Our rescue was founded in honor and memory of Rocky, the Great Dane, whom we tried desperately to save in June 2011. Despite all of our efforts and offers of rehab, he was irresponsibly and needlessly euthanized on June 12, 2011. Every single dog that enters our rescue and rehabilitation will be provided with the care and love that Rocky was denied. The Danes we save will be in his memory and honor.
Rocky's Story
Rocky was a 3-year-old Great Dane that was owner surrendered June 1, 2011, to the Hernando County Animal Shelter in Brooksville, Florida for biting the owner's boyfriend. Euthanization was requested after a 10-day quarantine by the owner. This same owner adopted Rocky from this same shelter in May 2010. He was brought in at the time with a female Dane named Emma. In May 2010, an unnamed rescue tagged Rocky and Emma for rescue, but while awaiting transport, the shelter allowed Rocky and Emma to be adopted out separately thus canceling out all rescue efforts. We had rescue ready to take Rocky ourselves and he would have been going to a wonderful ranch completely fenced on 7 acres. He would have been the only dog in the area and been rehabilitated to be the Great Dane he was meant to be. We offered our rescue services to the vet on site at Hernando County Animal Shelter and they refused. They also refused our animal behavior specialists from the entrance to assess Rocky. Sadly, Rocky left this world on June 12, 2011, despite our efforts; thus, this rescue was founded. Rocky gained media attention with his story, but it still does not justify the wrongdoing towards him. While we were unable to save Rocky, with your prayers, thoughts, and support, we can save others in his honor! Please share as much as you can if you see an animal in need like Rocky. Thank you!
Who We Are
Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab is a federal 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Great Danes, Great Dane mixes, and other giant breeds that have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned.
Where We Are
We are nationwide, which means that we operate within each state in the United States. However, we are based in Texas. Our group is completely lead by volunteers whom we are grateful for.