Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue

23/08/2024

🐾 Meet Hugo! 🐾

Status: Foster Needed
Age: 3 years old 🐶
Breed: Great Dane mix (with Lab & Mastiff)
Weight: 120 lbs of pure handsomeness! 💪
Color: Harlequin

Hugo says, "If U go, I go!" 🐕💙

Hi, future foster family! I’m Hugo, a big-hearted Great Dane mix looking for a new home due to some life changes in my current family. I might be 120 lbs, but deep down, I’m just a big ol’ lap dog who craves love and companionship.

I’m a sweet, affectionate guy, but I’ve got some challenges too. I struggle with fear, anxiety, and reactivity, so I need a patient and experienced foster home to help me build confidence. 🐾

I’ve lived with kids and another dog before, and I enjoy playing with smaller pups, but until I work through some of my issues, I need a calm, quiet home—preferably with someone who has experience with Great Danes or other giant breeds. 🏡

Hugo’s Ideal Home:
- No small children, cats, or other dogs (with some exceptions)
- A strong, experienced human leader
- A fenced yard to explore safely 🌳
- Someone ready to help me work on my leash skills and build confidence

I’m housetrained, affectionate, and oh-so-ready to go wherever you go! Will you be the one to help me become the confident, handsome Dane I know I can be? (I’ve already got the "handsome" part down, just need a bit more confidence! 😉)

If you’re ready to foster or foster-to-adopt Hugo, please complete your foster application on our website today. Let’s give Hugo the loving home he deserves! 🐾
💕

https://rmgreatdane.org/hugo/

22/08/2024

🚗 Calling all road trip heroes!🚗
🐾 Meet Scout, the sweetest hitchhiker you’ll ever pick up! This 120-pound lovebug is looking for a lift from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, NM on the morning of Friday, August 30th! 🚙✨

Scout’s got his gear ready—collar, leash, cozy blanket, and his favorite stuffie. He’s a car ride enthusiast, super friendly, and even service trained! If you’re up for an adventure with this adorable co-pilot, reach out to Karen or Candice ASAP. Let’s get Scout where he needs to go! 🐕💛

22/08/2024

🐾 Meet Loki! This 2-year-old, 125-pound Great Dane is ready to find his forever home or a loving foster family. Born on 09/17/2022, Loki has spent his life outside, but he’s now discovering what it means to be an indoor pup and enjoy the true Dane life! 🐶🏡

Loki is playful, friendly, and full of good energy—he’s still got some puppy in him! He’s great with other dogs but tends to chase cats. He’s also wonderful with kids, having lived with four children who showered him with kisses when he was rescued. ❤️

Loki is smart and eager to learn. He knows “Sit” and “Down/Lay” and is working on basic commands. He’ll need a home with time to help him learn and grow, plus leash training and a secure fence for safe play. He’s just been neutered and is starting his house training journey.

Loki loves playing with water from a hose and is a bit vocal as he adjusts to all the new things in his life. He’s ready for a home that will give him the love and attention he deserves.

Who has a place in their heart and home for Loki? 🐕💛

https://rmgreatdane.org

22/08/2024

🐾 Welcome to “Where are they Wednesday”! 🐾

This week, we’re thrilled to share an update from Blu! 🌟 Blu was rescued from a shelter in Utah and is now living her dream life with her forever family in Colorado. 🏔️

Here’s what her family has to say: “Blu is a dream! She’s amazing with kids, other dogs, adults—everyone! We really got so lucky with her. The only creatures I fear for around her are birds and squirrels, who she chases (and sadly catches sometimes) ferociously! She still loves to hold our hand with her paw and is obsessed with breakfast and dinner time. She’s catching on to training, and hand signals work really well for her.” 🐶💙

We couldn’t be happier for Blu and her wonderful family! 🌟

21/08/2024

🐾 Meet Bella! 🐾

Status: Foster Needed
Age: 6 years old
Color: Gorgeous Blue

Hi, I’m Bella—a sweet, snuggly Great Dane who’s all about love and cuddles! 💙 I’m a low-key gal who’s happiest with a cozy blanket and a comfy couch. My current family is away a lot, so I’m looking for a home where my humans are around more often. 🏡

I’m great with older kids, gentle with cats, and even get along with mild dogs and goats! 🐾 I walk like a dream on a leash, and I’m ready to be your loyal companion.

Bella’s Ideal Home:
- Family that’s home often
- Older kids, cats, mild dogs, and goats welcome!

