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The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. was organized in 1979 to serve the Mid-Atlantic region as a chartable organization. The staff of MAGDRL is completely comprised of volunteers who care greatly about the breed. The existence of this great organization depends on fund raisers and donations. To see a list of upcoming events visit their website at www.magdrl.org.

We recently went to a “Meet & Greet” At PETsMART in Moorestown, NJ. 4 Danes were there and drawing a lot of attention. I was particularly amazed at how calm and gentle these wonderful dogs are with not only people, but with other dogs. Unless you've seen a Dane in person I don't think a person can appreciate just how big they are. A grown male typically stands 30 to 38” and weighs 120 to 170 lbs while a female stands 28 to 34” and weighs 100 to 140 lbs.

You're wondering, where do the dogs come from and why are there so many available for adoption? Here are some reasons MAGDRL has them available for adoption.
• Dane got too big
• Owners don't have time
• Owners are moving and can't take care of the dog
• Owners re having a baby
• Owners are divorcing and neither can take the dog.
• Danes come from a shelter
• Danes are picked up as strays

At anytime MAGDRL has 60 to 80 Danes available for adoption and located in foster homes from North Carolina to New York. Just last year the league adopted out hundreds of Danes to worthy and loving homes.

Interested in being a Great Dane Foster Parent? MAGDRL is looking for caring, responsible Great Dane lovers to join their foster team by opening their homes and their hearts to a rescued Great Dane. These Gentle Giants do not 'kennel well' and our foster system allows volunteers to provide our orphans with a home environment in order to evaluate their habits and behaviors. Since volunteers get to know each foster dog "up close and personal", they offer a potential adopter more information about the dog which helps MAGDRL make a better match between the dog and their adoptive family.

"Foster parents" should be able to make a commitment to spend time with the foster dog and give all the exercise, love, and attention the dog needs -- however long the Dane stays with them. There is a great deal of information that can be obtained from the MAGDRL website

Article By: Tommy Crossman

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