Breed: Great Dane / Black Lab
Gender: Male
Weight: 84 lbs
Age: 11 Months
Life Expectancy: Average of 7 to 10 years
Location: Terryville, CT
Adoption Fee: $450 (includes transport and vaccinations for a year)
For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com
If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait!
Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter.
ADOPTED ON 12-05-15 - When someone says “Great Dane,” the term conjures up a picture of the gangly and troublesome Marmaduke ruining the neighbor’s yard, or Shaggy’s clumsy canine companion in a Scooby Doo mystery, cowering or devouring everything in sight. The most we get from these caricatures are lovable, bumbling giants generally causing mayhem.
Alfie, designated nickname
Elfman by his foster mom, is a male 11 month old Great Dane/Black Lab mix who weighs 84 pounds. We are not sure what he has been through in his short life. Maybe he was abandoned because his owners didn't expect him to be such a big boy. Maybe he got lost. Maybe he was just not wanted anymore. But one thing is for sure: this big, beautiful boy is all fun and affection and we can't figure out who would not want this guy as a part of their family! He is an exceptionally laid back guy and that gets along with everyone. He's doesn’t want to miss a thing in life and is always enjoys to get in the middle of playtime with the other foster dogs. He is happiest when he is carrying toys, napping in his crate, riding in the car, and taking walks—
Elfman appreciates life. He is completely house trained and behaves like a gentleman in the house despite his size. He craves human contact and will lean in for hugs all the time.
Down deep a Great Dane just wants to be your lapdog. Thanks to their friendly nature, they want to curl up with you, so you can’t have a body bubble with this breed. They want to stand with weighty paws on your shoes leaning into your body, showing affectionate attachment. Alfie fits this description to a tee. He likes to lean into you and look up at you with those big puppy dog eyes. He is very loyal and lovable and wants to play with everybody. He will make a great family dog, little girls can dress him up and he will gladly stand there and enjoy it. Alfie adores attention and wants to be part of a family. He does very well on a leash and is glad when he has some time to unwind in his crate. He is also a chow hound and everything to him that he eats is delicious. His foster mom says he is a comedian clowning around with the other dogs. He would be a warm caring protective addition to any family.
Alfie is one dog whose spirit matches his beauty. He is a show stopper in personality and looks and has come a long way from his down on his luck days! If you are looking for a comedian, spunky side kick, Alfie is your guy!!
This dog cannot be adopted to Massachusetts residents due to new laws regarding rescue dogs being prohibited from adoption. Please contact Patricia Cabral at: 617-626-1786 or Mike Cahill at: 617-626-1794 for questions regarding what dogs you are allowed to adopt.
ABOUT THE BREED
Great Danes are a dog that combines nobility with robustness and power with elegance. It is regal in appearance, having dignity, strength and elegance. This breed is the tallest of dog breeds with its great size and well-formed muscled body. The Great Dane is known as a friendly dog. This breed is gentle, loyal, affectionate, and patient; it makes a great family dog and a perfect companion to children. Adapts well as a member of the family.
PET COMPATIBILITY
Generally speaking, a Great Dane will get along with other pets in the household. As with all dogs, it's an individual taste: some won't tolerate another animal in the house, while others will snooze with the cats and other dogs.
CHILDREN
Great Dane’s are a gentle, sweet, affectionate pet who loves to play and is relaxed with children. They have a great desire to please. Keep in mind they do not have any idea how big they are compared to a small child, and so they can accidentally knock them over quite easily.
TEMPERAMENT
The Great Dane loves everyone and needs to be around people. It is brave, loyal, responsible and dependable. They truly love the comforts of home and you may find it sleeping in your big easy chair. This breed needs plenty of exercise; minimal is a long daily walk.
PERSONALITY
The Great Danes are very sweet, eager to please, people-oriented, easy to housetrain, and he responds well to training using positive reinforcement. They want to be where the family is. They like people a lot, including strangers and children, and will welcome visitors happily, unless they think you need defending.
