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MAJOR

Great Dane

Male
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  Major: 130 Pounds of Gentle Giant Love   Great Dane • 1½ years old • 130 pounds • Available the week of July 20   Major nearly lost his life for one heartbreaking reason: his landlord said he had to go, and his owner simply accepted that he would be euthanized.   Thankfully, a Nashville firefighter heard what was happening and stepped in to save him.   Since then, Major has been thriving in a foster home with four other dogs of different ages and temperaments. He has shown himself to be a remarkably sweet, curious, and adaptable young dog. He quickly learned to use the dog door, enjoys trips to the dog park, and handles new people, sounds, and surroundings with confidence.   At 1½ years old, Major still has a playful, youthful spirit, but he is mature enough to settle easily into a new routine. He is friendly, affectionate, and gentle—the kind of dog whose enormous heart matches his enormous paws.   Major is scheduled for surgery next week and should be ready for adoption the week of July 20. He is looking for a family that understands giant breeds and will give him the security and lifelong commitment he almost lost.   Major did not deserve to die because someone decided he was inconvenient. He deserves a home where he will be treasured for the truly special dog he is.   About Critter Cavalry Rescue:We’re a Middle Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving high-risk homeless animals. Our mission spans the Northeast with weekly transport trips to help animals find their forever homes. Learn more about our mission, adoption process, and drop-off points at CritterCavalry.com.   To apply or ask questions: Text 615-661-5333 Email ccrtennessee@gmail.com or ccrnewengland@gmail.com, based on your location Be sure to include Major’s name!   Adoption fees vary depending on each animal’s needs. Typical fees are listed at:https://www.crittercavalry.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 19, 2026, 6:58 pm

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ROO

Great Dane

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  Roo is a 2–3 year old Blue Merle Great Dane adult who weighs 85 pounds and was found abandoned by a well-known lake in Tennessee.  Someone rescued her from this terrible fate of no food or clean water and no place to be as she was wandering around the lake area very skinny and starved.  She was so grateful when someone took her home.  She then had different people foster her only for a few days at a time until this wonderful family saw her plight and need and said.....let us take her and foster her with a good rescue group.  Now this big girl named Roo has some stability in her life and has earned the nickname “Velcro dog.”  Of course this lost and abandoned girl who was deserted by a lake and then bounced a few times, wants to be right by your side and soak up every ounce of love and attention you’re willing to give her.  She will learn one day that noone is ever going to abandon her again.  This athletic girl has plenty of energy, loves to play with a happy spirit and and is an impressive olympic class jumper. She will thrive best in an active home.  Food definitely motivates her and this makes it super easy to train her and get her undivided attention. Roo is house-trained, crate-trained, cat-friendly, and absolutely loves to snuggle in the bed with her humans.    Roo bonds quickly and becomes very protective of her people so we will have tips on how to temper that zealous enthusiasm to claim you. She needs a family where she can be the queen of the castle and receive endless love and attention in return. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will stick by you through everything, Roo is your girl!       Please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested.  She is currently fostered in Tennessee and can be adopted locally and also can transport to a loving family that is northeast of Tennessee.  We transport almost weekly on the weekends.       PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 19, 2026, 6:58 pm

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Jameson

Great Dane Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
2 years old, 65 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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Dobbie

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
1 year old, 65 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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These Great Danes are available for adoption close to Washington, District of Columbia.
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MAJOR

Great Dane

Male
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  Major: 130 Pounds of Gentle Giant Love   Great Dane • 1½ years old • 130 pounds • Available the week of July 20   Major nearly lost his life for one heartbreaking reason: his landlord said he had to go, and his owner simply accepted that he would be euthanized.   Thankfully, a Nashville firefighter heard what was happening and stepped in to save him.   Since then, Major has been thriving in a foster home with four other dogs of different ages and temperaments. He has shown himself to be a remarkably sweet, curious, and adaptable young dog. He quickly learned to use the dog door, enjoys trips to the dog park, and handles new people, sounds, and surroundings with confidence.   At 1½ years old, Major still has a playful, youthful spirit, but he is mature enough to settle easily into a new routine. He is friendly, affectionate, and gentle—the kind of dog whose enormous heart matches his enormous paws.   Major is scheduled for surgery next week and should be ready for adoption the week of July 20. He is looking for a family that understands giant breeds and will give him the security and lifelong commitment he almost lost.   Major did not deserve to die because someone decided he was inconvenient. He deserves a home where he will be treasured for the truly special dog he is.   About Critter Cavalry Rescue:We’re a Middle Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving high-risk homeless animals. Our mission spans the Northeast with weekly transport trips to help animals find their forever homes. Learn more about our mission, adoption process, and drop-off points at CritterCavalry.com.   To apply or ask questions: Text 615-661-5333 Email ccrtennessee@gmail.com or ccrnewengland@gmail.com, based on your location Be sure to include Major’s name!   Adoption fees vary depending on each animal’s needs. Typical fees are listed at:https://www.crittercavalry.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 19, 2026, 6:58 pm

