GDRNE Northern Chapter Adoption
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Find some key items to consider before you apply to adopt. If you have any questions at any time please use the "Contact Us" at the bottom of any page to reach a volunteer. We thank you for thinking about opening your home to one of our big lugs.
🐾 Meet Dreyfus & Rufus – The Bonded Brothers
📍 Age: 2 years | Gender: Male (Both) 🐕 Bonded Pair – Must Be Adopted Together | 🚨 Not Neutered
Meet Dreyfus & Rufus – two inseparable brothers who are truly two halves of one big, loving heart. These bonded Great Danes have spent their whole lives side-by-side, and they’re ready to find a forever home together after their owner, heartbreakingly, had to let them go due to family health issues.
Whether they’re curled up for a nap, greeting guests with wagging tails, or just keeping you company around the house, Dreyfus and Rufus are always in sync—bringing double the love, loyalty, and joy.
💖 Why You’ll Love Dreyfus & Rufus:
✅ Deeply bonded—seriously, they get anxious if separated!
✅ Affectionate, friendly, and gentle giants
✅ Well-behaved and used to living in a home
✅ Make a wonderful duo for a family looking for easygoing, loving companions
🚨 What Dreyfus & Rufus Need in a Home:
🏡 A home ready to welcome and care for two big dogs
🛋️ A calm, stable environment where they can stick to their routine
🐾 Room to stretch out (preferably a fenced yard or large space to roam)
👨👩👧👦 A family that understands the needs of bonded pairs and giant breeds
These boys are total sweethearts who are happiest when they’re together—whether lounging side by side or trotting around the yard like mirror images. They bring a comforting sense of companionship not just to each other, but to everyone around them.
If your heart and home are big enough for two, Dreyfus & Rufus are ready to return that love tenfold.
🐾 Meet Apollo – The Wise Old Soul
📍 Age: 6 years | 🐶 Gender: Male | 🎨 Color: Black | 🚨 Not Neutered | In CT
Apollo is a seasoned gentleman with the soul of a wise old friend. At 6 years old, Apollo knows exactly what he loves: peace, good food, comfy napping spots, and a home where routines are respected. He’s independent, well-mannered, and calm—but don’t let his chill vibe fool you. He’s also full of quiet affection and enjoys the presence of those he trusts.
Apollo has lived with adults and teenagers and has been around other animals. He’s now living with a few dog friends and genuinely enjoys having canine company. He’d love to have a dog companion in his forever home to share in the simple joys of everyday life.
💖 Why You’ll Love Apollo:
✅ A relaxed, low-maintenance guy who just wants comfort and calm
✅ House-trained and respectful of your space
✅ Affectionate—on his terms, and when he’s ready
✅ Quiet companion with no interest in chaos or drama
✅ Enjoys the company of other dogs
🚨 What Apollo Needs in a Home:
🏡 A laid-back, predictable environment
🛋️ A home without too many stairs—he’s a “ground floor only” kind of guy
💧 A tolerant bather (he’s not a fan, but he’ll deal)
🐾 A family that understands his boundaries—especially around food
🐶 A calm dog friend would be a great match for him
Apollo is the type of dog who doesn’t ask for much—but he gives back so much in return. He’s a soft-eyed, easygoing companion who just wants a place where he can nap in peace, get some pets (after dinner, please), and share his quiet presence with someone who appreciates the gentle things in life.
If your ideal day involves slow mornings, cozy evenings, and a dog who’s more “Netflix and nap” than “fetch and frolic,” Apollo might just be your perfect match.
🐾 Meet Bear – A Tender Soul Searching for a Safe Place
📍 Age: 1.5 Years | 🐶 Gender: Male | 🎨 Color: Fawn| Weight: 90 lbs | ✅ Neutered | IN NH
Meet Bear – a gentle, sensitive soul with a heart as big as his paws. This 1.5-year-old, smaller sized, Great Dane has known love, but due to changes in his previous family’s life, he’s looking for a fresh start with someone who truly understands that building trust takes time.
Bear is goofy, cuddly, and full of quirks that will make you smile—like hiding his kibble under a blanket or pausing mid-meal for a random stroll. But he’s also a fearful dog who finds the world overwhelming, especially when it’s loud, fast, or full of strangers. He’s not a social butterfly—he’s more of a homebody who blossoms in the right environment.
