SPCA Featured Pet
Jelly and Mouse are a mother and son pair of Great Danes who were given up by their owners because they were simply “in the way.” It’s true, they are big dogs but they are also very loving, sweet and deserving of a better home than the one they came from. It’s our mission to find them homes where “in the way” doesn’t exist. We would love to see this mother and son go to the same home but are open to adopting them out separately.
Jelly is a six-year-old Great Dane who is the mother and is on the smaller side of the breed weighing about 85 pounds. Jelly is still very strong and agile for her age and loves to go on walks and meet new people. She’s not shy and will nuzzle up under your hand for a good rub.
Mouse is a five-year old Great Dane, the son of Jelly. He’s about 100 pounds with a beautiful black coat. We feel he would do best in a home with another dog, especially another mother figure, but could likely adjust to being an only dog if he gets plenty of human attention and affection.
These two seem to be house trained and are responsive to basic commands when given treats. They do very well inside and are calm and content with a large bed to plop down on. When walking, they can be a bit strong at first but mellow down as the walk progresses. We suggest looking into the Great Dane breed to research health concerns and special needs that they may have if you are interested in Mouse or Jelly. Even though they are large, Great Danes do best as housedogs with access to outdoors. They don’t need as much activity as one may expect and exercise should be monitored.
Mouse and Jelly are shelter rarities and are both terrific family dogs. Is either of these GREAT dogs calling out to you? If so come and meet them at the Santa Cruz SPCA! If you would like to help animals like Jelly, Mouse and their orphaned friends or if you’d like to help replenish the Second Chance Fund to help pay for emergency surgical procedures, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community.
For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.