Thank you for considering a rescue Dane as your new friend. To insure the best match possible for both human and dog we require the following:
Application form completely filled in
Background check
Personal references
Veterinary reference
Home Visit
In order to be considered for an adoption you must:
PAY THE REFUNDABLE $25 ADOPTION DEPOSIT Click on PP button
·Be at least 18 years of age.
·Have the knowledge and consent of all adults in your home.
·Have verifiable identification (i.e. driver’s license)
·Have landlord consent.
·Do Not have children under 8 years of age
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Once you have completed the above you will be notified that you are approved to adopt. You can let us know which dog you would like to meet and a visit will be set up. If we do not currently have a dog you are interested in just let us know. Your name will be kept on the approved adopters list for three months. After three months your information will be reviewed and any changes updated before again going on the approved list.
We will, at your personal request, share your information with another legitimate rescue. The request must be in writing from you and the receiving rescue must contact us requesting the information. Since home visits etc.are subjective, it is up to the receiving rescue to use the information using their own guidlines.
Your new Dane will have, as a minimum, the following.
Spayed or Neutered
Microchipped
SNAP4DX blood test for Heartworm, Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis and
Ehrlichia
Wormed for intestinal parasites
Flea and Tick preventive treatment
Rabies Vaccination
DHLPP Vaccination
All othe medical needs will be addressed
Fees: 8 weeks to 6 years $325
($284 plus $16 state sales tax plus $25 refundable fee which you may
wish to apply as a donation)
6 years and up and special needs dogs $175
($142 plus $8 state sales tax plus $25 refundable fee which you may
wish to apply as a donation)
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IS THE GREAT DANE THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
Before making the decision to purchase a Great Dane, ask yourself the following questions:
The Great Dane is a giant breed that takes up more room in the house, needs an appropriate sized car to ride in safely and will cost considerably more to maintain than a small breed. Have you taken all this into consideration?
A Great Dane, especially a rambunctious puppy, can knock down a small child in play. A Great Dane must never be left unsupervised with small children.
A Great Dane can be very destructive to your furniture, woodwork, garden, and personal belongings. Are you prepared to deal with this?
Big dogs have big medical expenses and require the same amount of medicine as an adult person. Are you prepared to purchase canine health insurance or face huge bills in the event of a health emergency?
A Great Dane MUST be obedience trained to obtain control. Are you willing to put in the time and effort to train your dog properly?
The Great Dane is a sociable, friendly breed. Great Danes needs to have human contact, affection, regular socialization with other people and animals, and firm, consistent training. Are you ready to provide this?
Great Danes require exercise appropriate to their age. Many do not “self-exercise.” Are you committed to providing proper exercise in all types of weather?
Great Danes have good noses and many have a “stubborn streak.” When not on a leash, they need a fenced yard or they may “follow their noses.” Can you commit to putting up a sturdy, appropriate fence?
Great Danes can be excellent companions for almost any activity you wish to pursue including jogging, but you *must* wait until after your pup is two years old to avoid damage to growing joints. If you are looking for a puppy, are you willing to wait for it to grow up?
Unless you can answer yes to ALL the above questions, then a Great Dane is not the dog for you.
Before making the decision to purchase a Great Dane, ask yourself the following questions:
The Great Dane is a giant breed that takes up more room in the house, needs an appropriate sized car to ride in safely and will cost considerably more to maintain than a small breed. Have you taken all this into consideration?
A Great Dane, especially a rambunctious puppy, can knock down a small child in play. A Great Dane must never be left unsupervised with small children.
A Great Dane can be very destructive to your furniture, woodwork, garden, and personal belongings. Are you prepared to deal with this?
Big dogs have big medical expenses and require the same amount of medicine as an adult person. Are you prepared to purchase canine health insurance or face huge bills in the event of a health emergency?
A Great Dane MUST be obedience trained to obtain control. Are you willing to put in the time and effort to train your dog properly?
The Great Dane is a sociable, friendly breed. Great Danes needs to have human contact, affection, regular socialization with other people and animals, and firm, consistent training. Are you ready to provide this?
Great Danes require exercise appropriate to their age. Many do not “self-exercise.” Are you committed to providing proper exercise in all types of weather?
Great Danes have good noses and many have a “stubborn streak.” When not on a leash, they need a fenced yard or they may “follow their noses.” Can you commit to putting up a sturdy, appropriate fence?
Great Danes can be excellent companions for almost any activity you wish to pursue including jogging, but you *must* wait until after your pup is two years old to avoid damage to growing joints. If you are looking for a puppy, are you willing to wait for it to grow up?
Unless you can answer yes to ALL the above questions, then a Great Dane is not the dog for you.
This free book guides you through the first seven days of Adopting a Shelter Dog. With seven simple lessons, the book helps you ease the transition from shelter life to home life for you and your pup. You can download your copy here.
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