Great Dane puppies and dogs in Bourbonnais, Illinois

Bear is a 2 year old neutered male Great Dane mix who is underweight at just about 100lbs. Bear is sweet, dog friendly with the right match and would be ok with older children he can’t topple over on accident. He has started his heart worm treatment and for being as big as he is, he doesn’t take advantage to pull on a leash. Bear is incredibly smart and loves snacks, therefore should be a good candidate to continue with obedience training.

Banjo was just a tiny little fella when his litter was dropped off to one of our dedicated fosters. It was quickly clear that these puppies were overrun with worms and unfortunately Banjo was the only one to survive.. Banjo is about 90% blind and has epilepsy (which is well managed) so he needs a special family that will understand his medical needs and be a calm leader when he experiences seizures. He has come a long way and we know that there is a family out there that can see passed his special needs and love him all the same. He does require medication for his seizures twice a day at meal times. Banjo is good with everyone! Including kids. He also loves being with other dogs and is neutral toward cats in his foster home. He is still very young so he does need to be crated when left alone but he has a great foundation for crating thanks to his foster. Banjo rides well in the car and is excellent for bath time. He LOVES food and thinks toys are less exciting. But dont worry his favorite games involve interacting with his people. Banjo is currently in PA but he can be transported to an approved adopter. This special boy needs a special family!

Hello Everyone, My name is Arthur and I’m a 7 mo old adorable Great Dane puppy who is as sweet as can be. I am looking for my happily ever after. I was confiscated due to poor living conditions and I’m now enjoying life with my foster family as I wait for my forever family. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I am an absolute sweetheart. I’m a bit shy at first but we are working on that. I am a sweet, loving and smart lil boy who just wants a loving family. I will need a little time, confidence building, love and patience adjusting to my new home. I am good with children and other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (neutered, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Arthur

Hi, I’m Scooter and I’m ready to find my forever home!  Dog’s Name: Scooter Location: Plane, IL Date of Birth: 8/1/2023 Gender: Male  Breed: Great Dane Color: Brindle Dog's Weight: 130 Gets along with: Dogs?: All dogs Cats?:  Unknown Kids?: Unknown Training: Crate Trained: Goes to crate/kennel on command Potty Trained: Indicates a need to potty and doesn’t have indoor accidents Car:  Rides well in car Meet Scooter A Great Dane with a heart full of love, a desire to learn, and a fresh start ahead of him. Since arriving in foster care, he has shown us that there is often more to a story than first impressions. With time to decompress, clear communication, and consistency, Scooter has already made encouraging progress and continues to show everyone the wonderful dog he can be. Scooter knows several basic commands, has good recall, is crate trained, and is potty trained. He loves to cuddle and has no idea just how big he is, often leaning in close for affection or trying to be your oversized lap dog. He's also learning that quiet time is okay. While he initially struggled being left alone, he has settled nicely into his routine and can now relax in his own space without needing constant attention. One of the biggest changes we've seen has been in his interactions with other dogs. After some decompression, Scooter has successfully met two calm, submissive dogs and is continuing to make positive progress with slow introductions. We're still evaluating his leash behavior in different environments, but his foster family has already seen encouraging improvements. We want to be honest that Scooter isn't the right fit for every home. His interactions with children are still being evaluated after he growled at a child from a distance, so at this time we are not recommending a home with young children. He also has a habit of counter surfing and happily helping himself to food if given the opportunity, so keeping tempting snacks out of reach will be important. Scooter thrives with confident, direct leadership and clear expectations. His foster has found that he responds very well to simple, consistent commands and believes some of his previous struggles may have stemmed from confusion rather than unwillingness to listen. Scooter's ideal adopter will have giant breed experience, understand the importance of continued training and structured introductions, and be willing to let him continue building confidence at his own pace. As we continue evaluating him, we'll learn even more about the home where he'll thrive. For the right family, Scooter is an incredibly rewarding companion. He's affectionate, eager to please, and happiest when he's close to his people. With patience, guidance, and love, this gentle giant is well on his way to becoming the loyal best friend he was always meant to be. Until the profile is removed from the public’s view, this dog is considered available for adoption. To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue fill out an online. All approved applications are good for 12 months. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on vaccines (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply. All adoption fees are non-refundable; Just Giants is a NFP 501(c)3 organization. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. Transportation from the foster home to the adopter is the responsibility of the adopter to coordinate. Just Giants does not adopt outside of the continental US. To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue, you can visit https://justgiants.org/adopt/ to fill out an application. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on shots, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply. For more information about Just Giants or the dogs we rescue, please visit justgiants.org. All puppies will be adopted with age-appropriate vaccines and a spay/neuter contract. Adoption Fees $750 - 12 months or younger; $150 snip it ticket  $600 - 1 to 3 years old $500 - 4 to 6 years old $300 - 7+ years old; includes senior blood panel ##2502640##

Hi, I’m new to rescue. Please check back to learn more about me once I settle into my foster home. Name: Ferdinand Breed: Great Dane Age: 9 months Pet Location: Lake in the Hills, IL From the foster home:This foster dog is decompressing in their foster home. Please follow us on social media @JustGiants for updates! ##2791265##

