The volunteers and rescue Pyrs welcome adopted Pyrs, their people, and their fans to the 2024 Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue...
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 an update on sweet Ali.
Several weeks ago, guardian angels noticed a neighbor's dog needing to see a vet for a wound to her foot, and they convinced them to surrender her to us.
Scans were revealing: Ali was hit by a car at some point. She has multiple old, healed fractures in her pelvis, has lost two toes, and has one that's mangled. She's been dragging her foot, which created an open wound.
We have shared Ali's scans with the rescue Pyrs' surgeon to get her input. With TLC, Ali's wound is healing, but we are trying to decide if wearing a booty on the foot as-is or an amputation will provide her with the best quality of life moving forward.
This sweet girl loves everone and will be available for adoption once we complete her veterinary care. She's going to make someone a wonderful snuggle buddy and couch guardian!
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Just over 9 hours and 500 miles later, Lance Stewart has transported ten dogs among a shelter, a foster home, and the rescue. He is home and enjoying a nice whiskey!
All this to make room for our #TrueLoveTuesday additions. Meet Rhonda, Mark, and their three-day-old littles!
Lance drove food and supplies to and picked this fluffy family up from Madison County Animal Services - NC and then brought them to our wonderful foster Andi, who cares for our mamas and pups. He then took dogs to Shannon at the rescue so that Andi had room for her new guests.
We couldn't do what we do without the greatest volunteers. This adorable and sweet bonded pair, in fact, are now named after Rhonda Field and Mark, who have helped with so many projects and transported and fostered many Pyrs over the years.
Why do we all do it?
Well, that's simple.
Because #PyrsAreFamily.
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Thank you so much. I helped care for these sweet dogs and their pups at the shelter. We already miss them and are beyond grateful to everyone who is helping our sweet friends!
They truly are family and I really do not understand a single human who does not love these beautiful animals. Thanks for all you do as a rescue.
Beautiful.. the whole story and the dogs.
On #TrueLoveTuesday, we are updating you on one of our long-time bonded pairs here at the rescue.
Roscoe and Lenore's owners tested their DNA. Check out those results!
We would NOT have predicted or guessed either family tree!
😂🤣🥰😄
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well the bouvier is surprising, meremma not as much
Awww sweet! All great dogs!
Wow how cool such Beautiful puppers
Happy #TrueLoveTuesday!
Abby and Mikey came to us separately, but they adore each other and bring out each other's best selves. We would like to find one home where they are the only dogs.
They are both playful, silly, and loving! Whoever adopts them will have a house full of floof and laughter!
To meet Abby and Mikey or any of our wonderful Pyrs, please read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Lance Stewart is en route to our friends at Madison County Animal Services - NC to drop off some of the pet food and supplies you donated for those recovering from Helene and to pick up some new members of our rescue family...stay tuned....
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I’m a volunteer at the Madison County shelter. Thank you so much for these donations! And for helping our lovely friends!
To make learning about our adoptables easier, we will 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 page.
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We are squeaking in before the end of #MixMonday with five littles!
These Pyr mixes came to us through a shelter partner. Their mom is a Pyr, and dad is a Pyr/White Shepherd mix. We placed their mama, Suzy, in her furever home already!
These darling dogs are ready to leave us. They can join families with other large dogs of the opposite sex and smaller dogs of either sex. Kids are ok!
To meet these pups, please read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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That face! Those Pyr eyes!❤️
Love that name!!!
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#MixMonday isn't over yet! Welcome to rescue, Snuffy!
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He looks like Mabel’s brother!
Congrats to Gracie, the winner of our 2025 calendar photo contest!
Thanks to John and Cheryl for entering her and to all who entered, voted, reserved dates, purchased calendars, and sponsored months! You raised almost $9,000, which covers emergency and extra veterinary bills for our Pyrs!
It isn't too late to order your calendar! You can do that here: www.gogophotocontest.com/carolinapyrrescue/purchase
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All contestants are winners for raising the money for a great cause❤️🐾. Excited to get my calendar!!
Congratulations 🎈
Oh, pretty diva!
Happy #MixMonday!
We have wonderful Pyr mixes waiting for their furever homes! Perhaps with you?!
To meet any of our dogs, fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com!
#PyrsAreFamily
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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.