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Amore is a 1 1/2 year old blue female with natural ears. She's a really happy, sweet girl. She's friendly and gentle, and she loves everyone she meets. She takes treats as gently as any dog I've met. She does get excited very easily, and she hasn't yet learned to control herself, so she will be placed with older children only. Her former owners socialized her well, and she gets along well with dogs of all sizes, as well as with cats. She loves to romp and play. Unfortunately, she has a neurological condition which causes her to be very uncoordinated. She has improved a lot since she was a puppy, but she still staggers a little and will sometimes even fall down if she gets really excited. She can do stairs, but not easily. She will be seeing a neurologist next week to confirm her diagnosis, but it's likely that she will remain this way for life, and adequate exercise to maintain muscle tone will be very important. Amore is looking for a medium-to-high activity home where she can get lots of attention. Continued obedience training will be required. Amore came to MAGDRL in May 2013. (7)
Update 6/15/13 - Amore is doing great. Her coordination has markedly improved, just with the exercise she's getting, which is developing her muscles. Stairs are still difficult, so she's looking for a home with few, or no, stairs. She is very motivated to learn, and responds very well to "easy" when she needs to calm down. She loves to snuggle up against her foster mom's foot and watch TV in the evenings. She very much enjoys playing with her foster brother, a medium-sized lab, and takes most of her cues from him. She continues to be an active girl who loves toys (particularly squeaky toys!).

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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)
Update 2/25/12 - Artie has settled in and gotten into a routine. He goes to bed around 8pm, wakes us up between 1 and 3am to go pee and gets up again at 5am to go back out and have breakfast. One of us takes the night time break and the other gets the early morning one. For the early one, we admit to being lazy and after he pees, just giving him a bit of dry food and coaxing him back to sleep for another hour when we get up and give him breakfast with our other 2 Danes. Consequently, we’ve come to think of him as a Hobbit. He’s small, has furry toes and gets first and second breakfast. Since Artie isn’t crate trained and has a teeny tiny bladder we have the pet sitter come by 3 times a day and belly band him when we leave the house. We’re still fine tuning the routine, but it seems he can’t hold it longer than 3 hours. Artie has filled in so you can’t see his spine or his ribs, but I suspect with his high energy level, we won’t have much trouble keeping him slim. He loves to run and play with our female Dane and to run up and down the fence barking at the horses. He has developed a bit more muscle, but I don’t think he’ll ever build up all the muscle you normally see on the back legs of a Dane. Artie has also gotten a new growth since he had the last one removed. The new one is on his right flank and is currently the size of a pea. The vet has looked at it and asked us to bring him back when it gets to nickel size.
Update 6/19/12 - Artie is doing well. He’s adjusting to the household routine and is thankfully sleeping until 6am. I jokingly nicknamed him Croc after the crocodile in Peter Pan with the clock in his innards. Artie always knows when it’s meal or bedtime and isn’t shy about making sure you know it also. We diaper him when we leave the house as he can’t always hold it. I think it is a function of how much is going on outside. If it’s quiet or rainy the diaper is dry when the dog walker comes by, but if it’s a nice day with people out walking, his diaper is wet. He loves sleeping under the covers and carrying his stuffies. Though I think part of the reason he keeps such a close eye on his stuffies is to prevent Chevy from “Dextering” them. (Dexter after the ShowTime show about the serial killer who dismembers his victims.) Artie still has a fear about going in strange buildings or rooms. And I admit we haven’t spent much time working on this issue as I’ve not had time to take him to a lot of Meet & Greet's where fosters are able to go. We’ve also not taken him out and watched him during the variety of dog/people interactions possible in a city setting. He’s great with the horses and with friends who come over, but he picks interesting things to bark at. One girlfriend wore a red feather boa and he barked at it until she took if off. He also barks at the ceiling fan when the speed changes, at least until you praise him for protecting us from man eating ceiling fans. :-) He does like to chase the deer and the barn cat. The vet checked his bumps and lumps last week. The growth on his flank is slightly larger, but not at the operating stage. She also said his salivary glands felt a bit large and to keep an eye on those. He also has had an intermittent cough that has reduced in frequency over the last few days, so the vet is thinking it could have been an allergy. Artie isn’t a Velcro Dane glued to your side, but he does like to be in the same room with you and steal body heat when he gets cold. He’s got a lot of energy for a 9 year old, except at bed time – 8pm and he’s going to sleep even if you aren’t.
Update 10/27/12 - Artie has found balance. His foster home has had a chance to narrow down his likes and dislikes. Artie doesn't like new buildings and is sometimes shy about coming into buildings he's familiar with. It's a challenge to take him into the vets' office and going to a pet friendly store would be a very iffy proposition. Going to a boarding kennel would be a non-starter. Artie also doesn't like playing with the big dogs. With his underdeveloped hind end, he's very unstable on his feet and has very little strength in his back legs. Frequently, Artie's rear toes roll under and he walks on the top of his toes. So he doesn't like to play in situations where he might get knocked over. Artie isn't good with cats. Chasing our barn cat has become one of his favorite pastimes. He's OK with the horses but he needs to be watched because sometimes he tries to snap at a nose or steal "chocolates". Artie's also choosy about where he goes for walks. He wouldn't walk across the street or even down the sidewalk in one little town we visited, but was completely OK walking around an I-95 rest stop. The Munchkin also still prefers men over women. It has taken a number of visits by a new female dog walker for Artie to get comfortable with her. And he woofs and fusses far more at my girl friends who visit than he does at the men who've come over to do work at the house. Artie is still an early riser. He routinely starts fussing for breakfast at 5 am. He can be bribed to sleep until 6:30 with a little breakfast, but sleeping past that is very unlikely. We still bellyband Artie when we leave the house. We tried incontinent medicine but it really messed up his system and he would get up at least 3 times a night. So we took him back off it and he'll sleep thru most nights. But during the day, his belly band is wet a third of the time. I think it has to do with how much action there is around the house. When they were repaving the road, his belly band was wet every time the dog walker stopped by. But if the weather is bad and there is little activity outside his belly band is dry. Given Artie's history with mass cell tumors, we're watching him for bumps and lumps. He has one on his side that we're watching, and the vet noticed some enlarged glands in his throat. Right now we're monitoring both to see if they get any larger. On the positive side, Artie is passionate about his stuffies. He frequently carries one out side with him to do his business. If you step on one the poor boy gets whiplash looking to see where the noise came from. I recently mended a number of his stuffies and he stayed by me to check each one as I finished it. Artie also likes to snuggle at night. He's learned when he gets cold, he can get me to lift the covers and hunker in next to me to get warm. He likes to play with his toys and it is very cute to watch him paw at his toy while he arches his neck side to side. He's been very good with his stuffies and doesn't tear them apart. It's the other Danes who are rough on his stuffies. Artie is really doing well here. He feels safe and can relax and be himself. He's also my husband's best bud and has really bonded. We're thankful every day for Artie and hope he continues to enjoy life in MAGDRL's care.
Update 1/27/13 - Artie just turned 11 years old and is still looking for a permanent home to call his own!

