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
Winnie, who came from us and was placed by our friends at Western Maine Great Pyrenees Rescue, sent an update to let us know she fits right in with her #fureverfamily. Look at those smiles!
#PyrsAreFamily
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#CGPRAlum and 2026 calendar contest #SpokesPyr Sam here to let you know that through Oct. 20, the rescue Pyrs are running a deal on reserve-a-dates for the 2026 calendar: buy 3, get 1 free. For each entry, you will also receive one calendar -- in time for holiday gift giving!
Reserve-a-dates refer to the pictures of Pyrs sprinkled on the calendar dates throughout each month. These are a wonderful way to celebrate your Pyrs' adoption day. Reserve-a-dates also make thoughtful gifts for your human loved one: what better way to celebrate a birthday than by sharing a picture of your favorite Pyr living their best life!
www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/reserve-a-spot
Again, to get the special pricing, reserve your dates before midnight on Oct. 20!
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Ranger is one of the dogs who came from the two litters we took in this summer. Thanks to our friends at Barking Dog Farm Rescue for finding him a Pyrfect home!
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To make learning about our adoptables easier, we keep this album updated.
You can learn more about our Pyrs by clicking on the OUR PYRS tab at carolinapyrrescue.com. Our policies and application are located on the same webpage.
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Waffle is a beautiful Central Asian Shepherd who is looking for her #FureverHome with experienced and confident guardian-breed owners. Who loves BIG dogs with BIG personalities?!
Waffle came back to us after not being the right match for all of the members of her last family. Sometimes good homes aren't the right one for a specific dog, and we need to try again. Waffle is thriving at the rescue, and we know she can do the same in a household with the consistency and boundaries she needs.
Do you love Waffles as much as we do?!
Read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Thanks to all who came to the 2025 homecoming Pyrnic.
John Adams, the rescue Pyrs' photographer, has once again shared his wonderful photos of the event! John loves this breed so much, and you can see it how he captures each dog's Pyrsonality! Thanks, John, for sharing your talents with the rescue Pyrs!
If you are having problems with the link in the original post, try this: www.facebook.com/share/1BRetsGyq1/
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The Pyrnic will take place tomorrow as planned! We aren't scared of a little rain in the forecast.
If you RSVPed and paid in advance, you should have received an email on Oct. 7 with the street address.
If you would like to attend and pay at the gate, PM us here on Facebook, and we will send you the address.
To prevent people from dumping dogs at the rescue, we don't post the address publicly. Thanks for understanding.
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Babe knows she's a babe! Look at that smile!
This confident girl is a Velcro-Pyr. She wants all the lovies from humans, & because she's dog-selective, she's best as an only-dog or perhaps matched with a mellow older male who, like her, has no interest in playing. A quieter home with adults is probably best. She's definitely a snuggle buddy looking for a sofa.
To learn more Babe, please read our policies & fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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Yes, Cooper is *that* handsome!
This boy is a Pyr's Pyr--stubborn and sweet in equal measure!
He would love to join a home with Pyr-experienced owners who know and love the Pyrtitude we associate with this breed.
To learn more about Cooper, read about our adoption process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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To make learning about our adoptables easier, we keep this album updated.
You can learn more about our Pyrs by clicking on the OUR PYRS tab at carolinapyrrescue.com. Our policies and application are located on the same webpage.
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Happy #MakeoverMonday, friends of the Pyrs!
Darling Skye has been a long term resident at the rescue, and she deserves a home of her own. We would love to place her together with her bestie, Stark. They came into rescue at the same time, and they are deeply bonded.
Skye came to us as sick as any Pyr for whom we have cared. She had been abandoned by her family when they moved, and while neighbors stepped in and helped her, no matter what they fed her, Skye had loose stools. Despite their efforts, she was emaciated when she arrived in rescue.
Her condition worsened until we got her diagnosis: exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), which is a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to properly digest food. EPI is treatable with an affordable supplement that Skye takes with each meal to replace those enzymes.
She's healthy, happy, and thriving, and so is Stark, although he will always have a patchy coat. We get it: special needs dogs are more work and expense, but Skye and Stark are loving, social, friendly dogs who deserve a sofa of their own, and their needs and additional costs are minimal.
Many of us deal with chronic health conditions and are kicking butt each day anyway. Dogs are no different! Special dogs are the best dogs!
To learn more about them, please reach out via PM or email us at president@carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares. We would love to get Skye and Stark into a home of their own for the holidays!
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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.