/2 year old black male with natural ears that can be best described as a loving character. He is devoted to people. He always knows where everyone is in the house and pays special attention to his foster mom. In fact, he would prefer never to be outside, and is a very calm, laid back inside dog. Midnight is a confident dog that does not bark at new people or strange sounds. He loves to groom the ear tips of my 6 and 9 year olds and he regularly checks in with them by snuffing their hair. He loves best of all to cuddle people in bed. And he shows his delight in lying in bed with a person by moaning in a way that makes me laugh every time. Midnight will not eat food off counters. I put his food bowl on a chair so that he would not have to bend so far to eat and he refused to eat it in that location. My children have left bowls of food within his reach on the table and he does not eat it. He has no food aggression and gets along really well with a difficult and high strung alpha female dog. He listens very well and did not chase a chicken walking ten feet from him because I told him not to (he would have liked to!). He walks well on a leash. The only problem is that he desires to be so close to you that it's hard to walk in a straight line. In short, Midnight will make a wonderful family dog. Midnight came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Ms. Solomon is a 2 year old fawn female with natural ears. She came to rescue as one of five females given up by a breeder. Terrified of many things, particularly men, she is evolving into quite the happy girl as she begins to realize life can be good. Her scruffy coat is giving way to a slick shiny fawn coat. The scars on her head, ears and legs that appear to be wounds for either dog fights or abuse aren't so noticeable anymore. Ms. Solomon does show some food aggression with other dogs through her kennel fence. This was expected, considering her thin condition, when she came to rescue. Ms. Solomon spends time with her friend Micki, and with male danes at the kennel where she has been staying. We're still testing with other females dogs, she doesn't appear aggressive, more apprehensive, is the word. She was very scared of men when she came to the kennel but is getting past that quickly. She is unknown with children and cats. She has gained weight and looking so much better than before. Ms. Solomon's ready for the next step, a foster or even better, a forever home. She will continue to improve with love and care, all she needs is the chance, please consider taking in this very sweet girl. Ms. Solomon came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (8)
Napoleon is a 10 month old partially deaf merlequin male with natural ears. His family moved out and left him and his 9 year old St. Bernard brother in the house alone, with only 2 visits daily for food and to go outside. When his St. brother was picked up 3 days before he came into rescue himself, Napoleon had a tough time of it. Initially a happy, trusting boy, when we picked him up he was very anxious and distrustful. That soon changed, however, as he settled into boarding at a local vet clinic. He is up to date on shots and will be neutered before the week is out. Napoleon lived with children and does well with them, although it will be up to him if he responds well to new children in rescue. He chases cats and will not be placed with them. He lived with a male St. Bernard and was best buds with him, but did play roughly and is picky about the dogs he likes. Slow intros to other dogs are needed, although we suspect he'll really need a canine companion. When he is anxious, Napoleon uses his mouth and grabs at hands/arms to communicate. He has no training whatsoever, and does not have a clue how to behave. However, he is housetrained, courtesy of his canine brother. He will need someone to work with him using positive training and rewards to show him how to behave. This pup has had a hard life so far, but he's still very young and can be a great dane! This diamond in the rough could be a great dog with just a little work and a strong bond with a strong person. Won't you give this puppy a chance? Napoleon came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (2)
Update 5/8/10 - Napoleon is doing well at the vet office where he is being kenneled. He is friendly with the vet techs and vets there, and is quite the office favorite! He has shown none of the hard mouthing behavior that had us concerned when he was brought in. He is fine with larger dogs but not smaller. He is no cats. Due to his behavior when stressed, we won't place him with children. He would do great with an active couple or single person who can bring him places and work with him. He's a sweet affectionate boy who loves to snuggle and can hardly wait for a family to call him own.
Update 6/18/10 - I met Napoleon this week and what a cutey pie he is! He's a typical teenager who is actually fairly calm, provided he gets regular exercise. When he doesn't know what to do or get worried, he uses his mouth to communicate, so he will put his mouth on your arm to let you know he's overwhelmed or unsure. He doesn't hurt you, just doesn't know what to do. He is the perfect dog to teach to fetch a stuffie so that he chews on that when he's nervous or anxious. When meeting new dogs, Napoleon is obnoxious and rude! He goes right into the other dog's space, quickly and uses his mouth, again, to communicate. Not all dogs are fond of this approach, so introductions should be slow and long walks are encouraged. Napoleon would probably do best with another canine companion who is oblivious to his rude ways and plays with him and shows him the way to handle things. Napoleon really needs a home to love him and give him a safe, understandable routine. He can be a great dog for the right person or family!