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Darla is an approximately 1 - 1 1/2 year old piebald female with natural ears. She was found as a stray running at large. Being piebald, she's mostly white but isn't deaf or visually impaired. Darla is a very friendly, sweet, loveable puppy with lots of energy. She has a good appetite and is house trained already. Her foster home is walking her on a gentle leader harness and she responds well with it. She does get excited when she see's other dogs when they are on a walk and will jump around, but its because she wants to play with them. She's crate trained and will go into the crate to sleep or when told to. Darla is living with 2 very large male Danes and she's very good with them. There are cats in her foster home and she will chase them at times but its not to hurt them, it's to play with them. Due to her size and energy level and that she was a stray Darla won't be placed in a home with children under 10 years of age. She doesn't know her size and can knock them over easily. Obedience training will be part of her adoption. Darla came to MAGDRL in March 2013. (1)
Update 5/4/13 - Since Darla has lived with us as of March, she has greatly improved. Since the beginning, Darla never gave too much trouble while on a leash. Occasionally, she would get too excited and hop around, and would be difficult to calm down. However, over these past few months, she has greatly calmed down and hardly ever gives any trouble while on a leash. Every now and then, she may still pull a little when she sees another dog, but only because she wants to play with the dog. We have not had any problems with her becoming aggressive with another dog after they have been properly introduced. Darla is fully house broken. She goes outside to do her business three times a day, on schedule, but will also ask to go outside when she needs to. She is wonderful with cats—we have three in our house. Her only fault is that she is sometimes too energetic and gets overly excited, which causes her to hop around, especially around new people or people she doesn’t see very often. Darla loves to play with other dogs and she does play hard and seems to have endless energy. She has been spayed and is ready to go to a forever home. She'd do best in a home with a large male that likes to play and older children ages 10 years and up as she's too active for small children. An obedience training contract will be required for her adoption.

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Duke & Alabama are looking for a foster home. Can you help?

Mr. Duke is a 5 year old fawn male with natural ears who is a sweet boy who just wants to be loved. He loves to nestle his head into you and is kid tested and dog approved. He plays very well with everyone. He is still unsure of his surroundings but warms up quickly. He rides well in the car and will make someone a wonderful pet and is eager to become a part of a “family”.

Ms. Alabama is a 5 year old harlequin female with natural ears who is a sweet “southern girl” – she is still a little hesitant around other dogs (except Duke) and will need a watchful eye as she gets acquainted with others. I think it is because she has not been socialized and has had a couple liters of pups. Her motherly instincts and protective nature immediately comes out when she is around other dogs. She would do best (right now) with Duke or a family willing to work with her (if other dogs around). She LOVES kids. She also wants to find a home, be treated like a princess, and live happily ever after!

Both dogs would do well staying together or could potentially go separate but we aren’t sure if it will break their little hearts. Neither dog has ever shown a sign of any aggression towards kids or a helping hand. Duke and Alabama came to MAGDRL in April 2013. (5)

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Gracie is a Rescue In Need.

