OH/VA area Female great dane in need of home

**shais_mom** · 06-27-2007, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Have you heard whether this dog still needed a home?? It says she good with other dogs, what about cats??

I'm not sure what's going on - I'll pm her and see.

**shawsdanes** · 06-29-2007, 06:30 AM

Sorry guys I haven't been on allot lately, its so busy at work and I was teaching bible school all last week. Those 70 hr weeks will knock ya down quick.

Anyhow, I have contacted Trinitys breeder and told her everything that has been talked about. The home would have to be approved by Trinitys breeder and a contract signed, as she wants to know at all times that her pups are in a good home and no neglect.

Trinitys breeder (Lisa Downey) is located in Manquin, VA. I will try my hardest to give you all an update asap. Thanks for all your help.

**shawsdanes** · 06-29-2007, 06:34 AM

This is the dane, her name is Maddie. Although the pics haven't been updated lately.

http://www.freewebs.com/downeydanes/maddie.htm

**shais_mom** · 06-29-2007, 10:34 AM

Thanks Heidi!

I had a feeling you were swamped @ work!

**jennielynn1970** · 06-29-2007, 04:28 PM

She is GORGEOUS!!! Seriously, is she good with cats?! I've been looking for a big dog, and wanted to adopt over the summer while I'm home from work (teacher). I've been looking at Danes, Rotties, Mastiffs etc... I love alone with my cats, and besides loving big breeds, I feel safer having a larger dog with me rather than a small dog. I live in an urban area, but have tons of parks and my parents own a 100acre farm, which is 30-40 mins. away.

If she's still available, how would I go about getting interviewed and stuff??

**crow_noir** · 06-29-2007, 11:28 PM

So that you can get a quicker answer i did some sleuthing work, I'll PM you the info that i found.

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

She is GORGEOUS!!! Seriously, is she good with cats?! I've been looking for a big dog, and wanted to adopt over the summer while I'm home from work (teacher). I've been looking at Danes, Rotties, Mastiffs etc... I love alone with my cats, and besides loving big breeds, I feel safer having a larger dog with me rather than a small dog. I live in an urban area, but have tons of parks and my parents own a 100acre farm, which is 30-40 mins. away.

If she's still available, how would I go about getting interviewed and stuff??

**jennielynn1970** · 06-29-2007, 11:49 PM

Cool, thanks!!

**jennielynn1970** · 06-30-2007, 12:02 AM

just emailed them at the address on their website.. will see what response I receive. crossing fingers!!!

**shais_mom** · 06-30-2007, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

just emailed them at the address on their website.. will see what response I receive. crossing fingers!!!

that would be SO cool!

**jennielynn1970** · 06-30-2007, 01:34 PM

Good news for Maddie... (even if I can't have her)

You sound like a perfect home, Unfortunately we found someone for Maddie, I hadn't been able to catch up with Heidi to update her. The owners of Maddie really wanted to keep her, but their situation didn't allow it, we were lucky enough to find someone near them that was interested in doing a long term 10 month foster until they got their house. It worked out well for both of them as the foster home had a dane that really needed another playmate to work on his socialization. And for the owners because they really didn't want to give her up. As a retired breeder and a contract that states that all rehoming, needs to be done through me, it is possible that another situation could come up. I had another returned in January do to a divorce. We ended up keeping him ourselves, but with 5 danes a boxer, a shih tzu, 3 cats and 3 kids, we just wouldn't be able to take in another, hence why we were looking for a placement for Maddie. Would it be ok if I kept your name on File and let you know if something else came up? If you have found something by then it would be ok, but you just sound perfect, that would be a great match for a dane. Sorry if I got your hopes up, Thanks so much for your love for animals that you would consider taking in Maddie. Keep in Touch.

**shais_mom** · 06-30-2007, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Good news for Maddie... (even if I can't have her)

You sound like a perfect home, Unfortunately we found someone for Maddie, I hadn't been able to catch up with Heidi to update her. The owners of Maddie really wanted to keep her, but their situation didn't allow it, we were lucky enough to find someone near them that was interested in doing a long term 10 month foster until they got their house. It worked out well for both of them as the foster home had a dane that really needed another playmate to work on his socialization. And for the owners because they really didn't want to give her up. As a retired breeder and a contract that states that all rehoming, needs to be done through me, it is possible that another situation could come up. I had another returned in January do to a divorce. We ended up keeping him ourselves, but with 5 danes a boxer, a shih tzu, 3 cats and 3 kids, we just wouldn't be able to take in another, hence why we were looking for a placement for Maddie. Would it be ok if I kept your name on File and let you know if something else came up? If you have found something by then it would be ok, but you just sound perfect, that would be a great match for a dane. Sorry if I got your hopes up, Thanks so much for your love for animals that you would consider taking in Maddie. Keep in Touch.

well I'm glad to hear that!
But the good news is that she has your name on file AND you think you are ready for a dog!! Don't give up - one will turn up and you will be so happy with it. As a dog and cat mom myself I can't imagine not having both now.

Good Luck Jennie and YEEAAA for MADDIE!!