The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League's orphaned Danes know the true meaning of hope. Often times hope is all they have to help sustain them mentally, and keep them alive until they come into our rescue program. They hope for shelter from the elements, a soft bed, a full tummy, and freedom from pain and sickness. Beyond the basics needed for survival they desperately hope for just a few kind words, and the loving touch of a human hand.

Anyone who has ever witnessed the shining hope in their dog's eyes that it might be time for a walk, a car ride, or maybe, just maybe, that piece of bacon will end up on the floor, will agree that dogs do hope for these kinds of small miracles every day. Sadly, hope on a much deeper level is the last survival tool for abused and abandoned pets.

The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League's Rescue Angel Holidays of Hope is a project that is designed to allow anyone who has a big heart for our big dogs to give them a little extra hope this holiday season. This year's project has expanded to include a selection of Hanukkah items such as Menorahs, dreidels, and gift packages, which will decorate a beautifully appointed dining room table. The Christmas tree will be decorated with an array of delighful canine orgaments; Dane Angels, paw print balls, "droolcicles", dog bones and Great Danes in stocking. You can also donate gift boxes to be placed under the tree, or a beautiful Rescue Angel to adorn the top.

At the bottom of this page is a decorate button. With the click of the mouse you can select the type of decoration you have chosen to donate. As soon as your selection of decorations, ornaments, or gift boxes is added to the project, your name will also be added to a very special Holiday Greeting scroll.