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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.
Artie, formerly King Arthur, is a petit mantle with cropped and sometimes standing ears. He came into rescue just 2 months shy of his 9th birthday due to a divorce and the family losing their home. Artie spent 3 weeks in a garage and also lost his 17 year old Dachshund sleeping buddy at the same time. Consequently he is thin, and has lost some of the muscle in his back legs. Artie is very active and playful for his age and loves to play with toys, go for walks and rides great in the car. He’s good with kids and dogs, but will chase cats. Artie loves to snuggle. He’s been doing great in light of all the recent changes in his life. He’s not thrilled with hardwood floors. Partly because he’s not used to not having any traction, but with the loss of muscle in his rear end he sometimes slips. Artie lifts his back legs up when he walks and when he puts them down on the hardwood floor it sounds like he’s marching. With ready access to a backyard, Artie is trustworthy in the house and has shown no interest in chewing. Artie has been neutered and brought up to date on his shots and he’d love to spend his senior years in a carpeted forever home. During his neuter, two growths were removed. One on his back toe was a benign fibroma, but one on his ear was a grade II mast cell tumor. The biopsy said the tumor had clean margins and consequently the entire tumor has been removed. Artie continues to do well. He loves squeaky toys and is an early riser. He is gradually putting on weight and enjoys running in the backyard with the Big Dogs. Artie came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (5)
Auggie is a 1 1/2 year old black male with natural ears. He was picked up as a stray with not a lot known about him, other than he loves people and loves to go for rides. Auggie has done well with the female dane in his temporary foster home. He loves to play and definitely needs a fenced in yard, he needs a little leash work but is willing to please. He is living with a cat, at first he wanted to chase the cat in play but soon lost interest. Auggie came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (6)
Bailey is a 3 year old mantle marked merle male with natural ears. He comes from a shelter so his past is a bit unclear. Bailey has settled in nicely in his foster home where he is living with a male and a female dane and cats. He gets along well with the other dogs and basically ignores the cats. He is a tall boy and at 145 lbs needs to gain a bit of weight. He shows no food aggression with humans or other dogs and is very gentle when taking treats. He knows basic commands (sit and down) and is housebroken and has no problem being crated. He appears to be quite trustworthy in the house and is allowed to sleep uncrated at night. He does counter-surf and can be a little mouthy when he gets excited. His foster home is working with him on these issues. Due to lack of history we will not place him with children under the age of 10. He will make some lucky family a wonderful addition. Bailey came to MAGDRL in January 2012. (6)
Blue is a 5 year old blue male with natural ears. He came to us when his owner moved to a new home without a fence and he ran away often. Due to this, he will not be placed as a fence exception. Blue is a wonderful boy. He is currently living with two male Danes, a female cat, and 2 young children. He does wonderfully with all of them. He absolutely loves children and gets so excited when they get home. He does chase the cat, but hasn't tried to hurt her. Blue has a lot of energy for a 5 year old dane. He loves to run and play with the dogs and kids, and has a special bunny toy that he will tease you with to get you to chase him. He is very well behaved on a leash and does well on car rides. Blue has also had obedience training and knows several commands. He will make a wonderful addition to almost any home. Blue came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (4)
Bonnie is a 3 year old merle female with natural ears. She came into rescue after having several litters of pups. Her original owners banned her to live outside once they were done with her. She was surrendered to rescue and is all the rage at the local vets office where she is being kenneled. She is the resident favorite! Bonnie would do best living with a large female or male dog, though she would also do well as an only dog. Bonnie does not do well with small dogs and cats are unknown. She is good with children and lived with several in her original home. She does need to learn more basic obedience commands and would benefit from going to training. Bonnie is a beautiful girl and is very eager to learn. She is ready to find her forever home! Bonnie came to MAGDRL in April 2011. (9) - added 10/8/11
Update 10/31/11 - Bonnie is a wonderful, laid back dog. She loves to ride in the car and likes to takes walks, she does not pull on the leash and walks at your side like a lady . She does like quiet streets and paths as opposed to busy traffic areas. Bonnie really seems to like women. I am a nail technician and work out of my house and the she greets all the ladies and walks with them to the shop and lays down beside the chair. She romps and plays with my 18 year old grandson, and is social to all men she has been introduced to. She does counter surf, but once you sit down to eat she leaves you alone. She is house broken and easy to clean up after in the yard, she likes to use the same place in the very back of the yard. She is a pillow shaker and a flip flop tosser, so she now has some chew toys and non-stuffed toys to occupy her time. Bonnie does not get on the furniture, even if you try to coax her she doesn’t want to. But she likes to sleep in the bed. She does not bark much, but loud bangs like backfires or gun shots sounds seem to spook her, and she shies away from canes, I don’t know what that is about. Bonnie seems to be fine around other dogs, she ignores barking dogs when walking, she sits down and waits if other dogs come to her and waits patiently while they give her the once over. No children have interacted with her yet, she has been around them but none up close and personal.
Bonnie Blue is a 2 year old, 105 pound, merle female with natural ears. We have had Bonnie Blue for just about 4 weeks. She is a tall thin girl with absolutely no health problems. Since coming to live with us Bonnie has proven to be a very sweet girl. She was and still is a little food and water protective. She will even sometimes rumble at our male dane who outweighs her by 50 pounds, she doesn’t like to share the bowel, despite that the food and water is available 24/7. She is initially shy of strangers, but once she is able to sniff and smell, she warms up very quickly. She was the same with my two grandchildren ages 3, 5. At first, she was very apprehensive, but once she saw they were gentle she was fine. We have a total of three other dogs in our home. Our adopted Great Dane, a male mixed lab/Dalmatian, and a female min pin mix. She gets along great with all of them, especially loves to romp and play tug of war with the male dane. Her previous owner had a cat and she played well with her too. Bonnie Blue loves to be with you and go for walks. She still tugs on the leash a little but she is doing better with that. We have never crated her, she came to us fully house trained. She sleeps in the living room on her own crib mattress or in our bedroom when its time for bed. Bonnie Blue came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Buck is a 15 month old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue because his owner could not care for him anymore. When buck was younger he was beaten with a chain. As a result of that he only has one eye. When Buck first came into rescue he didn't have any hair all he had was sores from Demodex and was completely covered in fleas. Since then he has made a dramatic recovery. He no longer has fleas or sores and is growing back his hair very nicely. He even has a shine to his coat. Buck also has learned how to play with other dogs and how to use his manners in the home and around friends. Buck loves his siblings with and without fur. Bucks siblings range from a Chihuahua to other danes and a cat. Buck knows how to sit, stay, lay down and come. Buck will sleep in bed with you the entire night and not move at all. He loves his people and thinks he is a lap dog. All Buck wants is a fur-ever family to call his own do you think Buck is a good match for you? Buck came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (9)
Camden is an approximate 7 month old great dane pup that came to MAGDRL from a family that found him on their property. He showed up at their hunting dog kennel out in the woods. Who ever originally owned him just threw him away. The family took care of him for two weeks looking for his original owners and were unable to do so. That is when they contacted MAGDRL. Camden currently weighs 78 lbs and should weigh in at about 100 lbs. He tested heartworm positive and has a very heavy load. Due to his age and the amount of heartworms, the vet feels that it would be best for him to go through the three treatments versus one. He also has entropian, which is a rolling-in of the eyelid. This causes the hair on the surface of the eyelid to rub on the eyeball, which is both painful and often causes corneal ulcers or erosions. The corneal damage can also result in corneal scarring, which can interfere with vision. Usually the dog will squint and tear excessively. Camden can hardly open one of his eyes. The estimate for all of this is $1059.37. Camden was also infested with fleas which has caused him to be anemic. He has been treated for his fleas and we anticipate the anemia to clear up soon. Camden came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Update 10/24/11 - Camden has settled in very nicely with his foster family. He is crate trained and now house broken. He has been cat tested and is doing wonderful with the two resident kitties. It's been so wonderful to watch this sweet boy blossom and grow. Camden is living with 5 other danes and 2 goldens. His favorite toy is a ball but his younger foster sister and brother are is favorite play buddies. He will from time to time resource guard his toys and he also still learning what it means to have to not fight for food daily. His foster mom can hand feed him, hold his food bowl while he eats but he will still growl while his bowl is in his raised feeder if he is touched towards his neck while his bowl is in the feeder. Due to this, it would be best if his adoptive family was dane savvy and did not have small children. Camden had come such a long way since coming to rescue. Please consider giving this special boy a place in your home!
