I casually mentioned looking for a dog rescue - there seems to be one for every breed available such as Greyhounds that my friend Sarah up in North Dakota is involved with. Anyway, the next thing I know, my husband found the Front Range German Shepherd Rescue on the Internet and we applied to adopt a dog. We didn’t hear anything for a long time, and then this past weekend, things started moving. We arranged to visit a 6 year old male (considered to be compatible with an existing female dog) dog named Danzig who was living with a foster family. We all went to visit and he seemed to be a lovable dog - friendly, got along with Zuzu, and was gentle with my daughter. Next thing I know, references are checked and we’re driving Danzig home with us yesterday evening.
Zuzu, 11 year old Shepherd Mix
As you can imagine, last night was a little stressful for both Danzig who is now living in his third home in the past month, and Zuzu who is just a little bit jealous of the new arrival. I think it’s going to be fabulous when everything settles down and both realize that he’s here to stay. It’s amazing that Danzig is so friendly - we don’t know a lot about him, other than he lived in a garage most of his life and when he came to his foster family, he was afraid to cross over the threshold to the house and had never seen stairs before - oh and he doesn’t like bicycles. He managed the stairs in our house, but the basement is pretty scary to him. Right now, as I write this, he’s sandwiched himself between my husband and the back of the sofa.
He’s got a good 20 lbs on Zuzu and is much longer and taller. I originally thought I could run with both dogs, but now realize it’s going to have to be one at a time since he’s so strong. I think Danzig is a pretty lucky dog to land in our house. I couldn’t figure our where I had heard the name Danzig before so like a good Internet sleuth, I googled his name. I think he was named after the heavy metal band Danzig who hail from NJ. Though, Danzig is also the German version of the Polish town Gdansk. I kind of think that the person who named their dog Danzig and kept them in a garage probably named him after the heavy metal band, don’t you?
Don’t worry, we will be taking all precautions to make sure everyone stays safe and happy. Luckily I am home most days.
Wish us luck,
~Cynthia
Tags: front range german shepherd rescue, greyhound rescue, pet adoption
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Congrat’s on your new fur person! He looks very smart and sweet. I can tell, just looking at him.
How wonderful! Danzig looks very lovable. Congratulations!
I love Danzig! He ROCKS! LOL. And, I have always wanted a German Shepard, too - a silver one! They are beautiful dogs, and very loyal. It’s also great that you rescued him.
I just realized that those are pictures of different dogs. I thought they were the same one. He looks beautiful.
Danzig is an amazingly lucky dog to have landed in your loving home. It is wonderful people like you and your family who give an animal a second chance at being loved. From someone who adores animals……….thank you Cynthia
We have an adopted adult cat and at first he literally “cried” if he couldn’t see me within eyes reach. Now he is confident in his new home and gets along with our other two cats. I think adopted pets know they have gotten good homes and are very grateful and end up being some of the best pets you could have. I am sure Danzig will be very happy in his new home and you and your family and Zuzu will be very happy with him. Congratulations on adopting a rescue dog. Both of your dogs are beautiful.
Thanks everyone! He’s super sweet and so gentle - Zuzu is coming around and greets Danzig everyday, but is still a little protective of her food and our attention. I think Danzig is aware that he’s here to stay now and seems to be adjusting to our routine. His favorite place is the sofa especially when we’re on it.
So wonderful! I hope Danzig will have a lovely life with you.
I was very tearful when i read that he had lived in a garage,
how cruel! A dog needs his people and a lot of love.
PS Danzig was - besides being an heavy metal rockband- the name of a German town, that Germany lost to Poland in the second world war, today it´s named Gdansk.
PS2 Love your blog!
Good on you! Glad you found a the right fit. We got our latest family member off death row. He now rules the roost. Beautiful Shepherd, great head & face. To paraphrase Anna…Gday Cynthia.
What a beauty. Hasn’t everyone in the world had a German Shepard and loved them! Our’s was the best dog in the world and is still missed. He will be a great addition to your home.
I bet Danzig will have a very happy life with his new family! That’s wonderful that youall adopted him and it also made me sad to hear that he had lived in a garage! It sounds like he is getting comfy and happy to get up on the couch and he looks really big too!
What a handsome boy! Congratulations! German Shepherds are so wonderful, such striking eyes.
Good on you, Cynthia, for adoptoing an older rescue dog! He has a lovely, kind expression and I’m sure he’ll fit in well. I almost adopted a male GSD once, but ended up with Zoe, a German Shepherd cross. She was a very dutiful dog and highly intelligent. And I used to attempt running with two large dogs and it was a lot more work than running with just one! Thanks for the warm fuzzy.