Mission Statement

Dames for Danes is an all-volunteer non-profit animal rescue organization based in Oak Ridge, TN dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected Great Danes in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, as well as to areas resources will allow.

Provisions:

Dames For Danes provides: Rescue, foster care, veterinary care, and sterilization for Great Danes in city/county animal shelters that would otherwise be euthanized. Assistance to other animal rescues and shelters needing to relocate rescued Great Danes. Foster care for Great Danes surrendered by their owners who either can no longer provide for the pets or no longer wish to have them in their homes. Adoption of rescued Great Danes to qualified homes that have been properly screened and counseled by our adoption coordinators and foster parents to maintain the pet in the home for a lifetime. Education to the public in the form of importance of humane education, animal welfare and spaying/neutering. Dames for Danes will also open our doors to Irish Wolfhounds, St. Bernards, Newfies, and Dane Mix Breeds when our room allows. We cannot always open our door to all as resources are limited but we will offer help to those in need in other ways when possible.

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    • Update On Eileen – She Lost Her Leg And Needs Your Help!

    I went by the vet's office this afternoon on my way home from work to check on Eileen. Eileen was out of surgery and very alert. I was shocked to find her sitting straight up in the surgery recovery room wagging her tail and passing out sweet kisses to all who petted her. Eileen did beautifully!

    This dog had to be someone's love. She has been well cared for, well taught, and most of all is an amazingly sweet girl. She is happy with the other animals she has come in contact with. Happy with the people and it amazingly sweet to everyone who touches her. I left the vets office crying happy tears because i know she will be just fine. This is our first three legged Dane and we are excited by her.

    Anyone who wishes to donate to her care can do so by calling the vet's office. They have an account set up for her to aid in her rehabilitation following this surgery.

    Call Ideal Vet Hospital at 483-1373 and tell them you want to donate to Dames for Danes's Eileen's fund.
    Or you can mail a donation to:

    Ideal Vet Hospital
    244 Brisbane Road
    Oak Ridge TN 37830

    Make a note it is for Eileen's fund c/o Dames for Danes

    Or donate via Pay Pal @

    https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YAHW7DVXAHFM4

    We could use all of the support you can offer for this Girl!
    She has a road ahead of her although the outlook is fantastic!!!

    Thank You for everything!!!

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    One Response to “Update On Eileen – She Lost Her Leg And Needs Your Help!”

    1. laurel says:
      July 28, 2010 at 12:07 pm

      An update – Aileen (I called her Ailey) has a family, with lots of kids. She went to live with her new family last Saturday. She’s getting around great and is ready for a wonderful new life.

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