THUNDER HILL GREAT DANE RESCUE
(THGDR)

How THGDR Came About;

Since I was a little kid I have loved all animals but Great Danes and Horses have been my all time favorite. They are both about the same size. (ha ha) I grew up around both and longed to have my own. In 1984 I got my first wish which was to own a horse. She was a 2 year old Appaloosa which I broke in myself. She never tried to throw me off her back and her and I got along so well. I think she thought she was a dog. I would whistle, she would whinny and come running.

In January of 1992 I finally convinced my husband how much HE wanted a Great Dane and I got my first Dane. Her name is Roxie and she is a Brindle. She was 11 weeks old when I brought her home. Our whole family just fell in love with her. That's when I decided to start rescuing them. See, I have done dog rescues since I was a child so I already had the experience and fellow rescue contacts. We are out in the country on 5 acres, I understand the breed, I know the care involved so I thought, why not.

Since than I have been rescuing Great Danes among other animals. I can't explain the joy of watching a new rescue slowly come out of their shell and learn to trust people again. Danes seem to be so forgiving. I give them love, a safe place to live, good food and lots of attention. I teach them basic obedience commands than start to look for just the right home for them.

It's like they know that I am just a temporary stop till they find their family. I have never had a Dane get so attached to me that they couldn't adjust in their new home. Don't get me wrong, they love me and I love them but we both understand that I am just preparing them for their real family as soon as that family is found.

Each Dane that comes to me is updated on shots, heart worm tested, wormed, spayed/neutered and taught commands. I ask an adoption fee to try and reimburse my expenses. I am prepared to lose money on each rescue. This is part of rescuing and every rescue person has to be prepared to take a lose with rescues. If we are lucky we break even. If we come out ahead great, we can use the money for the next rescue or buy more rescue supplies.

It can be very expensive to rescue and you have to be able to afford to rescue. Sounds crazy but it is true. If you can not supply an animal with proper food, medical care, time and love than you are not doing the animal any good and you are not rescuing. Time and love is just as important as a safe place. Don't just house the animals and say that you are saving them. They need your time and love also.

After reading this and you still say to yourself, "Than why bother? Why would she go to all that trouble and expense?" Just look into the eyes of a rescue that has learned to love and trust again and you will find the answer. I guarantee your eyes will tear up. It is incredible how much love is in their eyes. All they ask is to be loved. Is that asking too much?

DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED AND GREATLY APPRECIATED.  YOUR GENEROSITY HELPS SAVE DOG'S LIVES.

 

Send your donations to:

THGDR

PO Box 183

Medina, Ohio 44258-0183

 

We need your help now. Donations are way down.  No money means dogs DIE at shelters because rescues don't have the money to get them out and pay for vet care.

 

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