Gracie is a shy and sweet 2 1/2 year old blue female with natural ears. She is a smaller sized Dane at 105 lbs., but could use a few more pounds to help her really fill out. This beautiful girl is looking for a home who will love her and snuggle with her. She is the true definition of "Velcro Dane". Where ever you go, Gracie is sure to follow! She doesn't know her size and is a bit goofy on her feet (her foster family affectionately calls her the "Grey Ballerina" because she is not very graceful) so she will need to go to a home without small children. Currently Gracie lives with 2 Danes (female and male), a Jack Russell and 2 cats. She gets along with everybody and loves to play (very loudly!). Gracie takes a few days to settle in but once she's comfortable she is a total love bug. She is looking for her fur-ever home that will be kind and patient with her and love her unconditionally. Obedience training will be a requirement of her adoption. Gracie came to MAGDRL in March 2013. (3)
Update 4/14/13 - Since in foster care, Gracie has demonstrated some difficultly and oddity ambulating in certain circumstances and with going up and down stairs. At first it was thought she might have wobbler's syndrome but her symptoms don't really follow what we see in wobbler's. She has been evaluated by a veterinarian who is a certified canine rehabilitation specialist who feels she would benefit from some physical therapy. She is going to have more testing but right now the thinking is that she has a condition called "cerebellar hypoplasia". Gracie does not have any pain and she is does well in her foster home despite her issues which are mostly balance on slippery surfaces and stairs. We believe she can live a normal healthy fully functional life with the right care. She will need a special adopter who is willing to manage her condition. She is on medical hold right now while we work to find confirmation on her diagnosis and prognosis. In the meantime she remains a sweet and loving girl in her foster home and does well with her canine foster siblings, large and small, male and female.
Update 5/3/13 - It has been confirmed that Gracie has cerebellar hypoplasia. All this means is that she will always walk funny. It never gets any worse and does not affect her health in any other way. Gracie is just a special girl and will need a special loving home who doesn't mind having a family member who is a little "different". We are doing basic core strengthening exercises and many tactile exercises in including small cavaletti poles, balance board, and hip sways. She is doing well but tires easily so we can only do short sessions frequently throughout the day. Gracie still needs some guidance when doing stairs. She continues to be a very happy girl and looks forward to her daily walks in the neighborhood. She can be timid meeting new people, but warms up quickly with a bit of cookie bribing. The veterinarians who have evaluated her continue to give a positive outlook on her diagnosis. Typically dogs with this condition have a normal lifespan.

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

Harvey is a 9 year old black male with natural ears. He is a good ol’boy who has been a part of his foster family for a year and half now. When he first came to them, Harvey had a bad knee and required surgery, he has since had his surgery and is a brand new boy. He loves to run in the back yard and play with his fur brothers and sisters, he does well with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Harvey does have a companion, her names is Dixie, they have been together for quite a long time and hope they may stay together. Harvey is a wonderful dog who is completely house trained and can be left out all day. He loves to be with his human. He has provided his foster mom with great comfort while his foster dad was deployed, he kissed her good morning and tucked her into bed at night, guard the house while she worked during the day and was there to greet her when she came home. She says his crooked ear gives him character and makes him cute. His worst trait is that he if you move off the coach is he’s going to steal your seat! Can you find room in your home for Harvey? Harvey came to MAGDRL in June 2011. (3) - bio added 11/12/12

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Izzy is a 6 year old female harlequin with cropped, but flopped, ears. She came to rescue after her family decided that their home was too small for her. Izzy is good with kids, cats, and other dogs. She is housebroken and knows sit and lay down. She will come when called. She would prefer a home where she can have either lots of carpet to walk on or throw rugs/runners because she has a hard time walking on bare floors. She can be a little stiff in the back legs, but this doesn't stop her from wanting to play. In fact, Izzy's doggy manner can be a little lacking at times, and she plays very rough. She would do best in a home where the other dogs are tolerant of her "bull in a china shop" attitude. She is a quiet girl, and doesn't bark or whine unless there's a visitor. She rides well in the car, and loves her foster dad to pieces. She will tolerate a crate, but doesn't need it. Izzy came to MAGDRL in April 2013. (4)

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Jacob is a 2 year old fawn male with natural ears. He's been with his foster family since early March and in that short time he's adjusted to his new living arrangement almost overnight. Part of his family is a 3 year old, 5 lbs male Min Pin who he got along with the instant they met. Actually, Jacob has met a lot of new dogs and people and he really seems to get along with EVERYONE he meets. He loves to take walks and does great on a leash, and open up your car door and he's in! Jacob is what people call a "Velcro Dane". He loves to snuggle and rest his huge head on you. At night, he gos right to his bed and won't bother you until you wake him up the next morning. Jacob is looking for his FOREVER home and promises to do his best to fit into your family. Jacob came to MAGDRL in March 2013. (2)

