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
Happy #MixMonday!
Are you looking for a #PyrfectMatch who is totally unique?!
Then check out our Pyr mixes!
Each of these dogs would make a wonderful addition to a family, and they are all waiting for their #FureveHome. Is that yours?!
To meet any of the darling dogs in our care, read about our adoption process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares! Let's get these sweet dogs adopted!
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Check out #CGPRAlum Lorek, now Tanner, living his best life! He has found the bed and the BBQ grill. What else does a Pyr need?! 😍😍😍😍
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Sure, sure, it is peak season for yard work and spring cleaning, but we hope that you found some time to enjoy a nap on #sleepysunday like #CGPRAlum Monza (formerly Carl), his sister Emma the Lab, and his brother Elwood the beagle. Sunny days are for snoozles not chores!
#PyrsAreFamily #PyrsBeingPyrs #fureverhome #pyrfectmatch
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The next Pyr that we place in a #fureverhome will be our 25th adoption in 2026. We are happy and proud of that!
We are always caring for approximately 40 Pyrs.
So far in 2026, we have been asked to take in 282 dogs.
This spring, we have taken in dumped puppies from four litters and know of two more in the Carolinas that other rescues helped. Someone knows who is breeding and tossing unsold puppies along roadsides and in parking lots and subdivisions. This is happening in several counties, in particular, and so we know this is likely a handful of people doing this again and again. We need names.
We welcome those who know this is wrong but who may not be able to report directly to reach out to us at president@carolinapyrrescue.com. We will share information with animal control without passing on our source. We will work with animal control and the owners to spay/neuter or, if wanted, rehome the adult dogs.
This number of abandoned pups is increasing each year. We never dealt with this even ten years ago. This has to stop.
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Happy FriYAY! We made it to the weekend!
#CGPRAlum Bella
#PyrsAreFamily #PyrsBeingPyrs
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We have one more picture to share on #FureverHomeFriday!
#CGPRAlum Aspen (left) brought her humans back to pick a new family member.
They choose Lorek (right)! Look at those smiles!
#cgpradopted #PyrsAreFamily #pyrfectmatch #fureverhome
Animal Advocates of Moore County NC
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Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!
We have two pictures to share tonight. Let's start with Juliette (left), who was picked by Michelle, Steven, and Max.
Congrats to all!
#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch #FureverHome
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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 and everywhere!
Click this link to access this month's gentle giant, Maxine! This sweet girl will thrive in a household with a social, confident male dog who likes to play. She's recovering from treatment for heartworms and will be ready to leave us next month.
Thanks for likes and shares! Let's find Maxine's #FureverHome!
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Big thanks to Jennifer for giving Stanley a lift to rescue! He came to us from a county shelter in North Carolina. What a handsome boy!
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Handsome Ed came to us from a shelter partner. Stay tuned for more information about him!
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Get Connected
Questions about Applications applications@
Questions about Policies, Intake, or Surrenders president@carolinapyrrescue.
Problems Making a Donation donations@carolinapyrrescue.
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.