Update 11/12/11 - Camden's foster mom has been working very hard with him on his food issues and she couldn't be any prouder of him. She can now touch him anywhere while he is eating and remove him from his food bowl while he is in mid meal. He has come a long way since coming to MAGDRL. He is now up to 95 lbs and still needs to gain about 10 more pounds. His coat now looks amazing. He is a very happy go luck boy that loves to play.
Update 12/7/11 - Camden had his heartworm treatment last week. One week down and three more to go. While he was with the vet, they determined that his entropian is so mild that he does not need surgery on his eyes. Camden has come such a long way with his food aggression issue. He is no longer food aggressive. His foster parents couldn't be more proud of him! They have tested him with several other adults and he has passed with flying colors. Camden does like to eat stuffies, so whom ever adopts him will need to ensure that stuffed toys are a big no no. Camden's foster parents are now working on socialization. Camden is a little fearful of strangers when out in public. When there a visitors at the house he is just fine. He is the biggest love bug. His favorite thing is to lay his head on your chest and just be loved on and stare up at you while you are doing it. Camden will be ready for his forever home after the holidays.
Update 12/19/11 - Camden has completed his heartworm treatment and is doing wonderful!!! He is 10 months old and now that he has completed his heartworm treatment, he goes to see the vet this week for his first heartworm pill and will need to be heartworm tested in 6 months. His foster mom will be working on lots of socialization. There have been a few trips to the local pet store and he has did great. We have also had lots of visitors since Thanksgiving and Camden has done wonderful with everyone that has come to visit (from adults to children). The tennis ball and a peanut butter Kong are definitely his all time favorites (well really any ball will do). Camden is now weighing in at 98 lbs. He has gained 20 lbs since coming to MAGDRL.
Chloe is a 1 year old very energetic fawn female with natural ears. Unfortunately she has demodectic mange and cherry eye on her left side. She was surrendered by her previous owners due to the increasing cost of her treatment. Chloe is being treated for her demodex with mitaban dips and has been on Cephalexin for infection. We are trying to raise the money to continue paying for her demodex care and to get her Cherry eye fixed, the surgery for the Cherry eye is going to cost approx $375. She came to live with us on June 13. Chloe has a very sweet disposition and looks forward to affection and playtime, and loves to give tons of kisses! She was crated at night for the first few nights due to being in new surroundings. By the third night, I allowed her to sleep in my bedroom and she had no problems. She is housebroken, and will listen to a few commands. She will sit, lie down, and “wait” for a short time frame. She also understands “leave it” and “enough” when she gets a little too rowdy! Chloe is fascinated with the kitchen and although she checks out what is on the counters, she has yet to attempt counter surfing. She loves to wrestle and play with toy stuffies. She is a little rambunctious on a leash with collar, so we are working with her on a harness. Chloe lives with 2 foster sisters and a foster brother along with a cat and a guinea pig. She gets along with all of them. She simply wants everyone to play with her! She will go to the local vet next week to begin further treatment for her demodex, and to start a plan of action to repair her cherry eye. Chloe has been a terrific addition to our house! She adores my husband, me and my two sons ages 10 and 13. We have not had the opportunity to introduce her to younger children yet, but I have no doubt she will be very receptive to them as well. Chloe came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (9)
Update 8/14/11 - Chloe has really settled in since coming into our home to foster in June. She has finally been accepted into the pack of her foster sisters and brother. She really loves playing catch with her stuffies, and loves to lie around on the floor chewing her bones. Chloe knows what cabinet her harness and leash are in so anytime we go near it she gets super excited because above everything else she absolutely loves to go for a car ride! She sticks her head out of the window and enjoys every mile of the ride. We haven’t been able to go as much lately because it’s been so hot though. We are still working on her demodex mange. She saw the vet at the end of July for another skin scrape after a month on the Ivermectin treatment and weekly antibacterial shampooings. She was still positive for the mange. Her hair is starting to come back, but she has a few spots that were worse than others that are slow to grow hair. She is still gorgeous with or without her hair though! We are in the middle of a second round of four weeks on the treatment, and then she will go for another scrape. Fingers crossed that she will be negative so that we can schedule her cherry eye surgery. Her eye is about the same; though it flares up in the heat. She doesn’t seem to be bothered by it very much though. If all goes well with her skin we should be able to get her eye fixed sometime in September. The vet has informed us that since she is an adult with the demodex that there is a high chance that it could be chronic, meaning she could flare up with it at any time and have to go through more Ivermectin treatments. That is something that will need to be considered by anyone interested in adopting her. Chloe is absolutely wonderful! Our house hasn’t been this busy in a long time. She is always happy and ready to play no matter what time of day it is! We have really grown to love her and all of her quirkiness!
Coda is a 6 year old black male with white markings on his feet and chest. He comes back to rescue after his family had a new baby. They didn't have as much time for him any more. Coda had began to be a bit bratty as any kid who as been accustomed to getting its way would do. The good news is Coda loves all people and shows no aggression toward anyone. He is fine with kids and has lived with a cat. His adopter said he began to snarl at other dogs on walks. This too, began after the baby came along. Its possible Coda felt he had to resource guard his owner from other dogs. Coda needs a home with lots of love but one who also enforces rules and disciplines. Coda came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Daisy Mae is a 2 year old black female with natural ears. She is a gorgeous, tall girl with shinny black fur. Daisy is full of energy and love, she is a very sweet girl. Daisy has lived with another Dane and children and were good with both. She has a high prey drive for squirrels so we do not think she should be put in a home with small dogs or cats. Daisy would do best in a home with a submissive male dog. Daisy loves to play with toys and will de-stuff toys given the chance, so rubber toys would last a lot longer in her home. Daisy came to MAGDRL in November 2010. (9) - Added 1/15/11
Update 3/5/11 - Daisy Mae is a very sweet girl, and loves people. She is a stunning Black Dane... to see her in person she is breathtaking. She is a true leaner on people she wants to be next to you all the time, Daisy does require a fenced in yard because she has bounds of energy, she loves to do the zoomies in the yard this girl has tons of energy. Daisy does have issue with other dogs and would do best in a home with no other dogs, she picks and chooses who she likes in the dog world so we think it would be best for her to be an only dogs.
