Danes In Distress

08/27/2026

PAISLEY
🐾 Located At: London Animal Care Centre
🐾 Age: Approximately 3
🐾 Female spayed
🐾 In shelter since Jun 26, 2026

My name is Paisley and I'm a giant lovebug, weighing in at about 105lbs! I'm looking for a family with Dane experience, preferably without young kids in the home. I love people. With proper introductions, and good temperament of another dog, I can live with one. I'd prefer being an only dog but I do recognize that people often already have a dog and want another. Dogs are like potato chips...you can never have just one! 🤭

I've passed through a few homes now and I really want a forever couch or a nice comfy dog bed, with a forever family. I deserve it and it's exhausting and depressing not having security, even though I'm taken care of at the shelter.

LACC and Danes in Distress are all about transparency so I have to share a story. I was placed in a home through Kijiji. Super bad experience and the lack of knowledge and patience by the people I ended up with landed me at the shelter. I tried to escape through a door, was grabbed by my new owner, and in my panic I nipped a hand and left bruises. Just like that, I'm not wanted. Not given a chance to decompress or shine.

I would love for you to come to the shelter and meet me. Pictures don't do me justice...I'm a unique black and tan 😍

https://www.accpets.ca/

08/05/2026

🚨🚨 Courtesy Post 🚨🚨

What's a fella gotta do around here to find a home? Everybody says, "Jazz, just be patient, that there's a home for every dog" but I'm beginning to feel a little defeated. I'm currently in a foster home through the Toronto Humane Society. My foster family are wonderful people and I love that they love me, but I need a permanent gig. Don't let the grey in my face fool you...there's a lot of pep in my step and I think this may be the reason I'm being over-looked...I'm exuberant, which is a nice way of saying that I'm so excited to meet people that I come across as a little, ummm, scary?

You're going to read more about me from the bio the shelter wrote about me when you follow the link. I'd ask that you remember just one thing...I'm a great dog and I'm a great companion that just needs to learn some self control.

Oh...and the folks at Danes in Distress can't give you anymore information than what is posted. Please read my bio and contact the Toronto Humane Society

https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/pets-details/?ID=2000380395

07/31/2026

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07/20/2026

❤️ COURTESY POST – PLEASE READ ❤️

Today we’re asking for your compassion.

This beautiful 11-year-old Great Dane, Maya, is looking for a loving retirement home. Her family loves her deeply, and making the decision to seek a new home has been one of the hardest choices they’ve ever faced. Sometimes loving your dog means making an incredibly painful decision because you know it’s what’s best for them.

Please be kind. We respectfully ask that there be no negative or judgmental comments. Our focus is on helping this deserving senior girl find the perfect family to spend her golden years surrounded by love, comfort, and understanding.

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Hi! My name is Maya, and I’m looking for my forever retirement home. ❤️

My current family has grown to include a toddler and a newborn. As much as they love me, the busy, noisy environment has become stressful for me, and I get anxious around young children. A calm, adult-only home would help me feel safe, relaxed, and happy again.

I’m turning 11 years old this summer, but don’t let my age fool you…I still have plenty of pep in my step! I love long walks, off-leash trail adventures where I can sniff to my heart’s content, and I’m always happy to play a game of catch.

I’m definitely a people dog. I’ll let everyone know when someone is at the door with my impressive Great Dane bark, but once my family welcomes them inside, I’m all about saying hello, getting a few pets, and staying close for attention. My favourite place is wherever my people are—especially if that means cuddling on the couch or sharing the bed.

I’m not left home alone very often, but when I am, I’m perfectly content relaxing on my own. I don’t need a crate. I should probably admit one thing, though… if you happen to leave snacks on the counter, I may decide they were meant for me. Being tall definitely has its advantages!

I’ve lived with another dog for most of my life and generally get along well with other dogs. Occasionally I prefer not to share my toys, but overall I’m happy to have a canine companion and absolutely love playing chase on off-leash walks.

Cats? Hmm… are those those furry little creatures I sometimes see on walks? I’ve never lived with one, so I can’t really say.

I love my family with all my heart, and this decision hasn’t been easy for any of us. I’m simply looking for a peaceful new chapter with a family who will love me as much as they do. If you’ll let me curl up beside you, especially during thunderstorms, I promise to fill your home with love, loyalty, and plenty of Great Dane cuddles.

If you think Maya might be the perfect addition to your family, or know someone who could offer her the loving retirement home she deserves, please reach out. Even if you can’t adopt, sharing this post could help Maya find her perfect match. ❤️
For more info please contact Brenna: 416-529-1831
[email protected]

07/03/2026

If there's a better way for a rescue dog to celebrate Canada Day than being adopted I cant imagine what that is. For Berry,, it's life changing.

About Berry:
Berry came to us in October 2025 from a shelter after she was found tethered to a door outside a grooming business. She was vetted at the shelter where their vet confirmed that she'd had at least one litter and likely, by the age of 4, a few more. It is not unrealistic to believe that Berry was a breeding dog that was no longer useful. It's an all-to-familiar story for rescues.

