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  • Rescue based in Marshville, NC, helping dogs in NC and SC
  • 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.
  • All-volunteer 501(c)3 established in 1992
  • Active web and social media presence to educate about the breed
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?Our Pyrs

Second-Chance Dogs Make First-Class Family Members.

McKinley
McKinley

McKinley

dogs
Cora
Cora

Cora

dogs
Opie
Opie
Opie

Opie

dogs
Odin
Odin
Odin
Odin
Odin

Odin

dogs
Hazel

Hazel

dogs
Kyle and Kiki
Kyle and Kiki
Kyle and Kiki
Kyle and Kiki
Kyle and Kiki

Kyle and Kiki

dogs, Pyrs
Babe
Babe
Babe

Babe

dogs
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Billy Idol

Billy Idol

dogs
Hodge

Hodge

dogs
Colette

Colette

dogs
Waffle
Waffle

Waffle

dogs, Other Fluffies
Cooper
Cooper
Cooper
Cooper
Cooper

Cooper

dogs
All Dogs

Adoption Policies Overview

  • Fencing
  • References
  • Visit
  • Donation

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.
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News from the Rescue

CGPR’s 9th Calendar Photo Contest
CGPR’s 9th Calendar Photo Contest

Help CGPR send more Pyrs to loving furever homes! Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue is totally volunteer-managed and funded through donations,...

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2025 homecoming Pyrnic at the rescue in Marshville, NC.
2025 homecoming Pyrnic at the rescue in Marshville, NC.

This year’s Pyrnic will be held at the site of the rescue in Marshville, NC on Oct. 11th from 12...

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Our New Profiles Page
Our New Profiles Page

We have updated our website and our profiles are now hosted here,.

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Threadless Store
Threadless Store

Merchandise featuring the CGPR logo and crest can be bought at https://cgpr.threadless.com/ CGPR receives a small portion of the sale...

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Voting has ended, but you can still reserve-a-date and feature a picture of your Pyr in our 2026 calendar!

This gesture makes a great way to mark your Pyr's adoption day or celebrate a human loved one's special day! It also helps us help more Pyrs!

To make things more exciting, the 50th person to reserve-a-date will receive a $100 Chewy gift card donated by a supporter!

You can reserve-a-date by clicking this link: www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/reserve-a-spot

Your $50 donation to the rescue includes your reserve-a-date photo and one calendar (including shipping).

The deadline is approaching! Include your Pyr in the 2026 calendar by reserving a date to feature their photo BY MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, OCT. 31!
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Voting has ended, but you can still reserve-a-date and feature a picture of your Pyr in our 2026 calendar!

This gesture makes a great way to mark your Pyrs adoption day or celebrate a human loved ones special day! It also helps us help more Pyrs!

To make things more exciting, the 50th person to reserve-a-date will receive a $100 Chewy gift card donated by a supporter!

You can reserve-a-date by clicking this link: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/reserve-a-spot

Your $50 donation to the rescue includes your reserve-a-date photo and one calendar (including shipping).

The deadline is approaching! Include your Pyr in the 2026 calendar by reserving a date to feature their photo BY MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, OCT. 31!
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Congrats to #CGPRAlum Charlotte on winning our 2026 calendar contest. She will grace the cover!

These dogs will be featured in the 12 months: Winifred, Carmine, Willow, Sophie, Candy, Ozzy, Chelsea Rain, Spud, Odis, Dublin, Guinness, Billy Idol, Finn, and Yuki!

We have raised $11,600 so far for the Pyrs! Thank you, for your support! We aren't quite done yet....

If you would like to reserve-a-date to feature a photo of your Pyr, you can do so before midnight on Oct. 31 by clicking here: www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/reserve-a-spot

If you would like to pre-order your calendar, order here before Nov. 9: www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/purchase

If your business or your employer would like to sponsor a month by running an ad, email us at president@carolinapyrrescue.com. Small ads: $250. Large ads: $500.
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Congrats to #CGPRAlum Charlotte on winning our 2026 calendar contest. She will grace the cover!

