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June 2023 by Kim McMillen
This is a wonderful place to adopt from. I found the sweetest most precious girl that was with us for 14 years from them. They have a set adoption procedure in place because they are a rescue and only care about the well being of their dogs. Customer service is not something that I would consider a valid complaint of a dog rescue if truly you are looking to add to your family.
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February 2023 by J.
Adopted 4 Danes from these folks over the last 20 years. Never had a problem, never an issue, they are fair, firm, and straight forward.Please don't waste their time with window shopping for a puppy. These are rescues. They are worthy of a home, affection, love and will return it all the same to you.
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December 2022 by Jessi Risley Relationship Specialist
Terrible! I inquired about adopting a great dane. The response was rude and condescending. They asked for payment before seeing dog. Completely unprofessional and they clearly do not care about properly homing the dogs.
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August 2022 by Wendi
We adopted a Dane from Harlequin Haven about a year ago. The rescue was great to work with. They really love the dogs in their care. As any rescue they are very through before adopting. We have several questions about the care if our Dane since adopting and they are always willing to talk with us!
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May 2022 by Kenneth Kline
I have adopted 3 danes from Harlequin Haven and have had a great experience each time. Thank you for saving the Danes!
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February 2022 by Barbara D'Onofrio
We are in the process of adopting our 4th Dane fr H.H. and have had Danes for 45 years. The first ones were fr breeders, the remainder were rescues. As repeat adopter Dale and her staff have been great to work with and are great as a source of information. LNoelle, Cami, Beka, Odin (l-r)
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December 2021 by Wendi B
We adopted a Dane from Harlequin Haven about a year ago. The rescue was great to work with. They really love the dogs in their care. As any rescue they are very through before adopting. We have several questions about the care if our Dane since adopting and they are always willing to talk with us!
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June 2021 by Norma Kirkpatrick
We adopted our girl, Lizzie, from Harlequin Haven in 2011. She had been abandoned on a country road and was emaciated by the time she was found. HHGDR did an amazing job bringing her back to health. Their adoption process was stringent, but they never were, in any way, unreasonable. They even sent someone out to our home to make sure it was acceptable. I welcomed all of their efforts. Most of the Danes available for adoption have already been traumatized. The rescue is being conscientious in making sure they are placed in the best possible home.Dale was supportive throughout our girl's life. Sadly, Lizzie died of bone cancer in August of 2019. She was 10 years old. I can't say enough good things about HHGDR.
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May 2021 by Rebecca Boyle
We applied to adopt a Dane with Harlequin haven, as we have been involved in rescue and foster for years, and currently have a blind and deaf double Merle rescue Dane. We were denied, as they requested every record, for every dog, alive and deceased, from the last 5 years from our vet. Our vet responded that they keep paper records, and can’t send every visit record, as we have, and have had, many dogs that have come in for frequent visits for chronic Medical issues (cancer, heart failure, masses, dentals) but my vet wrote a letter about us as pet parents, and offered to send current records and speak on the phone to answer any and all questions. At this time, we were automatically denied, and they stated they asked “the bare minimum”. Despite the fact that our dogs aren’t ever home alone for more than a few hours, they sleep in our bed, or wherever else in the home they prefer, get regular vet care, have a large ranch-style home to run around in, and a third of an acre fenced yard. We make over 200,0000 combined income, and have spent 12,000+ on one of our dogs who required chemotherapy with MedVet, and is thriving after treatment. But clearly, we were not fit.If you have a Dane to surrender for medical needs, inability to care, situation change-whatever it is- find ANY other rescue, as it appears this one won’t place dogs, even with very fit homes. Even after the admin from the rescue group we work with sent an extensive email, describing why we are a good home, we were ignored. Not long after, we found a Dane in need at a humane society, where after hearing what our vet had to say, that allowed us to adopt on-site, and waived the fee, for us to get the dog neutered when in better condition, with our vet. He was so neglected, and had come so far in such little time with daily home cooked meals of chicken, beef, carrot, potato, egg, coconut oil, probiotics, and oats. My whole life is devoted to loving, rescuing, and caring for these dogs. We have even chosen to not have children, so we can rescue and help more dogs, because that is our passion. But- they wouldn’t give us the time of day.
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May 2021 by Rebecca A.
