Available Danes in Virginia
Please check out www.MAGDRL.org for all available Danes.
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.
Deac
Deac is a 6 year old Harlequin Great Dane who doesn't let his age slow him down. Deac has high energy for a Dane of his age but at times has trouble going up stairs and just needs to take it slow doing so. Deac gets along well with other dogs but will bark at every dog he sees due to over excitement. Aside from the barking, he is very good on leash. He will stay fairly close to you whenever he is on a walk. He is also very gentle with everyone he needs. Whenever he meets someone for the first time, they instantly fall in love with his loving nature. Loud noises don't seem to bother him but he is very attentive to every noise. Getting baths isn't a problem for Deac, as long as the water stays off his head and loves getting dried off afterwards with a towel. As most Danes love being next to their humans and want nothing but to be loved. Deac is no different. Whether it's going for a little walk or laying on the couch, Deac is happy with either. The more you love him, the more he will love you back. Deac is a very gentle dog who is looking for his furever home.
Update Nov 18
Deac is still an older dog but trapped inside of a younger dog's body. Despite being 6, you would never be able to tell. He is very energetic and doesn't let his age slow him down. Deac is very gentle with any human he meets, whether it's an infant or an elderly individual. Deac, whenever being introduced to another dog, needs a very slow introduction. Deac comes across really aggressive at first but with a slow introduction, he will warm up to them. Whenever introducing Deac to another dog, there cannot be any other dogs around because he will become aggressive and won't be able to warm up. He needs his full attention on one dog at a time.
For cats, it is unknown as to whether he can be around them or not. For walks, Deac gets excited and will pull but once he gets the initial excitement out, he does really well. As stated before, he gets very excited and a little aggressive around the initial interaction around another dog that whenever he sees another dog on a walk, he will get excited and lunge towards them while barking. You'll have to pull him away and get him out of sight of the other dog. He is very treat motivated and has gotten a lot better with the lunging and barking with the walks. With a little more time and effort, he will get over that behavior. Overall, Deac is an amazing and loving dog that loves everyone. He is very young at heart and wants nothing more than for people to love him.
Dogs-case by case
Cats- No
Kids- No
Update Nov 18
Deac is still an older dog but trapped inside of a younger dog's body. Despite being 6, you would never be able to tell. He is very energetic and doesn't let his age slow him down. Deac is very gentle with any human he meets, whether it's an infant or an elderly individual. Deac, whenever being introduced to another dog, needs a very slow introduction. Deac comes across really aggressive at first but with a slow introduction, he will warm up to them. Whenever introducing Deac to another dog, there cannot be any other dogs around because he will become aggressive and won't be able to warm up. He needs his full attention on one dog at a time.
For cats, it is unknown as to whether he can be around them or not. For walks, Deac gets excited and will pull but once he gets the initial excitement out, he does really well. As stated before, he gets very excited and a little aggressive around the initial interaction around another dog that whenever he sees another dog on a walk, he will get excited and lunge towards them while barking. You'll have to pull him away and get him out of sight of the other dog. He is very treat motivated and has gotten a lot better with the lunging and barking with the walks. With a little more time and effort, he will get over that behavior. Overall, Deac is an amazing and loving dog that loves everyone. He is very young at heart and wants nothing more than for people to love him.
Dogs-case by case
Cats- No
Kids- No
Frankie
Hello! My name is Franklin the Two Dimensional Hound. I am about 3.5 years old.
My looks are deceiving. I may LOOK like a tall, handsome fawn Great Dane, but I am, in fact, basically a cat crossed with an anxious blonde. Don’t let that turn you off...I am quite entertaining, and I do love my people. Don’t feel bad for my svelte frame, either - I choose this. A fella’s gotta watch their figure, dontchaknow. (Ever seen Zoolander? It’s not just the females.) I don’t want to be chunky, so I make sure I skip a few meals to keep this lean figure.
So...I don’t really care much to interact with most other dogs...because OBVIOUSLY I was born in the wrong body, and am a cat. I like to rub on you, back and forth...it’s my favorite. I also like to pretend I want to come in for affection, but then coyly turn away at the last minute so you can’t actually pet me (this is one of my favorite cat tricks... it amuses me to watch the people roll their eyes and throw their hands up in exasperation. Ha ha!)
