Rehoming Success
Come and meet a few remarkable Great Danes
Delilah
The benefit of experience
Though she did not technically ‘come through our books’, we were instrumental in finding her a new home. She has adjusted very well to the different lifestyle she now enjoys.
With vast experience of Great Danes who need time and understanding to settle, Delilah’s new companion has the knowledge to comfort her in her time of great need.
Florrie and Betsey
Both girls have settled in wonderfully
Six year old Florrie and inseparable companion six month old Betsey were re-homed together. It took three weeks for Florrie to accept her new home and family, and indicated this by leaping on their bed in the morning and spreading herself onto her back, totally relaxed.
Betsey decided everything had to be investigated, perhaps chewed, whether on the ground, or on top of kitchen work surfaces. She now has her toy box which she loves and is learning fast. Both girls have settled in wonderfully.
Stan (nee Blue)
A difficult start
Stan came into our care as a six month old puppy. His owner couldn’t afford to keep him anymore and Stan had a medical condition. His vet had diagnosed a liver problem, which will involve an operation, a liver shunt. He also has Entropion. He went into our foster home while he was being diagnosed by Langford Veterinary Hospital. At this time we were not sure the state of his health, until a scan could determine exactly what his problem was.
Happy home
He now has a home on the understanding that when he has reached maturity he will under go major surgery, hoping the outcome will cure the problem. Both operations will cost thousands of pounds and we will be creating a diary on his progress to raise the money needed to pay for his treatment. He will be having three monthly veterinary check-ups with blood tests.
Making new 'friends'
Stan travelled over 380 miles to his new home, enjoying the long ride. He has settled into his new home with ease. He is very affectionate insisting everyone cuddles him, his new ‘companion’ the cat isn’t so sure, yet. He has become a celebrity in the local pub enjoying all the attention. Stan finds the sea frightening even a still lake causes concern, but planned walks on the beach with a load of doggy friends hopefully will put him at ease.
Benjamin
Very contented chap
An elderly 'gentleman' sadly needing a new home when his owner passed away, has found his retirement home.
An acre of garden to explore, sedately, a sofa to sleep on in the day and after his supper another bed by the Rayburn; a very contented chap.
Loki
Teenage tantrums
Four homes in the first eighteen months of his young life! Untrained, destructive, strong willed, as his hormones are screaming for attention. With the assistance of a plant water spray, he has realised that he cannot get his own way.
Neutering will take time to relax the boy, however he enjoys learning and is quick to realise that everyone enjoys his company, when he is obedient. Now settling into his new and last home, he has accepted the love and caring from his new family and in return has become very affectionate.
Foxy
Loving the attention!
After a very traumatic start, Foxy has settled into her new home and is now enjoying life. Having rejected many offers of very nice dog beds, she insisted on her own new single mattress! She loves attention particularly enjoying the company of a four year old human boy, and sharing her toys with him.
Learning to love the beach
Foxy was very wary of other dogs, barking at them from across the road. But with patience, she has come to understand that it is acceptable for other dogs to be around: cats are another matter!! She adores the car, whether just sitting in it or for a ride. The beach was another learning curve, but now enjoys it.
Willow
She is an absolute joy
Well, as of 2nd December, it's 12 months since we ventured some 300 miles down from Grimsby to Taunton on a very cold and snowy morning to collect Willow. She immediately bonded with our other dog, a nine year old Italian Spinone called Hector. She was 'trained' by Hector and quickly surpassed his training to master opening doors.... even inward opening doors...!! Regrettably, we 'lost' Hector this year to bloat and Willow misses his companionship.
She has settled in very well during the last year though she had to have her dew claws removed and this was followed a couple of months later by Entropion Surgery to her right eye. She recovered well from both operations, though she 'wasn't best pleased' with having to endure the 'bucket of shame' during the recovery periods and, as you would expect with a Dane, she preceded to take out her frustrations on any furniture, ornaments or indeed anything in her way...!
Willow continues to enjoy walks on Cleethorpes Beach as well as in local woodland and parks. Despite having dozens of toys, her preferred 'item' for entertaining herself and something that gives her countless hours of enjoyment is a length of rope that she offers to any visitors to house.
She is 'quite feisty' and constantly tries to 'rule the roost' but is settling in very nicely and is adored by family and friends alike and it remains entertaining when visitors knock on the door and 'the Great Dane Doorbell sounds'.
Willow
She is an absolute joy
We travelled 280+ miles to fetch Willow and bring her home on the 1st of December last year. She was an absolute dream in the car and slept virtually all the way with only one comfort break. She immediately bonded with our other dog, a nine year old Italian Spinone called Hector. She was 'trained' by Hector and quickly surpassed his training to master opening doors.... even inward opening doors...!!
She adapted to life in our house very well virtually straight away, once she had determined her place in the house, that was and still is, directly in front of a raging coal fire or on her own place on one of the settees that ironically is the nearest seat to the aforementioned fire.
She is an absolute joy to have, affectionate, attentive, good company, very sociable as well as being a food monster. Regrettably, we 'lost' Hector a few days ago to bloat and Willow is roaming the house looking for him, which is very sad to see. We are doing our best to fill her time with more toys and walks around local woods, parks and Cleethorpes beach".
Gabbar
Gabbar had spent long months in kennels during his four years. It took him a while to realise that this was his home and his new family, and that he wasn’t going to be taken back to another kennel. Because he had very little home life, everything had to be investigated, at full speed. Walks were controlled carefully, as he appeared to dislike seeing other dogs.
Relaxed and happily settled
However, after careful training and understanding what worried him, Gabbar has relaxed into a very loving dog, eager to please. It will take time for him to desensitize to things that he finds scary, but he is learning.
Nessie and Verity
Two adorable litter sisters
Nessie and Verity, 7 year old sisters have found a new home! Having flown through all their assessments they are now happily settled with their new family.
Great news!
It is so wonderful. They will be a great asset to any family. They are great with people, children and all other dogs and love to play in the garden and enjoy having attention and cuddles.
Hollie
She touched the hearts of many
Hollie sadly passed away on 17th June 2021 at the grand age of 10. We have attached a few photos of her during the with her family. We adopted Hollie (was known as Twinkle) from NGDR in April 2012 when she was about 9 months old. Hollie was a Albino Great Dane who initially struggled to trust people. Overtime she settled in really well, enjoying numerous holidays and making friends with her new pack members over the 9 years she was with us. Hollie was a gentle giant touching the hearts of many people we met. Hollie sadly passed away on 17th June 2021 at the grand age of 10. We have attached a few photos of her during the with her family.