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Julianna is an 8 year old fawn female with natural ears. Well Hello there… my name is Julianna, but my closest friends call me Jules. I am a very laid back kind of girl who wants nothing more than a comfy couch (or bed) to lay on, a window with a pretty view, food in my belly and someone to show me all the loving’ I deserve. Although I do LOVE to be pampered, I am rather low maintenance. I don’t need (or want) a crate. My foster Mom will tell you how GOOD I am while home alone during the day. Since I am more mature, I am content to just “hang out”. I have very good manners, don’t cause messes and don’t make a lot of noise. Although I am very good alone, I really do like to have someone around as much as possible… I miss my people terribly when they are away. I enjoy being with my people so much that I really like to sleep with them if I am allowed. My foster Mom says I hog the bed... I say she needs a bigger bed. She also says I look so much like a fawn that she won’t let me out in the back yard without an escort. I am cool with that because I love the company, just as much as I love listening to all the birds and looking for squirrels, rabbits and cats. Don’t let my age fool you, if I get the chance I will chase those little buggers… and they better hope I don’t catch them (or else). My Foster Mom’s grand-dog came to visit for a couple days and I liked having him around. He is a pretty mellow dude… just like me. So we spent most of the time just hanging out together. He was my kind of guy, I am glad he wasn’t yippy with a lot of energy. I can be pretty shy around new people that come to visit, especially men. As long as they give me some space and time I will warm up eventually, but if they push the issue I will try to avoid them. It doesn’t make me mad, it just makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I like a quiet home without a lot of commotion. Little kids who are loud and busy make me very nervous. I prefer to be around adults who understand me. I am a really great companion and I promise to give back even more love than I get. Julianna came to MAGDRL in April 2013. (2)

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Karma is an 11 month old fawn Dane/Mastiff mix puppy, who's still growing and can sometimes can be a little picky with her food. She's got the Dane lean, and is getting better on coming when she is called. She is good with other dogs, cats and children ages 10 years and older just due to her size and energy level. She enjoys a good run and will keep herself occupied by playing with her ball in the yard. Karma is very loving and you can talk a bone or food out of her mouth. When she was at the shelter she was very fearful of the dogs and some times she's bark at them but then she'd also play bow and want to play. A proper introduction will help to eliminate Karma's fear when she meets new dogs. She needs structure and obedience training will be a requirment for her adoption. She's going to make a wonderful family pet for the right home. Karma came to MAGDRL in April 2013. (3)

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Luke is on hold

Luke is a 1 year old brindle male with natural ears. He is a very playful boy who needs and deserves a lot of love and attention. He is currently living with a female Dane and 3 small dogs. He meets new dogs very well and is always ready to play. We do not know how he is with cats. Luke hasn't had much life experience. He does not do well in new situations and does not meet new people well. When exposed to new people he tends to exhibit fear aggression and will bark and growl. He will need a calm home with a patient owner. Luke will do best in a home without children under 12 since he is easily startled and is wary of new people. Luke came to MAGDRL in February 2012. (2)
Update 5/13/13 - Luke is on adoption hold while we spend time working with veterinarians and behavior modification to see if we can help his severe anxiety.

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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
Update 3/8/13 - Manny is an absolute love bug, he loves every person he meets. He would do best in a home with a large low key female dog. Manny still gets very stimulated by medium to small fluffy animals and would need to be place in a household that does not have any that reside there or that visit the household. Manny is ready to find his forever people.

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

Mateo is a healthy male who came into MAGDRL with a female Dane Sada. He is a young 8 years old who likes to play and has a good appetite. He's house broken and is very gentle when you give him a treat. Mateo is a little shy of men when he first meets them as he lived in a home with all woman. He's a real love bug and enjoys getting all the attention you can give him. He does pull a bit on lead but is manageable. Would like to see him adopted with Sada as he's very attached to her and they love to play together. He should go to a home where someone is home the majority of the day and no young children as they make him nervous and he will air snap so its best he's not placed in a home with children under 15 years old or a home that doesn't have young children that come over to visit a lot. Mateo came to MAGDRL in January 2013. (1)
Update 5/4/13 - Mateo might be 8 years in age but he doesn't act it at all, he loves to run and doesn't show any problems with his rear legs. He loves to snuggle and seems to enjoy being around woman as he's sometimes shy of men. Mateo is very sweet and really needs to be placed with Sada - no fencing exception as they will take off and run.