We applied to adopt a Dane with Harlequin haven, as we have been involved in rescue and foster for years, and currently have a blind and deaf double Merle rescue Dane. We were denied, as they requested every record, for every dog, alive and deceased, from the last 5 years from our vet. Our vet responded that they keep paper records, and can't send every visit record, as we have, and have had, many dogs that have come in for frequent visits for chronic Medical issues (cancer, heart failure, masses, dentals) but my vet wrote a letter about us as pet parents, and offered to send current records and speak on the phone to answer any and all questions. At this time, we were automatically denied, and they stated they asked "the bare minimum". Despite the fact that our dogs aren't ever home alone for more than a few hours, they sleep in our bed, or wherever else in the home they prefer, get regular vet care, have a large ranch-style home to run around in, and a third of an acre fenced yard. We make over 200,0000 combined income, and have spent 12,000+ on one of our dogs who required chemotherapy with MedVet, and is thriving after treatment. But clearly, we were not fit. If you have a Dane to surrender for medical needs, inability to care, situation change-whatever it is- find ANY other rescue, as it appears this one won't place dogs, even with very fit homes. Even after the admin from the rescue group we work with sent an extensive email, describing why we are a good home, we were ignored. Not long after, we found a Dane in need at a humane society, where after hearing what our vet had to say, that allowed us to adopt on-site, and waived the fee, for us to get the dog neutered when in better condition, with our vet. He was so neglected, and had come so far in such little time with daily home cooked meals of chicken, beef, carrot, potato, egg, coconut oil, probiotics, and oats. My whole life is devoted to loving, rescuing, and caring for these dogs. We have even chosen to not have children, so we can rescue and help more dogs, because that is our passion. But- they wouldn't give us the time of day.
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March 2021 by Greg Schmiesing
Just got off the phone with this rescue. I am a veterinarian with a client wishing to adopt. Our client is an exceptional pet owner who has owned previous Great Danes and deaf Dalmations, and by all measures (except this rescue's), is a good man. The rescue declined him for "blatantly lying" 6 times on his application, but would not explain to either him or me. They had never checked with us as a reference before declining him and would not accept his or our documentation of his dogs' care. Their response included quotes and false accusations about lying, and they responded to his respectful e-mail replies and my respectful and professional phone call with rudeness. I suspected possible discrimination, but after reading other reviews, it appears this is just their modus operandi. Steer clear.
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January 2021 by Brittany Lyerly
This is a wonderful place and I would highly recommend them if you are looking to adopt. These dogs are very well cared for and every action possible is taken to help rehabilitate these dogs. We had to return a puppy we purchased to her breeder due to her being sick and we ran out of funds while treating her. We just wanted what was best for our baby!! We ended up getting a phone call from the rescue who informed us that her breeder dropped her off there. The rescue has kept me updated throughout the process even when they didn’t have too and I know we will forever be grateful of that and the fact they are doing what they can for our sweet girl.
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January 2021 by Brittany Davis
Was thinking about contacting this place and the owners responses are Not professional at all! Sounds like a horrible horrible place to adopt or try to adopt from. Poor dogsResponding to the owner:Your responses to people who leave reviews is appalling. You commenting on peoples divorces and the down right nasty responses that you leave other people has stopped me from contacting you. It is fine that someone didn’t qualify, if it was not for your responses, I would have just assumed the people didn’t have a suitable place for these dogs to go and overlooked the negative reviews but it seems like a horrible place to get a dog who needs help for the person trying to get a dog. The dogs are ultimately the ones suffering because they will never find homes like that nor will anyone donate to a place with people being so nasty to people. Hope that clears some things up for you.
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March 2020 by Thomas Enderton
So I have been wanting a Great Dane for a while but these people want way to much information, driver license numbers, past addresses pretty much everything you need to steal someone identity!! I didn’t give this much information buying a house and cars!! Completely ridiculous, your fact finding process is stopping these dogs from getting good homes.
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February 2020 by J B
Very well run organization, really check you out to make sure you will care for the adoptive animal. I would not want to adopt from any organization that would not make sure their animals were only going to the best homes. Very professional. All the volunteers we met were amazing. All the animals were well cared for, we were impressed with their group of caring people you could see their love for dogs.
