Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

Valentino - what a lover boy. Val is a beautiful 3 year old fawn male who adores all people and dogs. Always up for a walk, run or any type of game. He is ok with cats but with his boundless energy he would love a cat that likes to play chase and most cats don’t appreciate that. He is being fostered in VA with horses, Great Danes, multiple cats, house tortoises and quite a few chickens and Guinea hens. He really loves having space to run and play. He even throws his toys for himself! What a great guy for a family that wants a very interactive boy. He’s fully house trained and walks well on a leash. He loves car rides too. Val also lived with kids in his previous home. Val would do best in a home where his people are not gone for extended periods of time and with a canine companion. He came to us from a situation where his owner went to jail and he had been alone so when he arrived he was a little anxious. But after only a few weeks in his foster home with lots of friends and his foster parents not gone too much he is amazing and has gained a lot of confidence! Valentino is being fostered in Montpelier VA. If interested in adopting Val send us an email to [email protected]

08/11/2024

Our Holiday auction is live and bidding is open. This is one of our biggest fundraisers for the year! It takes place on Facebook. Check out our story for the link!! LOTS of great stuff for Christmas gifts! Get your shopping done and help@our Danes!

30/10/2024

Hank is a sweetheart of a puppy that loves to play and snuggle. He is approximately 4 months old, and has the best little happy personality. He is curious about everything. So far loud noises are the only thing we have found that he is scared of (lawnmower, train, fireworks) and zoomies from other dogs confuse him. He sits and stares with his little head cocked sideways until they finish and then he is ready to jump in and play.

His favorite toys so far are ropes and shoes but we are working to curb the shoe fe**sh. Bones and the ears of his foster brother are also fair game for chewing. Hank will pick up sticks during his daily walks and happily carry them for a while until something else catches his eye. His is comfortable in a harness and leash when walking, but needs continued work on his manners.

Hank is still underweight and we are feeding frequently to try and beef him up. He is currently around 40 pounds. He loves food and treats, and responds well to treat training so far.

He gets along well with dogs of all sizes and is excited to meet them all. He also loves all the people he meets. We have taken him on pack walks in the neighborhood and on a few public outings and he has done well. He has been comfortable at the vet’s office so far and all the techs and vets have adored him.

Hank is comfortable in his crate. He eats and rests in it, and sleeps in it at night. He is sleeping up to six hours at night before needing a bathroom break.

Housebreaking is coming along. We let him out frequently and he knows to use the bathroom outside. However if he has to go and we don’t catch it he will still go in the house. Hank is being fostered in Pilot Mountain NC. A fenced yard and giant breed experience is required. If interested in giving Hank a forever home you can email us at [email protected] for an application!

27/10/2024

Welcome Valentino ( Val for short) ! Val came in when his owner went to jail. He is about 3 yrs old and is so wonderful! He can be shy at first but warms up quickly. He is great with other dogs and cats. He lived with kids as well in his previous home.. He loves a good squeaky toy too! Val would do best with a family that isn't gone long hours and with a canine companion or two. He's getting neutered this week and once he heals will be looking for his forever home! Stay tuned as we get to know this handsome fella better!

21/10/2024

Hi. My name is Hector. I was picked up as a stray, but now my new friends at GDFRL are taking good care of me. They tell me there’s a wonderful family out there just waiting for me. I hope so… Could you be my forever family?

