Successful Adoptions!
	Puppy Mill Rescue 3. George. 102lbs 17 month Harlequin male. 2/11/08 update: George is a nice boy and gets along with other dogs. Already able to sit on command and he is ready for adoption.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 4. Iggy. 104lbs 2 year old male. 2/11/08 update: Iggy is extremely shy and needs to be an only dog. He is still working on coming out of his shell. He is available for adoption to a quiet home.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 2. Caleb. 116 lbs 17 month old Harlequin male. 2/11/08 update: Caleb is a very sweet boy, but slightly food aggressive. He would benefit from an experienced home and is ready for adoption.
Photo Soon!	New July 2007 Lexi is a 4 year old blue merle female with natural ears.   She is the fattest Great Dane we have ever seen!   She came with Ollie.   Both of these kids were the product of a divorce.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 6. Sebastian. 150lb 5 year old black male.  Crop flop ears, white chest, white toes, cement sores on back legs, sweet boy, always wagging. 2/11/08 update: Sebastian underwent emergency bloat surgery in February. Three vets worked on him for over four hours. Currently his medical bills are at about $3,000.00, but he is recovering nicely and has a very sweet and loving disposition. Due to his recovery needs Sebastian is not yet available for adoption.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 17. Maggie. 133lbs 5 year old mantle merle female.  Wagging, growl talks, sweet. Update: Maggie is in foster care and still looking for a home.  Her foster parents sent us this wonderful update.  Click Here.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 12 & 13. Libby and Lola were the first of the puppy mill rescues to be adopted and are living a life of leisure in Naples!  Here is a letter we received about their progress from puppy mill to home companion.   Click Here.
	Puppy Mull Rescue 8. Saydee has been adopted and is doing great. Here is a letter and some pictures we received about her progress from puppy mill to home companion.  Click Here.
	Athena is a 1-1/2 year old black female with natural ears. People didn't have time for her. SHE IS GREAT WITH KIDS. They dropped her off in their SUV with seven children crammed in!  Very sweet dog. Not great with other dogs.
	Duke is an 11 month old black male with natural ears.  He was kept on a farm where they didn't have time for him.
Photo Soon!	Honey is a 1-1/2 year old brindle girl with natural ears.  Her former owners gave her up because they got new floors!!  She was kept in a laundry room 24/7.  Very nice girl, gets along with other dogs.  She is sweet but shy.
	Cinny is a 1-1/2 year old black female with natural (uncropped ears) and brown highlights!  Her owners were moving.  She is shy but nice.  We haven't figured out her personality yet.
Photo Soon!	Elsie is a 10 year old Harlequin female with show cropped ears.
	Puppy Mill Rescue 12 & 13. Libby and Lola were the first of the puppy mill rescues to be adopted and are living a life of leisure in Naples!  Here is a letter we received about their progress from puppy mill to home companion.   Click Here.
	Duke is a three year old light brindle male with cropped ears, initially shy but very affectionate once he gets to know you. Duke has wonderful house manners, is not much of a barker, and is very laid back. He get's along with other dogs just fine, but would not find being an "only dog" at all lonely. If you are looking for a calm and gentle companion to share your space, Duke is a great candidate" April 16, 2008 Update from Duke's new family: Duke has joined our family of two Great Danes, an All American mixed breed, a Bearded Dragon, a Russian Tortoise, two rabbits, and two pet rats. He fits in beautifully! He has even become a Certified Animal Assistance Dog with Paws For Friendship Incorporated, an International Pet Therapy Organization. We simply adore this wonderful, loving boy and are very grateful to The Tampa Bay Great Dane Rescue for bring him into our lives!  -- Jan
	George and Gracie are three month old puppies just in.  One male, one female. They are both black with white markings. Both have natural ears.  They were found in the road with their sibling who had already been hit by a car and killed.  Very sweet and loving.   Gracie is more outgoing.   George is shy but loving.  They were fixed on June 27 and are ready to go!
	Killer is an 8 month old neutered, blue merle, male puppy with natural ears. He is wonderful in the house, crate trained, polite, happy, and good with our other dogs and cats. He is a good eater, and a good watch dog. He loves to sleep in our bed and rest his head on us.
	Kent is a 5 month old blue merle boy with natural ears.  His owner was taking hime to animal control when the neighbor stopped him. He is quite shy but extremely sweet!  Loves to be a lap puppy.  He is on the thin side.  He is a wonderful baby.
	Jillian is an 8 year old mantle female with natural ears.   She lived with Riley.  Both of them are very sweet and have lived with other dogs.  The owner had to give them up because they were moving.
