Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
I was thrown out on a rural county road in Brown County when I was no longer wanted and I desperately needed medical care! The pavement was so hot it burnt the pads of my paws; my skin was so infected that my whole body felt like it was on fire and my joints ached so bad I could barely stand let alone walk! It, however, was my lucky day because the Brown County Humane Society Dog Shelter found me and got me to the shelter where they called Harlequin Haven to come for me!! I was taken immediately to the Mt Orab Veterinarian Clinic to start receiving medical care. The Veterinarian even climbed in the car with me so I would not have to move! Although I have a long road to recovery, I now know that there are kind people in the world that care about me just for being me!
Update 10/8: Just a quick update to let you know that I am still improving. My hair is finally coming back in and I love laying on my soft beds!! I am slowly learning to walk on slick floors as well as being inside. Grandma said I will have to make a trip back to the vet soon to receive a follow up examine.
Update 10/22: Another update, my health continues to improve!! I saw the Vet yesterday and he did x-rays of my back he said that I have several spots with calcium buildup which is causing some of my walking issues. But most of my walking issues is my fear of going into buildings and especially ones with slick floors. It sure was a good thing, the Vets office has lots of doors, so I was able to get around in the building without walking all the way through the building. As for my skin, it is much better but not great so the Vet gave me a very expensive injection which hopefully will help my skin to heal. Well, that is all for now!! I gotta go get a nap before dinner!!
Update 12/19: Just a quick update. I have not received another injection for my skin as it appears to be getting better on it's own. I am still failing at losing weight (dieting sucks) but I am getting around much better. Grandma says it is because I am becoming more comfortable living inside. Well I will give another update after I see the Vet again.
Update 12/29: Well they do not think I need another shot as my skin has cleared up!! I will get new pictures soon!! But the great news is I am NOW ready for adoption!! Okay who wants an old fat boy that loves to snuggle???
If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, you will need to follow the adoption procedures on our website. https://hhdane.com The procedures are on the right-hand menu. https://hhdane.com/hhdane/procedure.htm
I have also pasted them below for your convenience. Thank you for your interest in our dogs.
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Our adoption area is Ohio and Extreme Northern Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties). We do not adopt to any other areas. For exact area go to FAQ.
All of our rescue dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. All shots including lyme and rabies are given. They have been wormed, checked for heartworm, lyme disease & ehrlichia, and placed on heartworm preventative.
All dogs are kept for a minimum of one month for temperament evaluation and to be house trained. Registration papers are returned to the AKC as per their request and there are no exceptions.
We require a fenced yard, fence must be at least 4 feet tall (48 inches) and must attach or surround with direct access to the building where the dog will be housed, NO Exceptions. Invisible and electric fences do NOT meet the requirements of a fenced yard. A yard of adequate size, to be determined on an individual basis.
All pets in the home must be altered and current on vaccinations prior to applying to adopt. Adopter must be at least 21 years of age at time of application. In some rare cases apartments and condos may be acceptable if they have direct access to a fenced area for the dog to relieve themselves. Apartments and Condos to be determined on an individual basis. If you live in a condo you must send us a copy of your condo association rules as well as the contact number for the condo association. We do not place puppies and young Danes in apartments or condo's.
We do not accept checks or credit cards.
If you are in the process of installing a fence, PLEASE DO NOT submit application until the yard is securely fenced.
If you are in the process of purchasing your home or moving, PLEASE DO NOT submit your application until after you have moved and settled into your home.
We are located east of Cincinnati, outside the town of Hamersville.
Adoption fees:
$300 for 6 months and under.
$250 for 7 months to 4 years of age.
$150 for 4 to 6 years of age.
$100 for 6 years and up.
ADOPTION PROCEDURES!!
1. You will need to fill out the online application and submit a $10.00 application fee thru PayPal if you do not want to use PayPal you may mail either a money order or cashier's check only. NO personal checks! Once the application is submitted you will receive when you receive that email, please ignore it if you paid your application fee through PayPal if you did not, please reply to the email with how you intend to pay the application fee. Your application will not be processed till the fee is paid. If you are mailing the application fee, send it to:
Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue
11567 State Route 774
Bethel, Ohio 45106
Answer all questions honestly, accurately, and completely an incomplete application is reason for refusal to adopt. Out of our adoption area applications will NOT be processed. Application fee is non-refundable. This part of the adoption process may take up to 2 weeks.
2. A volunteer will call or e-mail to let you know if we have a dog that would work in your home at this time. If we have a dog that would work in your home, then an appointment will be set to come and view the dogs. We are open Saturdays and 1 Sunday a month by appointment ONLY.
3. With an appointment, you may come to view up to 3 dogs. All family members and dogs living in the home are required to come for this visit. This better enables us to help you find the perfect dog for you home and family. If you find a dog you wish to adopt, there is a 1 week waiting period which will allow you time to think about what you are doing prior to adopting.
4. If you decide to adopt and your application is approved, you will be given an appointment to return to the Rescue to adopt.