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Obie is a 2 year deaf mostly white fawnequin male with natural ears. He came from a couple who broke up and didn’t want him anymore. Obie came to in current foster home about a month ago. At first he was anxious/nervous/scared, he just didn't know what happened. After about 2-3 days he settled right in and showed me the BIG baby he is. Obie is a very sweet natured boy who just wants to be around his people and be loved. He does not like to be confined and cannot be crated, I think his former owners kept him in a crate all the time (he has the spots on his legs to show for it); however, he does perfectly fine being left out to roam the house. Obie does well with other dogs as long as it is a slow introduction over a couple days. I walked him 3 miles everyday for 3 days with his 2 foster sister's and after that he was satisfied. Now, they play constantly! Obie has done well with the 2 cats in the house. If the cat is not bothered by him he is not bothered by the cat. Obie loves children, older children are best because he gets nervous around fast movement, toddlers would be too much for him. So he needs to be with kids 8+, older if too active. Obie is a true Velcro Dane. When walked alone he wants to stop just to be loved on. Obie is walked on a gentle leader and he walks like a pro! No pulling whatsoever and he will walk right beside you. In the house, he follows me everywhere. I mean everywhere. When someone comes over when his people are home he welcomes them like they are his best friend. Obie is a big puppy at heart. He loves to play with his foster sister's and with squeaky toys (although he cannot hear them, I think it is the feel of the squeak mechanism in his mouth he likes to chomp on). We tried to have a neighbor come over everyday to let him out mid-day to relieve himself but even though he knows her and see's her everyday, Obie would not let her in the house when I was not home. He is protective of his territory when his people aren't home. No amount of coaxing, treats, etc would work on him to gain her access. He would do best in a home where someone is there most of the day and cannot have a mid-day walker come into the home. Out in public he does get a bit nervous. It is a lot of stimulation for this deaf boy and all of his senses are heightened. A dog like Obie attracts a lot of people so I have to be his voice. I am working with him being in public, a treat bag is on my hip and anyone that wants to pet him has to give him a treat and pet him under his chin. He enjoys this exercise if only for the treats involved. If too many people crowd around I have to walk him away because he gets too nervous. Obie does not like to be petted on his back end except from his people. He will not bite but it will startle him and he will tuck himself under. Someone really worked with this boy on training and once I found hand signals that worked for him, he has become the perfect dog. Obie does not jump, but will counter surf if there is something of value up there. Obie will obey my hand commands on the first time every time. Obie will be a wonderful addition to anyone's home. All he wants is to be loved and snuggled. Obie came to MAGDRL in September 2012. (5) - updated 12/30/12

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Romeo is a gorgeous 2 year old merle male with natural ears. He's a happy, playful Dane, who loves attention, but knows his manners. He had rough start in life, bouncing from home to home before ending up at a shelter, and now he just wants relatively calm, stable home where he can be the Velcro Dane he was meant to be. Romeo has good leash manners, and is house trained (though he will counter surf if given the opportunity). He is also crate trained. He has lived with cats in the past, and reportedly got along well with them. He was turned into the shelter with a note that he doesn't do well with small dogs. He did fine when introduced to small dogs on a leash, but for now, we'll place him only with medium-to-large dogs. He gets along great with the mastiffs in his foster home. He does get a little concerned if they play rough and will try to intercede. In his forever home, Romeo would prefer to live with a more laid-back buddy – he would also do fine as an only dog. Romeo loves to meet adults (even the vet!), but he is a bit nervous around younger kids. He's fine after a slow introduction, but is most comfortable in the company of adults. Romeo is looking for a moderately active home, where he can play a bit, and get lots of love and attention. Romeo came to MAGDRL in May 2013. (7)

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Roxie is an 8 year old blue female with cropped ears. She is a sweet, affectionate senior girl that loves to be with her people. She has one cropped standing ear and one flopped ear, which makes her even cuter. She came to MAGDRL from a family who had her since a pup and just had no time for her anymore and left her alone for up to 12 hours a day. Her coat is a little dry and dull but her foster home is working on improving this with a better quality food and treats. She takes correction like a champ and will give you her paw every time you ask. She is housebroken, has no food aggression, and is great on the leash. She barks to let you knows someone is at the door. When she gets tired, she finds her spot and you don't hear a peep out of her for hours. She did growl a bit at first at her canine foster brother and sister, but within three or four days everything was fine. She was more than likely just confused and scared as to where she was and needed time to feel safe. Although Roxie has a slight incontinence problem while she sleeps, she is on an inexpensive medicine and hasn't had an accident since! Roxie is wonderful and gentle with children despite her size. When visiting relatives she was a perfect lady and everyone loved her. Roxie still likes to play in the yard and go out for short walks. Roxie is a laid back love bug and deserves to live out her life filled with love and happiness. Roxie came to MAGDRL in March 2012. (3)
Update 10/23/12 - Roxie wins the heart of everyone she meets with her sweetness and her up in your face "love me" eyes. She continues to do well on her medication and has no leaking accidents if she gets this routinely. She is a Velcro doggie and the minute I get up she is ready to move wherever I go... even if it is up to the bathroom for 2 minutes, she will follow. She is my little grey shadow! Roxie is a paper shredder and a barker. She will not chew furniture or anything like that, but any kind of kids toy or paper she can get a hold of, she will chew it or rip it apart. She loves to bark, especially outside. Sometimes we will look up and down the street and there is nothing there and wonder why she is barking but Roxie knows something we don't and will try to warn us of it. Roxie also hates to be alone and will bark when we leave the house, letting us know in no uncertain terms her displeasure at being left. She shakes at thunderstorms and will sometimes go hide in the bathroom... she wont even eat if it is storming out. She also does not like machinery and goes crazy and barks and tries to attack something like a lawnmower when running, so we usually have to keep her in the house if doing anything like that. So you have to know that Roxie will warn and protest against all the evils that she feels the world has out to get you. But overall, she is super sweet and anyone that comes into my house absolutely adores her. She loves walks and to rest her head on your chest. She seems to be in good shape for her age and can maneuver up and down steps no problem and would probably chase you down if you have some peanut butter! All she asks is to be loved, which she is and if her forever family comes someday, they will be loved forever by her. Roxie is just a love bug and just a sweet sweet girl!

