Available Danes in Virginia
Note: We have evaluated these dogs to our best abilities. MAGDRL and its volunteers can not be held responsibile for any inaccuracies or omissions in dog evaluations. A dog may react differently in each situation.
A "Courtesy Listing" means that we are listing this dog on our website as a courtesy to a third party. The dog is not in MAGDRL's possession.
Disclaimer: You must be an approved adopter to be considered for adoption. We have families going through the adoption process on a rolling basis and we cannot "promise" or "hold" a dog for an family until they have completed the adoption process. But we have lots of great dogs we can match them a family once approved.
A "Courtesy Listing" means that we are listing this dog on our website as a courtesy to a third party. The dog is not in MAGDRL's possession.
Disclaimer: You must be an approved adopter to be considered for adoption. We have families going through the adoption process on a rolling basis and we cannot "promise" or "hold" a dog for an family until they have completed the adoption process. But we have lots of great dogs we can match them a family once approved.
Athena
Athena is a smart, pretty, lovable, 15-month-old girl who loves to get treats, nuzzle with her people, run and chase squirrels. She is perfectly house trained, only chews on toys and is very particular about which chair she chooses to curl up in during the day.
She came into foster care after a month in the shelter and was very frightened and withdrawn. In a matter of weeks she has blossomed into a sweet and affectionate young lady. She needs love and patience to learn to trust again but, With treats, she was accepting and affectionate towards our family members within 24 hrs. Athena is truly deserving of a family of her own. She is certain to become one of the most lovable and bonded Danes in the right house.
Athena previously lived with a Beagle and a French Bulldog but did not get along with the Beagle. We will not place her in a home with small dogs. In her foster home she is living with a male Dane with no problems. Athena previously attended doggie day care and was a model client there, she does seem to enjoy socializing with other larger dogs. She has previously lived with cats but we do not know how she was with them. She has also lived with children with no problem. Given her trust issues we will not place her in a home with small children for safety sake.
Since Athena is still a youngster she will have a training requirement as part of her adoption contract.
Cats-yes
Kids – 12+
Dogs – medium or large only
She came into foster care after a month in the shelter and was very frightened and withdrawn. In a matter of weeks she has blossomed into a sweet and affectionate young lady. She needs love and patience to learn to trust again but, With treats, she was accepting and affectionate towards our family members within 24 hrs. Athena is truly deserving of a family of her own. She is certain to become one of the most lovable and bonded Danes in the right house.
Athena previously lived with a Beagle and a French Bulldog but did not get along with the Beagle. We will not place her in a home with small dogs. In her foster home she is living with a male Dane with no problems. Athena previously attended doggie day care and was a model client there, she does seem to enjoy socializing with other larger dogs. She has previously lived with cats but we do not know how she was with them. She has also lived with children with no problem. Given her trust issues we will not place her in a home with small children for safety sake.
Since Athena is still a youngster she will have a training requirement as part of her adoption contract.
Cats-yes
Kids – 12+
Dogs – medium or large only
Bentley - On Medical Hold
Bentley – ON MEDICAL HOLD
Bentley is a 4 yr old Fawn male who is sweet and laid back. He has some health issues that need to be addressed before he will be available for adoption. Bentley will be on meds for the next month or so to try to clear up his skin condition. It is most likely a flea or other type of skin allergy and we are hoping the meds will help clear up his skin so he is healthy enough to be neutered in the next month or so. We will not be recruiting for him until he is closer to being medically cleared.
Bentley came to MAGDRL in July. (5)
Update July 12
Bentley is happiest when he is with his family. He loves to walk around the house with you and is most content just to be in the room while family members are working or watching tv. He enjoys going for walks and is getting better on his leash. He also likes playing fetch and tug of war. As he is starting to feel better he is becoming more playful. He even knows how to shake! He is becoming comfortable being in his crate when he is left alone. He is vocal about telling his people that he does not like being left alone when he knows his people are in the house. He is good with strangers, and is very gentle with small children (just spent 5 days with a 4 year old, 6 year old and a baby). He acclimated well to a house full of people (10 people over a weekend). He is currently living with a female shepherd and they get along wonderfully. He is a sweet boy with a gentle soul and will be a great addition to a family.
