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
It will be a few weeks before we can share the details, but you will be thrilled when you learn where Tony is going!
#PyrsAreFamily #ProtectWhatYouLove
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Help us get out the word about our wonderful Pyrs to those who aren't on social media!
Do you have access to a bulletin board at work, your place of worship, gym, or coffee shop?
Then, please, print out our Gentle Giant of the Month flyer and post it there!
Click this link to access this month's gentle giants.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xXDXdVRyx1IBNM-T62_0MKyaKR4XMsHP?usp=sharing
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Silver snouts (senior Pyrs) are the best at reminding us of what matters--noticing the beauty around you and reflecting back all the love you have known in a lifetime when you smile.
Modeled by @CGPRAlum Nikki
#PyrsAreFamily #ProtectWhatYouLove #PyrsBeingPyrs #fureverhome
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Happy #TwoForTuesday, friends of the Pyrs!
Athena and Typhon are ready to leave us for their furever home. How cute are they?!
This sweet, social bonded pair came to us when their original owner was no longer able to care for them due to circumstances unrelated to the dogs. They have been loved before, and they are loved by us now. They are ready to be loved family members again!
Typhon and Athena are bonded, and we are looking for one home for both of them. Athena is a small girl, and Typhon (fitting to his name) is a giant male who is currently slimming down to a healthy weight. They will always need to be fed separately so that she can eat in peace and he doesn't eat her share! (Every married couple knows what it is like when the OTHER person eats all of the good snacks, right?!)
These Pyrs were once working dogs and are safe around horses, goats, cats, and chickens. At their age, because of their friendly Pyrsonalities, and considering Athena's petite size, we think they are best matched with a hobby farm or other setting where they can interact with people as well as with critters. These two won't be happy (or stay) in a pasture without lots of human interaction.
To learn more about our Greek giant and goddess, 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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Last call for 2026 calendars. What a Pyrfect way to stay organized!
We have just a few left, and if you would like to order one, click here: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QUUSGNV23237Q
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Happy #MakeoverMonday, friends of the Pyrs!
Shall we show off two glow ups?!
Turtle Duck and King Bumi came to us in late November with serious injuries to their rear legs caused by tie-outs. We see limb strangulation injuries often, and, for this reason, we require adoptive homes to have solid and secure fencing.
We are grateful that these two came to us in time to help them and before they required amputations. With your support, we were able to provide them with veterinary care and lots of TLC.
Look at those legs now! Not only will King Bumi and Turtle Duck both retain full use of their injured legs, but those scars aren't even as gnarly as we thought they would be!
We would like to place Turtle Duck and King Bumi in a home together with the third Pyr who came in with them, Momo. She is lovely, too, and they are devoted to one another.
To learn more about our adoption process and to schedule a meet-and-greet, visit carolinapyrrescue.com.
#PyrsAreFamily
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#CGPRAlum Cooper modeling how we all feel about returning to work on Monday.
#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #ProtectWhatYouLove
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How much love can we cram into a minute?! Sit back and enjoy our highlight reel of all of the ADOPTED! photos we posted throughout 2025!
Congrats to the dogs and adopters who found their Pyrfect match last year, and, thank you, to all of our supporters and volunteers for making this possible!
Life is indeed wonderful!
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Get Connected
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Problems Submitting Applications webmaster@carolinapyrrescue.
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.