Hi, I'm Oden. I'm a handsome 5 year old all-black boy who weighs in at a modest 130 lbs or so. I'm very laid back and quite house trained - I have full run of the house when my foster mom isn't around and I never mess anything up. I love to go on car rides and to hang with my family. Ah, a quiet country life is definitely my dream! I like to curl up on the couch or a bed, lay by the fire, chew on my bones and be around my person. I am slow to trust - I've had it tough in my life and people have not always been nice to me - but once I do, I'm very loyal. If you're my person, you will find me very endearing! I like pets and tummy rubs but I don't want to be obvious about. I'd rather let you think it's all your idea and I'm just humoring you, but if you stop or don't start, I'll whip my head around to find out what the problem is! Other dogs make me very very nervous. If I even hear them, I get upset and bark to cover their sound. I've been in several fights (none of my making) and have the battle scars to convince me that other dogs are never to be trusted. I really don't want anything to do with them. I've lived with children but really prefer older kids who don't hang on me. I LOVE stuffies and can often be seen with one in my mouth or close by. They make me feel safe. Won't you take a chance on me?? I'm such a good boy, everyone that meets me can't understand why I haven't found a home of my own. I can't understand either - I'm good looking, well-mannered and sweet as pie! Oden came to MAGDRL in June 2009. (2) - Updated 3/29/10
Peyton is a 3 year old black female with natural ears. She came to rescue from a shelter after being picked up as a stray. Peyton came in very thin and with calloused elbows and hips, so it appears she has spent a lot of time on hard surfaces. Since being in rescue, Peyton has begun to gain weight, regain her confidence and shiny coat and is becoming quite the pretty lady. She is male dogs and submissive female dogs. Cats are unknown, and she will only be placed with children over the age of 8. Peyton came to MAGDRL in November 2009. (8)
Piper is a 10 month old black female with natural ears who came to rescue because her family didn’t have time for her. They recently had a baby and felt that because of their constraints on time it would be more responsible to turn her into rescue and have her go to a forever home that had the time to dedicate to her. She has lived with a 4 year old little girl and an 8 week old baby, and was very gentle and kind with both of them. She gets along with all dogs she meets and does fine with cats. Piper loves everyone she meets and was quite a hit at the vet hospital while there being spayed. We feel Piper would do best in a home with another canine companion. Piper came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (6)
Update 5/9/10 - Piper is a big bundle of joy and energy! She loves to play - whether with her house mate older male Dane, chasing the squirrels, or squeaking her stuffies. She also wants to play with the cats, they aren't quite as enthused with that idea. Crate trained and housebroken, Piper is very bright and curious - a very quick learner. She wants to be involved in absolutely everything. We are working on table and countertop manners. Piper knows right from wrong, it's just sometimes that people food smell is just soooo tempting! Piper thrives on attention. She loves to be petted and cuddled and lots of tummy rubs. Although not a barker and not destructive, Piper would do best with another canine in the house to play with to help absorb some of her energy level.
Ricky Bobby is a 10 month old black male, with a white chest and toes, dane mix with natural ears. Ricky is full of energy and will keep you on your toes. He is still learning how to interact with humans so sometimes he takes a little while to warm up to new people. Once he realizes that you are okay, he is very affectionate. He is also doing very well with the other dogs in his foster family. He is fine with cats, he thinks they are silly so he is good at ignoring them. Ricky is still unsure of how to properly express himself at times. He will stand back and watch the other dogs and then mimic them or will run into people. Ricky sometimes forgets what the proper etiquette of the household is so he has to be reminded of the rules often. He loves to eat so he will try to eat out of everyone's bowl, but is fine if he is corrected. He is still learning that he is a big boy when interacting with people and dogs and his enthusiasm sometimes gets the best of him. He will get excited playing and forget that not jumping on people is one of the house rules. Ricky will make someone a great and loyal dog, but he will need an owner who will continue to create boundaries. Ricky wants to please his foster parents and is trying very hard to learn what rules are and why they should be followed. He is a sweet boy who is learning quickly from his foster family, including the Great Dane in his family. Ricky Bobby came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)
Update 7/25/10 - Ricky is doing well at learning the rules of his foster home. He is a very sweet boy and has mastered the "pathetic face". He loves to play with his foster family, humans and dogs. He still is working on eating only his food. He is doing better at meeting new people. Ricky really likes to ride and go places. He loves to "help" his foster parents when they are doing things around the house. He is a big, strong, loving, goofy, playful boy.
