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A Quick Pyrview
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Rescue based in Charlotte, helping dogs in NC and SC
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Non-refundable adoption donation: $300 for adults, $350 for puppies
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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 adults and $350 for puppies. This includes full vaccination; veterinary care when needed; spay/neuter; heartworm testing and, if necessary, treatment; and professional grooming.
Pupdates
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Facebook Posts
Merveille has had several good days in her foster home.
She has adjusted to eating multiple meals of kibble.
She is peeing and pooping like a champ.
She has a toy she likes.
She has wagged her tail a few times.
She barked when second dinner wasn't being served fast enough for her preferences. 😆
She has found a human she likes to snuggle.
We are closer to being out of the woods each day.
#PyrsAreFamily
This just makes my heart sing💓
So happy to hear...❤🐾
Prayers for continued progress!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you all that have been a part of her journey! ♥️🙏🙏🐾
makes my heart happy to see this. keep the updates coming
Amazing! You go sweet girl! ❤️❤️❤️
Sounds better & better! What a snuggler - she looks like she loves it! Continued healing prayers for this sweet girl! 🐾❤️🙏👍
Thank you for the updates on this sweet girl! Warms my heart to know she is doing much better!
Thank God for good people and brave dogs. You guys are amazing & Mervielle is a blessing!
Yes, baby, you tell that hooman how you like your food! 👏👏👏
Great news!
Thank you for the update ❤ I'm so happy for her!
Oh that poor thing, I'm so happy that she is doing well.
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Best life she has ever had. ❤️
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Love the updates! That girl deserves the best
I come on each day looking for Merveille updates, and they make my day! This is filling my heart. Keep going, strong girl!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hallelujah!
Happy tears for Merveille! 🥲
Awwwwww❤❤❤❤
Merveille is a CHAMP! You got this girl ❤
She's amazing 😍
Awwwww
This is amazing! I love this so much.
Every single Pyr we rehome is the outcome of lots of love, time, and support, including from the people who donate money and items we need to run the rescue.
On #GivingTuesday2021, we invite our supporters to give something on the rescue Pyrs' Amazon WishList. A new collar. A blanket. Some plushies.
Everything helps make second chances possible for first class Pyrs!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38W45OWTK8HMU?ref_=wl_share
(Our list is set up to ship to the rescue at 4015 Fawnbrooke Dr., Indian Trail, NC 28079, but that's the address just in case!)
Thanks for donations, likes, and shares!
I bookmarked this so I can check back every six weeks to see what else I can help with.
Remember everyone to order thru your #AmazonSmile supporting the Carolina Pyr Rescue. Double benefit 😊
If you can't keep Pyr fur off of your pants, why not buy pants with Pyr fur already on them? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Leggings on sale through 11/30 at our Threadless store! All proceeds benefit rescue!
Tag a Pyrent who needs these!
cgpr.threadless.com/designs/
Pyr pants I love it 🐾💕
Kelly Womack
Truth!
Nicole Baker
Merchandise featuring both of our Christmas/winter logo art designs is available at the CGPR Threadless store.
Threadless allows you to pick the style, color, and size of shirt, and all tees are on sale for $12!
Sale ends 11/30 at 11 am ET.
All proceeds go to rescue!
cgpr.threadless.com/designs/
Thanks for likes and shares!
I wish you would extend the sale one more day for when my check comes in!!!!!!!!
Want to support what we do, show your Pyr pride, AND take advantage of #CyberMonday deals!?
Pop over to the CGPR Store where all tees are $12 and everything else is on sale!
Sale ends 11/30 at 11 am ET.
All proceeds go to rescue!
cgpr.threadless.com/designs/
Thanks for likes and shares!
We normally share a cute picture of one of our alums catching Zzzzzzzs on Sundays--what we call #SleepySunday.
Today, however, we are going to celebrate Standing Sunday.
Merveille *stood up on her own* to greet her foster human this afternoon. This is her "You haz second breakfast?" face.
#PyrsAreFamily
She ALREADY looks like a different dog 💕
Bless her li’l heart!
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So sweet. Glad she has a second chance
We are all pulling for her!
She is going to make a wonderful companion for someone. After everything she has been through her sweetness still shines through.
