California Rescue Team Finds Two Giant Dogs Left Outside, And A Microchip Scan Reveals Their Heartbreaking Past

Two gentle California giants used for breeding finally get the loving break they deserve after a rescue team pulls them to safety.

An Imposing but Gentle Greeting

When a California rescue team arrived at a property to check on an animal situation, they didn’t know exactly what to expect.

Almost immediately, they were approached by a very large Great Dane. Given her massive size, the team knew they had to be incredibly careful during their initial approach.

However, their worries quickly faded. They soon realized that despite her imposing stature, the giant dog was incredibly friendly and willing to let them handle her.

Escaping the Burning Pavement

While the Great Dane was sweet, she was in immediate physical distress.

The ground was scorching hot, and the pavement was literally burning her paws. The rescuers knew they had to act fast to get her out of the harsh elements.

With urgent encouragement, they hurried the big dog toward their vehicle. “Hurry, hurry, hurry! Come on, baby!” a rescuer called out, successfully coaxing the good girl up and into safety.

A Second Dog in Need

With the Great Dane safely secured, the team continued their assessment of the property.

They walked a little further down the driveway and made a concerning discovery. A massive Mastiff was laying right in the middle of the path.

Unlike her energetic friend, this dog was not getting up. She was unresponsive to their approach, leaving the rescue team deeply worried about her condition.

Sweet-Natured Through the Pain

As they got closer to the grounded Mastiff, they noticed she had an injured leg.

Despite her obvious pain and inability to stand, her gentle personality shone through. The rescuers could easily tell she was a kind and sweet-natured soul.

Even when they needed to check her teeth and physically assess her, she offered no resistance. She let the strangers handle her without a single issue.

Teamwork for a Heavy Lift

Moving a large, injured Mastiff is no easy task.

The team had to coordinate their efforts to get her safely into a transport carrier. “Pull and push at the same time,” one rescuer instructed as they carefully maneuvered her heavy frame.

With teamwork and gentle reassurance, they managed to load her up. Both giant dogs were immediately transported straight to the shelter clinic for thorough exams and much-needed medical attention.

The Truth Behind Their Situation

Once the dogs were safe at the clinic, the staff scanned them for microchips.

The scans were successful, allowing the shelter to contact the dogs’ owner. It was then that they learned the heartbreaking truth: both of these gentle giants had been used for breeding.

The owner was overwhelmed and had a lot going on in his life. Ultimately, he made the decision that it was in the dogs’ best interest to officially surrender them.

Stepping Up for the Giants

With the dogs officially surrendered, their path to a better life was finally clear.

A specialized organization called One Dane At A Time stepped up and pulled both dogs from the shelter. The rescue ensured they continued to receive all the medical care they required.

Now, the girls just needed a quiet place to heal. A dedicated foster parent saw their story and knew she had to help, feeling without a doubt that these dogs finally deserved a break in life.

The Reality of Fostering Big Dogs

Taking in giant breeds is a unique challenge.

As their new foster mom noted, Great Danes are a “whole different beast” when it comes to fostering. They take up significantly more space in the house and come with a lot more drool.

But the trade-off is more than worth it. “I also think that they love more,” she explained. “They love harder.”

Wagging Tails and a New Beginning

It took time for the two breeding dogs to adjust to the comforts of a real home.

For the first couple of weeks, they were quiet and hesitant. But slowly, the girls started coming out of their shells, realizing they were finally safe.

The true turning point came when their tails finally started wagging. For their foster mom, that joyful moment was the ultimate confirmation that the gentle giants had fully decompressed, and that their future was going to be bright.