~ Though there are differences, all rescue groups exist for the same reason. ~

Select the " SEARCH BY REGION " link on the left to find a rescue group in your area, or scroll down to read about local Colorado based groups.  Please visit each groups' website to learn more about who they are and how they help Gentle Giants in Colorado, bordering states and beyond.

Meet your local Colorado-based region-wide rescue groups and then scroll down to find others throughout the US, Canada and the UK!

The Great Dane Assistance League, Inc is "a group dedicated to the advancement of the Great Dane breed with respect to proper medical care, socialization, education and ownership," and you'll find adoptable Danes, info on their organization, their supporters and more at gdali.org.

The Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc  was the first rescue we were involved with.  The Portraits of Greatness book  features Danes from RMGDRI; all events through August 2009 listed on this site were to benefit or in support of RMGDRI.  They are a larger rescue, currently five states and expanding, and offer lots of great resources and information through their website and events alike.  Find out more at rmgreatdane.org.

Big Dogs Huge Paws is not an exclusive Great Dane Rescue - but they help our beloved Gentle Gians, earning them a place on this Great Dane Rescue Group page!  "Big Dogs Huge Paws was founded on the core philosophy is that every "BIG" dog deserves a chance. Our goal is to make sure that every dog receives only the best of care, food, and training. We will also ensure that they are properly evaluated (medically and behaviorally) and placed according to their special needs."  Find out more about Big Dogs Huge Paws, all the breeds they rescue and more at bigdogshugepaws.com .

Because there's lots of love nationwide for our loving, sweet, often misunderstood Gentle Giants, learn more about the rescues outside of the Colorado-Nebraska-Kansas-New Mexico-Wyoming region below.

Beyond Colorado... To Tennessee!  ~ Meet the Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue.

Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue: "Live. Love. Adopt a Great Dane!"   

Visit Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue's fun, interactive website to learn more!  SmokyMountainGreatDaneRescue.org

Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue  serves Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas.

"Great Danes are extremely sensitive and loving animals, they become an enormous and integral part of the family and it is a joy just to be in their presence. Because of their size they can be easily misunderstood. As with any giant breed dog, special attention should be given to their training and care. Behaviors found acceptable in smaller sized animals are certainly not in a dog of this great size and stature. With this in mind Smoky Mountain Great Dane Rescue Inc.  chooses to understand the specific needs of each Great Dane in an effort to match them with the best possible forever home."

About Majestic Giants Great Dane Rescue :

Majestic Giants is a non-profit breed-specific rescue for Great Danes and Great Dane mixes, as well as the occasional other large breed or animal.   We are based out of the East Tennessee area, namely Knoxville, but we DO adopt outside of our area, pending your ability to work with us.

For more information on how to adopt, surrender, or foster, please continue to check out our website, or email our Director at Rebecca@majesticgiantsrescue.com.

The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc.  adopts to the following states only: MD, DE, WASH DC., VA, NORTHERN W. VA, NC, UPSTATE SC, NJ, SOUTH CENTRAL PA, EASTERN PA, NY. If you live in an area outside our adoption area and are interested in adoption you can find additional rescues groups at the Great Dane Club of America. Because of our home check requirement, we do not adopt out of the areas mentioned above. Please contact your area coordinator if you are interested in adopting.

Beyond Colorado... To Florida!  Go online to learn more about the Central Florida Great Dane Rescue .

North & East of Colorado you'll find...

The Great Dane Rescue, Inc helps Danes find their forever homes within (and sometimes beyond!) Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, NW Kentucky, parts of Wisconsin and Ohio and across the Northern US Border to Ontario, Canada.

Canada, eh?

Love has no borders.  So if you happen to be across the US Northern border, you'll find big hearts for big dogs at Danes in Distress out of Ontario.

If you own, or know of a Great Dane that needs a good home, or feel you would qualify as a suitable placement home (or foster home) for a Great Dane in need, please contact the longest established Great Dane rescue organization in Ontario - Danes in Distress .  We have been rescuing Great Danes and finding new, caring homes for them since 1956 to give them a second chance at finding happiness, and someone who cares.  Our primary coverage area is Ontario and Quebec, but we partner with other rescue groups all across Canada.  Learn more about Danes in Distress  and help us find a home for them today!

Dane Rescue in the UK? 

Love has no borders.  If you're in the UK, there's lots of love for Gentle Giants at Great Dane Care .