Bruiser is an affectionate 2-year-old black male Dane with natural ears. He came to Rescue when he was surrendered by a good Samaritan that rescued him but could not keep him. His original owner starved him, teased and taunted him with cats, and threatened to “take him out and shoot him.” As a result, Bruiser does not get along with cats. Despite his abusive past, Bruiser is very affectionate and loving. His foster mom says, “Bruiser is definitely a leaner and a lover. He loves to stick his head under a blanket or anywhere that fancies him and rub his head back and forth. My three children have absolutely no problem controlling him and regularly take him for daily walks. His house manners are wonderful!” Bruiser is house trained and does great on a leash. He’s very curious and loves to explore. He gets along famously with other dogs and bonds well with men and women, even though he was raised with abusive men. “Bruiser loves to plop his bum on the couch and just sit there and watch TV with the family. He is truly a character!” his foster mom adds. “I love the way he sees every situation as an opportunity to either love, lean or play with you. His world is centered on his family and he only wants to be warm and comfy with whoever he is with.”

Sex: Male

Age:. 2 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 11/01/09 5 AM

Foster Home: CO

Valentine is a sweet 6-year old, Harlequin, female with natural ears. She was originally adopted out by RMGDRI but was returned when she nipped a small child that was taunting her. As a result, we feel that Valentine will do best in a home with older children that can treat her with respect. She loves to play outside and then snuggle with her "baby" inside. She likes to be covered with a blanket because I think it makes her feel loved and cuddly. Valentine gets along well with her foster brother and sister, and also is very good with cats, as she stayed in a home with a very playful cat and they got along great. She knows her basic commands and walks well with a gentle leader. She is very trustworthy with free roam and loves to sleep next to your bed at night on her own cushion. She doesn't need to go out during the night and will generally stay in bed as long as you do. Valentine is very smart and loving but looks to her pack leader for direction and boundaries.

Sex: Female

Age:. 6 years

Color: Harlequin

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 11/15/09 4 PM

Special Needs: No small children or small dogs

Foster Home: CO

Max is a handsome 4-year-old male fawn Dane with natural ears and soulful eyes. He was surrendered to Rescue when his previous owners moved. Max is house trained, trustworthy with free roam and knows his basic commands. He gets along famously with his foster siblings. “Max needs a lot of loving attention from his humans and is a true Velcro Dane who prefers to always be in the same room as his human pals,” his foster mom says. “He is a very calm, 146-pound couch potato and would most likely do best in a calm environment.” Max walks well on a leash and uses a gentle leader, although he rarely pulls and heels well. He is very friendly with dogs, cats and humans of all ages. His foster mom adds, “Max’s heart is as soft as his velvety fur. His calm demeanor is contagious in our home for both humans and dogs, alike. I adore seeing his sweet face gazing up at me each morning to greet the day.” This sweet boy will make a loving and loyal addition to a family with the time, energy and love Max so deserves!

Sex: Male

Age:. 4 years

Color: Fawn

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 11/16/09 5 AM

Foster Home: NE

Tyson is a sweet 2-year-old black Dane/Lab mix with natural ears. He came to Rescue after being found as a stray in rural Nebraska (he conveniently turned up at a veterinarian’s house!). Tyson knows his basic commands, is house and crate trained, and is good with dogs, curious about cats and excellent with children. According to his foster mom, Tyson is a very fast learner. She says, “Tyson was found wandering the countryside, so we don’t know much about his past; however, since coming to the ranch he has been a great addition. He loves to play and when I go out to do the chores he is right beside me feeding the goats and horses. He is compassionate and he loves to be by your side and let you know that he is there to be your companion.” Tyson is a big lover. He needs a lot of loving attention from his humans and loves to be wherever you are. He loves to cuddle and will try to get on your lap. As Tyson has learned what toys are and that they are his, he loves to play with them! He is full of energy and needs to be exercised on a daily basis. He loves going on runs, for rides in the truck and playing tug-o-war. His foster mom adds, “Tyson is a loveable baby with a heart of gold.” He will make an excellent addition to a loving family with the energy to keep up!

