Southern VA Chapter of MAGDRL

MAGDRL is staffed completely by volunteers.  Like all humane groups, MAGDRL is in the unique position of helping both humans & pets.  In our case, the pets are Great Danes and mixed Dane dogs, and the people are all those who have or want the companionship of this breed or, often, just dogs in general. 

 MAGDRL helps peolple to:

• Determine the right breed of dog for their lifestyle.
• Find healthy, companionable Danes who fit their circumstances.
• Find loving replacement homes for Danes they can no longer keep.
• Become knowledgeable about the care and training of their Dane.
• Resolve Dane physical/behavioral problems.
• Overcome their grief at the loss of their beloved pet.
• Stretch their tax dollar by assuming the Dane burden from public shelters.

MAGDRL helps Danes by providing for the rescue and care of those who have been abandoned, neglected and/or abused by their previous owners.  We spay/neuter and provide medical treatment necessary to return the Dane to good health.  We also provide training and socialization to ensure their adaptability to new homes.  We work to place rescued Danes with people who will provide secure, loving and healthy homes.  To do this, MAGDRL screens the applicant and the home, checks references, and enters into a legally binding agreement with the adopting family.  We require that the rescued Dane be kept inside the house as a member of the family.