** evseidl **

Wishin986

That's intense!  Is it the same Gentle Giants Rescue?  As far as I know this one is only located in Riverside, CA and you have to physically go there to adopt.  And its not free - it ranges from $490 - $990 to adopt.I did just read the application (something I had not previously done) and it is a bit intense.  You have to sign a contract to only feed them their food pretty much and all sorts of other specifications (most of which are fine).  I'm surprised because someone in my husband's programs family adopted one from there and said it was great because they are already trained etc. etc. and loved them.  Plus you can't adopt until you are 25 - and that's another 2 years off for me and another year for DH so looks like that idea is out the window. Have you had any health problems with yours so far?  Are you worried about him dying young?  How is cleaning up after they go the bathroom - DH is worried their 'business' will be massive and hard to pick up and put in a bag (sorry no classy way to talk about that).  Sorry for all the questions - just arming myself with some facts/input to win this battle

evseidl

Hmm...you know, I could swear that the name of the rescue was Gentle Giants.. but perhaps it's not?  The one I had been working with was based in chicago (I think) and had folks around New England to help perform their work.  I refused to sign any contracts too, btw, which immediatly got me away from those people. haha. I don't need to sign a commitment to take care of an animal, I make the commitment with myself, my family, and the puppy once I get it-- as everyone should! Atticus has been perfectly placed in this world with no health problems-- except for those that he causes.  The booger-head found his whole pill bottle of medication (for after his neutering) and ate every one of the pain pills in one setting (breakfast) was determined to eat ALL of the subflooring in the sunroom- since remodled thanks to him (lunch), and ate our living room rug in the same evening (dinner).  One visit to the vet and a stomach pump later, he is perfectly fine and healthy. Their business isn't any more massive than another big dog-- but it can be.  In any case, it's def. no bigger than my hand (and I have tiny hands) to pick up.  Admittedly, we don't always pick up in our back yard-- just mow over it. it's good fertalizer! haha.  It's nothing really too 'great' to deal with-- excuse the pun. I'm also not worried about him dying young.  Dogs die. People die, it's a fact of life.  I'm not NOT going to get one because they happen to live a shorter life-- but it will be sad when big A goes in 8 years (or so).  I will say that he's going to have a pretty amazing 8 years.  I buy him a sweater/t-shirt every time I can find one that may fit and he rotates between walking me or my husband walking him at least 4 times a week.  You wouldn't be dissapointed by getting dane, at least I don't think so, in my very limited experience (he's only 1 yrs old). Good luck, hun!!