Meet Gus

Well hey there Rocky Great Dane families!  My name is Gus but I also answer to more formal names like “Mr. Gus” and “Senor Gustavo”. Apparently these names fit me because I am the consummate gentleman.

I was found as a stray in South Texas and taken to a shelter.  When the shelter checked for a microchip, they discovered I had one and contacted my family.  My former family decided they didn’t want to come pick me up so they left me in a shelter.  The people at the shelter were so sad my past family didn’t want to come take me home.  I am just the goodest boy ever, too.

SO ARE YOU READY FOR THIS:  Not ONE Great Dane rescue – but – TWO Great Dane rescues worked together to get me out of the shelter and find me a foster home.  When I left the shelter for my freedom ride,  all the humans lined up to say goodbye because I apparently had quite the impact on everyone.  I put on the best smile on for and confidently left the shelter, knowing I was in good care. 

I am now heading to the great state of Colorado to a foster home that can’t wait to welcome me.  Woohoo!  Well this home is anything like the temporary homes I’ve been crashing at for the last week or so – life is going to be great.  What can I say?  I am a “the bowl is half full” kinda Dane!!

I am one laid back Gus, great with other dogs, great with all people and just like to meander close to my person.   I can be a bit of a bed hog if you let me but I’ve been told I’m a great spooner!

Stay tuned as I make my way to Colorado and settle into my foster home.

More about Gus:

• Neutered Male

• Trusted to free roam

• Good with dogs

• Good with all people

• Good with respectful children

• Cats unknown (likely OK)

• Laid back personality

• Sweet and affectionate

• Good with leash walking

• Low prey drive

• Knows key commands and eager to please for a treat

• ***NOTE: Gus is Heartworm Positive. This is not contagious to other animals in the home but will require rounds of medication to be given four times a year, for 1-2 years. 

If you would like to adopt Gus, submit your application today! Already an approved foster/adopter family?  Reach out to Karen at fostering@rmgreatdane.org or Candice at placements@rmgreatdane.org and let them know you would like to adopt Gus!