Dallas is a 1 year old (DOB 1/2011) merle female mix with natural ears. She is believed to be mixed with lab. Dallas weighs in at about 75 lbs and wiggles her butt constantly. She's happy to see everyone and everything. She has slightly more energy than her sister companion, Molly, who she came into foster care with. Dallas does great with both the male (Dane/Lab mix) and female dogs (Dane & Dane/Lab mix) in her foster home. She also does great with the two cats and the two children, an 18 month old little boy and 2 1/2 year old girl. Dallas is eager to find her forever home and someone to give her the unconditional love that she deserves. Dallas was treated for Demodex, her hair is a little thin but is coming in nicely now and is expected to make a full recovery. Dallas is house trained and knows her basic commands including sit, and down. She is trustworthy to be left unattended inside the home with no accidents. She has not counter surfed or showed any signs of attempting to do so in her foster home. Dallas came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Delta is an 8 year old mantle female with natural ears. She came to the rescue after a divorce caused her family to turn her over. She does great with the kids and other dogs in her current foster home. Delta has previously lived with children and cats and does great with them. She loves to lie on her dog bed next to the couch and does well when left home alone. She is a very affectionate and will take love from anyone who will give it to her. She likes to go on short walks and is looking for a forever home that will give her lots of love. She is currently overweight so will need a family that is willing to spend some time getting her back in shape so she can enjoy the remaining years of her life being active. Delta came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (6)
Diesel is an approximately 3 year old black male with natural ears. He is a really sweet, laid-back dog. He came to us from a shelter with little info, but he’s made a great impression on everyone who meets him. He greets anyone and everyone with a little wag, and leans as soon as you let him. His favorite thing is to wait until his people are seated, and then gently perch his rump on their lap. He has a stuffie which he carries everywhere, even using it as a pillow for sleeping, but he will let you have it without a grumble - he just gives you the sad eyes. His manners are a little rough, but he doesn’t jump up or push, and he is housebroken (aside from a little counter surfing). He's currently fostered with young Chihuahua, and he is great with him. He needs some major TLC weight-wise, and a bit of obedience training, but he will make a terrific family pet. He will be great in a home with kids, cats, or any sized dog. Diesel came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (7)
Update 12/15/11 - Diesel is gaining weight and feeling much better. His playful side is definitely emerging! He is learning that racing through the house is not always appropriate. He now has a favorite blanket, his favorite stuffie, and a pillow he likes to carry around, but he will share them upon request. He is terrific with kids. He now knows that getting on the furniture is a no-no (but will still put a paw up to test the waters), and his manners are improving. He does need continued work on obedience, particularly leash walking. Diesel is looking for a home with a nice yard where he can romp and play, and a family that will continue to work with him.
Dixie is a 2 year old (DOB 1/3/09) petite black female with natural ears. She came back into rescue after an incident with a child, so she will not be placed with young children. She does fine when meeting children out and about, but when she's with children that are playing she will nip at them. Dixie would be a wonderful dog for someone who has an interest in obedience and/or agility training. She is very fast, agile and listens beautifully. She has lived with dogs of all sizes and fits in well with all of them. Dixie is very affectionate and rides beautifully in the car. She is NOT good with cats, birds or other farm animals. She would do best in a home with another dog for her to play with. Dixie came back to MAGDRL in April 2011. (4)
Dixie is a 3 year old white female with natural ears who is deaf and partially blind. She is a beautiful girl who is very sweet once she gets to know you. In the beginning she may be shy but the little time it takes her to blossom into the beautiful, sweet girl she is, well worth it. She is one of the gentlest animals I have ever known. She is truly thankful for the love and attention she receives and returns it to her human in any way she can. Dixie would do best in a home with no small children as she doesn't appreciate the fast moving energy they along with younger dogs have to offer. She is very mellow and relaxed and would do well with a family that can relax along with her. She is completely house trained and can be left in the house by herself and doesn't get in to anything, to include food left out on the counter. She is truly a gem and is awaiting her forever home. Whomever has the privilege to get to know this girl will be blessed to have such an amazing dog. Won't you make this sweet girl a part of your home? Dixie came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (9)
Update 1/6/11 - Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of having Dixie in my home. I am truly thankful to have such a loyal friend. Now that she has become the beautiful girl we promise, she's my best friend. She loves to be rubbed under her chin and behind her ears. She is always waiting for me to come home and has made herself at home. She has recently became a couch potatoes and loves laying on the love seat or cuddling in the floor with me. She tries to be sneaky and come up from behind me to get love and will follow me around the house seeking it out. Hurry up and take this treasure home with you before someone else discovers this diamond.
Duke is a 1 year old mismarked mantle male with natural ears. If you want a close and loyal friend, Duke is a wonderful dog who was sent to the pound because his family couldn't train him and he was too boisterous for them. Despite this, he is a very trainable dog and has picked up his basic obedience commands in about a week. He has shown no aggression or dominance and he learns quickly what the house rules are if you will train him. He needs a little work on leash walking and not counter-surfing but he is improving. He still has some puppy energy and needs exercise, play and someone to give him attention but he loves everyone he meets (and people love him in return) and gets along with other dogs very well. This is not a dog who can be left in the backyard. He needs his people and will thank you for your efforts. Take good care of him and you'll have a real friend for your couch. Duke came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (5)
Filly is a 3 year old black female with natural ears. She is a sweet girl, with a very calm nature, and a funny way of romping and playing. She’s SO happy to see everyone that comes to visit, and just wants to cuddle and be close. She is good on leash, and loves to go for walks. She knows and responds to both verbal commands and hand signals, though she can be a little stubborn sometimes. She is a very smart girl, who will test limits, and will become pushy if she is allowed to, so she needs an experienced home, with owners who will set and maintain appropriate behavior rules. She has lived with cats. She’s just curious and will sniff them until they hiss, and then she leaves them alone. She is not sure about other dogs - she’s fine in public, when everyone’s leashed, but she can be nervous when they get in her space. We are working on building her confidence, but for now, she clearly would prefer to be an only dog. Filly came to MAGDRL in November 2010. (7)
Update 7/6/11 - Filly has been battling a severe kidney infection for the last couple of months. She’s been a trooper through it all (and has definitely mastered the "give me sympathy" look). Her vet ended up needing to do a culture, since the bacteria wasn’t responding to the first medications, and she also had to have a full abdominal ultrasound to make sure that a large mass near one of her kidneys was infection-related, and not something more serious. The combination of antibiotics they ended up needing to use doesn’t agree with her, and she’s definitely not feeling up to par, but she’s eating and drinking normally again, and she still wants to play a little. She will need to continue on medication for at least another two to three weeks, and will require some follow-up tests to make sure she doesn’t relapse, but she’s finally on the road to recovery.
Update 8/16/11 - Filly is doing great. She still has a little incontinence but it's getting better. Her energy level is much improved. She loves to play fetch with her stuffed turtle, though she still tires quickly, and she really enjoys her walks. We were able to stop the medication yesterday, much to Filly's disappointment as she loves peanut butter pill sandwiches!
Update 11/18/11 - Filly has fully recovered from her kidney infection, and is back to her normal self. She will need daily Proin long-term, and possibly forever, because of continued incontinence without it, but she loves taking her "pill sandwiches" and will reward you for your efforts with lots of love and affection. Filly is an outgoing, people-oriented girl, who loves to play with her stuffies and to go out and about. She’s looking for a family to call her own!
Update 1/26/12 - Filly has just lost her foster home because her family had to move away, and is looking for a new family either with no other dogs, or with a calm, laid-back dog. Her fosters worked with her a lot on socialization, and have determined that when in a home setting, she will push back if pushed, and seems to be very nervous around dogs who are nervous themselves. Out and about on a leash, she is fine with other dogs and minds her manners. She is a smart girl who does definitely like to see what she can get away with, but she just loves people, and is terrific with kids. As her last foster wrote: “Filly has been so gentle and sweet with my 16 month old nephew! She goes up to him slowly, stands there for him to pet. At first, when he started to act scared because of her size, she backed off. Filly was also playing with a ball of his, but when he threw it for her she stopped playing... I think it was because she didn't want to knock him over.” Filly is very affectionate, and will make a wonderful addition to a family.