Dogs – Yes
Cats- Yes
Kids - Yes
Bentley is a 4 yr old Fawn male who is sweet and laid back. He has some health issues that need to be addressed before he will be available for adoption. Bentley will be on meds for the next month or so to try to clear up his skin condition. It is most likely a flea or other type of skin allergy and we are hoping the meds will help clear up his skin so he is healthy enough to be neutered in the next month or so. We will not be recruiting for him until he is closer to being medically cleared.
Bentley came to MAGDRL in July. (5)
Update July 12
Bentley is happiest when he is with his family. He loves to walk around the house with you and is most content just to be in the room while family members are working or watching tv. He enjoys going for walks and is getting better on his leash. He also likes playing fetch and tug of war. As he is starting to feel better he is becoming more playful. He even knows how to shake! He is becoming comfortable being in his crate when he is left alone. He is vocal about telling his people that he does not like being left alone when he knows his people are in the house. He is good with strangers, and is very gentle with small children (just spent 5 days with a 4 year old, 6 year old and a baby). He acclimated well to a house full of people (10 people over a weekend). He is currently living with a female shepherd and they get along wonderfully. He is a sweet boy with a gentle soul and will be a great addition to a family.
Dogs – Yes
Cats- Yes
Kids - Yes
Rocco
Meet Rocco. He is a 9 month old puppy with plenty of kisses to give. When I say plenty.....I mean PLENTY of kisses. Rocco loves everyone. He came into rescue from a family who's living situation changed and could not keep him. Rocco is very skittish. He jumps at the vacuum, door, sudden moves etc. but he is a SUPER sweet baby. He is good with large dogs (50lbs and over). He is scared of small ones but may be okay with the proper introduction. His foster has a neighbor with a Pomeranian and Rocco will cower behind her legs when she starts barking. A lot of the nervous type behavior will reduce in time with a family that takes it slow and allows him to integrate at his own pace. He has no reaction to cats but may play with them a little too rough. He has not had prey drive in the yard or on walks. He is going to be a BIG boy. He is very tall. He weighs 105 but will fill in a little more as he gets older. He is playful and energetic and will do well in an active home. He is excellent with children 6 years and older. He has not been around children younger than that. Rocco recently got neutered and is still healing. He will make a great addition to a dane loving family. Since Rocco is very young a training requirement will be part of his adoption contract. Rocco came into rescue July 2017.
Update 8/14/2017
Rocco continues to flourish in his foster home. He has been neutered and received his clean bill of health and is ready for his forever home. Rocco is still very skittish. There is NO aggression what so ever. He is the “run and hide” kind of Dane J He has gotten a lot better at sudden movements startling him. He has a way to go with scary things like the ice cube maker…lol…Rocco is not vocal at all. He loves all people. He just needs someone who will respect his need to take new situations slow and he will be fine. Rocco is currently living with a 7 year old female Dane and a 3 year old male boxer. Rocco seems to lean on his older sister to show him the way and he is exploring more and more. He even went to that scary fence to sniff the mean old Pomeranian with the assistance of his big sister. He would do best in a home with a confident older large dog to show him the world isn’t as scary as he thinks. Rocco has no negative behavior. He doesn’t counter surf, drink from toilets or damage anything. He is left in a room with his siblings while away and has free roam of the home at night. Not that you would know since he stays in the room with his foster mom J Rocco is truly a Velcro dane and a huge leaner. He walks well on a gentle leader but we only walk for about 30 minutes at a time. The cars going by or an emergency vehicle makes him press against his foster mom’s legs. He does not pull on a leash at all but you have to be ready in case he startles. He LOVES to run in the backyard. He would do best in a single family residence with a decent sized fenced in yard. He LOVES LOVES LOVES to play with his fursiblings. He does not fetch but is curious when a ball or frisbie is thrown. That will come in time. Rocco is honestly a funny Dane to have around. His curiosity is refreshing and he is a joy to have around. Rocco will make a great addition to any home that is willing to take new things a tad slow and let him settle in on his own terms.