Rowdy is a wonderful 6 month old black male with natural ears. He was a very skinny 50 pound little man when I he was picked up at the shelter. He's quickly putting on weight and is starting to look great! He had some dry skin, lesions and a few little bumps caused by malnourishment, but all those problems have almost completely cleared up and you can hardly tell he was ever anything but perfect. Rowdy is still working on being completely house trained, just a few accidents every once in a while if he isn't let out right after he eats. He is usually in his crate for the first half of the night and then after a potty break he gets to snuggle with his foster family for the rest of the night. Rowdy is all puppy and loves to play. He gets along with every dog that he's met and LOVES all people too. Rowdy came to MAGDRL in March 2010. (9)
Update 7/10/10 - Rowdy has grown a ton! He's almost 11 months old and weighs in at a whopping 80 pounds! He loves to snuggle with anyone who will let him, especially with his foster mama. His favorite spot in the house is his foster dad's side of the bed, with the pillow under his head and everything. He is completely house trained and sleeps the whole night in the bedroom with us without a problem. He likes to meet new people, but it takes him a little while for him to get comfortable with them. He likes to stand in the corner of the couch and watch everything that goes on so that no one can sneak up on him! Rowdy will make a perfect addition to any family! He is a wonderful boy and loves to follow us around everywhere.
Rufus is a 3 year old mantle male with cropped ears. He came to rescue because he licked the pug in the house excessively (to the point of the dog bleeding) and his need of constant attention. Rufus has a delicate stomach and is on the thin side. He may have been a bit bored in his previous home... we’re thinking that a more active household with canine companion or two who will play with him and keep him occupied will do wonders for him. Rufus does seem to prefer women over men. He will urinate when scared. Rufus has been known to open doors with regular knobs to be with people so doors should be locked. Rufus came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (2)
Sampson is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue from a shelter after being abandoned as a stray. When he came in, he was grossly underweight. With love and steady meals Sampson has began to put on weight and is filling his large frame out beautifully. From his shoulders to the ground is 32 inches tall. Sampson is a lovable leaner, stays close to your side and adores attention. He has not yet picked up the art of toys, instead, he would rather sit by your side. Sampson enjoys his time in the house and pays attention to our cat, but quickly retreats. He has not shown any aggression towards the cat. He plays very well with the foster families 1 1/2 year old female Dane and pays no attention to the 2 year old male in the house. Sampson's foster family is working on his house manners, walking on a leash and jumping. Sampson came to MAGDRL in November 2009. (9)
Update 3/6/10 - Sampson is adjusting nicely to his new foster home. He is such a love bug and thrives with attention. His tail wags the entire time he is being petted, and he would be happy if that was continuous. He loves to have his belly rubbed and smiles with pleasure. He has learned to walk on a gentle leader and is doing very well with it. He got a new jolly ball toy which he is having a blast playing fetch. He is really good and will actually bring it back. We are working on crate training him. He is not thrilled with the crate so we have only put him in for a maximum of 2 hours at this point. Sampson is very anxious to please so he should be easy to train. He knows how to sit and lay down and is working on coming when called. He would love to join your family.
Update 3/26/10 - Sampson is turning into such a good young man. He has started running with us and goes about 2 miles a day. He is a great runner and will actually run the pace of whoever he is with. He walks well with his gentle leader and still loves to relax in the sun outside. He has lost most of his sun bleached fur and now has a shiny black coat. He is getting better about using his paws for attention and is a very quick learner. He is eager to please and training has gone well to this point. He loves his people more than anything and wags and smiles constantly while being petted. He gives soft kisses and an occasional little nibble on the ear. He is a joy to have and is one of the happiest danes we have ever met.
Update 4/30/10 - Sampson is doing much better in the manners department. He sits and waits for his dinner and has learned what the settle command means. He has picked up a new fun pastime called turtle catching. Two days in a row our little man has captured a turtle and brought it inside to play with. He was very disappointed that his foster mom took his new toys from him and freed them in another yard. He is very good about entertaining himself and is a huge love bug! He is looking forward to finding a forever home preferably with a female dog.
Sassy is 1 1/2 year old black female with natural ears. She has come to rescue because she was being attacked by the male bulldog in her home. Unfortunately Sassy has been in rescue before - she came from another rescue who has closed their doors for health reasons. She’s a sweet sassy girl who has a ton of energy and no manners whatsoever. She needs a home that can give her an outlet for her energy and structure to show her that jumping on people and tables is not acceptable! She’s a total lover of people and has never met a stranger. Sassy is food aggressive with other dogs but is fine with people, so she just needs to be fed separately from other animals. She lives with cats and children. Because of the male bulldog in her home fighting with her, she’ll need slow introductions to other dogs before she can trust them. Sassy came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (2)
Update 7/2/10 - Sassy's short kennel stay may actually have done her some good, as she seems much calmer and less frantic. Sassy is a quick learner - although she pulls on leash, she quickly learned to walk by a volunteer's side after just a few turnabouts. And she's a good girl when you open the door to get her out of the car... she stands and waits until you take her out. We dog tested Sassy in the kennel, and believe that she can be placed with a laid back companion. She initially gets very excited, pulling and carrying on like a nutty girl, but with time and walks, she settles down and eventually can even lay down with another dog. Sassy was spayed at the end of June and is ready for her new family.