Gibbs is a 15 month old merle male Dane/Pix mix with natural ears and one brown eye and one blue eye. He's a very playful boy who loves romp around the yard outside with his foster sisters. He is house trained and knows some basic commands. Gibbs loves to play fetch and knows how to catch a ball. He would best go to a home with a another dog so he has someone to play with. Gibbs is working on his leash training. Currently he does better on a harness than a collar, as he's an escape artist and takes his collar off all by himself. Gibbs would do best in a home with older children as he is a goof and still learning how to coordinate and sometimes doesn't know his own size and strength. Gibbs came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Goliath is am 8 year old white male with cropped and standing ears. He's wonderful 120 pound boy with beautiful big blue eyes. He has had a tough life, being returned to MAGDRL three times because of his adopter’s financial or personal problems. Despite having to change homes so often, he is very loving and trusting and is thrilled to be in his new foster home with two foster brothers Bear and Grits. Goliath has some disabilities common in white Great Danes; he is partially blind and partially deaf, but that sure does not stop him from having fun or stealing the show wherever he goes. He is a total love-bug and tries to snuggle with his foster parents even when they are standing up! In October, his foster mom found a lump under his right front leg and took him to the vet to get it checked out. Samples were taken and tests were done; the results showed that Goliath has a Mast Cell tumor. This type of tumor is like any human cancer, they are cells that occur in the body naturally, but they have mutated and become cancerous. Also like in human cancer, there are stages; from benign at stage one to a very poor prognosis at stage four. If the tumor is removed before it can spread throughout his body then his prognosis is much better. We are working now to be sure that it makes sense with Goliath's advanced age for him to have the surgery to have this tumor removed. Goliath is good with children, but does best with older children because of his sight loss. He is also fine with cats. Goliath came to MAGDRL in October 2010. (9) - added 1/23/11
Hades is a beautiful blue male pup who will be 1 year old in December. He came into rescue as his owner didn't have the time for him and then she found out that she might be working overseas for 6 months to a year. When he came in he has several bald area's on his back and along his spine, the Vet's diagnosis was fleas, skin parasites and round worms. Hades loves water and won't hesitate to jump in it as they found out when he started jumping on the trampoline cover for the in ground pool which had some water on the top of it. He's been great with the foster homes 2 large Danes and the kitten. He loves to play and everything is new and wonderful to him. Hades loves everyone and is good with other dogs, cats and children but due to his size and age he needs to be placed with children 10 years and older as when he states running thru the house they will be knocked over. Requirements to adopt Hades will be another dog who loves to play, children over 10 years and a training contract. Hades came to MAGDRL in October 2011. (1)
Update 12/31/11 - Hades is coming along well with his skin infection, he did have a set back but now the new medicine seems to be doing the trick. He's settled in well with his foster home but can be a wild child when playing. He's plowed into the foster dogs and people while running at full speed. He has no sense of his true size and plays too rough for his size. He can be stubborn and want to do things his own way. His foster home is working on his exotic taste for plants and shoes especially when left alone for a while. Hades loves to be with his special person and doesn't like it when he can't be near them, though he doesn't have separation anxiety. He needs to work on the stairs as he will barrels up the stairs even hitting his knees and if your on the stairs he will run right into you, he is getting better as the foster home has been spending a lot of time on this and it happens only when he's excited. He needs another dog to play with but would be best suited in a large fenced in yard with an older dog that would correct him when needed, a younger dog would just add to the frenzy of the play. Hades is a really sweet dog, he's just starting to live his puppy stage now but with some patience and training will make someone a wonderful companion.
Update 1/14/12 - Hades foster mom has been working on his basic commands and he's doing excellent. He loves to play and run with other dogs and once he gets the zoomies out he's a different boy. Hades was crated for long hours before coming onto MAGDRL and now he's enjoying this freedom and having someone around him. He's a good boy and a typical Velcro Dane.
Harvey is a 5 year old black male with natural ears. He first came to rescue as a puppy less than one year old. He has spent the last 4 years in a home with children, small dogs and other Danes. One of the kids was a newborn, the other a young boy. Harvey is good on a leash, comes when called and very easy to handle. He has what is believed to be a partial cruciate tear in his left rear knee, which the rescue will have taken care of. He limps a bit on that leg, more noticeably when he first gets up in the morning. Harvey is a big boy, somewhat overweight, and needs to lose some of that weight. He has been on a diet since coming back to rescue. It's imperative his diet continues to help with the knee. He is currently on 2 cups of dry dog food twice a day. Harvey's foster mom says he has character since his right ear is a little crocked. Harvey is trust worthy loose in the house. He is 100% potty trained and doesn't disturb a thing while no one is home. Harvey is looking for a warm body to cuddle up with and love on. He enjoys sitting on the couch next to you to just hang out. He gets along with dogs of all shape and sizes. Harvey is a good listener and will do as he is told. He knows basic obedience commands and walks well on a leash. He is a very gentle boy, a bit mystified at the turn of events in his life. At the same time, he is very trusting of people and only wants to be loved. Harvey came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (9)
Update 1/6/12 - Grumpy old men comes to mind when I think about this old man. He is truly the man of the house. He loves to relax on the couch and sleep. His foster mom has recently taught him how to catch and play fetch. He loves playing fetch with stuffed animals and has a rain deer that he keeps very close by. Harvey grows very close to his humans he enjoys their company. He will sit beside you on the couch and watch TV or even sit on your lap. He is very loyal and protects his humans from anything that may try to harm them. He do well with big and small animals and would do well with children. Come and scoop him up before his foster mom makes him part of her family!
Holden is a 6 year old black male with cropped and standing ears. Once you get to know him and warm up to him he will truly fulfill the saying of "man's best friend". At his age he still has PLENTY of energy to share. Take him outside and run around and the puppy in him is sure to come out. Holden also loves to go on walks. Just ask him and once again the big puppy comes out, his ears perk up and he starts trotting around. Once you open the door to the outside world its like an enormous playground. He knows many manners, and listens VERY well. He only wants to be loved and you can totally tell. He is such a gentle giant, and I absolutely love being his foster mom. He loves his fur sister Jersey who is a cat! They share a room together and even play sometimes. He gets a little fussy when puppies are around. He does seem to be warming up though. Holden likes and gets along with other dogs but it does take a while for him to warm up to them, but once they are acquainted they all love each other very much. He is trained to stay within the house when home alone. Crates make him a tad bit uneasy so we do not crate him at all. He is a bit barky when he see's someone outside or pulling into the driveway. Also when someone comes into the door he doesn't really know what to expect so he does bark and backs away. You just need to basically let him know that everything is OK and just sooth him and pet him, he will eventually open up and let you into his home. Holden is an absolutely amazing Great Dane and I will miss him bunches when he does find his forever home. Holden came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Izzy is a 4 1/2 year old brindle female with cropped and standing ears. Izzy is on the petite side, but is absolutely beautiful. She came to rescue through an abuse case with two other danes, where she was used for breeding and has had several litters. When she first came to us she was very combative with other dogs. Izzy has made great improvements and is learning other dogs are a good thing and great company. She’s good with cats and loves to be inside with her family. Izzy is very good on leash, loves to be with her people, and loves everyone she meets. When she first came to MAGDRL she ate so fast and furious that it would have made your throat hurt to watch her. She’s learning that there will always be more food to be had and that she can even walk away from the bowl, without being frantic. Izzy came to MAGDRL in October 2010. (6)
Update 12/22/10 - Izzy had started acting up to the other dogs she was around, her foster family has been working with her and she’s done amazing. She hangs out with them in the house and out in the yard and at one point tried to initiate play as well. She’s come a long way and is such a kind girl. Izzy was recently spayed and we would like to see her placed with another canine and also with a dog savvy family.