We placed Berry with Emily, a certified behaviourist, and owner of the Barking Bunney for 9 weeks. Though Berry was great with people she struggled with impulse control, excessive mouthing, frustrated greeting and mealtime reactivity. After her 9 week stay she went into foster with Melissa, who had adopted Savannah from DiD years ago.

Berry settled in with continued structure, learned how to play with toys and seize the day. Berry is living proof that there's someone for everyone.

Happy tales Berry and Melissa!

06/12/2026

🐾 Happy National Great Dane Day! 🐾

Show us your Dane!

Post a picture of your Great Dane in the comments and tell us their name. We can’t wait to see all of those beautiful faces, past and present. ❤️

04/19/2026

LUCY

Very few of us Dane fanatics have experienced the sheer pleasure of their canine companion attaining the age of 14. Depending on the website that you're on a Great Dane is considered a geriatric at age 6. Lucy is a very old lady ❤️

When Lucy came to us in 2016 at the age of 4 she was in really rough shape. That is a long forgotten time by Lucy as a decade of good living, good food, veterinary care and a loving Mom has passed since then.

As often happens in rescue, especially breed specific rescue, we often become steadfast friends with adopters and I did with Colleen. It's been my pleasure to spend 9 beautiful days with Lucy while her Mom was on a vacation and I filled my time giving hugs, kisses, snacks, brushing and walks with Lucy and my own dogs. I was lucky enough to have Bella, a Danes in Distress rescue, for 11.5 years. But what does 14 look like??

🐾 Please post pictures of your Danes, young and old, in the comments. If they've come through our rescue please let us know when and their names 🐾

04/11/2026

*** Courtesy Post ***

Please share Garçon’s post and contact the phone numbers in the poster if spotted.

I AM LOST.
I AM SCARED.
Please watch for me and tell my people where I am.
DO NOT APPROACH ME — I will run if you try.

💙 Help me get home safely.

04/03/2026

Our adoptable boy R***R just finished his third psychotherapy session with Dr. Phil McPaw and it's been draining!! The couch is too short, no pillow was offered, no blankie to ward off the chill and tap water...no Perrier!!!

Emotional trauma aside, it appears that R***r is very much down in the dumps and doesnt understand why he's still available. Frankly, we don't get it either as R***r is one of the most adoptable Great Dane/Mastiff mixes that we've had the pleasure of bringing into Danes in Distress.

R***r is 5 years old and:
🐾 good with dogs ✅️
🐾 good with cats ✅️
🐾 good with people ✅️
🐾 good with kids ✅️ (8yo +)
🐾 vaccinated
🐾 neutered

R***r is the best combination of looks, personality and loyalty.

Please visit Www.danesindistress.com and use the drop-down menu to navigate our website

03/26/2026

TICK TALK

More than 40 different types of ticks live in Canada.

Established ticks live and reproduce in the location they are found.

Adventitious ticks are brought in by migratory animals such as birds and deer or other hosts from outside of Canada. Some of these adventitious ticks have become established in Canada in areas where habitats are suitable for reproducing.

Climate change is contributing to an increase in:
• number of ticks and tick-borne diseases
• length of time that ticks can survive and are more active
duration of the season when people may be exposed to ticks
habitats for hosts, such as mice, birds, reptiles and humans
habitats for reservoir hosts
These are animals or bugs that carry germs and pass them on without being affected by them.
In Canada, there are several types of tick that can cause tick-borne diseases

🐾 BLACK LEGGED TICK
Blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) are established in:
British Columbia (south)
Manitoba (south)
New Brunswick (mid- to south)
Nova Scotia
Ontario (west, south, southeast)
Quebec (south)
They can transmit bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause:
babesiosis
anaplasmosis
Lyme disease
Powassan virus disease
Borrelia miyamotoi disease

🐾 WESTERN BLACK LEGGED TICK are established in the coastal and southern interior of British Columbia. They can transmit bacteria that can cause:
anaplasmosis
Lyme disease
Borrelia miyamotoi disease

🐾 AMERICAN DOG TICK
American dog ticks are established in parts of southcentral and southeastern Canada. They can transmit bacteria that can cause:
tularemia
Rocky Mountain spotted fever

🐾 GROUNDHOG TICK
Groundhog ticks are established in southcentral and southeastern Canada. They can transmit the virus that can cause Powassan virus disease.

🐾 ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOOD TICK
Rocky Mountain wood ticks are established in:
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan (some western areas)
They can transmit the bacteria that can cause:
tularemia
Rocky Mountain spotted fever

🐾 SQUIRREL TICK
Squirrel ticks are found in the southern regions of:
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
They can transmit the virus that can cause Powassan virus disease.

🐾 BROWN DOG TICK
Brown dog ticks haven't been found in natural outdoor environments in Canada. They have been reported in:
dog kennels
indoor environments where there are dogs
They can transmit the bacteria that can cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever. You can find them any time of year because they live in indoor environments.

🐾 LONE STAR TICK
Adult female lone star ticks have a white dot on their backs.
They have been found in southern regions of:
Alberta
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Québec
Saskatchewan
They can transmit bacteria and viruses that can cause:
tularemia
ehrlichiosis
Bourbon virus disease
Heartland virus disease
Some people who are bitten by lone star ticks can develop:
southern tick-associated rash illness
alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat from mammals