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ROO

Great Dane

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  Roo is a 2–3 year old Blue Merle Great Dane adult who weighs 85 pounds and was found abandoned by a well-known lake in Tennessee.  Someone rescued her from this terrible fate of no food or clean water and no place to be as she was wandering around the lake area very skinny and starved.  She was so grateful when someone took her home.  She then had different people foster her only for a few days at a time until this wonderful family saw her plight and need and said.....let us take her and foster her with a good rescue group.  Now this big girl named Roo has some stability in her life and has earned the nickname “Velcro dog.”  Of course this lost and abandoned girl who was deserted by a lake and then bounced a few times, wants to be right by your side and soak up every ounce of love and attention you’re willing to give her.  She will learn one day that noone is ever going to abandon her again.  This athletic girl has plenty of energy, loves to play with a happy spirit and and is an impressive olympic class jumper. She will thrive best in an active home.  Food definitely motivates her and this makes it super easy to train her and get her undivided attention. Roo is house-trained, crate-trained, cat-friendly, and absolutely loves to snuggle in the bed with her humans.    Roo bonds quickly and becomes very protective of her people so we will have tips on how to temper that zealous enthusiasm to claim you. She needs a family where she can be the queen of the castle and receive endless love and attention in return. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will stick by you through everything, Roo is your girl!       Please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested.  She is currently fostered in Tennessee and can be adopted locally and also can transport to a loving family that is northeast of Tennessee.  We transport almost weekly on the weekends.       PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comJuly 19, 2026, 6:58 pm

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Jameson

Great Dane Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
2 years old, 65 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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Dobbie

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
1 year old, 65 lbs This animal is new to the rescue and we can't wait to find out more about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. To answer your questions about included vaccinations, spay/neuter, etc., the adoption process, and more please visit at www.citydogsrescuedc.org If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, we are still accepting additional applications, as they sometimes fall through. If the animal is adopted by someone else, your application will be kept on file and you will not need to reapply for a different dog. Look at our available dogs and apply to adopt a dog at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/adopt-a-dog/ Not Ready to commit to adopting yet? Foster a dog today! See our list of dogs needing foster at www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt-foster/foster-a-dog/ Apply to foster at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/CDCK/Dog

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Noir

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We received Noir at 12 weeks old February 18, 2025 from a shelter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is now 1 year and 8 months old. He is super observant and loves attention. He is a couch hog! He does not play with toys anymore but he loves being outside. We would love an individual or family to consider him. He needs more space, love and training that we cannot give him right now.

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Maze

Great Dane

Female, Young
Clinton, MD
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Maze a 3yo Great Dane who is the boss of the house! She is highly energetic and full of personality! Lives with two big boys, and is a bit spoiled. Some of her favorite things are celery and peanut butter, frozen pineapple or watermelon chunks, boiled chicken, steak to name a few. Looking for a home that will continue to give her love and affection and the level of care that she is accustomed to.

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

Pet Types: dogs

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4.4 miles

City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties - DC

We do not have a shelter. All of our dogs and cats are in private foster homes., Please complete our application or attend our weekly adoption events to meet one!, Washington, DC 20008

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

13.7 miles

SPCA/Humane Society Of Prince George's County Maryland

P.O. Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

26.8 miles

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, Virginia

Woodbridge, VA 22193

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

28.4 miles

Canines and Kitties Rescue

Chantilly, VA 20152

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

38 miles

God's Dog's Rescue of TX for MD Transport stop

Baltimore, MD 21212

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

39.6 miles

Mastiffs to Mutts VA

Stafford, VA 22556

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

44.9 miles

Traveling Tails Dog Rescue - Round Hill, VA

Round Hill, VA 20141

Pet Types: dogs

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47.5 miles

Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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