Update 12/13/11 - Izzy has done amazing in her foster home. She lives and plays with foster brother and sister danes and a mastiff puppy. She also lives with several cats and doesn’t seem to mind sharing her bed with them. Izzy does great with a structured environment where boundaries are defined. She does great on leash and loves people. Izzy is trustworthy in the house and is gate respective. She would do best in a house with a respectful canine companion who’s energy level is on the lower end.
Update 1/15/12 - Izzy would do best in a home as an only dog. She is trustworthy and loves everybody she meets. Izzy does great on a leash and loves to go on walks.
Kelsey is a 14 month old black female with natural ears. Kelsey just loves to play and have all kinds of fun, she has lots of energy and love to give. Kelsey came from a shelter and at the time did not have any manners, but since being in rescue she is learning all her basic commands and her manners have improved. She is a sweetie and will do the best sit you have ever seen, we are also working on her leash walking. She is starting to walk on a leash very well, she is a fast learning because all she wants to do is please you. Kelsey gets along with other dogs and children, we do not know how she will do with cats at this time. Please think about giving this young beautiful girl a forever home you will be in love as soon as you meet her. Kelsey came to MAGDRL in July 2011. (9)
Update 11/20/11 - Kelsey is absolutely fabulous with other dogs, cats and children! She loves to snuggle with you and give lots of kisses! She knows how to sit, stay, lay down, come, and off. She is potty trained and will sit by the door or pace to let you know she has to go. Kelsey has a very bubbly personality and acts like a goof ball 100% of the time. Its so great with her you wont need to pay for cable you just need a rope or ball and she will keep you entertained for hours. Kelsey will make a fantastic addition to any family and give you lots of joy and love for years to come.
Kelsey is an 11 1/2 yr old, blue female dane with natural ears. She came into rescue due to her family falling on hard times and not able to care for her any longer. For her age, Kelsey sure doesn't always show it! She has the usual old dog skin tags, lumps, aging eyes (although can see great!) and some weakness in her hind end. But, she is full of love, kisses and even gets spunky trying to play with the foster home's 2 1/2 year old dane. She is currently living with 3 other danes and an older JRT which she does fine with. Kelsey is close to the perfect dog. No food aggression issues, gets along with dogs of all sizes, cats and loves everybody. She definitely hears when her meals are being prepared! She is up to date on all vaccines, heart worm negative and even had a full blood screening which came back normal. She is currently on Tramadol, which is an inexpensive medication to help with pain, as well as joint supplements and a quality food. She deserves to live out the rest of her life on a comfy couch. Could that be yours? Kelsey came to MAGDRL in October 2011. (3)
Update 12/28/11 - Kelsey has been in her foster home for two months and she’s really blossomed. She has adjusted to her environment, loves the other dogs and has become quite the vocalist when she wants something. She is a creature of habit and her routine. She will let you know when she needs to go out to potty, when it's meal time and when you're on her favorite spot on the couch all by barking at you. Since coming in, she's built some of the muscle in her hind end due to walks which she loves, and playing outside. She even tries to run with the other dogs! She is on Rimadyl only as needed and the joint supplements have really helped her. She constantly is giving kisses to show her appreciation for being rescued.
Layla is a 9 year old black female with natural ears. She is a petite girl that is as sweet as she is cute. Layla has had a hard life and right now all she needs is love and a couch to call her own. She can be very shy but warms up very nicely and will just melt your heart when you look into those wise eye's of hers. You can just see the love pouring out saying I will love you for ever just give me a chance. Layla is good with everything from kids, cats to all size of dogs. She lives with 5 other dogs in her foster home and has made herself right at home with all of them. When the grandkids come over she loves to give them kisses and snuggle with them for nap time. Can you please find it in your heart to give this senior girl a great home to call her own. Layla came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Lincoln is a handsome 6 1/2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to the rescue through a shelter so little is known about his background. Lincoln does start off his meeting with others a little shy, however, he warms up quickly. He enjoys being with his foster brothers and sisters. Lincoln is house trained and will give you a nudge to let you know when he needs to go out. He would do best in a calm, low activity home. He has sensitive feet so when grooming he needs someone willing to be patient with him. He does demonstrate some food protection behaviors so it would be best to feed him separately. His foster home isolates during food and snack times thus eliminating his need to protect. Lincoln is unsure of any size high strung, hyper or noisy dog. He is not good with cats. Lincoln could only be placed with children over the age of 12 years and even then they must be calm, relaxed and self confident. Even though he is a very large Dane he loves attention, gives kisses, leans and snuggles in bed (king size) with his brothers, sisters and foster family. Lincoln came into MAGDRL in August 2011. (2)
Update 1/2/12 - Can you believe it is a new year? I’ve been with my foster family now for 3 months and 2 weeks. I’ve finally weigh in at 174 lbs. I understand that I don’t have to worry about food anymore and the treats come every time I do something my foster family likes. My foster family's other dogs have been helping me to learn how much fun it is to run in the yard, chase a ball even though I don’t like to bring it back, and how to play a four handed game of basketball. They toss it and I catch it then they chase me to get it. I have been cat tested and I really don’t like them. My foster dad says “Cats they are good to eat” I believe him even though I have never caught one. I enjoy children who are quiet and over the age of 12 years. I am hoping that there is family out there that will be willing to show me love and be patient with me as I learn what they want of me. I enjoy watching television, Animal Planet is my favorite and snuggling up with my foster mom and her two deaf dogs. We take afternoon naps together and somehow mom ends up between the three of us. I wish someone could get a picture; but every time someone enters the room one of us gets up. I did find out recently that I have to have a special kind of food to keep my bladder healthy. It doesn’t bother me at all but I would need a family willing to take me to the vet to get it checked out periodically. Won’t you consider adding me to your forever family?
Malachi is an young merlequin male, approximately 10 months old, with beautiful blue eyes and natural ears. He’s a big boy, quite calm for his age, and very, very affectionate. He is great with cats and other dogs. He is also very good with kids, but he does like to mouth, so will need to be placed with older, Dane-savvy kids. He is housebroken, he knows his basic manners, and he is learning how to walk on a leash like a gentleman. Malachi is looking for an active family, preferably with children and/or other dogs to play with. Malachi came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (7)
Manny is a sweet 3 1/2 year old harlequin male with natural ears and a visual impairment. He came from a shelter where his owners failed to come and claim him on his second round. Manny doesn’t know a stranger and loves everyone he meets. Manny is house trained, respects baby gates, does not get on furniture, but will counter surf if the opportunity presents itself. He has some vision problems but his hearing is very good. Due to his vision impairment he will not be placed with small children and due to an incident with chickens in his first foster home we will not place Manny with small animals. He is currently being fostered with male and female great danes and seems to really enjoy their company. Manny needs a fenced yard with appropriate fencing as he’s been known to climb the fence, he is always supervised while outside. A fencing exception will not be considered for Manny due to his vision impairment. He is very soft mouthed when taking treats, eats like a gentleman and is very respectful of the seniors in his foster home. Manny is a big mush who adores people and loves to snuggle. He needs some leash work and due to his strength will be learning to walk on a no pull harness. He will need training classes to help socialization, leash manners, and basic obedience. His foster mom continues to work on exposing Manny to new things as his previous exposure was very limited. Manny came to MAGDRL in December 2010. (6) - updated 1/27/12
Maple is a beautiful fawn female, about 1 1/2 years old, with natural ears. She spent her early life in a very abusive home, and will need a quiet home with lots of love. She takes confidence from other medium-to-large dogs, so at least one canine companion will be a must. She is initially terrified of everyone she meets, and will cower from raised voices, noise, and sudden movements. Once she understands that she won’t be hurt, she wants nothing more than to be close. She is gentle and loving with children, as long as they know to be gentle with her. She warms up quickly to women; it takes her longer to trust men. She is housebroken, but she will counter surf, and she likes to chew shoes and laundry (we’re working on this). She is currently living with a very dog-savvy cat, but as she gains confidence, she’s showing some prey drive. She will definitely chase cats and other small animals if they run. She is good with medium and large dogs, but doesn’t like terrier-sized ones. In just the few weeks at her foster home, she was already starting to come out of her shell. With a little time and patience, she will learn to trust people and will make a wonderful companion. Maple came to MAGDRL in July 2011. (7)
Update 12/15/11 - Maple is doing much, much better. She has gained a lot of weight and confidence both. She is a bit friskier now, almost like she’s just learning how to be a puppy. It turns out that she LOVES water. She still needs people to be patient when meeting her, allowing her to come to them, but she warms up much quicker now. She continues to adore children, as long as they’re gentle with her – she retreats quickly from raised voices or rough play. Maple is looking for a quiet home with at least one well-adjusted dog who can continue to help her learn to take things in stride.