Hi, I’m Paprika and I’m ready to find my forever home!  Dog’s Name: Paprika Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL Date of Birth: 1/20/2020 Gender: Female Breed: Great Dane Color: Black Dog's Weight: 149 Adoption Fee: Fully Sponsored! Gets along with: Dogs?: Paprika is dog selective and has made excellent progress learning to remain calm and disengage around other dogs with guidance. She would do best as an only dog or with very thoughtful, slow introductions to a calm, well-matched dog under experienced supervision. Cats?:  Paprika has shown calm curiosity around safely contained cats and has been able to disengage appropriately. She has not been evaluated with free-roaming cats, so any introductions would need to be slow, structured, and carefully supervised. Kids?:  An adult home or one with older, respectful teenagers would be the best fit for Paprika. Training: Leash trained: Walks loose on leash Crate/Kennel:  Goes into crate/kennel on command Potty trained: Indicates a need to potty and doesn’t have indoor accidents Car:  Rides well in the car Meet Paprika Paprika is a beautiful 149-pound Great Dane with a gentle heart, a curious mind, and—according to her foster—a wonderful sense of humor. Paprika is a sensitive, intelligent, and affectionate Great Dane who is learning to navigate the world with growing confidence. This thoughtful girl likes to take in the world before jumping into something new. Give Paprika a moment to observe, decide everything is okay, and look to her person for guidance, and you'll begin to see the affectionate, deeply loyal companion hiding behind those soulful Great Dane eyes. Paprika thrives in a calm, structured environment where routines are predictable and expectations are clear, helping her feel comfortable and confident in her surroundings.  And Paprika has been blossoming. In foster care, she has made tremendous progress building her confidence. She now greets familiar visitors with increasing ease, checks in with her handler when she is unsure, and is learning that new people and experiences can be safe. She loves treats, responds beautifully to praise, and genuinely wants to make good choices. Paprika responds well to cues like “let’s go” and “touch”. While she can be sensitive to sudden movements, close proximity, or new situations, she is learning to recover more quickly with calm, consistent guidance and reassurance. Paprika is dog-selective and still in training. She can be reactive (barking or lunging) when dogs are too close or if she is surprised, but she is showing steady improvement. At a distance, she is able to observe calmly, disengage, and respond to cues. She is not currently appropriate for direct dog interactions, but she is learning to stay regulated and composed around other dogs. Paprika enjoys her daily walks, exploring her dog run, and putting that giant Dane nose to work investigating every interesting scent she can find. She is a world-class sniffer who seems to believe every smell deserves proper research. At home, Paprika loves being close to her people. After a walk or a little training, she is happy to settle onto her bed, relax, and enjoy a quiet evening with her family. She forms deep bonds with the people she trusts and truly wants to be part of everyday life. Paprika may occasionally alert her people when she notices something new—she takes her neighborhood observation duties seriously—but she has made remarkable progress. Instead of rushing to investigate, she is learning to stay in place, look to her handler, and recover more quickly when something catches her attention. Her ideal home is calm, structured, and predictable. Paprika thrives when expectations are clear, routines are consistent, and positive reinforcement is part of everyday life. She would love someone who enjoys neighborhood walks, quiet time in the yard, and evenings relaxing together. Paprika would do best as an only dog or with very thoughtful introductions to a calm, well-matched canine companion. An adult home or one with older, respectful teenagers would be her best fit. Paprika isn't looking for someone to "fix" her. She has already done so much of the hard work of learning to trust, build confidence, and navigate the world differently. She's looking for someone who will see the dog she has become, celebrate how far she has come, and continue showing her that she is safe. In return, Paprika will give you something incredibly special—a deep, loyal bond with a gentle giant who wants nothing more than to be close to her person and part of the family. If you're looking for an intelligent, affectionate, soulful Great Dane and don't mind sharing your life with a 149-pound professional sniffer and neighborhood observer, Paprika may be waiting for you. Until the profile is removed from the public’s view, this dog is considered available for adoption. To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue fill out an online. All approved applications are good for 12 months. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on vaccines (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply. All adoption fees are non-refundable; Just Giants is a NFP 501(c)3 organization. Meet and greets can be scheduled with approved adopters. Transportation from the foster home to the adopter is the responsibility of the adopter to coordinate. Just Giants does not adopt outside of the continental US. To apply to adopt from Just Giants Rescue, you can visit https://justgiants.org/adopt/ to fill out an application. All dogs adopted from Just Giants Rescue are up to date on shots, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Some exceptions may apply. For more information about Just Giants or the dogs we rescue, please visit justgiants.org. All puppies will be adopted with age-appropriate vaccines and a spay/neuter contract. Adoption Fees $750 - 12 months or younger; $150 snip it ticket  $600 - 1 to 3 years old $500 - 4 to 6 years old $300 - 7+ years old; includes senior blood panel ##1149299##

Meet Hattie! This lovely lady is affectionate and friendly, always ready to greet you with a warm welcome and a big smile. She has been introduced to a dog or two here and did not seem to mind. With her positive attitude and loving nature, she is the perfect addition to any family looking for a fun-loving and affectionate fur baby. Hattie is an adult, but don't let that fool you she's always ready for a game or a good old-fashioned snuggle session. Her hopeful and happy-go-lucky spirit will bring joy to your life, and she can't wait to find her forever home. If you're looking for a faithful friend to brighten your days and be by your side, Hattie is the dog for you.