Kids- 6+
Dogs- Large
Cats - ?
Update 8/14/2017
Rocco continues to flourish in his foster home. He has been neutered and received his clean bill of health and is ready for his forever home. Rocco is still very skittish. There is NO aggression what so ever. He is the “run and hide” kind of Dane J He has gotten a lot better at sudden movements startling him. He has a way to go with scary things like the ice cube maker…lol…Rocco is not vocal at all. He loves all people. He just needs someone who will respect his need to take new situations slow and he will be fine. Rocco is currently living with a 7 year old female Dane and a 3 year old male boxer. Rocco seems to lean on his older sister to show him the way and he is exploring more and more. He even went to that scary fence to sniff the mean old Pomeranian with the assistance of his big sister. He would do best in a home with a confident older large dog to show him the world isn’t as scary as he thinks. Rocco has no negative behavior. He doesn’t counter surf, drink from toilets or damage anything. He is left in a room with his siblings while away and has free roam of the home at night. Not that you would know since he stays in the room with his foster mom J Rocco is truly a Velcro dane and a huge leaner. He walks well on a gentle leader but we only walk for about 30 minutes at a time. The cars going by or an emergency vehicle makes him press against his foster mom’s legs. He does not pull on a leash at all but you have to be ready in case he startles. He LOVES to run in the backyard. He would do best in a single family residence with a decent sized fenced in yard. He LOVES LOVES LOVES to play with his fursiblings. He does not fetch but is curious when a ball or frisbie is thrown. That will come in time. Rocco is honestly a funny Dane to have around. His curiosity is refreshing and he is a joy to have around. Rocco will make a great addition to any home that is willing to take new things a tad slow and let him settle in on his own terms.
Kids- 6+
Dogs- Large
Cats - ?
Titan
Titan is a handsome young man full of energy and love. He may take a few minutes to warm up to you if he doesn’t know you and then it is “game on”. He won’t stop KISSING YOU!!! He has manners but is still a puppy at heart. He knows to sit, shake a paw and down. He is very food motivated and is pretty hungry – so he may guard his food when eating (we are checking if a medical condition or just he wasn’t fed enough). He has passed the dog test with flying colors and IS A FAST AND FUN (a little rough) player. He was perfect with a lab, golden and even larger dogs. But again he is anxious to play. He has fallen in love with people he sees often especially a little girl. She does give him a lot of treats (which he takes a little quickly – so watch your fingers) – but again no signs of being too rough, anxious or guarded with little people. He would be an excellent addition to any family just need to watch and train to see if during feeding time he has a little protection issue with “his” food.
Titan’s previous owners say he is an escape artist and can open door handles. We have not seen this but since he is a crafty one we are going to require a sturdy 6 ft fence to help keep him from escaping. He has lived with other dogs in the past with no issues. It was indicated that he is a kitty chaser so he needs to go to a no cat home. Titan can be sketchy with smaller children, especially those who don’t have a healthy respect for dogs so we will not be placing him with small children.
As Titan is still a puppy a training requirement will be part of his adoption to ensure he continues to learn good manners.
Update 8-13-17
Titan is still very much an energetic puppy and we feel he would do best going to a home with another dog his size who is able to play fairly rough like he does. He has a large amount of puppy energy and really needs a good-sized yard to be able to run off some of it. We will not consider an apartment or townhome for this reason. He has also shown to be a bit food aggressive so he needs to go to an experienced home who is able to manage issues like these with more than one dog.
Cats-No
Dogs-Yes
Kids – 12+
Your Donations Make a BIG Difference!
Donations are always welcome, and help us to continue to be able to bring Danes that need our help into our rescue program. Your donations help cover vet costs, transportation, etc. The organization is a DC corporation and has a charitable tax-exemption under the 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are always welcome, and help us to continue to be able to bring Danes that need our help into our rescue program. Your donations help cover vet costs, transportation, etc. The organization is a DC corporation and has a charitable tax-exemption under the 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