Max is a sweet and loving 5 year old black male with one ear docked at the end and one natural ear. He is truly one of a kind! Max is on the smaller side and weighs in around 100lbs. He is a shelter guy, with some scars on his face and body, but that doesn’t keep him down! He is a major love bug, and it’s hard to figure out why anyone would let him go. He is a super sweetheart! Max has mastered the art of cuddling and is also perfectly fine sleeping and spending time alone on his dog bed. Max is trustworthy with free roam, is not a counter surfer and knows his basic commands. He absolutely adores people of all ages and sizes. Max also gets along with the cats in his foster home, but sometimes can be a bit cat-curious for them! When he’s not being a couch potato, one of his favorite pastimes is getting a good pet from his humans – he is particularly fond of the ear scratch! Max also loves to take walks and go for car rides. He is well-mannered in social situations, and is a great buddy to tag along with you. Max has already participated in a bake sale and been to dog-friendly trivia night at a local restaurant. He especially loves sunning outside with the other dog in his foster home and now has amassed many doggy friends in his neighborhood. This sweet boy would do well in most households and would be an awesome first Dane for the lucky person or family willing to give this pup a permanent home. He is truly one special guy! Max came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (9)
Molly is a 1 year old (DOB 1/2011) harlequin female mix with natural ears. We believe she is mixed with lab. Although she is on the smaller side, weighing in at 75lbs, she has just as much love to give as the next wide eyed canine companion. She is house trained, she knows her basic commands including sit, and down. She is great with her other foster Dane/Dane mix friends both male and female. Molly can be submissive and should be approached fairly slowly at first, she shows no aggression whatsoever but may leave a little piddle puddle if approached to quickly or in an aggressive manor. Molly does great with children, in her foster home there is an 18 month old little boy and 2 1/2 year old little girl who she welcomes with kisses. There are also two cats in the foster home that she get along with well. Molly is ready to find her forever home. Molly came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Meet Noel, aptly named as she is a true holiday miracle. Shot and left in the woods, she was discovered by a hunter badly hurt, shivering in the cold and very hungry. The hunter contacted Animal Control-who in turn called MAGDRL. Noel's leg is broken, and has a bullet wound that needs daily care. Noel also has pyrometra, bad cherry eye, has not been spayed, and needs to put on a lot of weight. We think this mantle girl is approximately 3-5 years of age. With all she has been through, she has handled it with her sweet nature and a wagging tail. She also has the beginnings of happy tail. Noel seemed delighted to see the male Danes in the foster home, and immediately fell in love with them. Noel is a true Dane in need. She is currently on medical hold to allow her broken leg and bullet wound to heal, have her cherry eye and all her other medical needs evaluated. Noel's care will be extensive. She appreciates any donation to MAGDRL that can be given. Noel came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (3)
Otis is a 2 year old black male with natural ears. He came to rescue as an owner turn in. When he first came in to his foster home, he was terrified of everything, especially the other dogs in the house. After 2+ weeks he is starting to relax and realize that he is in a safe place. If he gets anxious about anything, he will go in his crate or seek out one of his people for some comfort and assurance. Otis is a sweet boy who is trying to get past his questionable beginnings. He knows his commands "sit" "down" "shake/paw". He is housebroken and crate trained and comes when called 100% of the time. He has not counter surfed and loves a ride in the car. When Otis is a bit more confident, he will go on his first walk in town. He's not quite there yet but he is OK on leash in the yard. Even though Otis is still not comfortable with the dogs in the house, he's getting surer of himself every day. He loves to run outside and he is doing remarkably well with his people. Otis is living in a quite home with 2 adults and his canine foster pack. He's insecure and will play with his foster parents for a little while then he needs to be reassured that its ok. A quite home with older children 12 plus would be the best for him. Otis has been left alone for 3-4 hours in his crate with a chew toy and he's fine. He doesn't have any separation anxiety but he does get very excited when you come home and gets the zoomies. With some patience and time, Otis is going to be a wonderful companion! Otis came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (1)
Update 1/14/12 - It's been almost 7 weeks since Otis came into his foster home, and the differences in him are remarkable. The things that sent him running for cover, the vacuum, the garage door, wiping him off in the rain etc, no longer phase him at all. He is starting to look and act like the 2 year old he is. He is playful and silly with his people and just last week began playing with his foster sister. She is a 1 1/2 year old bloodhound who's smaller than Otis and very gentle and submissive. They have quickly become inseparable. They play inside and out, they lay together and will chew their nylabones together. This would have been impossible just a few weeks ago. Otis is still nervous around the 2 males in the house, a 1 year old St. Bernard and a 6 year old Dane. He avoids them and is not interested in being around them. He is doing better on the leash, but is still nervous if people approach. When he pulls, he will stop with a correction. He is very in tune with your tone of voice and listens to all corrections immediately. He respects the gates in the house and is still not counter surfing. He is still struggling with new situations and new people, but is improving. We're working on the "stay/wait" command and he's doing well. Otis absolutely loves and needs his crate - its security for him. He will go in for a nap, to chew his toys or just to take a break. He's doing well in a quiet home with routine and structure. If allowed to go at his own pace, with lots of love and encouragement, Otis is going to be a sweet and goofy boy!
