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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Great Dane
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi! My name is Toby!
I am a male, pure-bred Great Dane black and white dog.
I’m not sure how old I am, perhaps 2-3yrs old.
I am house-broken.
I like kids, especially older kids.
I get along with dogs.
I like cats.
I will go into a crate, but I do not like it at all. It frightens me. However, I do stay in the front room by myself, happily curling up on my dog pillow.
I know some basic commands.
This is what my foster momma has to say about me ——
No matter who you are, after Toby greets you for the first time, this is how you will be greeted thereafter. Toby is large, lovable and simply wants to be loved in returned. Toby had a difficult beginning. He was turned loose downstate and was found very near death wandering with another dog attempting to care for him.
While under my care, Toby has fully recovered his health and weight.
To see him is to see 150lbs of snuggle-worthy Dane. He is good with the 3 dogs in his foster home, but he had to come to know them slowly at first so he could learn trust again.
Toby does not want to lead a pack, he is happy to follow. He would be good a solo dog for someone who understands large dogs well.
Toby greets everyone with a giant bark and looks for the owners or other members of the pack to give the signals if this person can be trusted or not. If trust is given, Toby is in for snuggles, pets, and play.
Toby has not had much time with children, he has had time with teenagers. He enjoys people who enjoy dogs. Toby is not at all aggressive, he is simply unaware of his size due to lack of training.
This is something a forever home will need to work on, but Toby is happy to put in the effort as well. As stated, Toby is willing to follow – so teach him!
It is believed that Toby is between 2 and 3 years old. He has been very good around the cat in his foster home, so cats would not be an issue in a forever home.
If you are interested in Toby, please apply for adoption at this link:
http://www.foreverfriendsgdri.com/adoption-application-1.html
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
Forever Friends Great Dane Rescue adopts to qualified homes in Illinois, Indiana, St. Louis, and parts of Wisconsin.
ADOPTION PROCESS: If you are interested in adopting, please go to and review the Adoption Process
http://www.foreverfriendsgdri.com/adoption-application-1.html information carefully. If our terms and adoption fees are acceptable, please complete the complete the Adoption Application.
NOTE: We cannot give any additional information about dogs until your application has been approved. A dog will be listed on Adopt-a-Pet.com until it is no longer available for adoption.