	Clifford is a 9 month old black male with natural ears. He is severely emaciated. He was chained to tree and only weighs 82 lbs.
	Bonnie is a 6 year old blue female with cropped ears.  She was kept in a crate in a back yard for five years and never let out.
	Zulu is a 4-1/2 year old mantle female with cropped ears.  She is very sweet and bouncy.  She LOVES men--follows Dan around everywhere!   She is afraid of thunder storms, but all she does is get into the tub until it is over...kind of cute!   Very nice girl.  I enjoy her company.  Would be best in a home either without other dogs or with dogs that don't want to play with her.  She was raised as an only dog so she doesn't understand the playing thing yet. Zulu now lives in Miami with a family that has a little girl who is also afraid of thunderstorms!
Sorry, no photo!	Waldo is a 9 month old Mantle boy. He has two broken legs; left knee torn apart, both front legs swollen, skinny. Very very large male. Father was over 200 lbs. Incredibly sweet boy for what he has been thru. The former owners "don't know what happened to him." 9/19 Update:  Took Waldo in for many x-rays and they discovered that his pelvis is broken in many places and has been allowed to heal in a bad position. His left leg is broken right above his knee and of course, right through his growth plate. His left leg will not grow now and is very deformed--very very sad. it was questioned if he should be put down. One look in those huge brown eyes and I can't do it. Waldo has been adopted and now lives in Orlando with our BEST foster mother!
	Oliver is a 10 month old male with natural (uncropped) ears.  He has a very sweet disposition.  The owner gave him up due to relocation to another state. Oliver now lives in St Pete with a nice couple.
	Mr. T is a 3 year old blue merle boy with natural (uncropped) ears. He was an animal control pick up running loose in Pasco county. When owners were contacted they said that they did not want him back. No small animals, cats or children, otherwise he is very sweet and loves to be petted. Mr. T now lives in Sarasota with a Greyhound and their new mom.
	Basia is a 3 year old brindle female with natural ears.  She is shy. She lived with Jessie.  Their owner moved.
	Riley is a 3-1/2 year old mantle/blue merle male with natural ears.  He is a nice, playful dog.  He lived with Jillian.  Both of them are very sweet and have lived with other dogs.  The owner had to give them up because they were moving.
	Douglas is a 2 year old fawn male with cropped ears. He was neglected; his owners didn't have time for him.  Loves stuffed animals.  NO OTHER DOGS.
	Dallas
	Destiny is a 6 year old harlequin female with croppped ears.  She came to us with her house mate Zeus.  She doesn't act her age. Both came to us because the owner was moving and couldn't take them with. They are both very sweet and eager to please. They are a little overweight so they were definitely loved.
	Zeus is a 9 year old harlequin male with cropped ears.  He doesn't act 9 and is very sweet. He came with his house mate Destiny.  Both came to us because the owner was moving and couldn't take them with. They are both very sweet and eager to please. They are a little overweight so they were definitely loved.
	"Merle" is a 2 year old blue merle boy.  He is huge--the biggest boy we've gotten into rescue.  Would do well in a single pet household.
	Katie Did is 10 month old fawn female with natural ears. She was kept in a crate that was too small for her and was left to lay in her own pee and poop.  These wonderful people had a yard sale and gave her away at their yard sale.
	Sadie is an 11 month old black female with natural (uncropped) ears.  Owner gave her up.  She was beaten by the woman's boyfriend and is severly freaked out by men. She needs a home with a woman only.
	Here are a few pictures of Franky the Tanky to put on your Great Dane Rescue website (success stories). I firmly believe Frank the Tank was a big success story. WE LOVE OUR LITTLE BOY! We hope you enjoy the pictures.
	Titon
	Cleopatra is a 6-1/2 month old black female with natural (uncropped) earrs. Her owners gave her up because they were going to have a baby. She is very sweet and loving.
	Sasha is a 3-1/2 month old black female with natural (uncropped) ears.  She is an extremely sweet baby.  Sasha was poisoned and abandoned at an animal hospital in St. Pete.  She was bubbling blood out of her nose, and bleeding from her lungs. She had to have many blood transfusions, and they did not know if she would live. After spending a month at the clinic, she is happy and healthy now.
	Denzel is a 2 year old black male with natural ears.  He is sweet and eager to please.  NO CATS.  Owner didn't want him anymore.
	Calvin is a 10 month old black boy with natural (uncropped) ears, white feet and chest.   He was an owner give up due to lack of time.  A sweet and goofy boy, he likes to play.
	Lincoln is a 2 year old blue merle boy with natural (uncropped) ears. Very large. No other dogs in household.