Pearl is 3 year old black female with natural ears. She came from a shelter as an owner turn in. Pearl has lived with other dogs and does well, she would do best with medium to large sized dogs. She’s lived with children but we are unsure of their ages, so due to this we will only place her with children 8 or older. Pearl does seem to be very stimulated by small fuzzy creatures when out in the back yard so we will not be placing her in a home that has cats. She likes to call the shots with the dogs in the household, so she shouldn’t be placed with another alpha dog. She loves everyone person she meets. Pearl’s movements are a bit loose so we are going to have her checked by a vet. This does not slow her down, she runs and plays with the other dogs and she’s fine on steps. Pearl came to MAGDRL in March 2011. (6)
Raia is a 7 month old merlequin female with natural ears. She came to us from the shelter so we don’t have much history on her. Raia is a very sweet and loving little girl, she loves to be around people and loves to cuddle. She also loves going for long walks and is very well behaved on a leash, she loves being outside playing with her foster brothers. She is very shy at first with other dogs but give her a little time and she will warm right up to them! She needs some help with her manners she really has none! She likes to jump up and give you kisses whenever she has the chance! She is a very petite and tiny pup but can jump really high when she gets excited! She lives with three foster brothers (Great Dane, Dachshund, Mix) also a cat and two children, ages 2 and 6. She is crate trained and has not had any accidents in the house. Raia came to MAGDRL in December 2011. (9)
Rosie is a 4 month old (DOB 8/2011) mis-marked mantle female with natural ears. She came to us from a poor situation where she’d been kept outside in a pen. Her foster home is her first indoor experience. At first she had zero manners when it came to being inside, she acted starved and was obsessed with food, counter surfing and even when we cooked on the stove. Those behaviors are a thing of the past now. She is still extremely food motivated. But no longer counter surfs and is respectful when you are cooking in the kitchen. Rosie does stick close just in case you happen to drop anything, but she now lies quietly with a toy while you work in the kitchen. She’s a very happy girl, gives lots of kisses. She’s happy to meet new people; we give high praise when she does this since she was slightly shy when she first came into rescue. She’s done very well out in public, both on the leash and meeting new people. In her foster home, she’s currently living with a large male Great Dane, an older female Beagle and an older male
Chihuahua. Plus four cats and two birds, she’s fascinated by the cats, and could easily overwhelm a less than Dane savvy cat. However, if the cats are use to handling Danes, and give her a smack, she quickly backs down. She’s also currently living with a three year old boy and does very well with him. She is working on her bite inhibition, but can be a little mouthy. I would recommend placement with older children due to this. Rosie is very eager to please and responds well to verbal corrections and praise. She is working on her house manners and a new home would need to be vigilant. Rosie loves her crate and is happy to go into it; she’s currently being fed in it and will grab a bone and lay down in her crate with the door open. She’s loves to lay on the dog beds with the other Dane and is often curled up her favorite orange cat. Rosie has endless possibilities being so very young, she is so eager to please and exceptionally food motivated. Training will be a condition of Rosie's adoption. Rosie came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (1)
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.
Update 11/13/10 - Sampson is such a sweet boy and he just does not understand why his very special own family has not come to get him. He is very loving and cherishes all people. He learns very quickly and if someone could spend the time, he would be a great agility dog. He loves the A-frame and the tunnel. He still loves to go for his runs and is the perfect running companion. He is very sad that the turtles have gone into hibernation because he had caught a grand total of 21 turtles this year. He is a pro! He does not hurt them just plays with them in his room. We got Sampson a stuffed turtle but it was just not the same. He has a stuffed lion now that he carries with him and sleeps snuggled up with it. He still picks and chooses which dogs he enjoys but he is a true lover.
Update 1/15/11 - Sampson has grown up so much in the year we have had him. He has turned into a fantastic young man. He rarely ever jumps anymore and he loves to play. He plays with a 60 pound female mix and a female Dane. They love to play with sticks and play chase. He still enjoys his agility equipment especially the tunnel and A-frame. He is a great running partner and walks perfectly on his gentle leader. He loves to play in the snow and has found it makes a tasty treat. Sampson knows that his special family is out there and is happy to wait for the perfect forever home.
Update 7/1/11 - Sampson is such a good boy. We have had him for over a year and he is still looking for his special forever home. We took him in for his check up and he is heartworm positive. He is on Interceptor, which he has been on since he came into rescue. He is so active that the vet feels that doing the conventional treatment on him would be dangerous so he will continue to stay on Interceptor which will gradually kill off his heartworms. He still brings us live turtles and tries to catch the snakes that are passing through our yard. He thinks they are very fun to play with. He loves to spend his days sunning himself in the yard. If he gets too hot, he digs a hole in the shade and lays there. He could come in whenever he chooses but he just loves to be outdoors. For this reason, he must go to a home with a fenced in yard. He does still love to go for runs and enjoys playing with female dogs. He can be funny with some males but he loves his girls. He walks and runs well on a leash. He is food aggressive as well so if he does live in a home with another dog, he must be fed separately. Sampson is a very loving boy and craves attention from his people. He loves to have belly rubs and will give leans and kisses. Sampson will make someone a great companion and knows that one day, the right family will come along and fall for his big brown eyes.
Update 7/29/11 - Sampson is such a good boy but he is going to need a very special home. He does not tolerate fast moving people like children so he will need to be somewhere that he is not exposed to such things. He does love his people but he needs them to be patient with him and allow him to become accustomed to his quirks. In addition, he is a little fearful of strangers putting their hands over his head so they must pet him gently until he has gotten used to them. He does love to play with female dogs as well. He is still looking for his forever home but he is not worried because he is just fine in his foster home.
Shaunie is a 3 1/2 month old merle male with natural ears. He is a friendly, outgoing and confident puppy that came to us from his owner. He has a bouncy personality, so he may be too active for the elderly or a home with small children. He adapts well to new situations and is friendly when meeting strangers. Shaunie will need a dog savvy owner as his confidence can change to a quest for leadership with an inexperienced handler. He is not showing any indication of resource/food/toy guarding behaviors however he does eat his food frantically so again, experienced handler for this pup so he doesn't learn undesirable behaviors inadvertently. He does show dominant behavior with young dogs. He will not be placed with another puppy as this dominant behavior will escalate as they mature. I recommend that Shaunie be placed in a home with a confident and sound tempered adult female to keep him in line. He plays well with and respects mature dogs. As long as Shaunie is placed with an experienced handler in the proper environment, his confident, fun loving personality is going to blossom into an easy going, wonderful and loyal companion. If he is placed in the wrong environment with an inexperienced handler, the potential for problems is high. Training will be a requirement of his adoption. Shaunie came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (1)
Sumpter is an approximately 2-5 year old black Great Dane/Lab mix weighing in at about 100 pounds. He tested positive for heart worms in the past but has been treated and given a clean bill of health! In his foster home is another Dane, a Dachshund, and two cats. He does well with all the others animals in his foster home. There are also two young children in the home ages 1 and 2, he loves to give them kisses and clean the extra bits of food up off them. He can be slightly clumsy, he needs a home with carpeted floors. He knows basic commands, and walks well on a leash. If you've got a little extra room on your couch or lap then this boy would be glad to fill the void. Sumpter came to MAGDRL in May 2011. (9) - added 12/25/11
Taylor is such a sweet older gentleman. He is 8 years old and has a tinge of arthritis in his back but will hold his own with the young ones! He still loves to run and play with his stuffies. He is back in MAGDRL through no fault of his own. His family could no longer give him the attention he so desperately craves with changes in their lives so they returned him to us. He is good with dogs of all sizes and sexes. He loves kids as well and has lived with them from infancy through toddlers. He would really like to catch a cat so cats are a no for this handsome man. Taylor is looking for a warm bed or sofa to lounge with his humans for the rest of his days. He enjoys going for walks but also likes to lounge by the TV. Taylor has never met a stranger and knows that everyone wants to pet him because of his stunning good looks. Please consider adding this distinguished gentleman to your home. Taylor came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (9)
Update 11/14/11 - Taylor is such a sweet older gentleman being 8 years old. Even though he has arthritis he doesn’t let that slow him down. He loves everyone and everything. He loves kids as well and has lived with them from infancy through toddlers. Taylor would really like to catch a cat so cats are a no for this handsome man. He loves going for walks and walks so nice on his leash a child can walk him with no problems but we don’t suggest that, he is just so good on the leash. He is currently living with another dog who keeps him feeling young when they play outside. He prefers to be petted and loved on rather than playing with toys. He is a little skittish when he hears a loud noise as they startle him. He is such a silly boy and follows his foster mom everywhere in the house. This gentle giant is exactly that a Gentle Giant who just wants to be with his people. Taylor has been with his foster mom since November 2011.