Sex: Male

Age: 2 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 11/18/09 6 AM

Foster Home: NE

Brutus is a happy 1-year-old male fawn Dane with natural ears. He came to Rescue when his previous owner divorced and could no longer care for him. His foster mom says, “Brutus loves to be around his humans! He will follow you from room to room. He loves to play and loves to chew on toys. Brutus has a ton of energy and does better in the house when he has been exercised and given a chance to run and play at the dog park. Brutus is a young dog with a big heart and a lot of energy and should do well in almost any home.” Brutus gets along famously with dogs, cats and children. He does well on a leash, knows his basic commands and is fully house and crate trained. His foster mom adds: “Brutus will make you laugh! He is a total goof ball! Brutus is a super sweetheart and you can bring him anywhere you go because he gets along great with dogs and people alike.”

Sex: Male

Age: 1 year

Color: Fawn

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/02/09 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Victor is a friendly 6-year-old black and white male Dane with natural ears. He came to Rescue after being turned in as a stray to the Central Missouri Humane Society, which was overcrowded and reached out to RMGDRI. Victor is house and crate trained. We believe he may not have spent much time indoors as he is somewhat hesitant to walk on hardwood floors and prefers to find carpet to stand on. He is also just beginning to learn about toys. Victor’s foster family is working with him on his basic commands and showing him what it means to live in a secure environment. We have discovered that he is leary of men when in confined quarters; slow introductions are a must with the ability to retreat when he feels insecure. He is very mellow and well behaved in the house and is content to lie at his human’s feet. Victor is excellent with the two Danes he lives with. His foster mom says, ““The first time he went outside with our two young Danes who play rather rough he stood on the deck and barked as they jumped on each other and ran crazily around the yard as if to say, ‘Hey! Stop that craziness!’” She adds: “We love the fact that Victor accepted all of us – especially our two young, full of energy Danes! – who he flawlessly tolerates. You might think that a dog like Victor who so obviously has been neglected would hold a grudge, but he does not. He is a Dane with great dignity and grace. I know he will make someone a great companion. He is such a loving boy.”

Sex: Male

Age: 6 years

Color: Black w/white

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/02/09 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Bonnie is a calm 2-year-old black female Dane with natural ears. She came to Rescue after being picked up as a stray with her breeding partner. She and her partner were turned out by their breeder after she had an early litter, and we believe they were running loose for about two months. Her foster mom says, “Bonnie is so trusting and friendly, and if you give her a bit of love, you'll win her heart forever. She is very friendly, and loves everyone she meets – the mailman is already her friend!” She adds that Bonnie is a mellow, relaxed girl, who can be quite the couch potato! However, she loves the outdoors too. Bonnie adores children and is friendly with dogs; however, because she was confined by the breeder, she does not like feeling trapped in a small space with other dogs. She would probably do best in a home where she is the only dog and the center of attention, as she craves human contact and loves to snuggle. Despite being unfamiliar with anything domestic, she has adapted quickly to indoor living, learned her basic commands and now sleeps every night beside her foster mom’s bed. This beautiful girl is very muscular and displays all the grace and nobility of a traditional Great Dane. Her foster mom adds, “She is just a sweet angel and loves her humans. She is so loving and trusting and has the gift of forgiveness. Her life began rough, but she still trusts everyone she meets and loves them.”

Sex: Female

Age: 2 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/02/09 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Champ is a beautiful 2-year-old Boston Merle Dane with natural ears. He came to Rescue when his previous owner went to prison. Nothing else is known about Champ’s past. His foster mom says, “Champ is wonderful to be around and to have around the house. His eyes will melt your heart. Champ loves our two children (ages 10 and 8) so much that he believes that his sleeping quarters should be with them on their beds.” Champ is good with dogs, cats and older children (his foster mom’s 8-year-old daughter is able to walk him). He has very unique markings and cool, light blue eyes. Champ is house and crate trained, and rides well in the car. His foster mom adds, “Champ’s heart is bigger than he is. He is a big lover and pulls on the heart strings of everyone who meets him. He could not care more about each family member. He insists on ensuring everyone knows how much he appreciates them with tons of kisses and hugs. Champ is truly a sweet soul and will be surely loved by the forever family who is fortunate enough to adopt him.”

