VENUS
Location: Houston, TX
Venus is finally getting the chance to learn what it feels like to be safe.
After being rescued from an Atascosa County cruelty case, this young Great Dane is now recovering in a temporary foster home, where she is beginning to heal, gain strength, and show us more of her personality every day.
JOLENE
Location: Georgetown, TX
Meet Jolene, a beautiful, affectionate, and wonderfully goofy Great Dane with a heart as big as her paws! At just one year old and approximately 125 pounds, Jolene is still very much a puppy, full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and love. She has an incredible personality, but like many young giant breeds, she hasn't quite figured out just how big and strong she really is.
ATHENA
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Athena is a beautiful, goofy, and affectionate Daniff with a heart full of love and a personality that will make you smile. Whether she's proudly carrying her favorite toys around the house, splashing in the water, enjoying a car ride, or playing a game of chase, Athena finds joy in life's simplest moments. Above all else, she loves being close to her people.
BISHOP
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Bishop has less than 24 hours to find a safe place to land. He urgently needs a committed foster or adopter to save his life.
After a week of trying to confirm his deadline, we were finally notified that Bishop must be out of the shelter by Sunday, October 11. We have almost no time to find a solution for this handsome boy.
Bishop is a 4½-year-old, 105-pound Great Dane mix with a beautiful black-and-white coat and so much life left to live.
LUCY, ETHEL & RICKY
Location: Irving, TX
Meet Lucy, Ethel & Ricky – Three Young Danes Looking for a Second Chance!
Meet Lucy, Ethel, and Ricky! These three beautiful young Great Danes found themselves at Irving Animal Services after being picked up as strays. At just nine months old, they should be enjoying puppyhood, learning new things, and discovering the world alongside loving families. Instead, they're waiting in a shelter, hoping someone will give them the second chance they deserve.
BIG BOY
Location: Shawnee, OK
Meet Big Boy
Big Boy may have started his story as a stray, but this remarkable boy has proven himself to be something very special. Calm, affectionate, highly trainable, and incredibly well-mannered, Big Boy is truly a unicorn of a dog and is ready to find his forever home.
RED
Location: Dallas, TX
Red is still waiting for the person willing to look beyond his fear and give him the quiet, safe place he needs to begin trusting again.
After a difficult experience, Red has become more cautious and closed off. New people, busy environments, and too much activity can quickly overwhelm him. He isn't the dog who will necessarily greet a stranger with immediate confidence, and he needs a foster who understands that building trust may take time.
DANTE
Location: Georgetown, KY
If Dante could choose his perfect place to be, there's a pretty good chance it would be wherever his people are.
This handsome 2-year-old Great Dane is affectionate, people-oriented, and very enthusiastic about finally getting to experience life as part of a family.
EEYORE
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Eeyore, affectionately nicknamed Jabarkus, is an incredibly sweet, cuddly, and affectionate boy with a goofy personality that will keep you smiling. It took him about a week to settle into his foster home, but once he realized he was safe, he truly blossomed. Now he greets his people at the door with the cutest happy howl—and it has quickly become one of their favorite things about him.
BLUE BELLE
Location: Nacogdoches, TX
BlueBelle needs a foster home.
This beautiful 5-year-old girl is currently at Nacogdoches Animal Shelter, an overcrowded shelter where her size alone puts her at increased risk. At 105 pounds, BlueBelle is a big girl who needs more space, stability, and time than a busy shelter environment can provide.
And the more time the shelter staff spends with her, the more they fall in love with her.
TURK
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Turk is a gentle giant with one very simple wish: to be close to his people.
This big sweetheart is happiest curled up on the couch beside his humans, preferably under a blanket and receiving as many belly rubs as possible. He is affectionate, loyal, and incredibly people-oriented. He especially adores children and loves settling in with the family after school or at the end of the day.
SULLY
Location: Dayton, OH
Sully is a sweet, playful, affectionate young dog who loves his people and has a wonderful foundation of training. He is house trained, knows basic commands including sit, stay, and lay down, and walks nicely on leash.
Sully is also a dog who needs a very specific home and an experienced handler who understands that his behavioral needs must be taken seriously.
NUTMEG
Location: Brook Park, OH
Nutmeg is a sweet, affectionate, happy-go-lucky girl who absolutely loves her people. She wants nothing more than to be near you, give you kisses, curl up at your feet, and soak up as much human attention as possible.
Unfortunately, Nutmeg needs a new placement urgently after an altercation with her foster home's resident dog over a toy.
DEMETRO (DEMI)
Location: Marble Falls, TX
If you're looking for a loyal best friend with a goofy personality and a heart full of love, Demetro may be your perfect match.
BELLE
Location: Kannapolis, NC
Belle is a sweet and affectionate Great Dane mix looking for a family to call her own. Known for her gentle nature and love of cuddles, Belle is happiest when she's close to her people. Whether she's curled up on the couch or quietly following you from room to room, this lovable girl is always ready to share her heart.