goose’s owner Jill sent us this update and great photo of her boy Goose and his new brother Harley. “goose is doing great, he just finished an obedience class and is eating well and growing. He and Harley are now best friends and Goose loves his morning walks and car rides!”
Here is a nice update on the gorgeous boy Jasper from his mothers!
“Jasper continues to thrive with us. He is still super into food but we are managing (threat of spray bottles help, sometimes we give him a Kong with peanut butter so he’s distracted when we eat a meal).
We can even walk him to the car for a ride, get the mail, bring in the garbage cans with him out front and he’s happy as a clam to just hang with us out front like that. We are taking baby steps – bringing some small treats on walks to teach him “come” etc.
He sleeps like a champ! He and the cat Dexter still don’t see eye to eye so not sure that will ever resolve itself. He is definitely a good potty boy, no accidents in the house. He scratches at the door when he wants out. It’s funny but he’s really not very interested in other dogs, which is nice. We walk him 2-3 times per day and he likes it. But he likes coming home after a walk and getting a meal! LOL
We can tell he loves us!”
Take care,
Jill & Gloria
Daisy was a private adoption on our site. Her new owner, Laurie, sent us this update.
Thanks to Laurie for the update but most importantly, adopting Daisy!
“Daisy loves everybody! She’s made herself at home, but does get nervous if her person (whoever’s in the room with her) leaves the room. We are working on basic commands and taking lots of long walks.”
Hagrid has found a wonderful home with Alysicia who has adopted two seniors thru us. She reached out earlier asking is she could be on a waitlist for a puppy (which we never get in).
She felt her girls now are older and were ready to help with a younger Dane. I don’t think Hagrid was the puppy she had in mind but I had to ask. She has experience, patience and a household of girls!, Just what this little guy needed, and she said YES! Here’s Hagrid’s update:
“The girls are in love because he Hagrid pays more attention to them than Tucker does. Tucker likes him but is still trying to figure him out because Hagrid is so exuberant when he plays and has been circling around inside the house checking everything out.
Tucker gets to walk the property off leash but I’m keeping Hagrid on leash for the longer walks at the moment so I can introduce him to all of the livestock and new sights/smells in a controlled way. He’s going to do great.”
Ken and Connie adopted Obi in December and just sent us an update.
After losing their beloved Breck, they noticed Paisley (whom they adopted thru us) was depressed. Could we find another Dane for them? Along came Obi, a private adoption, and they went for it!
“One week in and so far NO issues. We have left the Danes alone twice. First time was 10 mins and last night about 20 mins. Baby steps. Obi is learning commands and how to walk on a leash without pulling. He still doesn’t understand he can go outside when he wants without asking. I have had him off leash in the front yard . He stays right next to me once he realizes we are not going for a ride.”
The Cook family sent us this cute photo of their rescue Danes Stevie and her younger “brother” Bodie. Here is what Gayle wrote to us:
“Butt to Butt. This rarely happens as Stevie doesnt like to cuddle with Bodie. He annoys her (other than in the car when they are always touching).
She craves human cuddling though!.”
These Great Danes are so lucky to be in the home they are!
We received these great photos from Jeanette on her boy Winchester. Here is what she wrote to us:
“Sorry it’s been awhile! Just checking in to say Winchester is doing well!
He had many issues but we got with an excellent trainer and we have been diligent with daily training instilling rules, boundaries and lessons since August. He has gained so much confidence and his anxiety and reactivity is so much better.
He has been quite a handful but is blossoming daily. He is just now realizing that he is home and has a loving family. His discovery of human touch and affectionately is now expected and he loves cuddling. To watch his daily transformations have been rewarding. It has been a long and dedicated journey since August but he is so worth it. His entire demeanor and attitude has changed and he is such a loving goofball.
Here are some pictures of him!
Hope all is well with you! Happy Holidays!”
Jeanette
An update from Alysicia on her second adopted senior Dane. Unlike so many, it’s the quality of time, not the quantity of time you have with a Dane in need. Here’s what she wrote:
Hi,
I wanted to give you a quick update. Tucker is doing great and we adore him everyday. Thank you again.
Have a safe, happy holiday.
Alysicia and family
Maureen, a long time adopter of our rescued Danes (four times to be precise!) sent us this update on her boy Moose. Her family is never focused on age or color or size, but rather just wanting a Dane with a good temperament and to provide him/her a loving home. Thank you Maureen and the whole Mason family
, we wish we could clone you and your family! Here is her update:
“Moose is doing great- he loves going for a ride. We started taking him once in a while so he’d be used to riding to the vet. Now he’s ready to go every day, anywhere. He a very good guy in the vehicle so now that it’s cooler he gets to go more. I’m sure we’ll be sorry come warm weather.
He’s in great health. We had a little scare in June- a mass started forming under his jaw. You can just guess what was going through my mind given our history but fortunately it was only a foxtail! Quick recovery.
All our best, Moose and the rest of the Masons”
Whisky Blue was adopted as a private adoption due to all the shut downs with covid. Maggie was patiently waiting on out adopter’s list and finally won the lotto on this boy. Here’s her update on Whiskey.
“Happy Holidays! Thought I’d update you on our beautiful boy He’s 150 lbs now Whisky had a session with a trainer and he is doing great with sit, down and stay. Still working on the growling but he’s doing better.
He’s having anal gland issues with one infection and is going through a second round of antibiotics. Hoping pumpkin will help add fiber and clear it up. If you have suggestions, let me know.
He loves going to school. Today was the second to last day before winter break. We were twins for the student materials pick up. He was such a good sport and the kids (and parents) loved seeing him! I have no doubt our twin wardrobe will expand! Thank you Karen for being a wonderful matchmaker!
Hope all is well with you. Have a great holiday.”
Maggie