Sex: Male

Age: 2 years

Color: Boston Merle

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/10/09 11 AM

Special Needs: No small children

Foster Home: CO

Moses is a wonderful 5-year-old black male Dane with natural ears. He was to Rescue from a shelter near Amarillo, Texas, after he was found running as a stray. Moses came to Rescue very skinny with several healing wounds on his back. He is a very sweet, well-mannered boy and is good with dogs and children. He will do best with no cats as he likes to chase them. He absolutely adores his foster families 2-year old son and has no qualms about being a pillow for his head. His foster mom says, “When he came to our family on Thanksgiving, Moses was starved for affection. He loves to follow me around and lay at my feet. Moses is house and crate trained, knows most of his basic commands, walks well on a leash. When you pet him, he leans into you. When you are done petting him and try to walk away, he’ll lean into you as you walk! He’s a true ‘Velcro Dane.’” Moses loves car rides (he doesn’t like to be in the back seat and will claim the front immediately!). He also loves to play and give sweet kisses. His foster mom adds, “Moses has a charming personality. His sweet brown eyes always melt my heart.”

Sex: Male

Age: 5 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/15/09 6 AM

Special Needs: No Cats

Foster Home: CO

Teton is a playful 6-month-old black male Dane with natural ears. He was surrendered to Rescue by a breeder in Brush, Colo., when he could not place Teton or his sibling, Bruce. Teton came to his foster home with no training and is proving to be a very bright boy and a fast learner. He is already house trained and quickly learning his basic commands. Teton craves attention from his humans and is a typical Velcro Dane. He loves to be near his humans – if not touching them – at all times. Teton loves going to the dog park and taking walks. He gets along famously with other dogs, cats and children. His foster mom says, “I love how absolutely cuddly he is. He wants to be pet all the time and makes sure that he is available all the time—just in case the urge strikes you! He went from being an outside-all-the-time dog to a great family member in no time flat.” She adds, “Teton is just a big, loving puppy who can’t get enough petting and wants so badly to be part of a family.”

Teton has growing issues that are currently being investigated by RMGDRI's vet.

Sex: Male

Age: 5 months

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/15/09 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Bentley is a mellow 1.5-year-old mantle male Dane with natural ears. He came to Rescue after being sold on Craigslist and returned to his previous owner when the family decided they did not want him. Bentley is house and crate trained, knows his basic commands, and does well with dogs, cats and children (he currently lives with a baby and is proving to be a fast learner and a very gentle boy). He is still all puppy and should not be left home alone with free roam - crating is a must. His foster mom says, “Bentley is a big love! He follows from room to room and, though he is content just being with you, he would prefer to be touching you in some way. For being so young, Bentley really doesn’t act like a typical puppy. He’s pretty much laid back and easy going.” Bentley loves to go for walks and is very curious about his surroundings. His foster mom adds, “I love his great big, deep, brown eyes. When he looks at you with those puppy dog eyes, you really can’t help but love on him!”

Bentley suffers from IBS which will require him to eat high quality food to keep it under control and help him maintain a good weight.

Sex: Male

Age: 1.5 years

Color: Mantle

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 12/25/09 6 AM

Special Needs: IBS

Foster Home: UT

Drako is a sweet 4-year-old male black merle Dane with cropped ears. His previous owner surrendered him to Rescue after he demonstrated leash aggression issues. Drako currently lives in a foster home with one other dog and after a slow start they are doing wonderfully together. He will never be a dog park dog and will either need to go to a home with no other dogs or just one other dog. Despite his issues with dogs, Drako has no aggression towards humans and gets along famously with children and visitors to the house. He is very well behaved and knows his basic commands. Drako is fully house trained and walks well with a gentle leader. He loves to have his neck rubbed and will bury his head in your lap to facilitate this! His foster mom says, “Drako is a very special boy with lots of love. He has a great, big, loveable heart. He is so cute when he plays with his toys. He is very affectionate. We love Drako’s personality. He has so much love to give.”

Sex: Male

Age: 4 years

Color: Merle

Ears: Cropped

Date Posted: 01/04/10 6 AM

Special Needs: No Dog Park, Single Dog or Second Dog

Foster Home: CO

Daisey is an energetic 2-year-old female blue merle Dane/Pyrenees mix with natural ears. She came back to Rescue when her previous owner went on military deployment. Daisey is very active, and she loves to run and play. She is fully house trained and knows her basic commands. Daisey is great with other dogs and cats, and loves a game of chase. She is excellent with children. Her foster mom says, “Daisey loves everyone she meets and is certain they want to love on her. She is very active and not afraid to talk. When playtime is done, she’s happy to lounge in the house or sit on the couch next to you and watch a movie. She loves to be petted and is a real sweetheart.” Daisey needs a home without cats.

