Have A Big Heart: Adopt a Homeless Large Dog Today

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Gentle Giants rescues dogs of all large breeds.


If you have a big heart, there are some big dogs--and giant breeds, too--that will match your affection with lots of slobbery kisses ... if you bring them home.
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Anyone with space in their homes and their hearts for a new companion should first check with their local animal shelters, just as we did. Many shelters will gladly take your name and phone number then call neighboring locations trying to find your perfect pup.
If that work, or you want a specific breed of large dog, these websites can help you find your next best big buddy.
According toย Just Dog Breeds, some of the largest โ€œgiantโ€ breeds includeย Mastiffs,ย Saint Bernards,ย Great Pyreneesย andย Great Danes.
Popular large breeds, which are smaller than the giants but still considered big pooches, are:ย Golden Retrievers,ย Alaskan Malamutes,ย German Shepherds,ย Doberman Pinschers,ย Rottweilers,ย Labrador Retrievers,ย English Settersย andย Coonhounds.
Each breed has its own distinct temperament but as with any dog, the way it is treated generally determines its disposition. Iโ€™ve know a โ€œferociousโ€ Rottweiler that was more likely to lick you to death then bit you, for example.
Jasper is one of many dogs available for adoption through Homeless Hounds.
This is only aย partialย list of the many rescue groups specializing in large dog breeds. Your best bet is toย alwaysย start with your local animal shelter. Many shelters get dogs of all sizes, genders, breeds and disposition, including paperless pure-breds. Some shelters will even contact others then call you when they have the breed you are looking for.
ยทย ย Gentle Giants Rescueย is based in California and deals with all large breeds including giant breeds such as Great Danes and Mastiffs.
ยทย ย Homeless Houndsย is based in Sonoma County in Northern California. It deals with dogs of all breeds, from large to small and in-between.
ยทย ย West Coast Mastiff & Large Breed Rescueย saves primarily Mastiffs, Great Danes and St. Bernards plus other giant breeds.
ยทย ย Big Dawgs Rescueย is located in the East Bay community of Livermore, Calif.
ยทย ย California Great Dane Rescueย helps find homes for this giant breed.
ยทย ย Southern California Golden Retriever Rescueย has dogs that always fostered, never kenneled and temperament tested as well.
ยทย ย The Golden Retriever Club of America National Rescue Committeeย has links and connections to many local breed-specific groups.
ยทย ย Rottweiler Rescue Sites Nationwideย has state by state listing for this large breed, including five in California alone.
ยทย ย Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescueย is based in Miami and helps find forever homes for these large, loveable, loyal dogs.
ยทย ย Doberman Pinscher Rescue USA & Canadaย has listings of various Doberman rescue groups in North America, including by state.
ยทย ย Hand Me Down Dobesย is based in Ohio and serves several surrounding states. โ€œThe Doberman is intelligent and eager to please, making a loyal and devoted pet. When young, most are energetic and playful needing consistent exercise and attention,โ€ just like any other breed.
ยทย ย Theย American German Shepherd Rescue Associationย was created, โ€œas a fund raising group to operate programs which protect the German Shepherd Dog from suffering due to cruelty, homelessness, ignorance, neglect and misuse. This site includes a list of rescue groups byย state.
ยทย ย ย Central California Labrador Retriever Rescueย covers Californiaโ€™s Central Valley from Sacramento to Merced. It has generally has young dogs and senior citizens available for immediate adoption.
ยทย ย Lab Rescue of LRCPย covers the Mid Atlantic Region. Its function is finding homes for Labs.
ยทย ย Above and Beyond English Setter Rescueย includes board members from across the nation, though the group is based in Lancaster, Penn.
ยทย ย Love of Breedsย has listings of rescue sites for many breeds, including English Setters.
This is just a partial list of a few rescue groups dealing with large dog breeds. Five minutes of searching on-line will help point you in the direction of a breed and group where your new best friend is waiting. Have a heart and save a life: Adopt a homeless dog (or cat) today.

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