GDROC is a 501c3, nonprofit rescue organization incorporated by the state of Virginia. We operate solely on volunteers and foster homes in the southeastern Virginia. GDROC was founded in 2005. We are based in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. We adopt to families within our local region only, usually only about 90 to 100 miles of the Norfolk, VA area. Our Goal as a Great Dane rescue in the sate of Virginia is to take in, rehabilitate and rehome purebred Great Danes, who are no longer wanted, by placing them in foster care and carefully screening potential adopters to ensure that the perfect forever homes are found. In addition to rescuing Great Danes in Virginia, we aim to educate the public about the breed.
1. You must reside within our adoption area - Southeastern Virginia or Northeastern North Carolina, usually within 90 miles of the Norfolk area. Limited exceptions may be made depending on location and availability to get a house check done. 2. Complete the application. An online application link is noted below. We suggest a $20 application donation, which will offset some of our costs, but it is not required. 3. Give us 2-3 weeks to process your application. This means asking your references to expect our call and to be sure they call us back if needed in order to prevent delays. Please also call your vet and give permission for them to speak with us when we call. They will not speak to us without your permission. GDROC retains the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason and at any stage of the application process. We must look out for the best interest of the Danes. We take placement very seriously. 4. When your application has been processed, we will call you for a home visit. 5. Once the home visit has been completed, the Board will discuss your application and call or email you to let you know if you are approved or not. 6. If approved, we will begin scheduling home visits with the Dane(s) of interest. 7. Once we have found a Dane who is a match for your family, you will be required to sign an Adoption Contract and pay the adoption fee before the Dane is turned over to you.