Opal Update

Opal’s owner, Roberta Dishno, sent us this nice update on her girl Opal. Opal had some medical issues just after adoption, and Roberta and her husband were very nice in working with us to resolve these and not returning Opal! We appreciate their commitment to this sweet girl. Here is what Roberta wrote about Opal:

“I want to thank you for trusting us with Opal. I can’t believe it’s been almost 3 years. Opal has turned into one great dog that we take hiking, over to friends houses, and can introduce to other dogs. She still acts like a puppy but is starting to get some gray hairs in her face.

She’s become an only dog in the house and seems to enjoy it. We moved to Placerville on a few acres last year and she loves chasing lizards, squirrels and anything else that comes in our yard. She always seems to be happy and can put on the cutest face when it’s time for her walks (2nd photo is a view from my desk). We also discovered that she is a fan of my alma mater (Arizona State). She loves this ASU mascot pillow and carries/sleeps with it everywhere in the house.

Thanks again for all work that you and the team does at GDRNC! “

Downward Facing Dog?

Clifford’s owner, Sherri, sent us a photo of her “yogi Clifford doing chair yoga”. At nine years young, I guess yoga is one of the reasons Clifford is in such good shape. Something to think about…..

Chloe (formerly Kaliope)

Thanks to Doug for adopting Chloe and obviously giving her a wonderful new home. Chloe’s brother Kepler is also thriving in his new home, so the siblings are both in good places!

You Can Be Pregnant and Own a Great Dane!

We have SO many people contact us wanting to give up their Great Dane because they are expecting a baby and as we all know “you can’t have a baby and a Great Dane”. Or at least that is what most people seem to think. So we publish this cute little story and these great photos to tell you, it can be done!

Tony comes from a family that has a long history with our group. His parents, John and Tracy, were a long time foster care family and Tracy created our first website and managed it. So when Tony and Stephanie contacted us looking for a sister for their boy Baloo (they had lost their young girl Violet recently to a heart attack) we did not hesitate to place Opal with them, even though we knew they were expecting a baby soon. Fast forward a few weeks later and “Grandma Tracy” calls to say Stephanie ended up having an unexpected home birth with Tony delivering his son and the two Great Danes standing in the doorway watching!

Tracy says both dogs absolutely love the baby and all is going just fine. I guess this story disproves the myth that babies and Great Danes cant coexist in the same home!

Clifford Celebrating National Dog Day

Thanks to Sherri Lane for always sending such “artsy” photos of her skinny boy Clifford. (that is his official name…) She is so good at being creative with her photography.

Roxie

We received this great photo from Scott and Liz Harrison about their girl Roxie (formerly Scarlet) and their visit to Monterey. (Rescue Danes are everywhere!)

“When we were visiting Monterey we had a lady inquire about our Dane.  We told her we had adopted Roxie from GDRNC a little over a year ago. Surprised, she told us she had adopted two Danes a little over a year ago from GDRNC also. So I just wanted to drop you a note to update you on how well Roxie is doing and thank you for giving us a great addition to our family.  As you can tell by the picture; she is a bit of a clown but always is watching over us.”