Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas, Inc. holds open houses on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, weather permitting, from 1-4pm. Unfortunately, we can not make special appointments.  Please check the Events Calendar for details and this and other special events. Volunteers will be available at each open house to introduce you to the available Danes, answer your questions or take applications for adoption.

We love pets, we ask that you leave your pets at home on the first visit. Animals, like people, have unique personalities and we want you to get acquainted with each animal one on one. Once you have made your selection and are in the adoption process, we can discuss the plan to introduce your dog to his or her new friend.  Any pet brought to the rescue must be on a leash.

About your visit:

1.      You MUST sign-in before entering our facility.

2.      Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

3.      NEVER allow children to put their hands inside any pen. 

4.      DO NOT allow your children to run and shout.  Although this is perfectly acceptable behavior at a playground, such behavior may be unsafe in a shelter environment.

5.      DO NOT, in any way, tease or try to excite the animals.

6.      NEVER open any pen door.

7.      NEVER enter any pen without a volunteer to assist you and NEVER put your hands in a pen.

8.      Our volunteers are here to help you.  Please ask for assistance if someone doesn't offer.

9.       If you see an Dane that you are interested in, notify a volunteer who will assist you in spending time with the chosen dog.  Our volunteers will also answer any questions you may have.

10.  If you do not find the right Dane for you today, please continue to check on our Available for Adoption listing at www.greatdanerescue.org.  Please also come back to visit us during an open house.  New dogs come to GDRC all the time.