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updated april 28, 2012



dasia



dasia is a 2 year old import from Germany.  she was surrendered to rescue with rourke, the brindlequin below because of divorce.  she needed to be spayed when she came into rescue so she was seperated from rourke.  turns out both dogs did better when they weren't together, so we decided she would would do best in a home as an only dog.  it's not that she doesn't get along with other dogs, she just wants all the attention for herself.  she is housetrained, crate trained and walks well on a leash. 


rourke


rourke is a brindlequin, which means he is a harlequin with brindle spots instead of black.  he is not a "rare" colour, he is from an ignorant backyard breeder who doesn't have a clue what they are doing. he is starting to come out of his shell now he is on his own and is having a blast playing with his great dane foster sister Asia.  he is nervous of men and can be rather timid, but with the right home, he will be the great dane he was meant to be.


griffin



griffin will be 4 in June.   he was surrendered to rescue because his owner moved to a home that didn't allow her to have dogs.  he gets along great with other dogs, knows basic obedience commands and is everything a great dane is supposed to be!





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what is a rescue dog?



first and foremost, a rescue dog is one that needs a new home. Like people, rescue dogs come from a wide variety of backgrounds and have varying needs. Some of the rescued Great Danes come from loving homes that can no longer keep their cherished pets. Reasons include an owner who dies or must go into a nursing facility, families that are forced to make a lifestyle change, such as a move overseas or into another home where pets are not permitted, or animals that are given up due to divorce. In these instances, a complete background of the animal's health and temperament is usually available.

other danes are given up because the owners were unprepared for the lifestyle requirements of the breed or they did not spend the time to properly train their dogs. We work to ensure that prospective adoptive homes are prepared for the needs of the Great Dane breed and a rescue dog.  Again, with these animals, a complete background of their health and temperament is usually available.

most of the dogs that come to rescue are adults. Puppies are rarely available for rescue. All rescue dogs are neutered or spayed before going to their new homes, and almost without exception go without CKC or other registration papers.

do I go home today?

my family brought me home all cradled in the arms.

they cuddled me, and smiled at me, and said I was full of charm.

they played with me, and laughed with me, they showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.

the children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats.
they even let me sleep with them, all snuggled in the sheets.

I used to go for walks, often several times a day.
they even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.

these are things I'll never forget, a cherished memory. 
for now I live in a shelter, without my family.

they used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe,
but I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new.

the kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug. 
So, I thought I did the right thing when chewing the bathroom rug.

they said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside.
This I did not understand, although I tried, and tried, and tried.

the walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time. 
I wish that I could change things; I wish I knew my crime.

my life became so lonely, in the back yard on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long, to keep from going insane.

so they brought me to the shelter, but were embarrassed to say why.
they said I caused an allergy, and each kissed me good-bye.

if I'd only had some classes, as a little pup. 
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.

"you only have one day left." I heard the worker say. 
does that mean a second chance? Do I go home today?

Author: unknown



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