	Ramona is a two year old mantle female.  She has had a litter of puppies.  She is VERY nice and gets along with other dogs.  She is a wonderful dog!  She was found running in the street and was possibly hit by a car... deformed spine, but very functional.
	Blu is a 13 month old blue merle male.  He is a sweet, goofy puppy.  The owner had to give him up because they were moving.
	Schultz is a 10 month old harlequin boy with natural (uncropped) ears.  He is very playful and very active.  He loves all other dogs.  His owners found out that they were pregnant and couldn't keep him.
	Spider is a 10 month old black boy with white chest and feet and natural (uncropped) ears.  He is extremely emaciated.   He is a sweet boy who knows obedience commands.
Photo Soon!	Lucy is a 1-1/2 year old black female with natural (uncropped) ears. Owner turn-in to animal control in Jacksonville. Wonderful volunteers named John and Martha Desautel drove up to pick her up. Very sweet girl, very head shy. Does not like a collar to be put over her head.
	Vinnie is a 10 month old black boy with natural ears and white on his feet and chest!  He came from a home with two other dogs and a new baby and they couldn't handle them all. He is a very sweet boy with nice manners.
	Bogart is a 3 year old fawn male with cropped ears.
	Sam is an 8 year old Harlequin male with cropped ears. He is a VERY, VERY, VERY sweet boy. Gets along with anyone. Great with children and other dogs and cats. Unbelievable!  His previous owner boarded him at the vet's office and never came back for him. He was there for a month and a half.
	Jenna is a 1-1/2 year old black female with cropped ears.  She was a stray picked up by Sumter County Animal Control.  She is severely emaciated.  She is very sweet, but very scared.
	Monty is a 5 month old baby boy with natural (uncropped) ears.  He is black with white feet and chest. He is VERY VERY sweet, and loves to lay on your feet.
Sorry, no photo!	Dexter is a 1 year old brindle boy with natural (uncropped) ears.  Very pretty.  Very very sweet.  He is a very nice boy.  He likes all other dogs.  Probably needs a household without cats.
	Artie is a one and one-half year old fawn male.  He has cropped ears.  He is a sweet boy.
	Chyna is a one and one-half year old fawn female.  She was kept in a field with cows, and was gored by a bull in her right rear leg.  She has never been indoors.  She is food possessive.
	Helen is a one year old merlequin female.  She is deaf and visually impaired.  She is eager to please and very clingy.  She was abandoned by her owner.
Sorry, no photo!	(TBD) is a three month old harlequin male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  Very skinny, only 35 pounds.  He was rescued by good samaritans who saw his owner beating him.  A very sweet little boy.
Sorry, no photo!	Skyler is a three year old blue male.  He has cropped ears.   His owners could not afford to keep him.
	Helen is a one and one-half year old white (with two spots) female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  Helen is deaf.  Her owner gave her up.
	Babe is a three year old harlequin female.  She has cropped ears.  Her owners gave her up because she was not getting along with their other dog.
	Sydney is a one and one-half year old blue merle male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  His owners could not care for him.
	Baby is a two year old blue merle female.  She has cropped ears that flop over.  Her owners could not keep her.
	Zeke is a one and one-half year old blue merle male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  His owners moved and could not take him.
	Keegan is a five year old "boston wannabe" male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  His owner gave him up because he did not like small dogs.
	Sheena is a one and one-half year old fawn female.  She has cropped ears--one stands, one flops over.  She was an animal control seizure for abuse and neglect.  She is Nelson's sister.
	Nelson is a one and one-half year old fawn male.  He has cropped ears.  He was an animal control seizure for abuse and neglect.  He is Sheena's brother.
Sorry, no photo!	Mimi is a three year old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  She was found as a stray.
Sorry, no photo!	Spencer is a three year old black male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  He was found as a stray.
	Scooby is a one and one-half year old black male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  His owners couldn't keep him.
Sorry, no photo!	Aretha is a three year old black female.  She has cropped ears.
	Norman is a two year old "fawn-equin" (fawn and harlequin) male.  He has cropped ears.
	Waldo is a two year old boston male.  He has cropped ears.  He was tied to a tree in his owners' back yard, until they decided they didn't want him anymore.  Waldo is a very sweet, bubbly, wonderful boy.
	Amanda is a two year old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  Very emaciated.  She was an animal control seizure from a backyard breeder.
Sorry, no photo!	Farrah is a three year old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.
Sorry, no photo!	Shelby is a two year old black female.
	Lola is a one and one-half year old mantle (black with white chest) female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.