💖 Why You’ll Love Bear:
✅ Deeply loyal once he bonds with you
✅ Crate-trained and finds comfort in his safe space
✅ Dog- and cat-friendly
✅ Loves playing in a quiet yard and going for peaceful walks
✅ Endearingly quirky and full of personality
🚨 What Bear Needs in a Home:
🏡 A quiet, adult-only home (or one with calm, dog-savvy older kids)
🐾 Fenced yard—a must-have for his security and decompression
🛋️ A low-traffic household with few visitors
📅 Someone home often—he doesn’t do well alone outside of his crate
🐕 Prior experience with fearful/anxious dogs or giant breeds
📚 A willingness to continue positive training with a professional
🧠 Bear’s Quirks & Considerations:
⚠️ Fearful of strangers—barks, shakes, and growls when overwhelmed
🚫 Must be crated when alone to prevent panic and destruction
💧 May have accidents when stressed or nervous
🍗 Allergic to chicken
🐾 Muzzled at the vet for safety
🍖 Can be touch-sensitive around food and high-value treats
🚗 Not a fan of car rides (he’ll get in but has trouble settling)
Bear is not a dog for busy households, dog parks, or loud adventures—but for the right person, he’s a deeply rewarding companion. With consistency, compassion, and a safe place to land, Bear will thrive. He’s not looking for perfect—just for someone who sees his potential and won’t give up on him.
Bear will be up to date on vaccines before adoption. Meet-and-greet required for approved adopters.
If you’re ready to be Bear’s safe place and guide, he’s ready to give you all the love (and laughs) in his big, brave heart. 🖤
🐾 Double the Danes, Double the Love 🐾
📍 Age: 4 Years | 🐶 Gender: Female x2 | 🎨 Color: Fawn & Black | ✅ Spayed | BONDED PAIR | IN RI
Meet Estela & Athena – shy sisters with giant hearts and a bond that’s unbreakable. These beautiful 4-year-old Great Dane girls are searching for a forever home together, where they can feel safe, loved, and continue to grow into the confident companions they’re meant to be.
Though naturally timid, Estela and Athena blossom into loyal, affectionate cuddlebugs once they feel secure. With time, patience, and love, these sweet girls will reward you with endless snuggles, gentle play, and the kind of devotion only bonded Danes can give.
💖 Why You’ll Love Estela & Athena:
✅ Lifelong bonded pair—always side-by-side
✅ Medium energy—enjoy playtime in the yard and long naps afterward
✅ Huge cuddlers once they warm up
✅ Great with respectful kids and animal-savvy—have lived with cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, reptiles, ducks, and even fish!
✅ Potty trained and love car rides
✅ Travel well and enjoy exploring (when it’s quiet and calm)
🚨 What Estela & Athena Need in a Home:
🏡 A calm, patient household to help them build confidence
🐾 A secure, fenced yard for decompression and play
🛋️ A family who understands fear-based behaviors and can go slow
🐕 Someone with experience (or willingness to learn) about sensitive or fearful dogs
🌦️ Patience for classic Dane quirks—like not wanting to go out in the rain!
🩺 Medical Info:
✨ Both are spayed
✨ Will be brought up to date on vaccines and preventatives before adoption
✨ Have shown fear-based behavior at the vet (were muzzled for safety), but have never been aggressive
Estela and Athena are looking for more than just a house—they need a safe, understanding home where they can continue to grow together. With gentle guidance and a little patience, these sisters will bring double the joy, double the snuggles, and a lifetime of unconditional love.
📝 Bonded Pair – Will Only Be Adopted Together
👋 Meet-and-greet required for approved adopters
🐾 Meet Luna – Loyal, Loving, and Ready for Her Next Shot
📍 Age: 5 Years | 🐶 Gender: Female | 🎨 Color: Mantle | ✅ Spayed | In NH
Transport may be available for the right home.
Luna is a 5-year-old spayed female Great Dane who has been deeply loved since she was a puppy. She’s playful, affectionate, and happiest when curled up next to her people. She knows her basic commands, walks beautifully on leash, and is crate trained.
