Our Mission

Our mission is to rescue Great Danes from neglect, abuse, and abandonment, providing them with the medical care and individualized rehabilitation they need through our experienced and loving foster home program. We remain committed to each dog until we can place them in a qualified, caring, and permanent home that ensures the quality of life they’ve always deserved.

We also strive to assist owners who cannot afford spaying, neutering, or heartworm treatment as our resources allow. Beyond direct aid, we focus on education — guiding owners on the benefits of spay/neuter, vaccinations, nutrition, behavior, and obedience, as well as raising awareness about backyard breeding. We aim to be a supportive link to other rescues and breed clubs, working together to improve the lives of Great Danes everywhere.

Since 2013, we’ve proudly dedicated our hearts and efforts to saving these misunderstood and often forgotten gentle giants. It is our unwavering mission to be their voice — to give them safety, dignity, and the life filled with love they were born to have.

You can help us fulfill this mission by donating funds, contributing items from our wish list, volunteering your time, or opening your heart and home as a foster.

“Saving one until there are none.”
— Amy Rainoshek, President of Team Rocky Enterprises Inc.
DBA Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab (SRGDRR)

 

How We Help Great Danes

  • Rescue & Care: We take in Great Danes and Dane mixes who have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, giving them a safe place to heal and start over.

  • Medical Treatment: We ensure each dog receives the veterinary care they need to return to good health, including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and microchipping.

  • Training & Socialization: We provide training and socialization to help our Danes adapt confidently to their new, loving homes.

  • Careful Placements: We work hard to match our rescues with secure, compassionate families who can give them the happy, healthy lives they deserve.

  • Foster Support: Until they find their forever families, our Great Danes live in experienced, loving foster homes where they’re treated like family.

    On average, we spend $600 on each Great Dane or Dane mix that comes through our doors. Your donations and adoption support make it possible for us to continue providing top-quality care and give these gentle giants a true second chance at life.

How We Help People

  • Match dogs to lifestyles: We help individuals and families determine if a Great Dane — or even a dog at all — is the right fit for their lifestyle and responsibilities.

  • Find the right companion: We work to place healthy, well-matched Great Danes with adopters so they find the perfect companion for their unique circumstances.

  • Rehome beloved pets: When life changes mean someone can no longer care for their Dane, we help find a loving new home, ensuring their dog continues to thrive.

  • Educate on giant breed care: We teach owners about the specific needs of giant breeds, including health, nutrition, and training, so they’re fully prepared.

  • Address challenges: We offer guidance to help resolve physical or behavioral issues their Dane may be experiencing.

  • Support through grief: We provide compassion and understanding to help families navigate the loss of a beloved pet.

  • Save tax dollars: By taking on the responsibility of these giant breeds, we lessen the burden on public shelters, stretching valuable community resources.

  • Offer guidance: We’re always here to counsel and advise on any area where we’re qualified, helping people be the best pet guardians they can be.