If you’re ready for lots of love and cuddles, submit your foster application today! Let’s make some memories together! 🌟

https://rmgreatdane.org/bella/

20/08/2024

🎉 Meet Mia! 🎉

Status: Foster Needed
Age: 5-6 years old 🐶
Breed: Sweet Great Dane
Color: Fawn

Hi, I’m Mia—your next best friend! I’m a goofy, affectionate Great Dane who’s ready to find my forever foster home. I’ve gone from backyard blues to living the good life, and now I just need a loving family to share it with. 💖

I’m all about car rides, cuddles, and cracking everyone up with my playful personality! 🚗😄 I’m great with respectful kids, but I’d rather be your one and only pet—no other dogs or cats for this queen! 👑

Mia’s Ideal Home:
- A family that’s home a lot
- Respectful kiddos welcome
- No other pets

I’m crate trained, housebroken, and I’ve nailed my commands—“sit,” “down,” “come,” and “stay”! 🐕 Ready to have some fun? Complete your foster application today and let’s make some memories! 🏡💕

https://rmgreatdane.org/mia/

20/08/2024

🐾 Meet Harley 🐾
Status: Foster Needed
S*x: Spayed Female 🐕
Age: 4 yrs 🎂
Ears: Cropped 👂
Color: Merle 🎨
Weight: 125 lbs ⚖️
Special Needs: Giant Breed Experience Required
Hi Dane Lovers! 💙 My name is Harley, and I am looking for a Giant Breed experienced home with strong adult leadership and no young children. I’ve been in my home for 3+ years, but when my family had their first baby, I was not able to figure out how to best get along with everyone. 🍼
So, if you have some time and love to work with me, I can learn better boundaries and live my best life! 🌟 Right now, I’m staying in my crate a lot. 😔

🚨Please read my ENTIRE bio for important information to help you decide if you can provide the best home for me. 📖

https://rmgreatdane.org/harley/

RMGDRI will have me evaluated by a professional trainer who specializes in these behaviors, and they have partnered with a group of professional trainers to match one for me when I come into Foster. 🐾

If you are interested in Fostering or Adopting me, please apply today! If you are already approved, please reach out to Karen or Candice! 📨

19/08/2024

📅🐾 It’s calendar time! 📅🐾

RMGDRI wants to see your gorgeous Great Danes in all their glory! 📸✨

Get those cameras ready and send us your best shots. But first, a few tips to make sure your Dane shines:

👉 HORIZONTAL HIGH-RES PICS ONLY—we want those majestic Danes in full frame!
👉 NO HUMANS ALLOWED—let’s keep the spotlight on the pups.
👉 NO OTHER PETS—unless you’ve got a whole pack of Great Danes!

📱 Pro tip: Turn your phone to the side and crank up that resolution to capture every detail of your Dane’s awesomeness.

🚨🚨Please submit all photos using the link below! 🚨🚨
https://rmgreatdane.org/calendar-entry/

We can’t wait to see those photos! But remember, if the quality isn’t print-ready, we might ask you for a redo. And don’t forget to include your Dane’s name when you submit!

Deadline is November 10th—let’s make this the best calendar yet! 🐕💙

18/08/2024

🐾 Help Kevin Find a Special Foster Home! 🖤

We’re looking for a foster home near Denver for Kevin so he can see a Cardiac Specialist. Kevin is a 4-5 year old, 110 lb gentle giant who needs your love and care. ♥️

Kevin can’t be neutered until we know more about his heart health, and he may never be able to be neutered. He’s currently in Utah with his two Dane foster sisters and gets along well with them, but he’s a bit intimidated by larger dogs and needs careful monitoring. He really wants to play with smaller dogs, but we recommend no cats or small children—only Dane-savvy older kids. Kevin needs a special home that can give him all the love and care he deserves. 💖

Here’s what his temporary foster family has to say about him:
“Kevin is one of the sweetest fosters we’ve ever had. He’s a quiet Velcro dog who just wants to sit on our laps and snuggle all day. 🥰 He loves everyone, even the people at the vet clinic. He leans on us so hard that he can knock us off balance, and he rests his giant head on our laps when he wants extra love. He’s a strikingly gorgeous dog—maybe the tallest Dane we’ve ever fostered—with beautiful ‘merlequin’ coloring and the most unique heterochromia we’ve ever seen: his left eye is a regular cute hazel, but his right eye looks like it was stolen from a Husky.”

