DANTE
Location: Georgetown, KY
Meet Dante
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.
Dante and his brother, Rugger, spent most of their lives living outdoors before being surrendered to a rural shelter that didn't have room for them. With nowhere else to house the boys, they were placed in outdoor kennels behind a landfill.
And just like that, "The Landfill Hooligans" got their nickname.
Their circumstances weren't funny, but thankfully their story didn't end there.
Now Dante is safe in a temporary foster home, learning about indoor life and showing us more of his goofy, affectionate personality every day.
Dante absolutely loves his people. He's the more people-focused of the brothers and wants to be involved in whatever his humans are doing. He's still figuring out concepts like personal space, but that's part of his charm—and part of what he's continuing to learn.
He walks well on leash and has made great progress with potty training, especially considering how little experience he previously had living inside a home.
Life With Other Dogs
Dante currently lives with other large dogs in his temporary foster home, but he is still developing his canine social skills.
He can become overly excited during interactions and doesn't always recognize when another dog is telling him that playtime is over. He isn't trying to cause trouble—he simply needs help learning appropriate play, boundaries, and how to settle himself when his excitement gets the better of him.
His future foster or adopter should be prepared to provide structure, supervise interactions, and introduce any resident dogs slowly and appropriately.
A compatible canine companion may absolutely be possible with the right introductions and management.
About Dante
Approximately 2 years old
Male black Great Dane
Extremely affectionate
Very people-oriented
Walks well on leash
Has made great progress with potty training
Currently lives with other large dogs
Can become overly excited around other dogs
Still learning appropriate play and canine boundaries
Needs supervised play and slow introductions
Learning how to settle when excited
Still adjusting to life as an indoor dog
Large-breed experience would be a plus
What Dante needs now is a family willing to continue what his foster has started: teaching him that life inside a home comes with boundaries, routines, patience, and an incredible amount of love.
He didn't get those lessons as a puppy. He's getting them now.
And he's proving that he's more than ready to learn.
If you're looking for a goofy, affectionate Great Dane who wants to be part of your world and just needs someone to continue showing him how, Dante is ready to meet you.
Some transport assistance may be available.
