Help CGPR send more Pyrs to loving furever homes! Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue is totally volunteer-managed and funded through donations,...
A Quick Pyrview
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Rescue based in Marshville, NC, helping dogs in NC and SC
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Non-refundable adoption donation: $300 for seniors over eight years old, $400 for adults, $450 for mix puppies, $600 for Pyr puppies, and $650 for bonded pairs. Reduced adoption donation for seniors over 65 and veterans on request.
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All-volunteer 501(c)3 established in 1992
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Active web and social media presence to educate about the breed
Adoption Policies Overview
The majority of our Pyrs require solid and securely fenced yards to thrive. We occasionally make exceptions for experienced Pyr owners who understand the breed’s strong instinct to roam and commit to keeping the Pyr on-leash when outside. We do not place Pyrs in homes where chains, tie-outs, or underground fencing is used.
We require a positive reference from a veterinarian who can confirm the applicant’s history of providing routine care, particularly regular administration of heartworm prevention and vaccination. We may require additional references for special needs Pyrs or exotic breeds to help us assure a good fit. An experienced Pyr-owner and volunteer may do a home visit, particularly for first-time Pyr owners.
All approved applicants are invited to meet the Pyrs and an officer of the rescue by appointment at the kennels in Indian Trail, NC. Most families bring home their new family member that day. Those who don’t find their match are welcome to visit again. We will help those who appear unready for Pyr ownership find an appropriate rescue to match them with a dog.
Our non-refundable adoption donation is $300 for seniors over eight years old, $400 for adults, $500 for puppies, and $650 for bonded pairs. This includes full vaccination; veterinary care when needed; spay/neuter; heartworm testing and, if necessary, treatment; and professional grooming.
Pupdates
Follow us on social media, and help spread the word that #PyrsAreFamily.
Facebook Posts
We have one more #FureverHomeFriday photo to share.
Verne and Beki returned to the rescue to pick another Pyr. They found their #pyrfectmatch in Larry!
Congrats to all!
#cgpradopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Hey, friends of the Pyrs, what day is it?!
It is our favorite day, #FureverHomeFriday, when we share the week's adoptions.
Let's start with Sebastian, who was chosen by Brooklyn, Jacob, Reagan, Austyn, Holden, and Adi the dog.
Comgrats to all!
#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch
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Friends of the Pyrs, it is time for our largest fundraiser of the year! The 2027 calendar contest has begun!
TODAY only, we are running a kick-off special to start strong!
By entering your Pyr's photo before 11:59 pm on 9/18, you get 100 free votes. That's $100 value. No code needed. Those votes will automatically be applied to your total when you check out.
Same as last year, you also get one calendar (a $25 value) when you enter your Pyr in the contest. (You can buy as many more copies as you like.)
The cost of entry is $45.
Let's see those fluffy smiling faces!
CGPR's 10th Calendar Photo Contest – Starts on September 18!
www.gogophotocontest.com
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We can't let #ThankfulThursday pass by without giving a big shout out to our friends at Tucker K-9 Search & Rescue for being part of our pack who cares for Pyrs in the Carolinas...especially the Pyrs like Orson who sneak away from the rescue to have adventures!
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"C'Mon Everybody" and meet Sid! Sid is sweet, skinny, and a little wild. What would you expect with that name?!
This stray came to us through a rescue partner, and while he has about 30 lbs. to gain -- he is 45 lbs. and should be 75 -- he is otherwise healthy with no "Problems." He will be neutered next month and ready to leave us for his furever home, where he hopes to take "Holidays in the Sun."
To meet Sid or any of the wonderful dogs in our care, please read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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The good news is that we have raised enough money to cover heartworm treatment for Walrus and Manny. Thank you!
We are still trying to raise $3,000 to cover the costs of Nova's heartworm treatment and her amputation. Three weeks ago, rescue partners in Chesterfield, SC contacted us about this sweet, social six-year-old female Pyr who had been shot in the front left leg and needed emergency veterinary care.
Within a day, Nova was with our friends at Commonwealth Animal Hospital. You can see what the bullet did to her bone. We take in several Pyrs a year with gunshot wounds. This one was particularly catastrophic in the damage caused to the leg. It was not fixable. We made the tough call to amputate.
Nova was up and walking the next day. When she's strong enough, she will begin treatment for heartworms.
Nova didn't deserve what happened to her before, but she is going to get the second chance she deserves through our rescue -- with your support.
If you can help us cover the cost of our vet bills for Nova, please click on the link in this fundraiser.
The rescue Pyrs' Venmo is at carolinagreatpyreneesrescue.
The rescue Pyrs also accept checks made out to CGPR and sent to the rescue at P.O. Box 504, Marshville, NC 28103.
Donations large and small, we appreciate them all!
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Thanks to your generous donations, Walrus has begun treatment for heartworms. This lovely and friendly boy will be ready to leave us for his furever home in early November.
To learn more about Walrus or to schedule a meet-and-greet, visit carolinapyrrescue.com.
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It is still hot as hell outside, but we are ready for crisp mornings and falling leaves! Let's start sharing fall-themed profiles of the Pyrs!
Orson is a delightfully silly and spunky boy with a big Pyrsonality. He would love to join an active family that takes long walks and who will give him all the lovies. He also has an adventurous streak and needs a home with a solid and secure fence.
To learn more about Orson, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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Get Connected
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Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue is based out of our president’s grooming and boarding facility in Indian Trail, NC, and trained and professional staff care for most of our Pyrs. We rely on a network of experienced foster families to care for Pyrs who are not immediately adoptable.
We need the following:
- Forever homes: The number one way to help us is to adopt a Pyr.
- Donate any of the following items: We sometimes need clean towels, new or gently-used crates, Diamond Natural Lamb and Rice blend kibble, Lysol Clean and Fresh Multipurpose cleaner (the yellow bottle), Tide HE, and paper towels. Please email president@
carolinapyrrescue.com for current needs. Many of these needs are listed on our Amazon Wish List. - Organize an adoption event at a local pet store or other suitable site in your community: Email events@carolinapyrenews.
com - Donate: CGPR is a 501(c)3 non profit. Every dollar you donate goes directly to our efforts to save these magnificent dogs. Your donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a letter from CGPR for your records stating the details of your donation. Click the ‘Donate’ button below to start the donation process via PayPals’ safe and secure webserver. You can also send a check to CGPR at 4015 Fawnbrooke Dr., Indian Trail, NC 28079.
- Post, forward, and like: We share our Pyrs’ profiles on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Any likes, forwards, retweets, and posts help them by introducing new people to the wonderful dogs we have in rescue. The majority of our adoptive families find us through the internet and social media.
- Shop: Make us your charity through iGive, or GivingAssistant, and raise money while doing your normal shopping.
- Donate through work: Take advantage of matching giving programs your employer may offer. Email donations@
carolinapyrrescue.com.