More about Kevin
✅ House trained
✅ Crate trained
✅ Knows some basic commands
✅ Well behaved and calm
✅ Treat motivated and a quick learner
✅ LOVES to snuggle 🥰

Can you help this sweet boy? Kevin needs a special foster who can give him the care he needs and be available to take him to see the specialist as needed. In return, he will LOVE you will all his heart. 💓 If you’re near Denver and have the heart and home for Kevin, please reach out! 🏡

https://rmgreatdane.org/kevin/

18/08/2024

🐾 Meet Loki – Your New Best Friend! 🖤

Status: Available for Adoption! (in foster)
Age: 2 years
S*x: Male
Color: Black
Ears: Natural

“Loki Loki” here, everyone – check me out! 👀

I’m Loki, and I’ve just arrived at my amazing foster home in Colorado after a journey from a shelter in New Mexico. 🏔️ I’m living with children and cats right now, and I’ve also lived with dogs before. I’m a gentle boy who walks nicely on a leash and knows to do my business in the backyard. 🌳

There’s a grumpy old cat here who isn’t my biggest fan, but the kitten loves to snuggle with me, and I’m totally cool with that! 🐱 Maybe grumpy cat will come around once he realizes how awesome I am!

My foster family says I’m the “sweetest boy” and gentle with everyone. Stay tuned for more updates as I settle in! 🥰

More About Loki:
✅ Neutered Male
✅ House trained
✅ Good with dogs, cats, and respectful children
✅ Mild/moderate energy
✅ Walks well on a leash
✅ Some initial separation anxiety
✅ Friendly with everyone he meets

If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion, Loki could be the perfect fit! 💕 Submit your application today and give this sweet boy the forever home he deserves! 🏡

https://rmgreatdane.org/loki/

18/08/2024

🐾 Hugo is still looking for the perfect foster/foster-to-adopt family! 🏠💕
Could that be you?

🐶 Hugo's Info:
- Approx 3 years old
- Neutered
- House trained

Hugo needs to be the only furry friend in the home, as he thrives as the solo star of the show. This affectionate and loving dude is looking for a family that can provide him with all the attention he deserves. 🥰

Hugo would do best in a home with Giant Breed experience. His ideal family will help him become the handsome and confident Dane we all know he can be! He has so much potential and just needs the right environment to flourish. 🐕💪

Additional Details:
- Lived with children but has shown aggression towards visiting children
- No cats (will chase cats)
- No dogs – some exceptions can be made
- Needs work on leash skills and confidence building
- Ideal home would have a fenced yard

If you would like to foster or foster-to-adopt Hugo, please complete your foster application on our website today. Hugo is eagerly waiting to meet his new family and start his next chapter! 📝🌐

https://rmgreatdane.org/hugo/

18/08/2024

🐾 Pretty Girl Lola Needs a New Family! 🐾

Hi, I’m Lola! 🌟 I’m on the hunt for my forever home. My current family loves me dearly, but due to life changes, they need to find me a new place where I can thrive. Could that be with you?

Yes, I’m gorgeous (just look at my blue coat! 😍), but there’s so much more to me than just my looks. I’ve lived with kids before, but I did have an incident where I got scared and bit a child who ran towards us. I was just trying to protect my humans. Since then, I’ve undergone professional training to make sure I understand situations better, but I still get nervous around strangers and kids.

🔎 My Ideal Home:
- Low-traffic, calm environment
- No young children (Older teens okay)
- Limited strangers
- Big fenced backyard 🏡
- Cozy couch for movie nights 🍿

A little about me:
💗 Spayed Female, 4 years old, 125 lbs
🐕 House & crate trained
🚫 No children or dogs, cats unknown (I love chasing wildlife!)
🎾 Mild energy, loves stuffies & playing ball
🐕 Leash reactive with other dogs
💼 Professional couch lounger & excellent work-from-home companion
🏡 Fenced backyard required
🎓 Giant breed experience needed

I promise once I know you’re my person, I’ll love you with all my giant heart! ❤️ If you’re interested in fostering or foster-to-adopt, please submit your application today!

https://rmgreatdane.org/lola/

14/08/2024

🐾 Welcome to “Where are they Wednesday”! 🌟 We absolutely love getting updates from our forever families! Today, we’re sharing a fun update on Maicy!

Her family has lovingly nicknamed her “The Wrecking Ball” and even sings the Miley Cyrus song when she zooms downstairs for a play session! 🎶🏃‍♀️ When Maicy wants attention, she TAKES it by pressing her head right into your legs—so they’ve learned to brace for impact! 😂 She truly is their black beauty. 🖤

13/08/2024

13/08/2024

🐾 Kai is still searching for his perfect foster or foster-to-adopt family! Could it be you? Let’s meet this gentle giant:

Status: Foster Needed
S*x: Neutered Male
Age: 2 yrs 9 mos
Ears: Natural
Color: Mantle
Weight: 165 lbs

I’m looking for a foster family with a larger dog or two for me to play with. I’m great with big dogs, but those little ones make me nervous—never know when they’ll jump out of a hidey hole! 🐾 I haven’t been around cats, but I imagine they’re like little dogs.