	Ebony is a two year old mantle (black with white chest) female.  She has cropped ears.
	Sierra is a two year old fawn female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  Beautiful head, looks like she came from good breeding.  Owner gave her up.  She should be in a home without kids.  We're still learning about her.
	Jaxson is a two year old Harlequin male. He has cropped ears. He is a BIG boy, and sweet. He is not crazy about other males, but has not offered to eat anyone. He was dumped at a car repair shop in Brooksville. He had a pelvic fracture which did not heal perfectly, so he has a moderate pelvic tilt.  He also has suprascapular paralysis in his right shoulder which sometimes interferes with his use of that leg.
	Hanna is a two year old fawn female.  She has cropped ears.  Her owner couldn't keep her.  She is Maxine's sister.
	Maxine is a two year old brindle female.  She has cropped ears.  Her owner couldn't keep her.  She is Hanna's sister.
	Miranda is a one and one-half year old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  She's very tall for a girl.  Her owners couldn't keep her.  She's food aggressive.  We're still learning about her.
	Tilly is a two and one-half year old blue merle female.  She has cropped ears and tail.  Very shy.  Owner abandoned her at Humane Society.  She needs a home with no cats.
	Monique is a three year old harlequin female.  She was born in France.  Her owners moved to Ocala, Florida from France, and then moved back without her. She has cropped ears. She needs to go to a home without cats.
	Zoe is a two year old black female.  She has cropped ears that stand well.  She is shy.
	Clyde is a three year old mantle (boston) male.  He has cropped ears.  His owner turned him in to animal control extremely emaciated.  He'll be very large when he gets back to his proper weight.  He's rather reserved so far.
	Thelma is a nine month old brindle female. She has natural (uncropped) ears.  She is Louise's sister. Her owner was getting divorced and could not keep her.  She's a little shy, but is learning to play with other dogs.
	Sophia is a six year old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  Owner turned her in to animal control.  She's a sweet old girl, likes to lay on the couch.  Doesn't appreciate other dogs.  She was attacked by a Rottweiler.
	Keeton is a four month old male mantle (boston) wannabe.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  Sweet.  Cute puppy.  He was a stray, picked up from animal control.
Sorry, no photo!	Garrett is a seven month old black and white male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  He was purchased as a puppy by a 78 year old woman who found she couldn't handle him as he grew.  Sweet, likes to play, a typical puppy.  Adopted September 2000!
	Zack is a three and one-half year old harlequin male.
	Lexi is a six month old fawn female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  Her owner had a baby and couldn't keep her.
	Louise is a nine month old blue merle female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears.  She is Thelma's sister.  Her owner was getting divorced and could not keep her.  She likes to play with the ohter dogs, but is not rambunctious.  Very sweet.
	Maggie is a five year old fawn female.  She has natural ears, and is tall for a girl.  Very sweet and loving--a nice girl. Her owners dumped her at Lowry Park Zoo.
	Sebastian is a three year old mantle (black with white chest) dane.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  He was severely emaciated (only 98 pounds) and was hit by a car, but is now recovering, and up to about 120 pounds.  He is very sweet.
Sorry, no photo!	Hercules is a two year old blue male.  He has cropped ears.  He is a tall boy.  Sweet, he's a kisser.   Owners' work schedule didn't allow them to keep him.
Sorry, no photo!	Xena is a four year old blue female.  She has natural (uncropped) ears, and cropped tail.  Sweet, likes to be petted.  Eager to please.  Owners' work schedule didn't allow them to keep her.
	Josie is an eighteen month old mantle female.  She has natural ears.  She is very petite, cute and playful.
	Joey is a one and one-half year old harlequin male. He has natural (uncropped) ears. He is playful. He's somewhat shy, but loves to ride in the car and give kisses.
	Starr is a two year old halequin female.  She has cropped ears that stand nicely.  Very sweet and loving.  She is a very nice girl, and likes to kiss.
	Starr's Four Babies are three weeks old.  They are three boys and a girl.  There is one harlequin boy (Harley), one boston boy (Jester), one all-white boy (Casper), and one black girl with white feet and chest (Jilly Pig).  They are healthy and eat like pigs!
Sorry, no photo!	Zachariah is a fourteen month old harlequin male.  He has cropped ears.  He is playful and gets along well with other dogs.
Sorry, no photo!	Bailey is an eight week old blue merle female.  She has natural ears.  Cute and sweet.  Still has puppy breath.
Sorry, no photo!	Kieran is a ten month old black male.  He has natural (uncropped) ears.  He is relatively small for a Dane.  Shy.