Sex: Female

Age: 2 years

Color: Blue Merle

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/11/10 6 AM

Special Needs: No cats

Foster Home: CO

Mugen (aka “Moogie”) is a loving 4.5-year-old black male Dane with natural ears. He was surrendered to Rescue when his previous owner could no longer care for him. Mugen’s foster mom says he is very affectionate. He loves to give hugs and have his neck scratched. Mugen is full of energy and needs to be played with and exercised on a daily basis. He is a particularly big fan of the dog park. Because of previous abuse, Mugen is very cautious around new people and can be timid in unfamiliar settings. He needs slow, supervised introductions to new people. Mugen is good with cats, gets along with children, and generally avoids most dogs. He knows his basic commands, is fully house trained and is trustworthy with free roam. His foster mom adds, “Moogie is a sweetheart and very gentle. He will very gently nudge you and ask for his neck to be scratched. If you do, he will lean in more and more, almost falling asleep on his feet! Moogie is a very gentle boy just waiting for the right family.”

Sex: Male

Age: 4.5 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/14/10 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Logan is an energetic 1.5-year-old black male Dane/Lab mix with natural ears. He was found as a stray so not much is known about his past. He loves to be on the go and would make an excellent running partner and dog park dog. He loves his humans young and old and does well with cats (however he can play rough with them). Logan is housetrained and sleeps through the night without a peep. He is working on his basic commands and is highly treat motivated. He will make a great companion for an active family who enjoys having a partner to be a part of their activities.

Sex: Male

Age: 1.5 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/14/10 6 AM

Foster Home: CO

Glory is a loving 8-year-old female fawn Dane with natural ears. She was surrendered to Rescue when her previous owner’s husband passed away, and she could no longer care for Glory and her other Dane, Bridget. Her foster mom says, “Glory does great with other dogs, and I believe has quite a crush on our young male Dane, so I think she may be a little bit of a flirt—age notwithstanding!” Glory is good with dogs and children of all ages; and she is tolerant of cats. She knows her basic commands and is trustworthy with free roam. “Glory is sweet, and she’s loving, and she so appreciates any time and attention you give her. And even with her age, true to her Dane heritage, she continues to be able and willing to trust and invest in new people, and she is completely open and accepting of the creation of new bonds and relationships.”

Sex: Female

Age: 8 years

Color: Fawn

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/15/10 6 PM

Foster Home: AZ

Bridget is an affectionate 10-year-old female mantle Dane with natural ears. She was surrendered to Rescue when her previous owner’s husband passed away, and she could no longer care for Bridget and her other Dane, Glory. Her foster mom says, “Bridget is sweet, affectionate and loves people. She does great with other dogs and is remarkably playful for a dog her age. She is very involved in all life activities, loves to play, loves people, loves other dogs and animals, and she really loves her toys, which she uses to create another avenue of interaction and communication with her humans.” Bridget is good with dogs and children of all ages; and she is tolerant of cats. She knows her basic commands and is trustworthy with free roam. She is protective of her humans and is quick to warn you when someone is at the door. “Bridget is just a joy to have around and a joy to be with. When you pet Bridget’s face she will look into your eyes and you can just see the love reflected there and her desire to build a relationship with you. She is everything anyone could want in a Dane, without requiring all of the muscle and strength that younger Danes can require.”

Sex: Female

Age: 10 years

Color: Mantle

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/15/10 6 PM

Foster Home: AZ

Hammy is a fun-loving 2.5-year-old black male Dane/Coonhound mix with natural ears. He was surrendered to Rescue when his previous owners had a baby and made the decision to give up both of their dogs. His foster mom says, “Hammy is a lover and loves to cuddle. He follows me around everywhere. When I get up in the morning for work, he gets up and lies down in front of the bathroom while my Dane, Lilly, sleeps in! He loves to play tug-a-war with me, my daughter and Lilly. Hammy is a very happy dog, his tail is always wagging!” Hammy is great with other dogs and he loves to visit the dog park. He’s also excellent with children. He knows his basic commands, is house and crate trained, and is trustworthy with free roam. His foster mom adds, “I love how Hammy plays with Lilly; he is gentle but knows how to have fun. He is so lovable and just needs someone to give him that love. Hammy’s name definitely fits his personality, as he is a ham!” Hammy needs a home without cats.