Sheeba is an approximately 6 or 7 year young black female with natural ears. This happy girl has no idea that she is supposed to be an adult and has plenty of bounce for every ounce. Sheeba came to her current home after spending her early years left in a basement or porch without much contact or any training. Bathing meant being tied to a car bumper and hosed down even though it was 20 degrees outside. When Sheeba came to her current home she quickly blended with the other male Dane and Boston Terrier. The day after she arrived was Thanksgiving Day with a houseful of company and Sheeba charmed everyone, even the non-dog person. No one can resist the sparkle in her eyes or that silly grin. Sheeba has been in her current home for almost 3 years and has learned sit, stay, paw, down, go to bed, and "out of the kitchen." We are currently working on dependable recall. She did develop some major anxiety issues when a delivery man teased her, and has been working on not guarding the front door. She tends to get a little anxious when left alone for long periods or confined, so another dog is a big help on that score. Sheeba will guard doors and gates, but once you've given her the okay, she's all play again. Her favorite activity besides more play time is to lay outside on the patio getting a suntan! Cats are a quandary for Sheeba. Sheeba doesn't quite have awareness of her size. For some reason, kitties don't react to well to her puppy bow and those huge paws coming at them. Of course they run, which Sheeba thinks is more play. I would use extreme caution with cats. She is fine with dogs of all size. In fact, her best buddy is the 15 lb Boston Terrier. Sheeba has a favorite blankie and it is actually quite amusing to see her curl up with her blankie in her mouth, all curled up around her. Life circumstances are forcing her current guardians to give Sheeba up through no fault of her own. Sheeba is a loving, playful, delightful companion and it breaks their heart to have to say goodbye when they thought they were giving her a forever home. So just what does Sheeba need? A home with another playful dog to burn off her energy, hopefully someone home at least part of the day who understands and sets firm limits. Kids are okay as long as they are older than 12-13 and are dog savvy (Sheeba can easily knock a little one down in her joy to greet them), and lots of LOVE, HUGS and TREATS. Sheeba came to MAGDRL in August 2008. (1)
Update 10/10/09 - Sheeba has been with MAGDRL for a long time now. She has been in her foster home for almost 10 months. She is a true gem and a pleasure to have around. She recently turned 8 years young and that for Sheeba is only a number. She is a very healthy and active girl that loves, loves, loves her walks. When she sees foster mom with the leash she jumps around like a silly youngster. When Sheeba came to us, she had a case of happy tail. After many attempts to get it to heal, it had to be amputated... but she still has enough tail that she wags all the time. Sheeba is very trustworthy when left in the house. She does NOT like to be crated. She will panic and bend it. So no crate for her. She has never had a potty accident in the house. If she needs to go out, she will pace in front of you and stare you in the face. She also does the same thing when it is feeding time. I love how dogs communicate. If by chance she chose not to go at bedtime, (happened just a couple of times) around 3am while sleeping, I could feel the eyes and breath of a dog right in front of me saying "ok, now I have to go". Sheeba is a food hound. She knows the out of the kitchen command, but turn your back for a split second and she will counter surf. She is good with men and women, and is quick to come right up to you to say hi. In her foster home, Sheeba has been good with male and female dogs. While out walking she has a couple of times been protective of her foster mom. She sees one certain dog and acts out as they approach. As time has gone on, she has improved her reaction to this dog, but every once in a while she still needs correction/distraction as they pass. Sheeba is a big leaner, so you need to brace yourself for her leans. She knows commands like sit, stay, down, quiet, give me a kiss, shake, out of the kitchen, and time for bed. Oh ya, also car rides. She is not into toys, but still loves and cuddles with her blankie. Sheeba is a wonderful girl with plenty more years to provide love and companionship with.