	Elsie is a three year old "Merlequin" (Harlequin/Merle).  Very sweet.  She is dog aggressive, and needs to be an only dog.
	Pooh is a three and a half year old black female. She has natural ears. Very sweet, she gets along with other dogs.  She knows basic obedience.  Must have a fenced yard, because she likes to run. Owner abandoned her at SPCA.  She was very thin (40-50 pounds underweight), but is putting on some weight now.
	Jesse is a twelve week old blue merle male.  He has cropped ears.  He's the one you've seen in the newspapers.  He was badly abused by his previous owners, including a broken leg.  At the time of this writing, we have an appointment with the vet to look at his leg and decide on treatment.    Click here to read one of the newspaper stories about Jesse and Great Dane Rescue of Tampa Bay, Inc.
	Zeke is a five month old blue merle male with natural ears.  Owners moved and left him behind.  Very sweet and loving. Gets along well with other dogs.
	Sabrina is one and one-half year old harlequin female.  She has cropped ears and blue eyes. She is very playful. We think she would do particularly well as a running companion. Owners abandoned her at SPCA.
	Max: 12 month old blue merle male with cropped ears. Came with his brother Chip. Is food aggressive. Needs to be an only dog. More laid back.
Sorry, no photo!	Toby is a 3-4 year old Merlequin male, Very, very sweet boy. Very sedate and mellow. He was found running as a stray in Ruskin. Toby was very ill. He was heartworm positive and severely emaciated.
	Hannah is a 2 year old blue merle female. Owners decided that they didn't want her anymore. Does not get along with other dogs. Is a sweet foot warmer. Needs to gain weight.
	Missy is a four and a half year old black female. Her owner moved and could not take. Left her behind, tied to a tree in her back yard. Neighbor was supposed to feed her but forgot. Very skinny and shy. She had just enough rope to dig under the house which is probably the only thing that saved her from dying from the heat. She is very nervous about other dogs so she would need to be an only dog. She is sweet but lacking confidence. She is also very petite. Very small dane in stature and weight.
Sorry, no photo!	Sam is a two and a half year old black male. He has cropped ears. He is very playful. His owners didn't have enough time for him.
	Libby was an owner "give up" due to the fact that the owner was diagnosed with cancer and could no longer care for the dog. She is a very sweet girl that is just learning how to play and loving it! She knows her name and no. She is okay with other dogs and cats. She is still shy but is blossoming every day.
Sorry, no photo!	Clifford is a six month old fawn male. He has natural (uncropped) ears. He was found running loose as a stray in Brooksville.
	Royce is a three year old Black male with a cropped tail.
	Penelope is a three year old Brindle female.
	Daisy
	Venus is an eight year old Blue female.
	Harley is a four year old Harlequin female.
	Molly is a ten year old Brindle female.
	Merrell is an eight month old female with Boston tendancies.
Sorry, no photo!	Dakota is an eight month old Black male.
	Annabelle is a three year old Black female.
	Jenny is a 2 year old natural eared Black female with a white chest and feet. She had been abandoned when her family moved away without her. She had been left to run the streets. She is sweet and full of love. She loves to play ball and chase the cat. She knows her name, go to bed, go potty and no. She is fine with other dogs, but cats do not appreciate her exuberance!
	Cricket is a 6 year old Black female with natural ears. Her previous owner passed away and the woman's sister couldn't keep her.
	Shayla: 7 months old Harlequin female. Natural ears. Family moved and couldn't take her with. Very sweet and kissy. She's working on being housebroken.
Sorry, no photo!	Kiera: 7 months old Brindle female. Natural ears. Family couldn't handle her and the three kids. Playful, sweet. Thinking about being housebroken.
	Ramona: 7 month old black female with natural ears. Animal control seizure for neglect. The former owners were not providing proper nutrition for proper bone growth. They would not get her the eye surgery she needed, so she was going blind. Very big female, large boned. She's a talker and a kisser.
Sorry, no photo!	Kody: One and one-half year old black male with natural ears. Was found as a stray, emaciated and dehydrated. Very loving.
	Chip: 10 month old blue merle male. Playful. His family is moving to an apartment and can't take him with. cropped ears that were very badly done. sweet boy.
	Lady is a one and one-half year old black female. Her owners gave her up due to lack of time. She is very sweet and comical, but was beaten with a glass bottle of some kind. She had embedded glass removed from her back, and screams everytime she sees a bottle.
Sorry, no photo!	Tasha: 5 year old black female with natural (uncropped) ears. Her owner moved and couldn't take her with. Very sweet. Not crazy about other dogs; has to warm up to them. Housebroken, crate trained. A good girl.

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