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My basic info
Breed
Great Dane
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with Black
Age
5 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
151 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
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MEET DENVER!
Denver the Great Dane is around 5 years old and was surrendered to the rescue due to the increasing needs of a family member. His former family was heartbroken to surrender such an amazing dog but they knew he deserved more individual attention. Denver is the definition of a gentle giant and pure sweetness through and through.
Denver weighs 150 lbs. and has proven to be a healthy boy. He is beginning to show the signs of aging like hip stiffness and decreased vision in one eye but nothing not expected of a giant breed. Denver is currently living in a foster home with other dogs who he was immediately comfortable with. He will gently play with his senior pittie foster sister when she's in the mood but is otherwise respectful of her space. Denver also lives with a cat who he doesn't show much interest in. He occasionally sniffs to say hello but otherwise doesn't bother with him much. Denver is also living with elementary-aged kids who he LOVES! He loves getting attention from them and will happily stand still or lay down to show his belly and let them pet him all over. Despite his size, Denver is gentle and sweet with everyone he meets. He loves to lean into you while you pet him, will give you tiny kisses when you let him, and will happily lay down at your feet. Outside, Denver bounces around like a puppy in an adorable and awkward way. He loves to chase sticks and squeaky toys, or even just you if you're in the mood to play chase! After a short play session, this big guy is ready to lounge for the rest of the day.
Denver already knows basic commands like sit, lay down, and paw. We get the sense that Denver didn't go too many places during the pandemic because he does get nervous in new places, especially the vets' office. And because of limited vision in his right eye, he is sometimes hesitant to cross new thresholds/doorways. Denver is fine going up a handful of stairs but is terrified to go back down them; likely due to his size and trouble with depth perception. It took about 3 days for him to be comfortable navigating the first floor of his foster home. He has always lived on the first floor of his previous home and will need a home where he doesn't need to go down a flight of stairs to access. He doesn't have any issues with separation and once he's comfortable in a place, he's cool as a cucumber. He may need a couple weeks to fully settle into his new home. We have discovered that Denver LOVES to go for walks with his foster family. He's a little jittery at first but happy to be included and looks forward to the next. He is a strong boy who occasionally pulls towards something that interests him so his future family should be ready to work on his leash skills a bit and be prepared to handle a dog of his size.
Ideally, we'd love to find Denver a family with giant breed experience who is familiar with their needs as they age. As Great Danes do, Denver is a drooler. It's best to keep a dish towel around to wipe his mouth after meals, water or after he had been panting. He will need a family comfortable with keeping his jowls clean. He is completely housebroken and has not had an accident since coming to the rescue. He is not crate trained, but is respectful of baby gates and content hanging in one space while you're at work. Overall, we can't say enough good things about him. Denver is a giant angel who is the perfect combination of loving, playful and respectful! Whoever ends up adopting him will be very, very lucky!
Denver is available for adoption through City of Elderly Love. He is vaccinated and microchipped. He is heartworm negative but being treated for Lymes Disease with a course of antibiotics. Dogs with Lymes occasionally have flare ups but Denver has not been symptomatic. He was recently neutered and received a gastropexy which prevents bloat in giant breed dogs. Interested in adopting him? Visit cityofelderlylove.org to complete an online adoption questionnaire or email us at info@cityofelderlylove.org!
**Denver is looking for a home in the Greater Philadelphia/Tri-state area. City of Elderly Love is unable to adopt outside of a reasonable driving distance of Philadelphia.**
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