Storm is a 3 year old blue female with cropped ears. She, along with Storm, came to rescue from a shelter after her owner could no longer care for her. She’s very thin and will be fed multiple times per day to rectify this. Storm is a petite dane who loves to run, this girl can run like the wind. She’s been a doll with everything she’s met, whether on two legs or four. She responds pretty well to commands and is very food motivated which should make it easy for any further training. She needs some leash work and work on not jumping up, which has already improved over the past couple of days. Storm needs to be placed with a canine companion and due to not having any history, will need to be place with children over the age of 8. She has not been cat tested yet, but will be within the next week. Storm came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (6)
Tallie is a 5 1/2 year old black female great dane / dalmatian mix with natural ears and very beautiful expressive brown eyes. She was adopted from MAGDRL as a young puppy and unfortunately has come back due to her owner's financial difficulties and divorce. She is a very sweet, affectionate, loving girl who enjoys long walks, car rides, and just being in the backyard. She gets along great with all people and other dogs but is very prey driven so no cats. She is very well behaved and knows many basic commands (sit, stay, down, leave it, back, on your bed, high five, smile). She does smile on command by showing her teeth and grinning. Tallie is a counter surfer, so you will need to put treats away. She had TPLO surgery a year and a half ago on her rear knee due to her ACL being torn, but it is not giving her any pain or difficulties. Her owner told us that her other knee is also torn, but she gets around like it doesn't bother her at all. You would never know by the way she runs and plays. She is a jumper and needs a fence at least 4 ft tall. She was very much loved and well taken care of. Tallie came to MAGDRL in January 2010. (4)
Update 3/18/10 - Tallie is doing well. We can not get over the fact of how much energy she has, and that she has had surgery on her back leg. She is showing absolutely no signs of problems with either leg. She just loves it outside and will stay out for long periods of time. Her foster family just took in a small, 10 pound dog named Jewels, and Tallie is doing well with her. Tallie loves her and all she wants to do is play, play, play. Poor Jewels was so scared of her at first but now she is actually starting to want to play with Tallie.
Update 5/27/10 - The vet just left and I'm happy to say Tallie has a clean bill of health. He said she's a healthy, HAPPY pup. Her heart rate and weight are really good. Only thing is a small amount of tarter build up. He was watching her play, and also playing with her, and said her back legs look good. He could not detect any limp what so ever.
Tana Dane is a 5 month old white female with natural ears who is an absolute angel. She does not have any hearing or visual impairment like most white Danes. Tana came into rescue because her owner felt he didn’t have the means to give her the care she needed to get her through the pain and medical care she needed when diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD). Tana is running a fever and is experiencing a lot of pain due to the HOD. She is at the veterinarian office where they are working to get her fever under control as well as working on pain management. She has been an absolute doll baby, which is pretty good considering the pain that she’s experiencing. Tana will stay at the hospital until she can move around (walk) and then will go to a foster home where they can get her on the road to recovery. Tana Dane came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (6)
Tangie is a 5 year old fawn female with natural ears. She comes to rescue from a shelter. Tangie very sweet and shy girl, she takes a little bit of time to get used to new people. She gets along great with other dogs although sometimes they scare her and she will run away from them. She is good cats, is house trained and currently working on crate training. Tangie walks very well on a leash, no tugging or pulling , and will stand by your side when you stop. She likes to check out the counters, but doesn't take anything off them. Tangie lived with a little girl in a temporary foster home for a few weeks. She would eat out of the child's hand. Tangie is a great girl with a wonderful personality. She needs the right family to take her in and treat her right, giving her a warm place inside and lots of love! Tangie came to MAGDRL in February 2010. (9)
Update 5/1/10 - Tangie has settled into her new foster home quite well. She has started to do the zoomies around the back yard. Tangie lives with tiny dogs, medium dogs, and she even tolerates the chickens when they are out. She is very gentle, loves kids. Her shyness has faded a bit, but she would rather not be in a man’s personal space. She loves women! She has been a blessing to our home, and she will do the same for yours! She also walks very well. She sleeps on her bed, will stay in the same room as you (so I have a bed in every room, LOL) and stays on her bed at night. She is completely housebroken and is left in the house with her fur brothers and sisters when we are not home. She is just the prefect girl that needs a calm happy home.
Update 7/19/10 - Since coming to her foster home in May, Tangie has become a huge part of our family. She is so agreeable and laid back with not a care in the world besides maybe what room her humans are in. Tangie is now called Tangarina quite a bit. She has always been such a great girl in the house, in the car, on walks... just a blessing all the way around. Her only achilles heel, that I can see, is that she remains to be shy around men. She gravitates towards women. She is content to lay on her bed with you inside, or lounge around in the grass with you outside. She would be fabulous in a female household, or in families with patient male counterparts. I know someday she will bless someone's house as much as she has blessed ours, and she will be greatly missed.
