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Bear

Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
St. Anne, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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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.
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Banjo

Great Dane Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 11 mos
Palos Heights, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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!
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Paprika

Great Dane

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Oswego, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dog’s Name: PaprikaLocation: New Smyrna Beach, FLDate of Birth: 1/20/2020Gender: FemaleBreed: Great DaneColor: BlackDog's Weight: 149Adoption Fee: Fully Sponsored! Gets along with:Dogs?: Yes! Paprika recently had a successful introduction with a calm, well-mannered dog, greeting politely with loose body language, play bows, and appropriate disengagement. She does best with thoughtful, slow introductions and calm canine companions.Cats?: Paprika has shown calm curiosity around safely contained cats and has demonstrated the ability to disengage and return to her handler. She has not yet been evaluated with free-roaming cats, so any introductions should be slow, structured, and supervised.Kids?: An adult home or one with older, respectful teenagers would be the best fit for Paprika. Training:Leash trained: Walks loose on leashCrate/Kennel:  Goes into crate/kennel on commandPotty trained: Indicates a need to potty and doesn’t have indoor accidentsCar:  Rides well in the car Meet Paprika Adoption Fee: Fully Sponsored! Some dogs wear their hearts on their sleeves. Paprika wears hers quietly. She isn't the first dog to rush into every new situation, but give her a moment to look around, decide everything is okay, and you'll discover one of the sweetest, most loyal Great Danes you'll ever meet. Paprika is a gentle, intelligent girl with a curious spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She loves leisurely walks, exploring the world with her nose, relaxing in her dog run, riding in the car, and simply being part of whatever her people are doing. Once she knows she's safe, her playful, goofy side begins to shine. And Paprika has come a long way. Over the past several months, she's blossomed into a much more confident dog. She now greets new people politely, settles into new environments more quickly, and enjoys meeting visitors through calm, structured introductions. She's incredibly responsive to positive reinforcement and genuinely loves learning with her people—especially when treats and praise are involved. One of Paprika's biggest recent milestones deserves celebrating: she recently had her first successful playdate with another calm, well-mannered dog. She greeted politely, offered play bows, responded beautifully to her handlers, and showed relaxed body language throughout the interaction. It was a wonderful reminder of just how much progress this amazing girl has made. While she still does best with thoughtful introductions and calm canine companions, Paprika has shown she absolutely has the ability to make dog friends. Paprika is observant by nature. She may give a few alert barks when something catches her attention, but instead of rushing to investigate, she's learned to check in with her people and recover quickly. Every day she chooses connection over concern a little more often, and it's been beautiful to watch. At home, Paprika is affectionate, calm, and happiest simply being near the people she loves. She doesn't need constant excitement—she just wants to be included. Whether you're relaxing at home, taking a peaceful walk, or heading out for a drive, Paprika is happiest when she's by your side. Her ideal home is one with adults or older, respectful teenagers who appreciate an intelligent, thoughtful dog. She thrives with routine, kind leadership, and positive reinforcement, and she'll reward that investment with unwavering loyalty and companionship. Calm, well-socialized dogs may also be wonderful companions with proper introductions. Paprika isn't looking for someone to change who she is. She's looking for someone who will appreciate the incredible dog she has already become. Her adoption fee has been fully sponsored, so all that's missing is the person who's been waiting for a gentle giant with a heart full of love. Could that person be 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##
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Xena

Great Dane

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Oswego, IL
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
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Hi, I'm new to rescue. Please check back to learn more about me once I settle into my foster home.  Name: Xena Breed: Great Dane Age: 3 years Pet Location: Bourbon, IN From the foster home: This foster dog is decompressing in her foster home. Please follow us on social media @JustGiants for updates! ##2814681##
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Rosie

Labrador Retriever Great Dane

Female, Adult
Portage, IN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello! This is Rosie. We adopted her as a puppy about 4 years ago from a shelter. She is an absolute sweetheart and is super nice with other people and pets. She can sit and chill with you and she can be energetic when you wanna play. She is a very curious dog. She loves being outside and we would want her to be in a loving home where she can be outside a lot. She is mostly potty trained but might have an accident or two inside on occasion. We want her to live out her best life and not be stuck in a cage all the time.

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Kankakee County Humane Foundation

2214 S. Rt. 1, St. Anne, IL 60964

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

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Traveling Tails Dog Rescue

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Pet Types: dogs

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44.9 miles

Just Giant Rescue Inc - Illinois Chapter

PO Box 358, Oswego, IL 60543

Pet Types: dogs

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