And water?? OMG. *trembles delicately* Even drinking it offends me. Ugh. Why do we even have to do the “water” thing? Ew ew ew. Dewy grass is so gross, too. Sometimes my foster mom makes me go potty IN THE RAIN and UGH. I’m super sensitive about...well, pretty much everything. You’re all offensive and I find you mostly contemptible, nerve wracking, and bleh...you gotta give me a minute to “warm up” to you... But I CAN do it.
I would be super comfortable in a home with other cats like me, but NO DOGS. Well, maybe I’d consent to an alpha female, but that’s it, ok? Dogs are so gross. But I love other cats.
I get along really well with chickens and stuff too because they’re not scary
My favorite friend in the house is an orphaned kitten who’s a month old...he likes me, too. He’s not very scary. Usually. Sometimes he bites my toes or swats at my face and I run and hide in my crate, but I AM NOT SCARED, I just...you know. I was tired of playing anyway, and stuff.
My mom laughs because he’s a pound and a half, but he’s got sharp things *literally everywhere* and omg I can’t risk marring this handsome face, or my beautiful deer-like feet.
I am looking for a home with very strong adults who won’t let me push them around. No first time dog owners for me!
So, here’s what my “foster mom” has to say: Frank would do best in a home as an only dog but is very adaptable to all other animals. He has been compatible with a large alpha female but is still “learning how to dog” politely, so his adopters need to be a bit dog savvy if wanting to add him to a home with another dog. He would do best in a home with older kids, and an experienced owner - he definitely needs his human to be a calm, confident leader who won’t let him get away with every whim. His exercise needs are remarkably low, though he does love to run...he isn’t a dog who will drive you crazy bouncing off the walls. He can take a little time to warm up to men, but always comes around shortly if you’re polite and gentle.
He is so very sweet and loving, and endlessly amusing with his antics.
Update Nov 17
Hello again! Franklin the Two Dimensional Hound here. I am not called that because of my personality, you see (because I am rather complex), but because I’m a lean mean svelte machine (by choice, thankyouverymuch).
So, a lot has happened since I checked in with you all last. I’ve become a fully functioning member of the pack here, and I have to say...I’m a lot more relaxed this way. But my foster mom has a unique pack, and I’m also pretty needy...so I’d really prefer to just have a larger alpha female friend, please. Sharing is sometimes annoying.
My best friends here are actually the orphaned kittens my foster mom has been taking care of. She doesn’t need to remind me often to be “easy”...I think I understand now. Mostly. The bigger cats still make me a little nervous, but when they’re friendly, that’s really nice.
Sometimes I still like to tease the goats here, but they’re ouchy - those horns hurt. I leave the chickens alone still because foster mom says so.
I recently met a neighbor dog - really cute standard poodle - and we took a walk together, and I had so much fun! Foster mom says we should do it again, and maybe even give a doggy daycare a shot for the “socialization” (🙄). I mean I’m pretty okay with dogs that aren’t trying to, you know...share things I don’t want to share. Foster mom makes sure they don’t harass me when I have a bone or food or anything, and that makes me happy.
Did I mention I get along well with cats? I feel like this may be important. Also, because I think I may be half cat, myself. Dogcestry.com says they don’t really test for that, but I’d like to believe I’m just a super tall cat.
You have to be patient with me - disruptions in my routine are kind of upsetting, and sometimes it kills my appetite/upsets my tummy. I would really appreciate a quieter home without a lot of activity, though I am getting super gracious with visitors. They’re not so scary! Foster mom never lets anyone scary mess with me, and I think I know this now, so even strange men are okay after I can have a few good sniffs.
Foster mom says I’d benefit from “going to school”, too. Formal “training” 🙄. SHE thinks it would help me be happier, but ...well maybe it would. Maybe I would give it a shot.
Anyway, although I’m pretty happy now, I know this isn’t my forever place. Would you be interested in a tall, sensitive blonde? I’m really super fun and delightful when I’m comfortable somewhere ☺️💗 And, if I might say so myself, I’m pretty gosh darn handsome, to boot.
Dogs – case by case
Cats- yes
Kids – 12+
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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.