The Great Dane (Grand Danois) is a breed of domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris) known for its giant size and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as the "Gentle giant" and the "Apollo of all breeds" and is also called a German Mastiff. Great Danes are considered the tallest dog breed along with the Irish Wolfhound. More recently, Great Danes have been in the Guinness World Records for tallest dog. The Great Dane was named the state dog of Pennsylvania in 1965.

WHY ADOPT? Every year, millions of pets who are unwanted, neglected or abused are turned over to humane societies across the nation. They may be surrendered by their owners, found at large by animal control, or seized from abusing owners. There are more pets surrendered than can be cared for by animal shelters and many are destroyed when their time is up to make room for incoming animals.

 

Rescue Organizations in the USA

Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Region
Briggadane Rescue (OH)
Harlequin Haven Rescue Danes (OH)
Thunder Hill Great Dane Rescue (OH)
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. (NY Chapter)                                                                                          
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (DE, MD, NC, PA, VA, WV, DC)
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (Eastern PA chapter – PA, NJ, NY)
Giant Breed Rescue (NJ)
Great Dane Rescue, Inc. (MI)
Great Dane Rescue of Maine (MA)     

Southeast Region
Central Florida Great Dane Rescue, Inc. (FL)
Great Dane Rescue of South Florida (FL)
Magic Great Danes, Inc. (FL)
Destiny Dane Rescue (AL)
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (NC chapter)
Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas (NC, SC)
Charleston/South Carolina Dane Rescue (SC)
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (SC, DE, MD, NC, PA, VA, WV, DC)
South Carolina Great Dane Rescue (SC)
Hope Humane Organization (GA) All-breed rescue, several Danes in residence
Great Creatures Great Dane Rescue (TN)

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Western Region
AR Great Dane Rescue (AR)
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California (CA)
Great Dane Rescue of Riverside County (CA)
Great Dane Assistance League, Inc. (CO)
Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue (CO)
Great Dane Club of Las Vegas Rescue (NV)
Dane Outreach (WA)
Wisconsin Great Dane Rescue (WI)
 

Other Resources
 Great Dane Club of America's Rescue Membership List
Dane Rescue Links (provides contact phone numbers for most US states)
Laird's Animal Rescue Resources List
Pet Finder
Senior Dog Rescue
Starting a Purebred Rescue
 Worldwide Shelter Directory

Midwest, Southwest Region
Great Dane Club of Tucson (AZ)
3D Rescue (AZ)
Dane Rescue of Arizona Alliance (AZ)
Great Dane Club of Des Moines (IA)
Great Dane Club of Louisiana (LA)
Great Dane Rescue of the Southwest (NM, TX)
Heartland Great Dane Rescue, Inc. (OK)
Central Texas Great Dane Rescue (TX)
Paws of Austin (TX)
Great D.A.N.E. (Dane Angel Network Enterprises) (TX)
Great Dane Angel Network, Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX)
Great Dane Rescue of North Texas (TX)
 Wisconsin Great Dane Rescue (WI)

 Rescue Organization list, International
Birch Haven Rescue & Rehabilitation Services (Ontario, Canada)
Danes in Distress (Ontario, Canada)
Great Dane Rescue Inc. (Ontario, Canada)
Great Dane Welfare (SE Great Britain)
DaneLine Great Dane Rescue (Great Britain)
The Great Dane Adoption Society (Great Britain)
Great Dane Rescue (Finland)

*This is only meant as an information resource; we have not been able to evaluate the rescue organizations listed above, so it is your duty to research and determine for yourself the credentials of each group listed above.