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Lucy Has Passed

Lucy Has Passed

Lucy’s owner, Elaina Hernandez, sadly let us know her long legged sweet girl has passed. We thank Elaina for being a wonderful mother to Lucy and for all she has done for Rescue. Here is what Elaina wrote:

“Heya! Well, our nervous Lucy LooHoo crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday about 3pmish.Back in October she bloated with torsion had surgery and didnt have to have any  intestines or stomach removed she was just drained washed and flipped back into regular position and my vet tached her stomach since she wasnt tacked with her spay. But yesterday she became ill again and bloated again =/The hard descion had to be made and we SAID OUR GOODBYES and our vet sent her over the rainbow Bridge with myself and my spouse Drew Lucy’s Boo, and our Mama Wolf, our trainer and doggy daycare owner whom I had had the pleasure to be a Client and fam-damily member for the past 20 years by her side! Lucy’s favorite peopleThis past week was my bday and we took her and her Pomsky brother to yosemite and stayed in a cabin for a few nights, monday night she ran the the Fungility course at our class.  And she did her favorite thing the tunnel like 6 times! She went out with bang!!!She made it 8, my sweet special girl who’s mom was abandoned in that barn! Colleen  thank u so much for giving me the lifetime opportunity of being Lucy’s FUREVER home since she was about 14 weeks old.She will be SO missed BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.  That girl TAUGHT ME SO MUCH, that I’m a better dog mom now because of our lessons together! Just wanted to update u since we hadn’t emailed in awhile.When I ready, I will for sure contact u for another Sweet girl  needing a furever homeGreat Danes rule!”

Kevin Update

Kevin Update

Nice update from Kevin’s owner Kika on her new big black boy:   “Just thought I’d give you an update on our boy. He is still the best. He has put on about 10lbs of muscle since we brought him home and is looking so handsome! He used to scarf his food and be the first to finish, but he now takes his time and finishes last. I love this, because it tells me that he knows without a doubt that he doesn’t have to worry about his next meal. He still gets the “zoomies” and has pogo-feet when he is excited, but he also very much cherishes his long naps. Although he has 3 of his own beds in the house and is not allowed on the couch, I thought you’d appreciate the photo I’ve attached. His stools are completely normal and his skin is no longer flakey. He is a happy and healthy boy.

Thank you again for everything and I hope all is well.” Kika

Goodbye to Dori

Goodbye to Dori

We just got this sad note from Maureen and Gary that their beloved Dori passed away. Our deepest sympathies to Maureen and Gary on their loss. Dori was the third Dane adopted from us. All three had issues, but Maureen and Gary worked through/accepted them and the Danes lived a happy life filled with love.

Here is what Maureen wrote: “Just reaching out to you to let you know we lost Dori.  It was actually a weeks back but I’ve had a hard time talking about her until recently.  We noticed she wasn’t as playful then a couple of days later she seemed to be breathing harder after our walk.  So I took her in to the vet who sent me up to the Veterinary Specialty Clinic in Central Point, OR which he said was on par with UC Davis.  Three hours later I was bringing her body back to bury.  I know I was in disbelief.  The vet said she had a growth around her heart (which she thought was most likely cancerous) that had burst.  They drained 3 liters of blood from her lungs but couldn’t save her.
She was such a sweet, beautiful girl.  For weeks every time I went out the front I expected to see her coming around the side of the house to go for our walk.  We buried her out in the upper pasture where she loved to run so every time I walk the loop I talk to her.  I still miss her.  I’m glad we had her with us for the time we did but it was much too short.
So sorry to send sad news. ”
Maureen

Lily-Belle and Friends

Lily-Belle and Friends

Thanks to Anne Marie for these Christmas photos! All three dogs are rescue dogs.

Baloo and the Grinch

Baloo and the Grinch

Kimberly Smith-Martinez sent in this photo of her boy Baloo. “This is Baloo (formerly Jameson) and the grinch at his daycare (Bed and Biscuits in Santa Cruz). He’s 2-1/2 and an amazing, loveable Dane. Definitely on Santa’s good doggie list. “

Seasons Greetings From Blake and Michael!

Seasons Greetings From Blake and Michael!

Shawnee Loves Titan

Shawnee Loves Titan

Barbara sent us this photo of Shawnee cuddled up with her new brother Titan. Barbara had recently lost Cochise, and she sent this photo with the note that it took a month for Shawnee to finally cuddle with Titan like she used to with Cochise. Merry Christmas!

Louie Loves Christmas!

Louie Loves Christmas!

Thanks to Louie’s mom Melissa for sending this sweet Christmas photo.

Christmas Photos Needed!!

Christmas Photos Needed!!

We know you Dane owners are out there like proud parents taking photos of your Danes with Santa, with Santa hats, in front of the tree, etc. So please send them in and we will share them with our large Dane rescue community on our website. You can send your photos to [email protected] and please remember to list your Dane’s name! Merry Christmas to all and thank you for supporting our little rescue group. (I am starting us off by posting a photo sent to me by a friend, and also posting a throwback photo from Christmas of 2014, of Julie Meyer’s beloved Maggie (who owned the title of “Best Dog In The World”) who passed this year. This one’s for you Julie.)

Fiona In Her New Home

Fiona In Her New Home

Thanks to Keith and Roberta for adopting Fiona and giving her the love she so wanted as an only child. She is doing so well!