I’m friendly with my family and people I know, but I can be shy with strangers, so slow introductions are best. I’m usually pretty calm and sweet. 🥰

I know basic commands, can clean up after drinking water, and I’m crate and house trained. Oh, and I love shredding my Stuffies! 🧸

I’ve been around kiddos aged 3 and up and do well with them—just watch out for my tail when I’m happy, it has a mind of its own! 😅

My biggest claim to fame? My big ol’ heart in my big ol’ chest. 💖 Snuggles and pat-pats are my favorite things. If you want to foster me and discover the true meaning of my name, contact Karen today! 📞

https://rmgreatdane.org/kai/

13/08/2024

📅🐾 It’s that time of year again—calendar time! RMGDRI wants to see your gorgeous Great Danes in all their glory! 📸✨

Get those cameras ready and send us your best shots. But first, a few tips to make sure your Dane shines:

👉 HORIZONTAL HIGH-RES PICS ONLY—we want those majestic Danes in full frame!
👉 NO HUMANS ALLOWED—let’s keep the spotlight on the pups.
👉 NO OTHER PETS—unless you’ve got a whole pack of Great Danes!

📱 Pro tip: Turn your phone to the side and crank up that resolution to capture every detail of your Dane’s awesomeness.

🚨Please submit all photos using the link below! 🚨
https://rmgreatdane.org/calendar-entry/

We can’t wait to see those photos! But remember, if the quality isn’t print-ready, we might ask you for a redo. And don’t forget to include your Dane’s name when you submit!

Deadline is November 10th—let’s make this the best calendar yet! 🐕💙 Check out some of our past superstars...

12/08/2024

🚗🎉 It’s FREEDOM ride day! Sweet Clementine is leaving the shelter and heading to her new foster family! 🥰 Just look at this adorable hoodie she’s rocking! 🐾💕

11/08/2024

🐾🎉 Join Us at Ice Haus! 🎉🐾

📅 Saturday, August 17th | 2-5 PM
📍7 E 4800 S, Murray UT

Come enjoy a fun-filled day on Ice Haus’s patio! 🐕🐩 Dogs are welcome with a valid rabies tag, collar, and leash.

🎟️ What’s Happening:
- Raffles & Silent Auction 🎁
- Doggie Pool Fun 🐶💦
- Tattoos & Caricature Portraits 🖌️🖼️
- Build Your Own Hot Dog Special 🌭✨

🍹 Special Donation Event: During the month of August, for any Tito’s, Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey, or Sierra Nevada products bought, Ice Haus will donate to the rescue! 🐾❤️

Bring your furry friends and join the fun! See you there! 😄🐾

https://fb.me/e/cCZsSl5ee

11/08/2024

A huge thank you to Great Dane Coffee Company for their generous donation of toys for our foster dogs! 🐾🎁 They are having an absolute blast with their new goodies and couldn’t be happier! 🐶

❤️ Your support means the world to us and our furry friends. Thank you for spreading so much joy! 🌟

11/08/2024

“🐾☕️ Calling all coffee lovers and dog lovers! 🐶❤️

Great Dane Coffee Company is hosting a special fundraiser to support Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue and other local rescues! 🏔️🐾

📅 Through the end of August, for every item you buy, they’ll donate a leash, collar, or blanket to the rescue of your choice! Buy 5 things, that’s 5 items donated. This is on top of their monetary donations as well. Please share to help us spread the word!

🎉 http://greatdanecoffeecompany.com/ 🎉

Stock up on your favorites and make a difference for our furry friends in need! 🐕✨

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10/08/2024

Seeing shelter pups blossom is the best feeling!

🌸 Sweet Maggie was once so fearful in the shelter, but now she’s thriving and loving life with her foster brother, Kenny! 🐾

❤️ Watching her come out of her shell and embrace her new life is pure joy. Thank you to everyone who supports these amazing transformations! 🐶

09/08/2024

🐾 Big Mac has found his cozy spot! 🐾

He’s already snuggled right in at his new foster home and is loving all the attention. 😍 We’re so happy to see him settling in so well. 🏡❤️ Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! Stay tuned for more updates on Big Mac’s journey.