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

Sada is a sweet healthy 4 year old female who came into MAGDRL with a male Dane Mateo. She loves to be played with and given attention. She has a lot of energy and would do best with another dog. It would be wonderful if she could be adopted with Mateo as they really do so well together and like to play with each other. She is vocal and likes to bark (talk) to you when she plays. She takes treats very gently from you and she's house trained. Sada does pull a bit on a leash so a gentle leader should be use. She does listen well when you correct her. She will need obedience classes. Sada is a bit on the shy side and needs to go into a home that will work on building her confidence. Its best if she's not placed in a home with children under the age of 15 years old as she's shy and if nervous she'll back up bark and grumble until she feels secure. She needs time to warm up to new situations. Sada came to MAGDRL in January 2013. (1)
Update 5/4/13 - Sada is a bit of a wild child and she can be a bully when she wants to play with her brother Mateo. Though they play well together. Mateo has learned how to get away from her. He runs to me, but when he's had enough he'll tackle her to the ground and that ends her wild playing. He never hurts her, he just lets her know--"ENOUGH". A butt rub puts her over the moon and gives her the zoomies. Sada is very sweet and really needs to be placed with Mateo - no fencing exception as they will take off and run.

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Stryker is a Rescue In Need and is currently on medical hold.

Stryker is a 9 month old fawn male with natural ears. He came to the rescue with 4 other dogs from a backyard breeder. When Stryker arrived at his foster home he did not know what grass was and was terrified of the world around him. Stryker's foster mom immediately noticed that something was a little bit "off" in his hind legs. Initially it was thought that he was just weak from his rough start to life or just 5 month old puppy awkwardness. At 6 months the vet confirmed our fears that what was going on with Stryker was neurological, and not muscular or skeletal. He was taken to a neurologist who gave a preliminary diagnosis of wobblers. At the time she stated he was a 3-4 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst. At 8 months the vet viewed new video of Stryker and feels that although he looks physically stronger, he looks worse neurologically and recommended an MRI to confirm how bad the disease actually is, which he will undergo on June 5th. Until that time we can not give a prognosis on his future, only that he will likely require a lifetime of specialized treatment. Aside from his medical issues, Stryker has come leaps and bounds from the timid puppy he was in January. He has learned how to play but realizes his own limitations due to his physical weakness. He is very attached to his foster Dane sister and Weimaraner brother. He follows his foster mom with every move she makes. He is a loving and loyal boy who is the epitome of a "Velcro Dane." Stryker has never met a dog he does not like and enjoys the dog park, although his time there must be monitored and limited due to the wobblers. He greets other dogs appropriately and is content picking up a rope and carrying it around. He walks nicely using a harness to avoid any strain on his neck and loves his daily walk with his big sister. Stryker is still, at times, shy around new people. He warms up quickly but requires slow introductions, especially with males and young children. He does best if he is allowed to approach them first. He is still very much intimidated by the big world around him and will require a patient owner who will help him to continue to grow past these fears. At times he will still "piddle" when scared. It is recommended that Stryker go to a home with another dog as he constantly seeks their companionship and feeds off of their strengths to overcome his fears. His foster mom has worked hard with him on training in general. Minus the fear accidents, he is completely house and crate trained. He knows how to sit, down, paw, other, spin, turn, through the legs both directions and over. He is a super smart boy who loves to learn and wants nothing more than to please. His foster mom has allowed one bad habit, although he only seems to do it to her. When he is excited or wants attention he will climb, up her body until his legs are on her shoulders. It's a hard habit to break when he is so adorable! Currently, Stryker stands around 29 1/2 inches at the shoulder and weighs in just under 80 lbs. He is still skinny, but has gained weight and sill has a lot of growing left to do. Maybe someday he will grow into his massive paws! Stryker is truly an amazing little man and anyone would be lucky to have him. Stryker came to MAGDRL in January 2013. (5)

