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Great Dane puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Below are our newest added Great Danes available for adoption in Iowa. To see more adoptable Great Danes in Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Trapper's adoption status with email updates.
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Trapper

Great Dane/Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Lisbon, IA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Trapper is a one hundred pound 14 month old Great Pyrenees/Great Dane/Anatolian Shepherd mix (DNA tested!) and the very definition of a gentle giant. This sweet boy has lived through more than any dog ever should. At just 9 months old, he was shot—and although he has healed physically, the emotional scars mean he’s still learning that people can be kind. Loud noises, especially fireworks or gunshots, understandably frighten him. What helps him most is reassurance, calm voices, and the people he trusts. What truly defines Trapper, though, is his incredibly gentle nature. He lives for cuddles, belly rubs, and quiet time close to his humans. If you sit down, he will happily lean into you and soak up every bit of affection you offer. He’s a big, soft-hearted teddy bear who just wants kindness and consistency. Trapper currently lives with four dogs in his foster home and does well with them, but he prefers calm canine friends who won’t jump on him or play rough. He wouldn’t mind being someone’s one-and-only either—he’s happiest in a peaceful environment where he can relax without chaos. He will need a physically fenced yard where he can safely explore at his own pace. Trapper may be young, but he has an old soul—steady, sensitive, and deeply loving. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who wants nothing more than gentle affection and a safe place to land, Trapper might be the perfect match. He’s ready for a home where he can finally feel secure, cherished, and understood. Trapper is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested, and microchipped. If you’d like to meet Trapper, please fill out an adoption application at www.furfunrescue.org. Questions? Email rox@furfunrescue.org or call 319-929-6657. Adopters must live within a two-hour radius of Cedar Rapids, IA. Indoor homes only. Adoption Fee: $300
We'll also keep you updated on Rudolph's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudolph

Great Dane

Male, Puppy
Sioux City, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Merry Barkmas! My name is Rudolph and I am ready to find my forever home! Here are some fun facts about me - My favorite song is 'Run Run Rudolph'... especially when chasing a ball. My nose might not light the way, but it sniffs out all the joy (and cookies!) They used to laugh and call him names... now they call him a very good boy. Unlike my namesake, I don't need a foggy Christmas Eve to be the star of the show. I'm the lead of my own one-dog show every day of the year. Specialties include 'the happy dance' when my human gets home, and complex negotiations for a spot on the big bed. What do you say? Don't I sound like the best boy? Come adopt me today!$135.00 Fee includes initial vaccines, worming, microchip with registration, and free vet health exam. This pet has been fed Country Vet Naturals, donated to us by Country Vet. Primary Color: Black Weight: 22.4 Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Fred's adoption status with email updates.
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Fred

Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Hey! I'm Fred. I'm a 2.5 year old Great Dane mix with a fun personality. I'm a bit of a goofball- typical for most Danes. I seem to do good with other dogs and recently became the father to 7 little pups. Thankfully, my parenting days are done and over with. I'm hoping for a loving family to take me home. If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2565696##
We'll also keep you updated on Estelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Estelle

Great Dane/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Fort Madison, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
If you have ANY QUESTIONS or are truly interested in adopting any animal from PAW Animal Shelter Please, fillout an adoption application FIRST!   WE are a high intake No Kill Shelter ran by a staff of 4 and do not always have time to answer every question asked by so many. If you are a good fit for the animal you are interested in -we will call to speak with you, If we feel you are not a good fit , we will contact you about other pets that may be a good fit for your home. Many people are losing the opportunity to adopt the animal they want because they fail to put in an application and the pet was adopted before we could answer your email. .If you have applied for an animal in our facility and have not received a response within 7 days, PLEASE call or contact us again. Though we do our best in trying to answer all emails in a timely manner, sometimes things get away from us, get lost or misplaced. It is never our intention to ignore a request about an adoptable animal in our facility. Sandy Brown, Director, PAW Animal Shelter 319-372-2274 ##2119679##
We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Great Dane

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Maple is a beautiful female Dane mix (b. Feb 2024) who would love to become part of your family.  It takes her just a little time to trust new people, but she's gained massive amounts of confidence in the time she lived with her foster parents and fur siblings!  She would do best as the only dog in the home.  Maple does well with cats, even if she doesn't entirely understand them. She's potty trained and does well in a kennel overnight, as long as she has enough blankets inside. However, once she gets older, I think this girl would much rather cuddle up in bed with her people. :) Meet Maple Bacon Croissant. This girl is ready to find her forever home! Here are a few things about her… Likes: Soft, comfy things. Beds, blankets, pillows, other furry siblings. You name it, she'll lay on it. Food. Maple will do anything for a biscuit. TOYS. Especially if she can play tug of war with her Golden foster brother, even better. (Dish towels work in a pinch, too!) Dislikes: Swishy pants. They make WAY too much noise. (Maple would also like to point out that this is 2024, not 1980.) :P Slow feeders. How dare her humans make her eat slower! But it's a necessary evil. Gravity. Her foster mom has lost count of times she's rolled straight off the bed or couch! She might be okay with older kids (age 10+) due to her size and energy level at times.  She has done fine with a 4' or 6' fence.  She's also been okay when left out of the crate during the day, no accidents and hasn't chewed anything.   Maple may need to be an only pup - she can be dog selective when it comes to her playmates, so any adopter with a resident dog would likely need several meet and greets to make sure it’s the perfect fit for everyone. We want to find a home with people that will shower her with love and attention. Please give this give cuddle bug a forever home, she deserves the world. The suggested adoption donation for Maple is $475, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2172329##
We'll also keep you updated on Misty AK's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty AK

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Misty! She's a smart lady who is smart as a whip! She's crate trained, mastered many commands (sit, down, off, mat, enough, go to your room, here, all done- more than most kids :). She loves to run, play fetch and be wherever you are! She's a year and a half old, and was lucky enough to have professional training donated to help her find her forever home. Whoever adopts her will receive at least one free hand off session from her trainer to help her transition go perfectly! Her ideal family would be somewhat active (she needs to run around a yard at least a few times per day). She gets along well with other dogs, but calmer dogs are best. Misty loves to play, but she can get very excited if the other dog is too energetic! She would do well with older children. Younger children and cats would require a lot of supervision. Her trainer thinks she would be a great agility dog, but she is smart enough to do anything you want to train her to do! She will require some active parenting to teach her the rules of your house, because she is so smart, she may try to make her own activities if nothing fun is provided! She's potty trained now (we had some overnight accidents until she started going in her crate at night). She's a great dog with a good head on her shoulders, and she wants to know if you are the one for her! $200 In State Adoption Fee (in Texas) $400 Out of State Fee (includes Transportation to your area) $50 Temporary fuel surcharge.

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Great Dane shelters & rescues in Iowa

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Siouxland Humane Society

1015 Tri-View Avenue, Downtown Sioux City, Sioux City , IA 51103

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