Meet Phoebe and Tabitha, two resilient Great Danes whose lives have been anything but easy. For years, the sisters knew only hardship. They survived in an overcrowded shelter in rural Georgia, with little protection, little supervision, and even less love.

One day, their luck nearly ran out. The two dogs wandered onto a farmer’s property near the shelter. Instead of offering them kindness, the farmer threatened to shoot them. For Phoebe and Tabitha, the danger was real and immediate. What they needed was nothing short of a miracle.

That miracle came in the form of compassion.

When local animal advocates heard about their plight, they knew they had to act fast. A veterinary technician and an animal control officer rushed to the scene. The moment the Great Danes saw their rescuers, their fear melted away. With desperate relief, they leapt into their arms, clinging to the first humans who had ever shown them true kindness.

“They [clung] to the first human who showed them compassion after a life spent just trying to survive,” wrote Hounds in Pounds, the nonprofit organization that stepped in to save them.

From there, Phoebe and Tabitha were transported to one of Hounds in Pounds’ veterinary partners. For the first time in years, they received proper medical attention. Their tired bodies were finally cared for, their wounds—both physical and emotional—beginning to heal.

Now, these two gentle giants are on a brand-new journey: the road to recovery.

Phoebe and Tabitha are currently looking for foster families who can offer them what they’ve always been denied: a safe, loving home where they can rest and rediscover what it means to feel secure. They can be fostered together or separately, and despite their large size, they’re remarkably gentle. Both girls walk well on a leash and are described as affectionate, soulful, and deeply grateful.

“These girls aren’t just stunning — they’re affectionate, gentle and deeply grateful, full of the soul and softness Great Danes are known for,” Hounds in Pounds shared.

Their story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of dogs — and how love can transform even the most broken spirits. Phoebe and Tabitha’s days of being overlooked and unloved are behind them. Their future now holds open arms, soft beds, and the kind of care they always deserved.

With any luck, it won’t be long before these sisters find foster homes, and eventually forever families, to call their own. For now, they can finally rest, knowing they’re safe. They’ll never again be left behind.