07/08/2024

💙Update: Foster to Adopt Home Found!💚

🐾 Meet Belle 🐾

🏡 Status: Foster to Adopt Needed (Currently in temp Foster Home)
👩‍🦳 Age: 8 years
🐶 Weight: 86 lbs
👂 Ears: Natural
🎨 Color: Blue

Belle was rescued from a Colorado shelter after being surrendered due to her family moving. Senior dogs like Belle often get overlooked, but they make the BEST family members! 🐕❤️

🏠 Foster Home Observations:
“Belle is the gentlest, sweetest girl. Trusted to free roam, zero accidents, and gets along with other dogs. She loves snuggling and is happiest touching her human. Belle is a Velcro Dane and an amazing companion.”

✨ Ideal Home:
A home with or without gentle animals, compassionate and loving people, good nutrition, and support for her aging hips and joints. She’s quiet, great for work-from-home setups, and will remind you to take breaks!

More about Belle:
✨ Spayed Female
✨ Good with dogs, cats & respectful children
✨ Laid back & affectionate
✨ Low prey drive
✨ Mild energy with happy dances
✨ Loves car rides
✨ Needs arthritis support but otherwise healthy

If you’d like to foster-to-adopt or adopt Belle, submit your application today! 💖

https://rmgreatdane.org/belle-blue/



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07/08/2024

💚💙Kevin has found a foster home! He’s getting his freedom ride tomorrow! 💚💙

05/08/2024

💙Foster to Adopt Home Found!💚

🐾 Meet Ivy! 🐾

🚨 Status: Foster Needed 🚨
🧡 S*x: F | Age: 11 mos | Ears: Natural
🎨 Color: Fawniquin | 🐾 Weight: 85 lbs

Ivy is a sweet little girl who fits in anywhere! 🌾 Country or suburban living is her style. She's a playful couch potato, friendly, and affectionate. Loves playing with dogs of all sizes and stuffed animals, and she's a water lover too! 🌊 Ready to adapt to your family fun! 🏡

More About Ivy:
- Intact Female (will be spayed or require spay contract)
- Housebroken & Crate Trained
- Good with Cats, Kids & Dogs 🐱👶🐶
- Low Prey Drive
- Gentle on Leash

Giant breed experienced home required (under 1 year).

💌 Want to foster or foster-to-adopt Ivy? Submit your application today! Already approved? Reach out to Karen! 💌

https://rmgreatdane.org/ivy/

04/08/2024

🐾 Meet Hennessey! 🐾

🚨 Status: Foster Needed 🚨
👩‍🦱 S*x: Female | 🗓️ Age: 6.5 yrs | 👂 Ears: Natural
🎨 Color: Black | ⚖️ Weight: 82 lbs

Hey hoomans! I’m Hennessey, named after the famous cognac because I'm sweet with a hint of spice! 🥃

I'm a gentle girl who loves walks and cozying up on the couch with blankets and my people. 🛋️💤

🏡 Ideal Home: Fenced yard, family who loves strolls, and binge-watching buddies! 📺❤️

More about me:
🔹 Intact female (will be spayed by RMGDRI)
🔹 Housebroken & free roam trusted
🔹 Prone to some separation anxiety
🔹 No cats (unknown) & select dogs only
🔹 OK with older, respectful kids (12+)
🔹 Friendly, affectionate, mild energy
🔹 Walks on leash with harness; will pull
🔹 Knows basic commands
🔹 Best with a homebody family

https://rmgreatdane.org/hennessey/

Ready to foster or foster-to-adopt me? Submit your application today! 📝💕

31/07/2024

🐾🎉 Join Us at Ice Haus! 🎉🐾

📅 Saturday, August 17th | 2-5 PM
📍7 E 4800 S, Murray UT

Come enjoy a fun-filled day on Ice Haus's patio! 🐕🐩 Dogs are welcome with a valid rabies tag, collar, and leash.

🎟️ What's Happening:
- Raffles & Silent Auction 🎁
- Doggie Pool Fun 🐶💦
- Tattoos & Caricature Portraits 🖌️🖼️
- Build Your Own Hot Dog Special 🌭✨

🍹 Special Donation Event: During the month of August, for any Tito’s, Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey, or Sierra Nevada products bought, Ice Haus will donate to the rescue! 🐾❤️

Bring your furry friends and join the fun! See you there! 😄🐾

https://fb.me/e/cCZsSl5ee

30/07/2024

🐾 Hey guys, it's me Sheba! 🐾 Just wanted to drop in with a little update. 🌟 As you probably saw, I had my freedom ride from the shelter in Wyoming to my foster family in Colorado last weekend. 🚗💨 It was a long ride (I may have snuck in a little nap😴) but I'm having a great time now getting to know everyone and settling in. 🏡💕

I love my new toys and rolling around in the grass! 🎾🌿

Stay tuned for more updates as I find my forever family! 🐶❤️