• Sweet and playful, loves to run and gets the zoomies
• Forms deep bonds with people she trusts
• Good with kids and other dogs (as reported by her previous caretakers)
• Crate trained
• Not recommended for homes with other female dogs as she tends to have conflict with them.
• Needs time to settle in and build trust in a new environment
• History with a bite incident, believed to be rooted in fear and stress during a stressful transition
• Bilateral cherry eye, affecting both eyes. Doesn't impact her quality of life
• Front leg abnormality, cause unknown, doesn't slow her down

• A family who understands transitions can be hard for her and is willing to go slow
• Patience while she learns to trust her new environment and the people in it
• A steady, calm household, especially early on
• An adopter who is comfortable with her history and committed to supporting her through it

Daphne's story isn't a simple one, and we believe she deserves for it to be told honestly.

Daphne originally came into the care of our friends at Seacoast Great Danes as a favor to a friend who needed to surrender her. According to the family, Daphne was having issues with another female dog in the household. As the younger dog, the decision was made that Daphne would be the one to leave. Seacoast stepped up and welcomed her into their care.

Everything we know about Daphne's life before rescue comes from the people who cared for her before us and from our friends at Seacoast Great Danes. We don't know everything about her past, and we won't pretend that we do. What we can share is what has been reported to us and what Daphne continues to show us herself.

While in Seacoast's care, Daphne was described as a sweet, playful girl who loves to run, gets the zoomies, enjoys being around people, and forms strong bonds with those she trusts. She was reported to be good with children, crate trained, and generally social with other dogs.

More recently, Daphne went into what we hoped would be her forever home. Unfortunately, the placement was not successful, and Daphne was returned to rescue following a bite incident. Based on the information available to us and the circumstances surrounding the event, we believe fear and stress likely played a role. Daphne had quickly bonded with one individual in the home, and the incident occurred during a period of transition when she was adjusting to a new environment and routines.

Since returning to Seacoast Great Danes, Daphne has behaved very similarly to how she did before leaving. What this experience has taught us is that Daphne may need more time than the average dog to settle into a new environment and build trust. She is a dog who appears to form deep attachments and may need a patient support system while she adjusts to change.

Daphne also has bilateral cherry eye, which affects both of her eyes and gives her a unique appearance. At this time, it does not seem to impact her ability to enjoy life, and we will continue to monitor her needs and ensure she receives appropriate care. We have also noted an abnormality with one of her front legs. At this time, we do not know the cause or origin of this condition, but it does not appear to slow her down or prevent her from being an active, happy dog.

Daphne isn't a finished story. She's a dog still figuring things out, like all of us do.

What she is, however, is a dog deserving of understanding, patience, and a family willing to meet her where she is. She needs people who recognize that trust takes time, that transitions can be hard, and that some dogs need a little extra grace while they learn they are safe.

Northern Chapter Great Dane Rescue of New England and Seacoast Great Danes are committed to helping Daphne find that family.

We don't know exactly what the next chapter of her story looks like yet. But we do know that Daphne deserves the chance to write one.