Just a few weeks ago I was about 40 lbs underweight and the nice people at the shelter called me “severely malnourished.” I don’t know what that means, but I know I was really hungry. Now I get regular meals, long walks, play time, and lots of love from my foster family. I don’t really know how old I am… maybe 4 or 5, but it’s been a rough few years. I’m still recovering. My foster mom says that I am in that perfect part of adulthood where I have plenty of energy (wait until you see my zoomies!)… but I also appreciate a good long nap. Some of my favorite things to do include playing with toys that squeak (especially if you throw them for me), being brushed or petted, and earning treats! I’m really good on a leash (until I see a squirrel or another dog… I get pretty excited to make new animal friends). I’ve had a lot of change in my life recently and am a little scared meeting new people, so when I meet you I might bark at first, but I promise I’ll warm up quickly once I know you’re safe. Once we’re friends, I’ll stick by your side and remind you to pet me. Often. My foster mom calls me “Velcro,” but I just want to be where my people are. You never know when you might need an emergency neck scratch… or ear scratch… or belly rub.
Apparently I am “housebroken,” and “neutered,” whatever those things mean. I do occasionally get tempted by things on the kitchen counter, but I try really hard to be a good boy. And speaking of good boys, did you know I can sit like a perfect gentleman? I can’t wait to show you! And then you can give me pets and treats, not necessarily in that order.
So what do you think? Could we be perfect for each other?
If interested in Hector email us at [email protected] for an application!

21/10/2024

Some sad news… one of the REALLY scared and shut down pups we got from the shelter in July had to be euthanized yesterday. Adele stopped eating for 2 days and then was hardly drinking water either. So her foster mom took her to the E vet yesterday. We were thinking she may have an obstruction, but sadly that was not the case. When they did a chest x-ray, her heart was extremely enlarged, and the vet said she probably had congenital dilated cardiomyopathy. The kindest thing we could do for her was to let her go peacefully. Please keep her foster mom in your thoughts … it was a really tough day yesterday 💔

20/10/2024

Mark your calendars and come out and see us! We will be at World of Beer in Greensboro Nov. 3rd from 12-4pm!!

19/10/2024

Remember the soup can comparison puppies??? Sometimes it’s hard to believe they were ever that small! 🤣❤️🤣❤️

14/10/2024

And just like that...our sweet boy Jack #2 has been adopted! He has a wonderful new family that are previous adopters and fosters for our rescue! He is going to have THE best life!! ❤️

14/10/2024

And just like that...our sweet boy Jack #2 has been adopted! He has a wonderful new family that are previous adopters and fosters for our rescue! He is going to have THE best life!!

13/10/2024

We wanted to share this post. This is the vet we use for our rescue Danes that are fostered in Asheville NC. They are amazing and they take wonderful care of our Danes. Please consider helping f possible

07/10/2024

Hector update! Look how far this boy has come in just a few short weeks! The “before” (left) is the weekend he arrived, Sept. 14. The “after” (right) was taken Oct. 6. He’ll have a weigh-in this Friday, but he’s definitely moving in the right direction!

06/10/2024

Sweet Miss Luna was adopted yesterday as well! She has a wonderful family who are previous adopters and 2 big brothers to play with and boss around! Have a GREAT life sweet girlie!

06/10/2024

Jack is a 7-month-old male Great Dane. Jack is lovebug with the sweetest disposition. Jack was surrendered as a puppy because of family circumstances. After being purchased from a breeder, Jack lived with very young children (about five months) and continues to react well with people of all ages. Jack also gets along with other dogs, and because of his very calm temperament, he may do well with cats. He has learned several basic commands: sit, wait for food, and how to walk on a leash. He is food-motivated, so more training should not be a problem. Since he is so good-natured and he is easily redirected. For example, when given a toy to re-direct him off the sofa, he quickly complies. Jack will do best in a family with other pets and children. He is an active puppy and likes to be engaged with toys that hold treats, chew toys, and sturdy stuffed toys. Jack is crate-trained and uses a dog door. So, if you are looking for a constant companion, Jack is your guy. To be honest, he is about as perfect as a 7-month-old puppy can be, and we have no doubt he will grow to be a wonderful dog. Jack is being fostered in Raleigh NC. A fenced yard and previous giant breed experience is required. If interested please email us at [email protected]

05/10/2024

Happy Adoption Saturday! Our beautiful sweet Baby Dixie was adopted today!!! She has a wonderful new family and a big brother that she is already in love with