9 years old. That’s how old I was when I learned about Great Danes in dog breed book my Grandmother had bought for my birthday. That is when I knew Great Danes would be a part of my life. My first Dane, Howard came into mine and fiancé, Russell’s life as a 3 year old …
For so many years of my life, I have looked at and admired Great Danes. So big and majestic! I have always said “I want a Dane so bad!” My husband would say “No way! We aren’t getting something that big!!” Well…. after showing him pictures of puppies, he seemed to have changed his mind. …
Minneapolis/St. Paul Pride Festival, 2017 was my moment. My wife and I had just gotten married and were on to the next natural step – adding a dog to the family. While at Pride, we spotted a local Great Dane rescue group and immediately became obsessed with the breed. Those large, gentle, goofy faces stole …
As I sit here writing this, I am met with the eyes of 5 beautiful dogs. Of those 5, three are Great Danes. These Great Danes have changed our lives for the better, and we are so happy to be apart of this rescue. Every day is filled with joy from our beautiful dogs, and …
A Sanctuary for unadoptable Great Danes was a dream of husband and I for years. Working in rescue, I saw so many of these beautiful dogs euthanized for reasons that did not warrant death. Old dogs whose mind and love of life had not diminished, but they couldn’t control that bladder any longer. Or dogs with one …