Theo is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. Theo's personality is first and foremost kind, and it shows that he is greatful to be loved and cared for. He is calm inside, but outside he likes to run like the wind. Theo moves very elegantly, almost like he doesn't touch the ground. He is learning leash walking and is making progress. He gets along great with all 4 of his foster sisters, no food agression whatsoever, and plays very nice with and without toys. Theo has a medical conditon called megaesophagus. In short that means his esophagus is enlarged and does not move food well down to the stomach, so Theo eats softened dog food standing up on a bench to let gravity help the food go to his stomach. When he first came, he was so malnourished and thin, that his stomach could only handle small portions 4 times a day, but he is now eating 2 regular meals plus a snack and is doing great. He still has issues related to him starving before, so he counter-surfs alot but we are working on that and he is getting much better since he understands that he will get fed regularly now. Theo is an elegant and special boy, he has survived many hardships in his very young life, but he is the kind of dog that will give you three-fold in return for saving him and giving him a chance to have a life which he now enjoys so much! Theo came to MAGDRL in December 2009. (9)
Tyson is an 8 year old black male with cropped and standing ears. He fairly small, and may be a mix. He is a very mellow boy, who is quietly affectionate and just wants to cuddle. He is great with kids. He loves attention, but is not at all pushy about it. He knows basic commands, and is very smart. He will listen, though he can be a bit stubborn if thinks you won’t follow through. Tyson is arthritic, and was clearly in pain when he first came in, but he still allowed a thorough exam without complaint. He was turned in to a shelter because he didn’t get along with the family’s new young golden retriever. He is tolerant of other dogs, provided they mind their manners, but doesn’t like to have other dogs jumping on him or getting in his face. He ignored the cats at the shelter, but has not yet been tested with cats in a home situation. He is well house-trained, has no food or toy aggression issues, and is completely unfazed by the din at the kennel. Tyson is a well-behaved dog with a loving personality, who is looking for a home where he can be either the only dog, or have an older, laid-back canine companion. Tyson came to MAGDRL in January 2010. (7)
Update 4/23/10 - Tyson has settled into his foster home and is doing great. The fantastic care he’s getting has helped immensely with the arthritis. His medication has been reduced considerably, and he is getting around a lot better. He still sometimes needs help standing up in the morning, but he plays outside with the other Danes, and is feeling enough better that he’s shown a new habit – he loves to dig holes in the yard. He’s been fine with the family’s cat, and gets along well with the other dogs in the home, but he definitely prefers canine companions who know when to leave him alone. He has become much more confident about asking for attention, but is still not pushy. His goal in life is a nice, warm spot on the couch with his people around him.
Vea is an 1 1/2 year old female harlequin with natural ears. Vea is completely housebroken as well as crate trained, she will not bark or whine in her crate unless she has to go outside during the night which is not very often. Vea is very submissive and is great with other dogs and loves to play with the kitties, she has never been aggressive towards another animal and will only growl when playing tug of war. She is great with children, even the wild ones that play a little rough. She is a very laid back Great Dane who loves to spend her days lounging on the couch or spread out on the bed. She has never been destructive in the house, but she will chew up a dog bed or blanket when in her crate. She loves huge rawhide bones and all toys. She has been around all different types of dogs from Chihuahuas to Labs to other Great Danes, and has also lived with cats. Vea does has a VERY sensitive stomach and will get nervous with change and possibly have some diarrhea which will quickly pass with some organic pumpkin added to her food. She is eating Eagle Pack Holistic Select Anchovy/Sardine formula at this time and has no problem whatsoever with this food. Vea does have small areas on her two front paws that are about the size of quarters, I believe they are called Granulomas, but she will lick them when she gets nervous, she has a steroid spray that we apply to them and we use vet wrap to hinder her from licking them. She loves to run and play in the backyard, but she will not stay outside long as she is afraid she will miss something. She does cry when you leave her at home alone, but she is not destructive. Vea has an amazing personality and loves to be with her humans, she will do best with a family who has lots of love and time to give to a sweet and loving Great Dane. Vea came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (9)
Willow is an approximately 5-7 month old brindle female Dane mix. She is good with kids but has a very strong tail so she will need to go to a home with older children. Willow is currently living in a foster home with 4 other dogs that weigh between 50 and 130 pounds. Willow gets a long great with more submissive dogs. She loves to play with the other Dane and tries to get all the dogs to play with her. She has not been introduced to cats. She is currently crate trained and her foster home is working on house training. Willow loves to be with her foster family but does well going to her crate when they are not home. We are also working on Willow's eating habits. She prefers to eat alone and prefers that all the dogs be fed away from her. She is also working hard on leash walking. She tends to walk into her foster family to be loved on when on walks. Willow is a wonderful young puppy who will bring a lot of smiles to her forever family! Willow came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (9)
Update 7/5/10 - Willow has been having a blast this summer! She has been spending more time out and about with her foster family. Willow is a very loving social puppy, she has never met a stranger. She loves attention and does well riding in the car. She enjoys people of all ages and does well at the vet. Willow has been doing wonderful with house training, she will need to go to puppy obedience classes with her adoptive family. Willow loves to play outside and in with her foster fur family.
