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
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For the millionth time, breeding puppies is not a "quick" way to make money. This is always true, but it is *especially* true in tough economic times.
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Handsome Larry is new to rescue! Stay turned for more information about this darling young adult.
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It is #WhyAreYouStillHereWednesday, when we feature Pyrfect dogs at the rescue who should have been adopted months ago but are still waiting for their #FureverHome!
Hazel came to us from a backyard breeder situation late summer last year with her littermates. You may remember these girls that we named after different colors.
Hazel doesn't know why no one has picked her yet, and we can't figure it out either! She is a social, friendly, and sweet juvenile female. She is healthy, fully vetted, and ready to leave us.
Hazel is playful and would love to join a home with a social large male dog or spunky smaller dogs of either sex. Kids are great for her!
To meet happy Hazel or any of the wonderful Pyrs in our care, please read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Sunny really is as bright and cheery as her smile suggests! How could you possibly have bad days when you get to see that smile on the regular?!
This young female is social with humans, including kids, other dogs, and cats.
She would love to join a family with other pets. Kids are great for her!
Sunny is fully vaccinated, has tested negative for heartworms, and is scheduled to be spayed later this month.
She is meeting approved adopters and can be adoption-pending to leave rescue after her spay.
To meet smiling Sunny or any of our wonderful dogs, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Happy #TwoForTuesday, friends of the Pyrs!
We have *three bonded sets* of dogs who can be placed as livestock guardians in the right home or farm. Is that yours?!
To learn more about any of the dogs in our care, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Happy #MixMonday, friends of the Pyrs!
We have the most wonderful Pyr mixes in our care. All of these dogs are waiting for their #fureverhome.
It is yours!?
To learn more about our one-of-a-kind-floofs, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Do you all want to hear some good news?!
Our new friends at Scooter's Underdogs Rescue reached out to us last week. They have been trying to help a Pyr with its front right paw restrained to its neck. This dog has been limping like this for weeks if not longer.
Whenever we see a dog with restraints around its snout or legs in a wooded area, we assume someone bound and dumped them. It happens. We've seen it too many times.
It turns out that this Pyr's front paw was stuck in a poorly-fitted collar. Someone likely dumped this dog in that area because none of the neighbors recognized it, and no one was looking for it, but we don't think anyone tied the dog up. Perhaps the dog was scratching and got their paw stuck in a poorly-fitted collar.
This past weekend, Scooter's Underdogs Rescue caught HER.
They named her Angelica. This girl sure has some guardian angels.
Angelica is emaciated. She arrived covered in fleas, burrs, and ticks, and she has no muscle or fat under that fur. She isn't the thinnest Pyr we have taken in, but she's up there.
But here's the good news: she can use that leg and foot. As awkward and painful as her situation was, the collar did not cut off all circulation. She does not need an amputation.
As hopeful, she took a healthy 💩 today. It is important to slowly introduce nutritious food to emaciated dogs, and this is a good sign.
Angelica is only 8 or 9 months old, and she weights about 40 lbs. She needs about 30 or 40 more to catch up to where she should be.
Angelica will eventually be available for adoption, but she's going to need to stay with us for some time. If you would like to support this angel's second chance, please donate at the link below!
Thanks to Scooter's Underdogs Rescue and all the guardian angels in that area who left out food, reporting sightings, and helped to trap her.
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Happy #MixMonday, friends of the Pyrs!
Meet Sally, a sweet young girl who is new to rescue.
Sally is definitely a Pyr mix. She has one dew claw and, at 7-8 months old, is about the same size as the full pups half her age.
We aren't sure what else is in her family tree, and we hope that her adopters do a doggy DNA test and share the results with us.
Until then, we are saying that Sally is a Pyr/ice cream sprinkle mix! 😆
Sally is a social, playful little girl who is best matched with a family who already has active male or female dogs. Folks who take long walks would be great. She has energy! Kids ok!
She will be spayed soon, is vaccinated, and is negative for heartworms.
To meet Sally 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! Let's find sweet little Sally a home!
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The rescue Pyrs want to thank Caden for building them a seating area and flower bed. This was his Eagle Scout project.
Potential owners and Pyrs can now walk and sit in this little garden in the woods during meet-and-greets and take some quiet time to get to know one another away from the noise of the rescue!
We think it is Pyrfect!
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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.