We have a serious overpopulation of danes, here in AZ, due to so many back yard breeders. We know first hand how expensive it is to alter a great dane! Maricopa County Animal Control has a program called the BIG FIX. You apply in person, at one of their two facilities, for a voucher. They will send you a list of vets in your area participating in the program. It is dirt cheap but the vets do try to get you to buy other things which you may or may not want, your choice but the altering is basically free! It's an awesome program considering the financial issues we are all having at this time!!!! Plz google them to get their exact locations so you can participate in this program! Thank you for being a friend to rescue and altering your pets! http://www.maricopa.gov/Pets/SpayNeuter/default.aspx
VALLEY FEVER
Valley Fever (VF) has become a serious health concern for pets over the past 10 years due to the population growth & development in AZ. VF is NOT contagious. It is a fungal spore in our soil. Our vets have seen an alarming increase of cases in their practices.
If you show your dog or travel through an area of California, New Mexico, Texas, Southern tip of Nevada or Arizona with your pet, where VF is prevalent, your dog could be at risk. Then the problem is, going back to your state and your vets NOT being familiar with VF so your dog's illness is misdiagnosed and your dog continues to get sicker or die before VF is recognized and treated "properly". http://www.ispe.arizona.edu/climas/research/vf/figures/figure1.html
We encourage all the "breed clubs" throughout America to publish information about VF so your members are aware of the risks their dogs' could face. In most cases, VF is treatable BUT needs a proper diagnosis so the proper meds can be dispensed. Please read as much material as is available so when the symptoms surface, you will know what to do and what questions to ask your vet... be a well informed dog owner. To join a support group for parents of pets with VF, please see the link at the bottom of the page-valley fever pets.
News
Please help us in our battle to prevent back yard breeders and puppymills from putting dogs that are not of sound body and temperament in your home. Here in Phoenix, we have the Arizona Dane Club which will be happy to suggest a reputable breeder who is breeding sound, healthy pups. Reputable breeders don't advertise their pups on line, in the paper or craigslist and other venues.
Who We Are
We are the largest dane rescue group in the state of AZ. We are dedicated to working throughout the state to provide the proper care & placement of danes in need whether they are a pound puppy or an owner turn-in. Adopting your dane through the rescuers with the Alliance assures you a dane that has been temperament tested, altered and vet checked. We require a home check and a meet & greet with all family members whether they are 2 or 4 legged!
We not only offer refuge to those danes needing a new family, we also work with families who just need some advise or training tips for their baby! But.. if you decide rehoming is the only option, please call us. We have a message line for your convenience 623 869-0409. We do understand how painful giving up your best friend can be. You can bring your dane to us or we can make arrangements to do a pick up.
Adopting a friend
Please contact the Alliance via email for more information on our available animals. Each rescuer in the Alliance sets their own adoption fees and has their own adoption procedures.
Volunteers, Foster Parents and Donations
We are always grateful for volunteers to help with transports and homechecks, throughout the valley/state. We ALWAYS need QUALIFIED foster parents!!!!! Donations are ALWAYS welcome! We are in constant need of CRATES, FOOD, blankets, beds, chew toys, and other doggie toys or a gift card to Costco as that is where we buy all of the above!!!!! Please call or email us so we can make arrangements for a pick up! Thank you for thinking of our danes!
Come Visit Us!
Dane rescue is done out of our homes, we do not have a shelter for you to visit. We have several reputable rescues that are currently working with the Alliance. Only those rescues that abide by and follow the Alliance criteria are allowed to post the danes they have available, on this site.