Winston is a beautiful 6 year old merle male with natural ears. Unfortunately this is his second time in rescue. Winsont loves spending time on the couch and playing in the yard. He loves his little brother and sister, both smaller then him, but he does well with large dogs as well. His is a wonderfully affectionate buddy for anyone - he will go out of his way to cuddle up beside you and get his neck rubbed. He gets along with everyone and everything. Winston came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (9)
Zeke is a 7 year old black male losing his home due to the economy. He’s a quiet boy who is a bit shy with new dogs and people but soon warms up well to them. He’s initially shy with men but warms up quickly and is soon leaning on them for pets and attention. Zeke does well on a leash and pulls only slightly. He is a wonderful boy that has been given a second chance at life. He looks to be in great health and, other than the gray on his face, looks younger than his years! He loves people and children and will eventually warm right up to anybody. Zeke is very well behaved and just a sweet dane. Zeke came to MAGDRL in April 2010. (5)
Update 6/1/10 - Zeke is doing very well in his foster home and gets along well with the female Dane. He does have some aggression at feeding time, so the foster is feeding them separately. We think he wasn’t getting much food in his previous home and once he realizes he will continue to get plenty to eat, it will improve over time. His foster reports he’s a love bug, but does take time to warm up to new dogs and people. He hasn’t had any exposure to kids or cats in our care, so we are unsure how he will do with them so we would prefer he not be place with kids younger than 8 years old.
Zeus is a 2 year old mostly white harlequin male with natural ears and beautiful blue eyes. He is slightly hearing and vision impaired and can see approximately 10-20 feet in front of him. Zeus is a return to MAGDRL after his family no longer had the time to care for him. He is good with all dogs, male and female of all shapes and sizes. He is also good with cats and children. His previous foster home included a toddler and he did great with him. Zeus has a great personality, he loves playing with everyone at doggy daycare and also his foster family. His hearing and vision impairment does not slow him down in any way. His foster family and employees at daycare have fallen in love with Zeus. He is so sweet and very smart and adapts well to every situation. Zeus walks wonderfully on leash, sits, downs, and gives five. He will give hugs when asked, but rarely jumps up otherwise. Zeus would make a wonderful addition to any home. Zeus came back to MAGDRL in June 2010. (9)
Zozo is a beautiful 1 1/2 year old black female with natural ears. Zozo came into rescue after having a litter of 13 pups at 15 months old herself... a baby having babies, what a sad start to life. As soon as the puppies were gone Zozo wasn't needed any more. Well let me tell you, Zozo's biggest mission in life is to love all over you, she is a true love bug and just wants to give kisses. If you look at her the tail just starts wagging, she is a very happy girl in her foster home, she gets along great with the Dane in the foster home and likes to play with the cat, they just chase each other around. Zozo loves to chew on toys and play with toys, she gets every toy out of the toy box and spends a little time with them all. If you put them up she thinks they should be back on the dog bed with her, she takes them all back out, a never ending cycle. Zozo is happy to be with people and loves you and she is a good player with other dogs, she does need manners and we are working on manners and teaching her what NO means. Due to her rough play, she will only be placed with older children. This is one sweet girl looking for her forever home. Zozo came to MAGDRL in July 2009. (9)
Update 8/16/09 - Zozo is doing wonderful in her foster home. She is living with 3 other Danes and a cat. We have learned that Zozo can be very head strong at times and has a hard time with boundary's, so her foster home is working on her boundaries. Zozo is also to much for small children. She will challenge them because they are her same height so we fill Zozo should not be put in a home with children 14 and under. She is showing all signs of an alpha but will submit to the male adult Dane in the house. She plays very well with all the Danes in the home and loves to play almost non-stop as soon as she is still she falls asleep. Zozo loves to give hugs and kisses and will lay on you all day for pets and loving. Zozo is looking for that special home that can give her what she needs and set good strong boundaries.
