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Herbie the Love Bug! AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

 Hi! I’m Herbie the Love Bug! 
(Yes, the name fits—I’m basically a giant, snuggly shadow.)

I’ve been hanging out with For the Love of Danes Rescue for a while now after being saved from a pretty rough past. I didn’t get much human love back then, and I’ve got some mystery scars to prove it… but don’t worry—I’m all heart now 

Because of what I went through, when I love my humans… I LOVE them hard. Like, “you’re my person and I will protect you forever” hard.

I’ve been living with an Irish Wolfhound foster brother, and while we used to get along great, we don’t quite see eye to eye anymore. With all the changes in my life, I can struggle with feeling secure and sometimes try to claim things—and people—that I love. I do great with other dogs on off-leash walks ✨, but in the house I can feel a little unsure and tend to guard things I care about.

The good news? My foster parents have been working closely with a trainer to help me learn about boundaries and something called “appropriate behaviour” (still figuring that one out ). I’m trying really hard!

Important facts about me:
• I am the BIGGEST snugglepuss you’ll ever meet
• I’m extremely affectionate and people-focused
• I’d thrive as an only dog
• I need an experienced Dane home—someone who understands big feelings in a big body
• I just need reassurance that I’m safe and not going to be left behind again 

Oh! And I’m not neutered yet (no idea what that means… sounds suspicious), but that will be taken care of before adoption ✔️

I’m currently located on the Sunshine Coast, waiting for my forever human—the one who sees my past and my potential.

If you’re looking for a loyal, loving, oversized cuddle bug who will adore you with his whole soul…
✨ I might just be your guy. ✨ 

 

 

Available

Name: Sky
Age: 4 years
Location: Edmonton 
This is Sky, a handsome Blue Dane, who is neutered and micro chipped. Sky came into our care last year with the understanding he was nervous of all humans and did not get along with other animals. He previously had a negative experience in a kennel environment that led to him becoming reactive, and he began losing weight. We were told about his different personality traits, his likes and dislikes, however, we learned very quickly this would be an intake we would need to start at the basics of getting to know him before placing him.
At the time, we didn’t have an available foster home who could meet what we knew of his needs, so we took a chance and reached out to a local business called 780 Kennels. Without hesitation, Adam and his team said bring him to us. Things started pretty rocky, they could barely get food into his kennel, but since then, with an abundance of patience and skills, they have built a trusting relationship with him, so much so that he now sits in their laps when he wants his back scratched. Sky has made friends with other dogs, although for safety reasons, they are separated by the fencing in their dog runs, they still manage to play chase back and forth. In the beginning, his tail was curled in fear, and now it wags because he is learning to be happy boy. Due to Sky’s previous experience in a Kennel environment, we were concerned but after seeing how much progress the 780 team has made, we decided a few months into his rehabilitation that he was ready for the next step basic training sessions to help prepare him for adoption. Sky has been working hard to come into his fun, playful, and loving personality.
The 780 teams have made impressive and encouraging progress with Sky. However, the reality is that he will need a family with no young kids and with no other animals. He should NOT be in a busy city as the noise and activity are too much for him. Also, he will require a completely fenced property so he can get used to his new home while he settles in with his new family. We want him to be adopted by a family who is willing to make the commitment to continuing his training at 780 Kennels, seeing how much progress and success they have made. Sky deserves to be happy and loved. With Sky, his adoption comes with a $1 honorary 780 Kennels’ membership that includes multiple perks, this will help reduce the costs of his training and offers his adopters a boarding option if they were needing that service.
As a rescue, we will always do our best to find ways to say yes when there is a Dane in need, some times we cannot always be the answer but we have been extremely fortunate that we have had 780 Kennels to help us give Sky a second chance, no matter the time and effort that was needed.
 

 

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