Rescues In Need

This page showcases different dogs that are currently with MAGDRL and are receiving treatment and training to help them overcome the abuse and neglect they have suffered before finding their way to us. Each of these dogs deserves a chance and our dedicated volunteers are working to save their lives.

Tana Dane

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Tana Dane is a 5 month old white female with natural ears who is an absolute angel. She does not have any hearing or visual impairment like most white Danes. Tana came into rescue because her owner felt he didn’t have the means to give her the care she needed to get her through the pain and medical care she needed when diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD). Tana is running a fever and is experiencing a lot of pain due to the HOD. She is at the veterinarian office where they are working to get her fever under control as well as working on pain management. She has been an absolute doll baby, which is pretty good considering the pain that she’s experiencing. Tana will stay at the hospital until she can move around (walk) and then will go to a foster home where they can get her on the road to recovery. Tana Dane came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (6)

What is HOD?
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy - there’s a mouthful! HOD is an orthopedic condition that occurs due to the rapid bone growth in Great Dane puppies. It causes severe joint pain (usually in the front joints, or pasterns) and is accompanied with fever. If HOD is going to strike, it usually occurs in puppies between four and seven months old.

The danger with this medical problem is that it can lead to severe secondary infections (i.e. pneumonia) that can be fatal.

Can you help Tana Dane?

Koda

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Koda is a beautiful 4 1/2 year old fawn male with natural ears. He currently weighs about 135 pounds, but needs to gain some more muscle. Koda has been having a great time in his foster home, he has lots of chew toys, dog beds, foster playmates, and lots of love. Koda has some skin problems that he developed in his previous home that has required medication, lots of baths, and some special food. He is already starting to look better, and will look great when he is healed up! Koda was also crated too much in his previous home, so his hind end is a bit weak. However, the vet things that he will get better with time with TLC and exercise. Koda is house trained and crate trained. He will go into the crate and settle eventually, but prefers to not be in it. He's great at not chewing on anything but his chew toys, and sleeps in the bedroom with his foster mom and foster brothers and sisters. We would like to place Koda in a home with another dog, and with a family where he will not need to be crated. In addition to being good with other dogs, Koda is good with children and cats. Koda came to MAGDRL in June 2010. (5)

Can you help Koda?

Brutus

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Brutus is a 3 year old harlequin male with natural ears. He came to us through a vet office where his owners took him for care for sarcoptic mange. We brought him in once he was declared mange free, but he still has a severe staph infection that he is fighting. Brutus loves to play and be petted, rubbed and loved. He enjoys long walks because he wants to smell everything along the way. He knows how to play fetch and likes to dance (stand on his hind legs and put his front paws in your hands). He knows the following commands: stay, sit, lay down, go in (the crate), no, down, and up. Brutus is crate and house trained, however he has not spent much time in his crate since moving to his foster home. He walks freely around the house without destroying anything. He also enjoys car rides. He stands still, calmly to allow humans to pet him. He is good with dogs of all sizes. Brutus has not been around cats in a home environment, but has seen them at the vet office and paid no attention to it at all. Brutus's first home had 5 children, but we have not witnessed him around young children yet. Brutus can be protective of his owner, and will sometimes need a little time to warm up to new men in his life. He is waiting on medical clearance for his staph infection before he can be neutered. Brutus came to MAGDRL in July 2010. (4)

Can you help Brutus?

We are accepting donations to help defray the medical bills of our Rescues in Need. Thank you for caring.

If you would prefer to make your donation by check MAGDRL gladly accepts personal checks and money orders. Donations can be made to MAGDRL, P.O. Box 575, Manchester, MD 21102.

All donations made from this page will go toward the expenses for all the special needs dogs in MAGDRL's care.

Thank you. All donations are tax deductible. 52-1177018