Welcome to SWGDR
Southwest Great Dane Rescue since being incorporated in 1998 has placed over 400 Great Danes in loving homes.
*We are looking for permanent, loving homes that will last these rescued Great Danes a lifetime.
Adoptive owners should be willing to provide appropriate food, medical care and a loving, healthy environment for their adopted
Great Dane.
Great Danes should be kept as house pets in close companionship with their families; they should never be allowed to run loose or left outdoors unsupervised. All dogs are spayed or neutered before they leave us.
Most Danes come into rescue at 18 months of age because they are no longer cute puppies; they are large dogs, expensive to maintain and needing more training and attention than many people are prepared to give. It is important to realize that most Danes are not couch potatoes and need more than a walk around the block twice a day.
Great Danes are active, fun-loving dogs that make great companions! Although they are large dogs, their average lifespan is from 8 to 12 years of age. The leading causes of death in Great Danes are heart problems, bloat and cancer. Predominately white Danes are typically deaf and may have eye anomalies including blindness. Potential adopters should be alert to these health problems and the increased costs of medical treatment for dogs the size of Great Danes.
If you are interested in adopting one of our Great Danes, please review the steps involved in our adoption process:
- Fill out our adoption application and submit it for review
- Your references will be checked
- A home check will be done by one of our volunteers
- Possible adoptive Danes will be discussed
*Adoption fees:
$300.00 for adult dogs
$500.00 for puppies
*This fee is used to offset rescue and medical costs.
A legal adoption contract will be signed by both parties.
We welcome your questions
Thanks for your interest in Dane Rescue
SWGDR
Southwest Great Dane Rescue, Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Consumer Services to solicit contributions.
Registration Number: CH25130
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
This site was last updated: May 10, 2008
Located in SW Florida, covering Manatee & Sarasota County
Southwest Great Dane Rescue, Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Consumer Services to solicit contributions.
Registration Number: CH25130
exp. 2/4/2009
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Below is a short video of Moosey Moo, he is recovering from a recent surgery to repair a ruptured diaphragm. Moosey Moo also has a spine injury that makes it difficult to walk in a straight line and he cannot lift his head up as high as most danes.
Moosey Moo was most likely hit by a car at some point in his life.
You can help SWGDR help Moosey Moo & many other Great Danes by making a donation towards their medical bills.
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