Whether you adopt through Rescue Dog Village or any other similar organization, the LEAST we can do is thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering welcoming these deserving dogs into your hearts and home. One of our favorite sayings is "RESCUE IS THE BEST BREED," and we believe that wholeheartedly. Help us help these dogs and submit your application today! We appreciate that you want to help make a difference in the lives of dogs who need us most!!! RESCUE ROCKS!
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Disclaimer: Please note that the breeds posted on our dogs' biographies are our best guess based on years of working with rescue dogs. Adopters who need to know the exact breed or mix of breeds of a particular dog must have the dog's DNA tested at their own expense.
OUR DOGS ARE READY TO BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY TODAY!
About Our Rescue
These dogs deserve all of our attention, and in Rescue Dog Village, we are committed to our adopters and our dogs equally. We offer full disclosure and hope to make the best matches possible. Please know our adoption fees never cover our expenses. We rely on the generosity of our adopters and supporters to help us help the dogs.
Our rescue is ONLY in the business of offering FULL DISCLOSURE to adopters, and expects and hopes to engage your questions and concerns fully. We owe it to the dogs we rescue and all the wonderful families/adopters who might consider welcoming our charges into their hearts and home. Our dogs are waiting for that ideal forever home where they will be cherished as deserving family members. It's sad these second chances are even necessary for these dogs, but we are committed to them and will devote the time and energy to their rehoming, and not just MOVE them to save more dogs. We diligently and responsibly seek good matches as we don't want to re-home the dog again. These animals have already endured more than they should have, and through no fault of their own. It behooves us to be honest and forthright, and we appreciate the same in return from applicants. It's that winning combination of reciprocal trust and respect that allows for successful placements to be made. Happy adopters translate to happy dogs, and that's our goal!
Our rescue volunteers will be more than honored to be in touch with you directly and promptly, after receiving your application and conducting a mandatory a veterinarian check. If you have never owned a dog before, please submit your application regardless, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. TAKE NOTE YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR SPAM AS SOME RESPONSES FROM US WIND UP THERE WE'VE DISCOVERED. Also, take care to contact your veterinarian to let them know a member of rescue will be inquiring about your pet history!
Thank you for respecting that we all donate our time to saving these animals, and understand we value your philanthropic and compassionate desire to help be part of the rescue team. That said, you'll understand why we are committed to the well-being of our charges and consider this veterinarian check mandatory. If you are a first-time dog owner, we will work with you every step of the way! ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ARE AS MUCH A PART OF RESPONSIBLE RESCUE AS ADOPTION! And it takes a RESCUE VILLAGE to help the most dogs possible in a thorough manner to ensure success on all fronts, and then some! It is an awful feeling to fail a dog, and we can't continue rescue if we don't do everything we can to ensure good matches for the dogs and tender families who might adopt them. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
Although we are an extremely small rescue group, we understand and respect your family's eagerness to be in touch and learn as much as you can about the dogs you are considering adopting. Our very experienced and devoted trainer will be happy to share all aspects of OUR RESCUE DOGS to determine compatibility once you've submitted your application, and another of our volunteers will explain the whole process of our rescue and answer any questions you might have as well
If you have the time and love to offer this extremely bright dog who can make you laugh for hours at his antics,
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A RESCUE DOG VILLAGE DOG AND GIVE ONE A HOME. Our dogs deserve all that a committed family can offer. Make no mistake about it, this is one spectacular dog!
Please contact
RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com and we will be happy to return your correspondence, but please submit the application now so we can have that information as a starting base for our dialogue.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING RESCUE AS A MEANS OF WELCOMING YOUR NEXT FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND INTO YOUR LIFE!
ALL interested adopters MUST complete an application; agree to a vet reference check, phone interview and home visit. ALL family members MUST be in attendance for home visits - no exceptions. This helps us get to know everyone in the family so that we can help find the right dog for you