Additional Photos - updated 1/19/13

Trixie is an 8 year old fawn female with natural ears. Unfortunately we have very little history on her. Trixie has been is a foster home for several weeks now so we have been able to observe her temperament and can see what she is a sweet older girl she is. When she first came into foster care her obvious pain and leg weakness was evident and was hiding her true personality. As she has received treatment for the pain her happiness has been growing. She has been on an increasing exercise regimen to strengthen her legs and is walking faster with some periods of trotting and even took a couple gallop steps today. She still doesn't have the confidence to go up or down stairs. Trixie has been great with her foster brother, a pug, and a cat. The only small issue is that she needs to be fed in a separate room. She has met many dogs and people on walks and enjoys it going right up to them for pets. She is not a big kisser but hugs with her neck. She enjoys being rubbed and massaged. She enjoys car rides and has good manners in the car. She walks well on a leash. She is above average in obedience for a rescue dog and wouldn't require much in the way of training. She stays home by herself well. Trixie is a smart sweetheart of a dane ready for the right people to adopt her into their family and give her the loving home she deserves. Trixie came to MAGDRL in October 2012. (3)
Update 1/14/13 - Trixie, AKA our cover girl for the recent MAGDRL newsletter, is doing very well. Her strength and stamina have improved from her regular work outs of lengthening walks including some large hills. Trixie now wears "booties" on her back feet on her long walks. When she's wearing her booties she walks faster and trots for longer distances. She trots for up to a block at a time now. Her muscle tone has improved and she has filled out. Trixie had a recent bout of UTI which was treated with antibiotics and cleared up well. She is on a regular regimen of Rimadyl. There were a few times when Tramodol was added in for comfort. Trixie is mostly a perfect angel except if you turn your back and food is within her reach. She will certainly seize the opportunity if it arises! Trixie is a sweet girl that although she's a senior is still living life to the fullest.

Additional Photos - updated 5/19/13

Tyson is a Rescue In Need and is currently on medical hold.

Tyson is a 4 1/2 year old male harlequin with natural ears. He is a big, tall boy, but he is a bit clumsy because of a degenerative medical condition. Tyson was surrendered to rescue because the home he was living in could not provide an appropriate environment for his needs or the appropriate care for his health condition. Tyson has been diagnosed with Wobbler’s disease. Wobbler’s causes weakness and stiffness in his legs (particularly his rear legs). He also has limited sensation in his rear legs, so he isn’t fully aware of where they are, how he should use them, etc. This causes his gate to be a little wobbly and herky jerky. Wobbler’s has many causes, from injury to improper growth of the spinal column and vertebrae. We are not sure what was the cause in Tyson. Even with his limitations, Tyson is a super sweet boy. He hasn’t met a person or dog that he doesn’t get along with. He loves to cuddle and loves to have you touch him as much as possible. He tends to hold down his bed or the couch really well. Even with his limitations he is a very playful boy (LOVES squeaky toys!), but exercise has to be kept at a moderate level. When Tyson tries to run, his rear end hops kind of like an awkward bunny rabbit. In just a couple weeks with moderate exercise and an improved diet, we have seen improved strength and coordination and improved muscle tone, but he will never regain full coordination or mobility. Tyson has had one round of acupuncture and will go for a few more. Even though Tyson will never regain full mobility, the hope is that acupuncture will begin to help improve his strength, mobility, and quality of life. Tyson came to MAGDRL in March 2013. (5)
Update 5/14/13 - Tyson has had 4 rounds of acupuncture treatments, and he is taking a daily Chinese herbal supplement. In addition to proper daily exercise, we are seeing huge strides in strength and coordination. Tyson still has limited sensation in his rear feet, but he has better awareness now, and reacts if you touch his rear foot (whereas previously he didn't really respond). When Tyson first arrived, he needed assistance getting up off the ground, but he has learned to scoot his rear legs under his haunches and gets up on his own now. We used to have to help him into the minivan, and he progressed to getting in slowly on his own to now he jumps in on his own, albeit a little clumsily. He has started running short distances (his backend bounces kind of like a bunny rabbit...a really large one!), and he likes to bounce when he is excited, getting all four feet off the ground at time. Tyson does still have bad days (he had three days a couple of weeks ago when he wouldn't stand on his right rear leg), but we are learning how to manage and treat those days appropriately. We are also learning how to recognize when he is tired or has done too much physically (he starts to stumble and drag his toes). So we are constantly working to balance exercise and rest. He will always have Wobblers, and he will always move in a herky jerky, wobbly motion. But he is much more mobile and confident in himself.

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

Alvin is a 1 year old deaf harlequin pup. He is returning to rescue because he and the other male Dane in his home have increasingly not gotten along as Alvin has grown, despite professional intervention. However, Alvin LOVES his adopted-sister (also a Dane) and relies heavily on her for companionship and guidance… she’s the boss and he doesn’t question that. So we feel strongly that he (like all other deaf dogs) will need a canine friend in his new home. Alvin is in his "teenage phase", where they get a little too big for their britches sometimes and need a firm and knowledgeable owner. He is a SUPER sweet boy and worships the ground his mama walks on, loves nothing more than to cuddle with somebody, and is every bit the typical deafie… a total Velcro Dane who needs to be near his people (the closer the better!). However, he does crate well and is fine when his person is at work. He has shown to be a pup who loves to learn, is super smart, and eager to please… training him is an easy task, but guiding a deaf boy through the sometimes-rough waters of adolescence can occasionally pose special challenges… so we really prefer homes with deaf dog experience, but any dog savvy home is welcome and appreciated. Beginning this week (3/15/13), we will be guiding Alvin through some tests with various other male dogs to see if the friction with the owner’s other male has “soured” him on male dogs in general, or if he will still function well with certain ones. His owner says he has not had any issues socializing outside of the home with other dogs (male and female), so we are pretty sure it’s just that one dog, and we can guide him back into being the happy well-rounded boy we know he really is. Adopters with a female dog ONLY are preferred for right now, but as he progresses, we will consider adopters with a male dog *depending on the temperament of the male* and the experience of the adopter. We feel because he is a typical needy deafie boy, he likely wouldn’t do as well in a home with a large pack where he had to compete with many multiple dogs for attention. He has shown to be good with small dogs (cats unknown) and that will be tested further soon. Only homes with older children please. (5)

