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Great Dane puppies and dogs in Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Dolly

Great Dane Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Westminster, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.All of the animals posted on our site have been temperament tested. While not all are in the immediate area, once we have processed and approved your application, we will move the dog to our adoptive area for you to meet, greet and hopefully adopt. Sometimes we will have more than one application on a dog. That does not mean it automatically goes to another family but you should be aware of the fact that until you are approved and set up for the meet/greet.. the dog could get adopted by another applicant.Dolly has large Great Dane genes grafted onto a somewhat smaller body. Not that anyone would ever call her small, but you would say she's a manageable size, which is perfect. If you love the Dane look, but aren't sure you could handle a full size model, we have Dolly waiting for you. She is currently only 60 lbs., but that is a bit deceiving, as she is very underweight. We would like to see at least 15 lbs. more on her ribs and we are working on it. She is now getting top quality groceries, something she has never had before. Still a young dog, at only about 2 years old, she is in the process of learning about how to deal with the world around her and she is learning fast. Her foster has some comments to help you understand this 'dog-in-progress. 'She’s nervous around new people and things. She does warm up after a bit. Her initial reaction to people that she doesn’t know is to low growl. She is trying to tell everyone to give her a moment to process the new information. I don’t recommend a house with cats or small animals. She’ tries to chase down all the birds,  and squirrels when we’re outside. I’m fairly confident her life prior to rescue wasn’t a good one. It's heartbreaking seeing a good dog trying to cope with a world she was never shown. UPDATE:I have had her for a month now, and she is learning! I took her to the vet today, and while she was nervous, she did not growl. So there has been improvement on that aspect. She wasn’t super outgoing and wanting everyone’s attention, so definitely stand by the slower to warm up to strangers. I highly suspect she’s been abused. She is highly intelligent and learns new things really fast.  She really has the potential to be an excellent dog, and wants to be loved and please her person. MORE UPDATE: Since being here at my house over a month now I have some new insights into her. She is not dog friendly with all dogs.  She's OK with my male dog, but not so happy with my female.  I've been working on getting her to ignore people on walks and she's doing better. She doesn't like it if strangers get to close when we are out.  In the yard. she's definitely going to need at least a 6 foot fence to keep her safely secured.  I will say, she is house trained and does let you know when she needs to go out. She also does very well in her kennel. She is very smart, and can learn things pretty quickly. She has all her shots and is ready and waiting for the person or family who like bigger dogs, but aren't ready for an actual Goliath. Dolly is a good girl! She is hoping you will want to help her be a good dog and come for her soon.   If you are interested in Dolly, please fill out an application at: https://reachoutrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=4588    Or contact: rorrcanine@gmail.com   *** Click here to sponsor this dog! ***Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 26, 2025, 11:42 am
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Bocephus

Great Dane Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Glen Rock, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bocephus is 3.5 years old. We have had him since he was a puppy. We have two other dogs. He started having knee issues a year and a half ago. We have had both knees repaired/replaced. Since his knee issues he would randomly fight one of my other dogs. This continued after the second surgery. He got into a fight on Sunday again and we just cannot keep him with the other two. He has never shown aggression to humans or even our chickens.He has never bit or nipped anyone. He is a great dog, but just needs a home with no other pets.
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Christopher *Adoption Pending*

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 mos
York, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Current Location: Seven Valleys, PA Meet Christopher: A Gentle Giant Looking for Love Christopher is a lovable Great Dane mix with stunning coloring and the most endearing floppy forward ears that give him serious personality. This big, clumsy goofball is equal parts snuggle bug and Velcro pup who wants nothing more than to be glued to his favorite person's side. If you're looking for a couch companion who will lounge with you for hours, Christopher is your guy. Despite his impressive size, Christopher is a total sweetheart with a gentle soul. He gets along beautifully with other dogs and cats, showing zero aggression toward anyone. He's smart and food motivated, already knows "sit," and is eager to learn more. Christopher does have some areas where he needs patient guidance. He's currently working on crate training and house training, so his ideal adopter will be committed to continuing this progress with consistency and positive reinforcement. This big boy has so much love to give and just needs someone willing to meet him where he is and help him grow. If you have the space in your home and heart for a devoted companion who will follow you everywhere and reward your patience with endless affection, Christopher might be your perfect match.
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Skye

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs
York, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Current Location: Rockville, MD Hello! My name is Skye! I'm coming to OPH on 1/9/2026. Please check back soon for updates on my personality, and to see adorable new photos. I’m looking for my forever family! Is that with you? If so please click “apply for adoption” or submit an application through the Adopt tab. Let’s get our family started!
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Broadway

Great Dane Border Collie

Male, 11 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Broadway- Great Dane/Border Collie X male puppy, ~ 9 mo (Nov. 2025) Contact rescuebc@hotmail.com for an application. Broadway was rescued from a high kill rural shelter in a mountain area. He had been found as a stay in their small community. This beautiful big male is a player, doing great in the new foster home, with lots of new dog friends of all ages. He will enjoy an active lifestyle and needs a new family/owner who understands his breeding and energy level. Broadway's adoption fee is $350 to help cover the medical costs of getting ready for adoption. For our application, please email rescuebc@hotmail.com Include your location and a phone number for future communication.
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Waylon

Great Dane

Male, Adult
Harrisburg, PA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.Arkansas or nearby! Waylon is a 2 yr old Great Dane who came into rescue after he was found as a stray. He was in horrific shape and barely survived the level of starvation he endured. But he did survive and he is thriving now! Waylon is still slowly gaining weight, and has almost reached his ideal weight. He is VERY tall. He is so sweet and loving. He want to sit in your lap and cuddle with you, as if he is a 10lb lap dog rather than 120 lb Dane. While in his foster home, he has done well with most other dogs, but it is very structured and his time with other dogs is limited. He does seem to have a jealoys streak and is possessive of his people. He does great in a doggy daycare setting and has spent lots of time in daycare, doing very well with most dogs there. I think this is a lot different than how he will behave in a home setting with other dogs sharing his humans attention. For this reason, we would love to see him adopted into a home where he can be the only dog. He is not a candidate for a home with young kids. He is just too big and clumsy, and he really wants all the attention. I feel the he may become jealous of little kids and view them as competition. We just really want to set him up for success. He's been through enough in his short life amd we want it to be easy from here on our. Waylon holds a very special place in my heart. Hes been in my home through it all- recovering from starvation, happy tail and subsequent tail amputation, heartworm treatment. The odds were stacked against him, but he made it and now he's ready to find his own home. Waylon is located in Alexander, AR. We would prefer a local adopter, within driving distance. I think that transport would be really hard on him. For more info, email apps.aasr@gmail.com or message us privately.  To apply to adopt, You can find my form 'ADOPT A STRAY RESCUE' at: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!January 11, 2026, 8:24 am

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