About:
SSGDR is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Tennessee. SSGDR is owned and operated by a Board of Directors and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are foster home based. Foster homes are located in the Southeastern part of the United States.

Our Mission:
Dedicated to saving and placing unwanted and neglected Great Danes and Dane mixes in permanent homes. Evaluating both Dane and potential family to ensure a proper placement for a forever outcome.

Our Goal:
To be the voice for the voiceless; educate on the importance of spay, neuter, shots and preventatives. Encourage people to be advocates and report any potential neglect or abuse. Please Contact Us if you know a Dane in need.

Our Process:
We hold our fosters to the same standards as our adopters. The following process applies to fosters AND adopters and can take up to 30 days to complete:

  • Application
  • Phone Interview with board members
  • Personal Reference Checks
  • Vet Reference Checks
  • Home Visit

Our Fees:
SSGDR does not profit off  adoption fees. All proceeds are used for the care of our Great Danes. All Great Danes are chipped, altered, UTD on shots and preventatives when adopted.

Under 1 yr           $500

Ages 1 – 5yrs      $400
Ages 6+ yrs         $300
Dane Mixes        $200

Special needs cases determined on a case by case basis.