Three good boys need new homes – no fault of theirs – it’s due to family drama at their current homes. So if you’ve ever thought about having a Great Dane, these guys are all past the puppy stage and well-trained. They all come from my friend, who is Scout and Trixie’s breeder. Her dogs are all health tested before she ever breeds them, and she breeds for health and temperament. It’s rare she has any to rehome…
I know NOTHING but what I’m posting here. This is for my own self-preservation – ask too many questions and suddenly I’d be doing a gofundme to start a Great Dane farm.
If you are seriously interested, I can provide your contact information to Kristi. Even with the dire circumstances, she’ll be super picky. Before Trixie arrived, she had a 2-year-old to be rehomed, but after we talked about it, we decided it would not be a good fit (I think it was a cat thing). She always going to do what’s best for the dogs. She’ll want to make sure everyone is a great fit together.
Beyond putting you in touch with Kristi, I have no say in any of this. 😉 But I’m happy to tell you what it’s like to be owned by a Great Dane or two.
Here is Kristi’s info on the dogs:
We have two families in hard situations and needing to rehome their Danes asap. Even if your not able to personally help- liking this post, sharing and commenting help spread the word. We would be SO very grateful!!
The first are two sweet danes
Rhodes & Knoxley
– 2 years olds from Margo/Boomer that cannot stay where the owner has to move to right now. She would be interested in a permanent home and/or a potential foster if at all possible!! Can go together (preferably) or separate
located in Northern Colorado
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Second is Walter
That’s what I got. If anyone is interested, email your contact information and I’ll put you in touch with Kristi.
If you know anyone who might be interested, send them this post…save me from myself. LOL (And save Kristi because these guys will be back on her farm if needed, until proper homes can be found).
ETA: I forgot to tell you that Rhodes and Knoxley are Trixie’s half-siblings!
NutmegAgain
ZOMG. I am very glad you are way across the country from me, because I would take one (just one??) in a hot minute… I’m sure they will find homes, and “super picky” is the right way to be when rehoming such precious beasties. Give me a bark if there is anything I can do from over here in CT
(eta, I seem to be running a rotating Newf foster home–which is fine, and I would happily add a Dane to the mix but I doubt I’m the closest. Any dog would need to be dog-dog compatible, obvs.)
rikyrah
They look so 🥰
Hope they find homes 🤞🏾🥺
TaMara
@NutmegAgain: Seriously, Walter has totally stolen my heart. Luckily (for me) he and Jasper would not be compatible. Jasper is SUPER pushy. Everyone must be his FRIEND – Scout has put him in his place more than once.
Alison Rose
Unfortunately, my mom is in the market for a miniature dachshund, which in nearly all ways is the opposite of a Great Dane. Hope these buddies find forever homes very soon!
TaMara
Just an FYI, since it’s the weekend, I’ll probably repost after the 4th if we’re still looking for homes. Thanks, everyone!
mrmoshpotato
LOL! 🐶♥️
Scamp Dog
Best of luck finding homes for those Danes! Meeca is still doing well at 14, going on half-hour rambles around the neighborhood. We got to spend 6 weeks in Michigan with my 91 year old Mom this summer, and she won over my non-dog-loving Mom.
NutmegAgain
@TaMara: Then the sweet little guy I have now (who is a bit like a gremlin, in that he can turn into a wicked snot monster) would probably not be compatible. I’m fostering him for the rescue — his owner’s life got scrambled, and the Newf rescue is helping out. So nice! But I’ve had the lil bugger 2 months and I could be happy to relinquish him back to his person. But I’m guessing he would be a brat with a newcomer.
Ruckus
Had a really good friend with a Dane. She made doggie coats for small dogs. Wonderful dog/horse, his front shoulder came nearly to my waist. Likely cost more to feed him for a week than it did to feed me for a month. Calmest, most laid back dog I’ve ever met. He didn’t have to be mean or aggressive in the least to get your attention. He sleep on a human single bed – and filled it up. Beautiful and an amazing dog. His owners had a little small dog that barked constantly and the look the dane gave her when she woke him up…. But they were friends so all was fine.
something fabulous
OMG!! RE-shared on my FB page for my dog folks, since I usually only have cat-content, it might get some interest. Was just laughing with a friend about big dog breeds she’d posted! Wonder if I can link to it?
My own bosslady Gigi would not be up to the challenge :). Do we know if transport out of state will be ok?
(Personally, I would totally be ALL IN on your starting a Dane– estate? spa resort? campus?)
karen marie
@Alison Rose: Has she lost her mind? Has she had a Dachshund before? They’re a nightmare to housebreak.
zhena gogolia
I love the one with the kitty on his back! I hope they find homes soon. So beautiful.
Cathie from Canada
My daugher and her wife own a Dane – on Instagram, she is opal_the_great_yxe
– and they are connected to the Great Dane community across Canada.
I will send this to them to see if they can get the message out to people in Colorado and nearby states.
Alison Rose
@karen marie: No, she has not lost her mind, but gee, thanks for the concern. She’s had three dachshunds in her life and they were no more difficult to housebreak than our other dogs. She likes them and hasn’t had one for many years. Now that she’s a widow and lives alone, she wants the company.
JFC.
Timill
I’ll contribute to the gofundme ;-)
We have no space as it is, and we’re in the middle of acquiring a biracial grandson, his not-quite-live-in girlfriend, and a trans biracial grandchild. They weren’t doing well in middle Tennessee…
Unless PowerBall comes through, in which case I’ll write a check.
Percysowner
I can’t take them. I have small dogs, one of whom is VERY picky about her dog friends, small kids and a cat, plus no fenced yard. However. send up a flare if you need transportation costs covered.
karen marie
@Alison Rose: That’s why I asked whether she’s had any. Apparently she has.
I’m just going to pie you so you aren’t exposed to opinions you don’t think I should have.
Joy in FL
I have two cats and really can’t add a dog, also I live a couple thousand miles away.
But I will gladly chip in for transportation if that’s something that makes any difference to someone(s).
I’ve had 3 Great Danes in my life, one at a time. I love them so much. I hope these three all find good homes soon.
Lyrebird
You don’t say!
Snarking aside, rock on. From one multi culti and until recently multi generation fam to another. If I win* Powerball (*not likely, noever bought a ticket), I will buy a second house to host some other fams with trans kids or something.
@TaMara:
Please repost as many times as you need to! My kids are wary of any pets Steve size and up, so no chance here, but sending good thoughts for this good puppers!