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🐾A Quick Pyrview

  • Rescue based in Charlotte, helping dogs in NC and SC
  • Non-refundable adoption donation: $300 for adults, $350 for puppies
  • 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.

Luna
Luna

Luna

dogs, Pyrs
Frisco
Frisco

Frisco

dogs, Pyrs
Tilley
Tilley
Tilley
Tilley
Tilley

Tilley

dogs, Pyr Mixes
Jill
Jill
Jill
Jill
Jill

Jill

dogs, Pyrs
Barkley
Barkley
Barkley
Barkley

Barkley

dogs, Pyrs
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 adults and $350 for puppies. 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

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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St Patrick’s Day Parade
St Patrick’s Day Parade

Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival have been postponed until further notice.  While we love walking...

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
15 hours ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Anne and Chris picked Embee!

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Anne and Chris picked Embee!

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Nice

YAS! This is the first picture that I have seen on here where the adoptive parents do not already have a ginormous dog. Perhaps they will be back for another pry soon.🤓

Carolina Pyr Rescue
6 days ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
CGPR-alum Bruce modeling the face you make when you realize that you have one more loooooooooong day ahead of you until the weekend. We can do this? We can do this!

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CGPR-alum Bruce modeling the face you make when you realize that you have one more loooooooooong day ahead of you until the weekend. We can do this? We can do this!

#PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #WashYourPaws
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I am still surprised my glasses are in one piece after that photo shoot! 🤣

So dapper 😁😁😁

Neck fingy iz quite annoying!!

Your gorgeous

Carolina Pyr Rescue
1 week ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Josie (formerly Chenoa) celebrated her first Gotcha Day anniversary this past week. Looks like she found her Pyrfect human.

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Josie (formerly Chenoa) celebrated her first Gotcha Day anniversary this past week. Looks like she found her Pyrfect human.

#PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #WashYourPaws
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I love Pyrs that snuggle. My pyrs (past and present), were and are not snugglers.

Beautiful

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

Awe she so pretty. I have one just turned 2 I do vacuum a lot but it’s worth it train early she looks cozy there

Carolina Pyr Rescue
1 week ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Peter, Natalie, and Nala picked Lobo!

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Peter, Natalie, and Nala picked Lobo!

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Congratulations!

Awe they are both beautiful congrats

Carolina Pyr Rescue
1 week ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Happy Easter! Or, as the Pyrs know it, If-I-Wear-These-Dumb-Things-They-Give-Me-A-Treat Day!

Let's see pictures of your Pyrs in bunny ears in the thread!

(Reluctantly modeled by CGPR-alum Optimus and Rio, who got the treat.)

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Happy Easter! Or, as the Pyrs know it, If-I-Wear-These-Dumb-Things-They-Give-Me-A-Treat Day!

Lets see pictures of your Pyrs in bunny ears in the thread! 

(Reluctantly modeled by CGPR-alum Optimus and Rio, who got the treat.)

#PyrsInBunnyEars #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #WashYourPawsImage attachment
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Had to use the treat to get the pic lol

Kathleen Swasey McHale

Ellie rocking her ears with a smile

Sweet Tula, such a good sport

Louise enjoying a stroll in Columbia in her bunny ears.

Lady did not want to wear the ears! Here is the best shot.

Leia is not quite six months, so still shots are few and far between.😆 I went with eggs instead of ears! Calling it a W! 😆

So cute

I applaud all of you gorgeous Pyr's

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 weeks ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Happy FriYAY! This TGIF smile modeled by CGPR-alum Esme!

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Happy FriYAY! This TGIF smile modeled by CGPR-alum Esme!

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Prys are so wonderfully goofy.😆

Oh my I miss my Prys with that goofy look and the big leaning love.

My pyr is spoiled

Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 weeks ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Y'all remember the first photo? We first shared it last month--of CGPR-alum Charlotte staying warm and dry while keeping her eyes on and her toes in her yard.

Well, her humans, tired of paying to heat the outdoors, bought her the best of doggie doors so that she can be inside or outside and pick one or the other as she pleases.

How is it going?

See the second picture...and Charlotte's favorite new place to stand! 😆🤣😁🙄

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Yall remember the first photo? We first shared it last month--of CGPR-alum Charlotte staying warm and dry while keeping her eyes on and her toes in her yard.

Well, her humans, tired of paying to heat the outdoors, bought her the best of doggie doors so that she can be inside or outside and pick one or the other as she pleases. 

How is it going?

See the second picture...and Charlottes favorite new place to stand! 😆🤣😁🙄

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Difficult to outsmart a Pyr, but a good try.

HaHaHa!!! So darn smart they are!!!!

Nothing like a Pyr! ❤️

Well that marks that off my list then

Need Info asap on this door please!!

How sweet

Our Bo does this as well. The door is a great idea. Well at least the concept, lol.

laughing so hard

Great IDEA...It is a mush smaller door and with the flap...much much less air is moving...kudos..and she can now do it at hear liking ...she might just want a real dog house

wow, if we put that in we'd have bears in for entertainment

If there's one picture that sums up a Pyr, this is it.

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 weeks ago
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Andy, Gretchen, and Bodie the Newf decided that Toby was their Pyrfect match!

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Andy, Gretchen, and Bodie the Newf decided that Toby was their Pyrfect match!

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What a beautiful pair!

Looks just like our Milo!!! They could be brothers! 🙂

Very adorable.

Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 weeks ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue
Kanga (formerly Jillian), the young female Pyr with the distinctive hop in her gait, checked in from her furever home. She just turned one year old!

She is best friends with *everyone* in the neighborhood and gets *all* the pets on her walks.

Here she is...soaking in all that love and sunshine. There's just *something* about the relaxed, confident Pyrsonality of a dog who is secure in their world--especially true of those who have experienced the uncertainty of homelessness and the harshness of neglect like she did as a pup.

This is what rescue looks like.

❤❤❤

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Kanga (formerly Jillian), the young female Pyr with the distinctive hop in her gait, checked in from her furever home. She just turned one year old!

She is best friends with *everyone* in the neighborhood and gets *all* the pets on her walks.

Here she is...soaking in all that love and sunshine. Theres just *something* about the relaxed, confident Pyrsonality of a dog who is secure in their world--especially true of those who have experienced the uncertainty of homelessness and the harshness of neglect like she did as a pup. 

This is what rescue looks like. 

❤❤❤

#PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #WashYourPaws
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My dog trainer just sent me this pic. Not sure how old, but I do know she’s a girl. I’d try to take her but I’ve heard females do t do well together.

Kanga is lucky to have a wonderful home so happy for you.

Beautiful

Beautiful baby

Oh Jillian/Kanga so absolutley beautiful. Happy Easter to you and your Mom!!!

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Contacts

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 and blankets (no wool), new or gently-used crates, Diamond Natural Lamb and Rice blend kibble, plain Milk Bones, 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, Instagram, and Twitter. 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 AmazonSmile, 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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