Tyson is a very handsome 21 month old harlequin male with natural ears and one blue eye. He was raised from puppyhood by a family that fell on hard times and couldn’t take care of him anymore. It is obvious that he comes from a loving home. He just loves attention and he is not shy or skittish around anything that I’ve seen, though I’ve been told he doesn’t like small children. I have had him since just before Thanksgiving and his personality comes out more and more every day. His newest trick is to put the top of his head on my leg and then flip and roll himself over to where he's half on top of me for a snuggle. His hair is a bit longer than what is usual for a Dane and it is so soft and shiny that you just want to pet him all the time. Tyson is very smart and very eager to please. He sits automatically at dinnertime and doesn't approach his food until I tell him he can. He sits automatically at the door for me to unlock the door and put on his leash. He is crate trained and knows the command “back” very well. He is house trained but I have only left him out of the crate when I’ve been gone for about 4 hours. You just have to make sure to put away all the food because he is an expert counter surfer. He doesn't get on the furniture, except for the bed and he waits to be invited to get on. We have been working very hard on his leash manners and they are definitely improving, though they are not perfect yet. He is great when we’re alone but he has a habit of running at other dogs we pass. Most of the time it’s very friendly and he just wants to make new friends, but if the other dog is aggressive towards him, he will be aggressive back. He is getting much better with the “leave it” command with friendly dogs but he still needs a work getting him to ignore more aggressive dogs. We go to the dog park regularly and he has won the hearts of everyone there. He has mastered the Great Dane lean and snuggles up to everyone he meets at the park. He is great with dogs of all sizes. In fact, he previously lived with a Chihuahua. He has also been raised with cats but he will definitely chase them if they run. He is fine with my mom’s cats and listens pretty well when I tell him to leave them alone, but I lock up the cats when no one is home because I’m not yet comfortable with them being out together. He is also a great running buddy and likes to go for 3 mile runs a few times a week. I would like to see Tyson go to a dog savvy home with no children. He really needs someone to enforce manners because he does have a few areas that need improvement. When he gets set on chasing something or when he is provoked, he is very strong and is focused on nothing else. He also sometimes guards the people in his family and he needs someone to who can work with him on that. He was raised with older children but I would prefer to have him in a home with no children because of the fact that he can be protective. Tyson is super sweet and he makes me laugh every day. He really deserves someone who can give him plenty of love and attention. He will be a wonderful addition for one lucky family. Tyson came to MAGDRL in November 2011. (9)
Winston is a 7 year old fawn male with cropped and standing ears. Turning 8 in January will not slow him down... he has spunk galore. He loves to go for walks and car rides. This happy go luck boy loves everything. He has not met a stranger, human or dog yet. Weighting in at 140 pounds, he is a perfect weight and size. Obedience is simple with Winston because he loves to please. He knows how sit, stay, and down on command. Winston would love an active home and family of his own to live for the rest of his years. Winston came to MAGDRL in October 2011. (9)
Xena is a super sweet 3 year old merle female with natural ears. She is a big fan of laying on the couch and snuggling up close. She loves to look out the window and protect her house. Sometimes she is a little nervous around new people in the house, but she is soon ready for a sniff and a pet. Xena loves to play and snuggle with our one year old dane. She is so full of fun and loves to romp and tug with him, and has been known to throw, run after, and squeak her toys all by herself. Xena is so eager to please. She loves to run and she has very consistent recall, which makes going into the woods or park a breeze. She knows sit, go, and on occasion down. Like any good dane she loves to be close and often sits and looks up with loving eyes or leans just to know you are there. If you keep petting her she will never leave your side. She is a great companion with a wonderful temperament, and knows how to behave appropriately in any situation. Xena would be a wonderful addition to any family without children. Xena came to MAGDRL in September 2011. (2)
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Bella came to rescue from a shelter where she was given up by her original owner. The shelter was told she was Great Dane/Mastiff mix but that does not appear to be the case. We believe she is more likely a Dane/Catahoula mix. Bella gets along with most other dogs, especially males, but not good with cats. She has lived with a young child and was perfect with him. She is an active girl who loves to play. She is very loving with her people and loves to snuggle after a fun time outside. The best home for Bella is one with a fenced yard to allow her room to romp. Another dog and a child or two to play with would be heaven for this sweet girl. (9)
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Bodhi, is a magnificent shinny black, 14 month old, Great Dane mix. He has instant appeal. He is a large 88 lb guy. Bodhi is affectionate and very playful, he walk nicely on a leash and love to go for rides in a car. Bodhi was brought to us when his pet parents ran into great financial difficulties due to medical issues and can no longer care for him. They are hoping to find a family for him that will love him as much as they do and will treat him as part of the family. Bodhi is up to date on shots and also neutered. He need an owner that is experienced with giant breed dogs. Call for this awesome dog today! (3)
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Hercules is a young 6 year old stunningly handsome black boy with natural ears. He is not super energetic but does enjoy playing with other dogs! In his previous home, his best friend was a bulldog who he was very attached to. He has excellent manners and walks beautifully on a leash. He will be very attached to his new family and follow them everywhere. Although he is an older gentleman, his personality is very child-like in many ways. When he is nervous or in a new place, he will lean against his "person" and sweetly nuzzle his head into them for comfort. Originally dumped at a municipal shelter, this wonderful boy truly deserves a family that will provide him with the forever home he is longing for. (1)
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Java is a 4 1/2 year old female Great Dane / Bullmastiff mix. She was awarded, top of the class, her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) obedience title a couple of years ago. Her father was a Bullmastiff and the mother was a Great Dane. Java has the physical characteristics of both and processes a sleek muscular build, very athletic and graceful. She was the runt of the litter and only weighs approximately 75 lbs. She is spayed, very sweet natured and possesses a wonderful temperament. She loves people and is excellent with children and cats. She is a very alert watch dog in the house. (5)
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Hi! I'm Stella, and I'm an approximately 2-4 year old female bullmastiff mix who is a big sweetie. I was found running around on the street, and it seems like I must have been a breeding dog, and I had just weaned a litter before I got tossed out. I'm doing better now, they fixed me and gave me my shots, I also had a little lump on my shoulder that they safely removed. I'm doing great in my foster home. She's good with other dogs and cats, and children over the age of 12. It's a sad story, I know, but you can make it a happy ending! (2)
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Tazer is a Great Dane/German Short Haired Pointer mix. The Dane part seems to be his color and markings plus his very sweet nature. He will climb into your lap and cuddle in the blink of an eye. His size and energy level are far more like a pointer than a dane. His temperament and personality are such that no matter what he may do, you just can't be upset for very long. He listens and is very trainable, sometime he just forgets!!! Sounds like your favorite kid, huh??:):) He is a bundle of joy, energy and personality all rolled into one. He came from an animal shelter where he was taken as a stray. Tazer gets along with all dogs, and they with him. He loves to play as you'd expect. One of his favorite things to do after a wild and wooly playtime is to snuggle in your lap or on the couch. He already knows sit and is working on howdy. Tazer needs a home with a fence and preferably another dog to play with. He loves kids and wants one or two of his own!!! (9)
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Troy is a boy who came to rescue in August 2011 as a skinny, scared, Dane mix puppy who just wanted to hide when people came around. Now at 13 months old, he has developed into a happy tongue wagging dynamo who loves life and the chance to live it. He loves to play with other dogs, gets along with male and female, large and small. Being a mix has advantages, he's a bit smaller, quicker, more agile than most Danes. At the same time, Troy is as loving and snuggly as any dane you ever met. He's ready for a new home and a family to call his own. (9)
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