💔 Why She Needs a New Home
Luna has lived with other dogs—two males—for most of her life. But after a second female dog was added to the home, tension began to rise over food, attention, and space. Over time, even one of the male dogs became part of the conflict. Her family managed the situation as best they could, but now with a 9-month-old baby at home and signs of Luna’s stress (including growling at the baby), they’ve made the heartbreaking decision to rehome her.
🏡 What Luna Needs:
✔️ A home with no small children (she does well with older kids, ages 10+)
✔️ Ideally an only-dog home, though she may do well with a calm male dog
✔️ Someone experienced with large breeds who can give her structure, love, and safety
Luna is a gentle, devoted companion who just needs the right environment to shine.
🙏 Keeping Her Safe
Her family is committed to keeping her in their home until the right match is found—no shelter, no chaos. Just time, patience, and love.
🌠 After last night’s display in the skies over New England, we’re reminded to believe in small miracles.
Please help us find one for Luna.
📩 Interested in Luna or want to help share her story?
Reach out to us at [insert contact info].
Let’s make this sweet girl’s next chapter the peaceful one she deserves.
🐾 Stella – The Goofy Genius!
📍 Age: 1.5 yrs old | Gender: Female |🎨Color: Mantle | Spayed & Tacked | IN FOSTER
Stella has been decompressing in her foster home for the last few weeks.
Stella is a smart, playful, and affectionate young Dane looking for her forever home! This big, beautiful girl has a great foundation in training—she knows sit, stay, and lie down, and she’s crate-trained. Highly food-motivated, Stella learns quickly and is eager to please. She’s a loyal companion who loves being near her people.
Stella gets along well with the two older male Danes in her foster home and enjoys playing with their younger male. However, due to a history with a female dog in her original home, she may thrive best as the only dog, soaking up all the love and attention.
Goofy and full of personality, Stella entertains herself with toys and will keep you laughing with her silly antics. She has not been destructive and would love a home where she can be an active part of daily life.
Could Stella be your perfect match?
🐶 Good with other dogs? Yes, but may do best as the only dog
🏡 Good in a home with cats? [Add Info]
👶 Good with kids? [Add Info]
📚 Training: Knows basic commands, crate-trained, food-motivated
💖 Personality: Playful, goofy, affectionate, eager to learn
🐾 Meet Tonto – The Gentle Giant & Ultimate Couch Potato
📍 Age: 4 yrs | 🐶 Gender: Male |🎨 Color: Brindle | Weight: 195 lbs | Neutered | *ADOPTION PENDING
Tonto is a massive lovebug with a heart just as big as he is. While he’s a little shy at first, once he warms up, he adores belly rubs and lounging with his people. He’s lived a quiet life and will need time to adjust to new experiences, but he’s incredibly sweet and eager to bond.
💖 Why You’ll Love Tonto:
✅ A gentle giant who loves belly rubs and chest scratches
✅ Crate trained and house trained
✅ Calm and affectionate once he trusts you
✅ A total couch potato who just wants a comfy spot to relax
🚨 What Tonto Needs in a Home:
🏡 A patient adopter willing to help build his confidence
🐾 Someone to introduce him to leash training and exercise
🛋️ A cozy couch—seriously, it’s his favorite place!
🐶 Likely best as a solo dog but could do well with a female companion after slow introductions
Tonto is looking for a quiet home where he can get all the love and relaxation he deserves!Stella has been decompressing in her foster home for the last few weeks.
Stella is a smart, playful, and affectionate young Dane looking for her forever home! This big, beautiful girl has a great foundation in training—she knows sit, stay, and lie down, and she’s crate-trained. Highly food-motivated, Stella learns quickly and is eager to please. She’s a loyal companion who loves being near her people.
Stella gets along well with the two older male Danes in her foster home and enjoys playing with their younger male. However, due to a history with a female dog in her original home, she may thrive best as the only dog, soaking up all the love and attention.
Goofy and full of personality, Stella entertains herself with toys and will keep you laughing with her silly antics. She has not been destructive and would love a home where she can be an active part of daily life.
Could Stella be your perfect match?
🐶 Good with other dogs? Yes, but may do best as the only dog
🏡 Good in a home with cats? [Add Info]
👶 Good with kids? [Add Info]
📚 Training: Knows basic commands, crate-trained, food-motivated
💖 Personality: Playful, goofy, affectionate, eager to learn