What's your retirement look like?

[Shell B]

Danes are magnificent but in-breeding issues leads to many serious health problems.

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/greatdanes.html

I'd rescue, so if there are health problems, I'll just deal with it. I'm not going to give money to breeders when I can find a dane or a decent mix who needs a home.

P.S.

Raven did great at his new home.  The older lab barked at him until he got tired then he wandered off and laid down.  The 6 year old Golden and Raven were last seen learning how to use the dog door one at a time.  That was after about 20 minutes solid of running around the back yard like lunatics.  I don't think Raven had ever seen grass before.  He was fascinated with it.

That's great! Sounds like a day well spent to me. I've seen videos of animals feeling grass for the first time. Breaks my heart.

Thanks for the link. Really easy system for donating and I got a super pleasant email about how they spend the money and thanking me immediate after sending it. Seems like a great charity.