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Dog Adoption: Great Danes and Great Dane Mixes

I love Great Danes! They are pawsomely elegant, huge dogs which make great companions for some humans. When I first met one, on a photo shoot with my human, I thought, "WOOF! There are dogs bigger than me!" It was a great experience.

There are quite a few considerations when adopting a Great Dane. My pawsome friends at the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League can answer all the questions that you have.

Read through the infographic to learn more about Great Danes and Great Dane Mixes!

Looking for a Great Dane Dog or Puppy?

Why Not Adopt!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption

(C) Allen Pearson

WOOF! My friends needing "Forever  Homes" will return next week to meet you! BARKs, and MEOWS too!

My human's Aunt PrissyFace and Uncle Talls are in town to visit so I have to get all the extra pets I can get while I can get them! WOOF! I got all groomed up and spiffy too, so I gotta show my handsome-self off to them!

Barks! Have a pawsome weekend!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc.

Photo Credit: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc., Creative: Allen Pearson

OH MY BARKS! My friend, "Lab Lady" brought by an adorably cute 3-month-old Black Labrador Retriever puppy for you to meet- he reminds me of my cute-self at that age!  Meet Gambler!

Gambler is looking for a "Forever Home" in a rural or suburban single-family home with a fenced in yard. 

Photo Credit: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc., Creative: Allen Pearson

A pawsomely sweet young fella, he loves getting kisses and ear rubs. He seems to know a few basic commands already but will be wanting to learn more from you! He is a very smart guy and will learn things fast!

As you can imagine, Gambler has typical puppy energy so he will need an adopter who will exercise him daily and provide training too. He loves playing, going for hikes, running, and chewing on a toy or a Kong. He walks well on a leash with an Easy Walk harness.

Gambler would enjoy going to a dog park, doggie daycare or having playdates with other dogs. Socialization is important at this early stage in a dog's life. He can be your one-and-only, dog that is, if you provide him some socialization to enhance his skills. Barks, he will make a great companion for another playful, energetic dog.

At the end of the day, he goes into his crate, whines a few minutes and then crashes. He sleeps through the night!

Watch him play here: Gambler Playing! Watch him hiking here: Gambler Hiking!

Barks, Gambler is your typical puppy with tons of energy. He will need attention and exercising.

Gambler is good with dogs and cats. He is recommended for mini-humans ages 8 and older.

WOOF! A few reminders from my friends at Lab Rescue: Raising a puppy can be very rewarding but a very demanding pursuit. Puppy adopters need to ensure that the puppy:

Photo Credit: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc., Creative: Allen Pearson

• Has a potty/social interaction break every three or four hours until 6 months old to ensure house-training success. 

• Gets plenty of daily play time and walks. 

• Has regular interaction with kids, adults, and other dogs to ensure positive socialization. 

• Two pups from the same litter together will not be placed together.

• Puppy adoption fee is $350. 

• A contract with a training addendum and spay/neuter addendum will be completed before a puppy heads home. 

• Gets the vaccinations in accordance with the Lab Rescue Puppy Protocol and other care as recommended by their vet. 

• Goes to a formal training program when the puppy is six months old in addition to in-home training efforts. 

If you would like to meet Gambler, apply to adopt him, and learn more about dog adoption, pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application. 

Photo Credit: Lab Rescue of L.R.C.P., Inc., Creative: Allen Pearson

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team

Photo Credit: Homeless Animals Rescue Team Creative: Allen Pearson

My pawsome friends from Homeless Animals Rescue Team brought by a beautiful 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat for you to meet!  This is Miss Serene!

Miss Serene is not declawed. is friendly with dogs and other cats. She is mini-human friendly too! MEOWS!

Miss Serene is hoping to find a pawsomely special human who understands shy kitties who like there space.  She will blossom in a quiet home with a patient and understanding human.

If you have questions about this beautiful girl, please email Bettina!

Interested in applying to adopt or to meet Miss Serene? Pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team Cat Adoption Application!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Operation Paws for Homes

Photo Credit: Operation Paws for Homes Creative: Allen Pearson

WOOF! WOOF! HAPPY FRIDAY! I love Friday's because my human and I always spend the afternoon going exploring. He tries to finish his work early in the day and we go wherever we can go and do whatever - That's the blessing of adopting a dog- having a buddy!

My friends at Operation Paws for Homes brought by a pawsome lady for you to meet! January!

January is around 1-year-old and a Labrador Retriever mix. She is one smart girl who is house trained and knows some basic commands. She is looking forward to learning more from you!

January loves going hiking, playing in the water, running and playing.... sounds like the pawsome girl for those Friday's off or wonderful weekends of hiking...

January gets along with the other dogs she has met. She's met a cat but it didn't keep her interest.

January has become a YouTube star too- visit Hiking and Playing!

January loves humans and is looking forward to having her own humans to love!

To learn more about dog adoption, pawlease visit Operation Paws for Homes Adoption Guide.

If you would to meet January or apply to adopt her, pawlease complete the Operation Paws for Homes Dog Adoption Application.

Photo Credit: Operation Paws for Homes Creative: Allen Pearson

Friday's Friend! Great Dane Dog Adoption, Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League

Photo Credit: Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League Creative: Allen Pearson

Oh, my woofs! What an adorably beautiful girl!  Meet my friend Tessa from the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. This girls pawsome beauty has been known to STOP traffic- and I can sese why! WOOF!

Tessa is a 3-year-old Merle Great Dane with natural ears.  She is pawsomely affectionate, loves to be pet and is one cuddle bug!

Tessa has pawsome house manners! She likes to bark at dinner time but shows no food aggression. She knows a few basic commands, "sit" and "lay down" and is learning a few others. She is pawsome on a leash and enjoys walks.

Tessa does alright with other dogs but will need to be in a home with a very calm submissive large breed dog or be your-one-and-only-dog-that-is! She has not had much socialization and gets carried away easily. She will require a strong alpha owner who can show her proper behavior teaching her to trust so she does not react out of fear.

Tessa will chase squirrels/cats so she will need a home without cats. Though she is gentle, she would do well in a home with older mini-humans, ages 12 and older, or adults only. She enjoys a calm environment with a few play sessions thrown in to let her energy out!

Tessa will make a pawsome addition to a household and make a wonderful companion. She wants nothing more than to pawlease her humans.

If you would like to learn more about Tessa and adopting her, pawlease visit Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Adoption Procedures.

Sponsor:
Unable to adopt? WOOF, how about supporting Tessa financially? Donations will assist with Tessa's care. Any extra funds will be used to assist Great Danes other at Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. Interested, please donate HERE!

Photo Credit: Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League Creative: Allen Pearson