There is a year old male mantle in our shelter as the result of a cruelty case. He has food aggression. I was wondering if anyone has a list of reputable Canadian rescues that might be able to help? We're in Western Canada.
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I went out to see the Dane. He's about a year old, seems very sweet but is somewhat lacking in manners. He came in as a stray and no one came to claim him.
I touched him all over and he had no issues with any of that. The staff I talked to said he doesn't really act aggressively with his food, he just rushes the bowl. So it's not nearly as bad as I had pictured in my head.
I did debate taking him myself but 3 Danes under 3 years old might be over my limit, physically as well as financially. He did growl at a few other dogs while I was there but I didn't do an actual dog meeting so I'm not sure how he'd be with other dogs.The best things in life are rescued.Comment
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Contact Elaine at http://www.newhopefordanes.org/. If she can't help you, she'll refer you to someone who can. I'll PM you her email addysigpic
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This site has info about Canadian rescues and shelters and might be helpful.
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/rescue.htm
Hugs for Homeless Animals has a 'shelter directory' that lists shelters and rescues and will take some time to look through.
http://www.h4ha.org/shelter-directory/index.php
Both those sites could be a resource for you, but I don't have any personal references in the Canadian West. Wish I did.
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Do you have any photos? and yes Elaine at new hope is great. My boy is from sask (byb) and they are around the same age.... long shot but maybe hes a littermate.Comment
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Thank you to everyone who responded! Now I have what's probably a stupid question. Does this dog NEED to go to a rescue? He's not in danger of being euth'd, he doesn't seem to have any issues other than being untrained, and the shelter is being picky about who they will let adopt him. I kind of think of rescue as being for dogs who are in danger, should I just let the rescues know that he's there and let them decide? I'm just not sure what to do here.
I don't have any pictures of him, he wouldn't stand still while I was there! If you go to the Humane Society (location in bio thing) website, his name is "Buttercup" and they have a picture of him. He's a sweet boy!
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YES, he needs to go to rescue! Being untrained is a HUGE issue w/a Great Dane. Please contact Elaine.Originally posted by OdinsMom View Post
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I agree! Rescue is the right place for this boy
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Rescue would be the best to evaluate him and make sure he goes to a good "Dane home" not just a good dog home. Plus Danes dont do well in shelters -any behavior issues he already has could become worse and he could also develop new behavior problems as a result of being in the shelter."I don’t care if a dog is 150 pounds or 10 pounds, and whether the issue is leash manners or biting visitors. There are no dogs who need a heavier hand—there are only trainers who need more knowledge and a lighter touch." Suzanne Clothier
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I have sent e-mails and let them know that I would be able to transport if they can help. Thanks again, guys, I wasn't sure how this whole thing works.The best things in life are rescued.Comment
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One other issue I've often found, at least here in the US, if a dog has aggression issues or health issues, they only release to a rescue to be sure that the dog gets the training or vet care it needs.
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