These dogs will be featured in the 12 months: Winifred, Carmine, Willow, Sophie, Candy, Ozzy, Chelsea Rain, Spud, Odis, Dublin, Guinness, Billy Idol, Finn, and Yuki!

We have raised $11,600 so far for the Pyrs! Thank you, for your support! We arent quite done yet....

If you would like to reserve-a-date to feature a photo of your Pyr, you can do so before midnight on Oct. 31 by clicking here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/reserve-a-spot

If you would like to pre-order your calendar, order here before Nov. 9: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/purchase

If your business or your employer would like to sponsor a month by running an ad, email us at president@carolinapyrrescue.com. Small ads: $250. Large ads: $500.
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#CGPRAlum Cooper (formerly Goliath) has a whole house full of sofas and soft, comfy spots to sleep, and he chooses this... 😂🤣🤪😝

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#CGPRAlum and 2026 calendar contest #spokepyr Sam here to say... ... See MoreSee Less

#CGPRAlum and 2026 calendar contest #SpokePyr Sam here to say...
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Last entry! Dublin and Guiness!

Dublin's story: "I'm Dublin (2018 CGPR-alum Bulma) and I came from Georgia where I lived outside all the time in not so great conditions with a lot of other dogs who were being used for breeding. Luckily I was still pretty young and had not had any litters yet. But I was afraid of EVERYTHING inside a house. My wonderful fosters Rose and Stephen spent so much time helping me learn that being inside a house wasn't so scary and was actually pretty lovely.

I joined the Haygarths in 2018 at about 2 years old as a succession plan for my new big brother, Codi, who was as big as me but brown and black. I ended up doing such a good job Codi lived for several more years and I sneakily turned the Haygarths into a two-dog family 😉

When Codi passed mom and dad were looking out for a big brown doppelganger. Even though CGPR is mostly Pyr exclusive, they knew we wanted another big brown guy and they matched us up with my new roommate (we're NOT BFFs, but we tolerate each other sufficiently) Guinness who was going to be put down immediately if someone didn't pull him from animal humane. CGPR pulled the 65 lb version of the tall and long big brown guy for my mom and dad and coordinated his hand off a week later after putting a few pounds on him. Now we play together occasionally and have the Haygarths locked in as a two-dog family forever - insert evil laugh."

Vote here before 9 pm: www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/entries/625277
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Last entry! Dublin and Guiness!

Dublins story: Im Dublin (2018 CGPR-alum Bulma) and I came from Georgia where I lived outside all the time in not so great conditions with a lot of other dogs who were being used for breeding. Luckily I was still pretty young and had not had any litters yet. But I was afraid of EVERYTHING inside a house. My wonderful fosters Rose and Stephen spent so much time helping me learn that being inside a house wasnt so scary and was actually pretty lovely.

I joined the Haygarths in 2018 at about 2 years old as a succession plan for my new big brother, Codi, who was as big as me but brown and black. I ended up doing such a good job Codi lived for several more years and I sneakily turned the Haygarths into a two-dog family ;)

When Codi passed mom and dad were looking out for a big brown doppelganger. Even though CGPR is mostly Pyr exclusive, they knew we wanted another big brown guy and they matched us up with my new roommate (were NOT BFFs, but we tolerate each other sufficiently) Guinness who was going to be put down immediately if someone didnt pull him from animal humane. CGPR pulled the 65 lb version of the tall and long big brown guy for my mom and dad and coordinated his hand off a week later after putting a few pounds on him. Now we play together occasionally and have the Haygarths locked in as a two-dog family forever - insert evil laugh.

Vote here before 9 pm: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/entries/625277
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#CGPRAlum and 2026 calendar #spokespyr Sam says vote!

The contest ends at 9 pm!

Click here! www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/search
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#CGPRAlum and 2026 calendar #SpokesPyr Sam says vote!

The contest ends at 9 pm! 

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Questions about Applications applications@carolinapyrrescue.com

Questions about Policies, Intake, or Surrenders president@carolinapyrrescue.com

Problems Making a Donation donations@carolinapyrrescue.com

Problems Submitting Applications webmaster@carolinapyrrescue.com

Ways to Help
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.
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