Princess Fiona

We got this nice update on the cute young brindle girl, Fiona, who was a Private Adoption. Thanks to the Dishno family for providing this shy girl a great home!

“Fiona certainly lives up to her nickname of “Princess Fiona”. We have never seen a dog lay down so properly, she is always crossing her legs as shown in the photo. She also has such a mild temperament outside our house, she is great on walks, meeting new dogs and people. We pass lots of animals (deer, ducks, squirrels, etc.) on our walks and she just looks at them. Inside our house is a different story as she is a such a character. She loves to play with toys and also enjoys a mid-morning nap. Sometimes she does both at the same time (2nd photo). She is such a happy, affectionate dog who always has her tail wagging.

Once again we are so grateful to you for helping us find this sweet, wonderful girl.”

Thank you,

Roberta and Keith

Update on Nicholas

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Thanks to the Uchytil family for sending this update on Nicholas. Karen took a chance on Nicholas when she sprung him from the local shelter. He was so scared and shut down. The shelter staff had to carry him to Karen’s car as he would not walk on a leash. But Karen couldn’t leave him there and vowed to do her best to bring him around. With her love and patience (and Michael the great Great Dane’s help) Nicholas learned to trust people again and found a wonderful home! Bravo Karen!

Here is the update on Nicholas:

“Hey! This is Taylor, Tina’s daughter. We are all so happy to have Nicholas around, he’s so easy! He definitely brightens our life, especially Elliot’s.

We adopted Nicholas a month ago today! We got to know Nicholas to be the sweetest & happiest dog. However, it is all thanks to Karen with Great Dane Rescue of Northern California for her hard work. Karen spent so much time and energy for many months helping Nicholas be less fearful/shy around people. We could not ask for a more perfect dog and friend for our Pug, Elliot.

In addition to growing our family, the adoption process for Nicholas was trouble-free. We were able to spend time with Nicholas before adoption and introduce him to Elliot. We appreciate Karen for her dedication to Great Dane rescues. Her hours spent making sure Nicholas is loved and cared for demonstrates her passion for rescues and their adoption. From the checklist to the instructions on Nicholas’s schedule, Karen left nothing to chance.

Great Dane Rescue of Northern California ensures that every adoption is the perfect fit for the family and pet. No questions or concerns were left unanswered or unattended. Thanks to Karen we were able to bring home the most well-behaved and fun-loving new pet.”

Happy Birthday Blake!

Blake is 5! Thanks to his Dad Michael for sending these photos.

Melanie Is Home

A family sadly reached out for our help placing Melanie. She was shy, could be fearful with some people and never got totally comfortable with all the family members. They made a Reno trip during the quarantine to us, so we could get to know Melanie. In a short time with much socialization, Karen felt she was ready for her forever home. Fortunately, Kim, who has adopted previously from us, was on our waitlist for a Dane. Karen knew she and her family would be the perfect match for Melanie, now know as Finn.

Here’s what Kim wrote to us about her experience:

“We came to meet Finn (Melanie) last Sunday and couldn’t have found a better fit for our diverse family of other animals. She and Abby are best buddies already and run circle eights in the yard. They share one of many beds because Finn is a cuddler! I am looking forward to our camping trips with both big girls. For now our daily walks are her highlight of the morning. Thanks are not enough for Karen’s wisdom to know Finn needed to have a family sooner rather than later????”

Don’t Invite Goliath to a Pool Party!

We received this photo and update from Matt and Sara on their new boy Goliath:

“We thought it might be too difficult to have two deaf Great Danes but Goliath (we call him “G”) proved us wrong. He has acclimated beautifully, but just like ALL the Danes we’ve ever had, he does NOT want anything to do with water and hates it when Mama goes in the pool!”

Thanks to the Minor family for adopting another deaf Great Dane!

Jett (formerly Daphne) and Her New Mom

The Gjers family were on our waiting list for over two years. They had a specific Dane they were looking for and Karen kept reassuring them their new daughter would someday arrive. Well, that day happened and they adopted Daphne (now Jett) and she and Orion are in love. Here is what Cindy Gjers wrote to us:

“I registered with the Northern Ca. Great Dane rescue over two years ago. We were looking for a very specific female to add to our family. Karen was so wonderful & knowledgeable. Each time there would be an available Dane that fit our home, she would patiently fill me in on all the details so that I could decide if she would be an appropriate fit for our home. We definitely considered many Danes but there was always a snag. Last month I got a call and there were two sisters available. My Husband and I went to meet Daphne and knew she would fit nicely in our home even though you could tell she was scared and not at her best. Colleen was patient and kind with us. I usually make a lot of decisions based on my heart and this is a good example of trusting my heart and the women who were guiding me. I feel like I’ve found the perfect Dane for us and I am 100% sure that this could not have happened without Karen & Colleen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love, Cindy & Charles Gjers”

Again, we are happy with the power of our waitlist!

A Successful Private Adoption!

Another successful Private Adoption during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to our wonderful wait list! Here is what Jara Lindgren wrote to us about her experience:

“I have always loved Great Danes and have owned a few over the years. When our last dog passed away a few years ago I knew we needed to wait a while before getting another dog. At the beginning of this year I was looking on the website and fell in love with a dog that was unable to be adopted to me so I had Karen put me on the waitlist in no rush to adopt, hoping to one day find the perfect dog for our family. Within a few months I got a call from Karen that she had a wonderful dog that needed a home and felt like he would be a good fit! She was right Maverick has been the most wonderful, amazing dog I could have hoped for. He has blended into our family effortlessly. We are so grateful that we were on the waitlist and matched with Maverick. Karen really has a great ability for matching dogs and people. Thank you Great Dane Rescue for all the time and love you put into this work. And a huge thank you to Mavericks previous owns who had an enormously hard decision to let go of their beloved dog. I believe unconditional love is doing what is right even if it means not getting what you want, and that is something I have witnessed a number of times throughout this process of adoption.”

With great appreciation,

Jara

Jett and Orion

Pictured are Jett (formerly Daphne) and her buddy Orion. Thanks to Cindy Gjers for sending this photo and her comments: “I don’t think I can take it, these two love each other SOOO much!! My heart is melting. They even share bones. They’ve been inseparable.”