MAGDRL occasionally lists danes that are available for adoption through another rescuer, shelter or individual. These danes have not been evaluated by MAGDRL, and MAGDRL makes no representation about the dane or the rescuer. Adoptions of courtesy listings do not follow MAGDRL's adoption process, and any proceeds do not normally go to MAGDRL. Adoption fees are at the discretion of the individual or rescuer.

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

Hi I’m Bambi I’m approximately 2 years old, but still act like a puppy sometimes. I was turned into rescue as a result of a neglect case. I’m a beautiful, fairly tall fawn female. I have a lot of energy at short moments. I love tossing my stuffed toys up in the air, and love playing with my foster brothers, (Copper-Australian Shepard) (Merlin-Great Dane). I love sitting next to you on the couch, and I softly head butt you, so that I can remind you I need more petting. Although I love my brothers, I don't like other females. “ I” want to be the Queen in my house …so I won't be placed with other female dogs. I have three two legged playmates too. I love to play with them too, but I am still puppy enough that they have to watch if I’m running towards them, as I have trouble stopping in time. My foster mom is working on this too. I also have some cats that live here, and I like to sniff them, but they make funny noises at me and scratch my nose, so I pretty much leave them alone but will chase so I really can’t live with them. I’m fully house trained, I know I’m not “supposed” to put my head on those counters …but sometimes I try and sneak anyway. I sit before I’m supposed to eat, and know sit, even if I’m stubborn about it sometimes. Due to where I was before, I’m afraid of those tiny boxes called crates. I have full roam of my foster mother’s house, and have only chewed on the recycle stuff “she” forgot to put away lol. I’m timid around tall men, but warm up if given a couple of minutes. I’m learning to walk on a leash, and still try to pull, but … my foster mom is working hard to teach me the right way. All I want is a couch to sit on next to you and plenty of love …. Are you the family for me?? (2)

MAGDRL occasionally lists danes that are available for adoption through another rescuer, shelter or individual. These danes have not been evaluated by MAGDRL, and MAGDRL makes no representation about the dane or the rescuer. Adoptions of courtesy listings do not follow MAGDRL's adoption process, and any proceeds do not normally go to MAGDRL. Adoption fees are at the discretion of the individual or rescuer.

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

Maggie Mae is a 1 1/2 year old spayed strikingly beautiful mantle marked merle female with natural ears. She is very spoiled, and very lovable. She has decided she wants be an only "child". Maggie has been raised with an older female and two older males (smaller breeds). All was well until couple of weeks ago, when she became aggressive with two of them (male and female). Now she seems only aggressive with the older female. Maggie is very smart and learns quickly. But also just as stubborn! She is at the stage where everything is a game and very happy to be right next to you or playing ball, as long as she is the center of attention. She loves to sleep in bed with you but due to her recent behavior she now sleeps alone on the sofa. Maggie loves to go in the car and loves other people. She is house trained and dogs well when left alone. She has been and is very much, LOVED! Needs loving home with experienced parents, who want a wonderful livable addition in their home and heart! Maggie Mae would do best in a home with no cats and older children. (5)

MAGDRL occasionally lists danes that are available for adoption through another rescuer, shelter or individual. These danes have not been evaluated by MAGDRL, and MAGDRL makes no representation about the dane or the rescuer. Adoptions of courtesy listings do not follow MAGDRL's adoption process, and any proceeds do not normally go to MAGDRL. Adoption fees are at the discretion of the individual or rescuer.

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

Stella is a 7 year old spayed female mix who needs to be rehomed. We believe she may be a Dane mix but she is only about 75 lbs. Stella is very sweet with people and good with children. She can get excited when meeting new people so children 12 or older would probably be best. She prefers to be the only canine family member. She does not do well living with other dogs. Stella is crate trained but is trustworthy when not crated. If interested in Stella, please contact your local Chapter Coordinator. (3)

MAGDRL occasionally lists danes that are available for adoption through another rescuer, shelter or individual. These danes have not been evaluated by MAGDRL, and MAGDRL makes no representation about the dane or the rescuer. Adoptions of courtesy listings do not follow MAGDRL's adoption process, and any proceeds do not normally go to MAGDRL. Adoption fees are at the discretion of the individual or rescuer.