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GDRNE Northern Chapter Adoption

Thank you for considering adopting with us. 

 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.

See Our Dogs Here

Adoptable Dogs

“A Great Dane’s heart is a vast expanse of love, loyalty, and kindness – much like their size, it knows no bounds.”

What To Consider

Electric Fence

While your dog may stay within the bounds set by the electricity, if they have a strong enough prey drive they will likely run past any border trained or untrained. Furthermore, it does not prevent any other animal (pet or wild) from coming onto your property and hurting your Dane.

No Fence

Your dog will have nothing to keep it contained. Without a physical fence, precautions will have to be taken with the dog for its own safety.  Dogs without a yard will likely require more walks or doggie daycare opportunities

No Yard

No yard is not a problem. These dogs can be great apartment dogs when given the proper exercise and opportunities to roam and stretch their larger limbs safely

Children

The right dog will need to be adopted into a family with children.  We work to ensure that there is training of all the family members as well as the dog so that the whole family can survive and thrive for the dog's lifetime.  

Strength of the Breed

These dogs are very large, and with their large size does come strength. With the proper training they can be handle by even the smallest of a humans, always with the watchful eye of an adult near by because any animal can be surprised or startled.

Cost of Living

On average you will be spending anywhere from $100-$300 per month on your Great Dane. This does not include the cost of veterinarian visits, toys, beds, treats and any other dog extras you want to provide your puppers.

Still Here and Want to Adopt

Apply

 We are an all-volunteer organization with a high volume of correspondence, we cannot respond to adoption inquires until the application and donation received.  Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive a reply from one of our volunteers.

Approval

After review and verification of your application, the information will be entered into our database.  We will call you for a conversation, perform reference checks, inquire with your veterinarian and perform a home visit. We will then seek to find a rescue Dane who will match your environment, once found, we will begin the process of completing the adoption process.  


Our Dane's are placed based on temperament, exercise requirements and any medical needs rather than color, size or ear type. 

Adoption

Once a rescue Dane has found its match, and the applicant is qualified, we will work to coordinate placing the Dane in its forever home.  This could take anywhere between a few days or a few weeks depending on the circumstances of the dog.  To offset veterinary costs, spay/neuter procedure fees, and the transportation costs that we absorb, we ask for a donation between $100 and $400.00 dollars. 


*We contractually reserve the right to take possession of the dog if a breach of the adoption agreement is identified. All donations are tax deductible, receipt always given when asked for.

Our Current Adoptable Dogs

Shadow

Shadow

Shadow

Adult | Male | Reenee’s Haven, CT

Say hello to Shadow, a 7.5-year-old Great Dane who’s trading in his “tough guy” days for belly rubs, paw shakes, and playdates. With a heart as big as his paws, Shadow is proving that senior Danes know how to have fun, and love even harder.

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Freya

Shadow

Shadow

Young | Female | Upstate NY


Freya may see and hear the world a little differently, but that doesn’t stop her from being a playful, affectionate Dane ready to love big. This beautiful girl is looking for a family who understands her quirks and can give her the compassion she’s been waiting for.

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Apollo

Shadow

Estella & Athena

Adult | Male | Connecticut


Meet Apollo, a 6-year-old gentleman who has mastered the art of the good life: naps, good meals, and plenty of calm. He’s an easygoing Great Dane with a wise soul, a soft spot for quiet affection, and just enough goofiness to keep things sweet.

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Estella & Athena

Estella & Athena

Estella & Athena

Adult | Female Bonded Pair | Rhode Island


Estela and Athena are a beautiful pair of 4-year-old Great Dane sisters whose bond is as big as their hearts. Naturally a little shy, these girls lean on each other for comfort and are ready to lean on a loving family too. With patience and gentle guidance, they’ll blossom into the sweetest cuddlebugs, bringing double the devotion and double the snuggles.

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Tonto

Estella & Athena

Tonto

Adult |  Male | Maine

Say hello to 4-year-old Tonto, a massive lovebug who’s ready to trade his quiet past for a life full of love. With time to adjust, he blossoms into a calm, affectionate companion who adores belly rubs and cozy company.

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Molly

Estella & Athena

Tonto

Puppy | Female | Maine


Molly is a resilient Great Dane just over 2 years old who has faced heartbreak but never lost her gentle spirit. Blind, nearly deaf, and once abandoned, she is now safe in foster care and ready for a forever family who will give her the love and security she has always deserved.

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Bear

George

George

Puppy | Male | Upstate New York


Bear is a 1.5-year-old Great Dane who is learning that life can be safe and full of love. Timid at first, he’s slowly showing his gentle, silly side and will thrive with a patient family who can help him keep growing in confidence.

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George

George

George

Adult | Male | Southern NH


George is a 4.5-year-old Great Dane with a calm, loving nature and a classic Velcro lean. Unfazed by busy homes and happiest right by your side, he walks politely on leash, loves a car ride, and will thrive with a structured, Dane-savvy family without small animals.

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Otis

George

Otis

Adult | Male


Otis is a 3.5-year-old goofy, blankie-obsessed Great Dane who has weathered more change than any pup should. He is affectionate, eager to belong, and ready to thrive in a calm, adult home where he can be the one and only dog, soak up structure and love, and finally exhale.

Learn more

Adoption Application

Fill out the online version here at our Shelter Manager Adoption application at
https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=mm3375&method=online_form_html&formid=51


Printable version is found below, please print, fill out and send to info@gdrnenorth.org

NCGDRNE Adoption Contract (pdf)Download

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