Update 5/9/10 - Zozo is turning out to be a wonderful part of her foster family. We have worked with Zozo on her jumping up on people and you can see her trying hard not to do that when she meets new people, if she meets you outside of the home she does not jump at all. Zozo does need slow introductions to other dogs. She loves puppies, but adult dogs are ok with very slow introductions. Zozo does love to play and has tons of energy. She is constantly having the zoomies, and can also play rough. She is a wonderful girl and needs constant reassurance of love. Zozo is looking for the right home to love her and understand her way of thinking.
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Bono is an adorable just (DOB 4/18/9) 1 yr old neutered male Bloodhound / Husky / Shepherd mix who is sadly finding himself in need of a new home. His family is relocating out of state and cannot take him with them on the move. Bono is a very affectionate and playful guy who loves everyone he meets. He is great with other dogs, lives with children and is unknown with cats (as he has never met one). He is house broken and crate trained as well as being up to date on all his vaccines. Bono will be an amazing addition to any home! (10)
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Sammy is a beautiful 4 year old Harlequin Great Dane. She’s petite for a Dane weighing in around 85 pounds. She is spayed, up to date on all recommended vaccines, parasite free, on flea, tick and heartworm preventative, has had full blood work and a dental cleaning this month. She has no major medical problems that we’re aware of and we’ve been her veterinarian since 2007. Sammy is a very sweet girl but she has shown some fear-aggression and possessive behaviors. For this reason, we do not recommend that she go to a home with children or other pets. In addition, Sammy’s new adoptive home will need to be experienced with the breed and demonstrate the ability to help her overcome her fears through an extensive screening and adoption process. No first time dog or first time Dane owners will be considered. There will be an adoption fee to help cover the cost of her medical care. Sammy’s adoptive parents will receive complimentary lifetime training courtesy of Bark Busters. (5)
Update 4/4/10 -Sammy is getting better at trusting people. We have been walking her on a gentle leader and she is so happy to be out in the sunshine, that she rarely barks at people. She is still very intimidated by men and we are working on her manners. Sammy really wants to find a forever home of her own!
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Shadow is a 1 year old harlequin male that is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. He is crate trained and house broken. He knows basic commands and walks well on a leash and is also great in the car. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to play with them. He gets along with the cat he currently lives with but sometimes likes to chase him. Shadow would do best in a home with no children as he seems to be very nervous and cautious when meeting them and will sometimes growl. Other than that, he is a very loving dane that loves to cuddle and be pet. He will be your "shadow" wherever you go and will lay by your side wherever you are. Shadow is a true lover boy and just wants to be with you and loved and petted. He would make a great companion to another dog male or female. (9)
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Tucker is a 2 year old male great dane. He is hearing impaired and may have some vision impairment but he is a very good boy. He already knows the signs for both sit and down. He was living with children in his first home and is good with other dogs as well. He has also lived with chickens, pigs and horses and has always been a gentleman with them. He is still very much a puppy and loves to play and run. He has just completed his Heartworm treatment and will be neutered as soon as it is safe to do so. He is up to date on all of his shots as well. Would you please consider giving him a chance to join your family? (9)
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Tucker is a 6 year old Great Dane / Bernese Mountain Dog mix. He is neutered, has a current rabies vaccination, and is on monthly heartworm preventative and frontline. Some of Tucker's personality/characteristics:
* Gets along with other dogs, big and small.
* Gets along with cats, although he likes to run after them when they run... we are working on that. He is fine when they are walking / standing / sitting / laying around. He likes to nudge them and poke them with his nose and sometimes gets a little chewy, but nothing aggressive.
* Congenial, easy-going, happy-go-lucky kind of guy-good disposition.
* He barks but only when excited or when someone comes to the door or walks by while he is in the fenced yard. It's an imposing bark.
* He has not had one accident in the house.
* He has a good appetite. I feed him in the morning and evening. Two cups of kibble each feeding, mixed with about a tablespoon or so to make gravy.
* He is curious about just about everything in a very good-natured way.
* His sits and lays down on command. Not so good with the stay command, though :-)
* He is gentle when accepting treats from your hand.
Some extra information:
* He is learning to lay on the doggy bed instead of the hardwood floor.
* I have been using a raised feeder with him.
* I have been giving him a supplement in his food. He is pretty narrow through the hips and, although he does not appear to have any hip issues at this time, this is something to keep an eye on.
* He has become quite attached and likes to follow me around the house.
* When he gets in play mode, he gets mouthy and will put your arm in his mouth but he doesn't close down.
* He is also a little humpy.
So, in a nutshell, he is a very sweet dog. He has only had one owner his entire life. So, I am impressed with how good he has been while living with me this past week. (5)
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