Sex: Male

Age: 2.5 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/15/10 6 PM

Special Needs: No Cats

Foster Home: CO

Bella is a relaxed 7- or 8-year-old female black Dane with natural ears. She came to Rescue after being found as a stray in Phoenix, Arizona. Not much else I known about her past. Her foster mom says, “Bell is a super-sweet girl who is perfectly happy with some love and attention.” She is house trained, trustworthy with free roam, very mellow and very good with dogs, cats and children of all ages. Bella enjoys running around with other dogs, and she rides very nicely in the car. Her foster mom adds, “Bella just loves everyone, including kids. Our nine-year-old niece and Bella got along right away. Bella’s favorite things to do is to go everywhere with you. She loves to sit with her head in your lap. She will follow you wherever you go. She always wants to be near you, whether it is in the kitchen while you are preparing dinner or on the couch watching TV. Bella loves to follow you wherever you go, and if you sit down, she will immediately lie down next to you and put her head in your lap.” Bella will make a loyal and loving addition to one lucky family with a heart as big as her own.

Sex: Female

Age: 7 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/24/10 1PM

Foster Home: AZ

Sara is a beautiful 9-year-old female fawn Dane with cropped ears. She came to Rescue when her previous owner tried to put her in the night drop at Pueblo Animal Services. Her foster mom says, “It is clear that Sara had a rough couple of years, but she has all the love in the world to give! She is very eager to please.” This sweet and loving ‘Velcro Dane’ knows all of her basic commands, walks very well on a leash, and is fully house and crate trained. She gets along famously with dogs, cats and children of all ages. Sara loves to be in the same room as her humans, lounging on her dog bed. She will make an excellent companion and a wonderful addition to a family looking for a low-maintenance, calm Dane. Her foster mom adds, “Sara is such a sweetheart and needs someone to love her as much as she will love them!”

Sex: Female

Age: 9 years

Color: Fawn

Ears: Cropped

Date Posted: 01/29/10 12PM

Foster Home: CO

Porsche is a loving 11-month-old female merlequin Dane with natural ears. She came to Rescue after being tied outside to a tree for two months and surrendered to the Humane Society; her previous owner, who tied her up and never came back for her, is currently being investigated for animal cruelty. Because of this, Porsche has not had very much socialization or exposure to leashes, toys and other creature comforts; however, she is a wonderful and loving girl! She gets along extremely well with both dogs and children, and displays no aggressive behavior. In fact, Porsche is very affectionate. Her foster mom says, “Porsche is a big lover and a leaner, and enjoys resting her head in your lap. She follows you around and shows interest in what you’re doing – especially when you’re cooking in the kitchen! She enjoys going for long walks and playing with my two-year-old son.” Porsche is house and crate trained, and many some of her basic commands; she is quickly picking up the rest. Because she is deaf, Porsche is learning her commands via hand signal, and she is proving to be a very intelligent girl! Her foster mom adds, “Porsche is such a comedian and is very entertaining. Although she is a female, she is most definitely a tomboy and shows no shame and run with the best of them!” Porsche will make a happy and loyal addition to one lucky family with lots of love to spare.

Sex: Female

Age: 11 months

Color: Merlequin

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/30/10 11PM

Foster Home: CO

Jade is an incredibly sweet 8-year-old female black Dane with natural ears. Jade’s previous owner had to move into an apartment in town for medical reasons and could no longer care for her. She was left with a tenant on rural property but was not being cared for properly, and was surrendered to Rescue. Her foster mom says, “I have never had a dog bond with me and my dog so quickly. She is mellow most of the day, though she does have some spunk at the dog park!” Jade is a fast learner; she learned to use the doggy door in one day. She is excellent with both dogs and children of all ages; she is curious about cats. Jade has been blind in one eye since birth, but she doesn’t let it slow her down! This sweet girls loves going for walks and does well both on and off leash. She knows her basic commands, is fully house trained and trustworthy with free roam. Jade is a big lover. She needs a lot of attention from her humans, and loves to cuddle and put her head in your lap so you can pet her belly. Her foster mom adds, “Jade is a big loveable baby with a heart of gold and will make a great companion. If you’re looking for a loving, trained, really sweet, Great Dane, then Jade is the girl for you! She is a really mellow dog, yet playful, and a joy to have around.” Jade will make an excellent addition to a family looking for a calm, relaxed Dane who still likes to play and give lots of love!

More info on Jade

Sex: Female

Age: 8 years

Color: Black

Ears: Natural

Date Posted: 01/31/10 11PM

Foster Home: CO