She knows she is safe. It’s like a burden has been lifted off that sweet baby.
She look so good. What a beautiful face.
She's a beautiful dog and will be even more so when she fills out!
What is a typical weight for a Great Pyrenees?
Sweet girl! Those eyes! With every update you can see her changing. Just breaks my heart to think about what all she may have went through. Don’t know her story but I am thankful for the person that got her help and did not just pass her by. Love this breed so much! ❤️
Awesome!
Thank you for the update on her. Hope everyone feels like she is out of the woods now.
No words…Christmas angel. ❤️
Oh sweet girl!! I sure hope she got that second breakfast! And all the love she can stand!
She is really beautiful. Foster Mom - you are wonderful, thank you for opening your heart and your home to Merveille and sharing her with her very large fan club. Pearl and I have all our paws crossed and can't wait to hear that this darling is all healed up!
That face says it all! “I’m safe” ❤️
That best news of the day. She is so beautiful
What a beautiful picture!!!! She’s making great improvements every day!!! Her eyes are so bright!!!
She wants to eat ❤️
Continuing prayers for her!🙏🙏🙏✝️ Her beautiful face!! 🥰💗 Thanks to all those involved in rescuing her!
She has a strong will to love, thank the Lord!!!! Bless you for caring for her!!! Sending lots of prayers!!!!!! <3
She is so beautiful!!!
She is beautiful. Sending love and prayers for a great recovery
As we pulled out of the parking lot, the sunlight fell on Merveille.
She looked out the back window at Carolina Veterinary Specialists and then turned her face into the light. Perhaps contemplating her bright future. She's got a long road ahead, but she's come so far already.
Thank you to the vets and staff at CVS Matthews who saved her life--especially Dr. Lauren Reid, who was her primary doctor.
Merveille was carried into CVS on Monday by two CGPR volunteers. She walked out--a little wobbly--on her own four legs today to go to her foster home with two others.
Merveille is French for "marvel." She sure is.
SO thankful for all of you! Thanks to you, this precious girl has a chance at the pampered life she so deserves. ❤️🐾❤️
This makes my heart so happy. 🥲
Hugs and prayers
I am so glad to see her doing so good! Thank you to all for saving her life! ❤
That is so awesome 🙌
Thank you for saving this sweet girl. ♥️
How nice she is sitting up. God bless you sweet girl you re on your way 💖🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful and thank you for saving her life.♥️
God bless each and every one of you for all you do
😭Happy tears 🥰
Keep us up to date when she you feel she will be available for adoption
What a wonderful thing you all do for these precious pyrs. Praying this sweet girl continues to fight and stay strong! 🙏
Get well soon. ❤️❤️🤞🤞🍀🍀
Beautiful!
Thank you all !!!
Tommy have you been following this story?
So pretty
That is fabulous! She already looks like a new dog!
That is so beautiful. Let your new life begin sweet girl you deserve it.
Such great news! Thank you for helping her
Wow, she’s beautiful. Glad she had the sun to warm her older bum today. Bless everyone involved in her care.
Beautiful baby. We already love you..
Just good things ahead for this girl because of all of you wonderful people.
You are all angels.
Oh my! What a beauty baby! So grateful for everything you all are doing!
Beautiful ❤️ doggies
Can they be adopted out of state with other Pyrs in the home?
I was only looking for one but two is a possibility since we usually had four dogs and now we only have two little ones. I’m visiting my mom in Nebraska but I would be happy to fill out an application. I live in Raleigh North Carolina.
Jack and Dixie came to us from a shelter partner.
Yes, it takes us longer to place bonded pairs, but it is worth it when the Pyrs are attached to one another and bring out the best in each others' Pyrsonalities.
Jack and Dixie look serious in these photos, but they are really sweet, mellow, and loving dogs who love a good rumpus.
We would love for them to be #HomeForTheHowlidays with a family who has room on their sofas and in their hearts for two magical floofs!
Beth Thomas
Thank you for trying to keep this pair together. ❤️
We are so thankful to have our bonded pair!
Merveille update: today, she ate, peed, 💩, and walked on her own.
She's developed an ulcer (not surprising and also treatable), and vets are keeping her at least another day.
God is good 😊
Some of these posts could be cross-posted on an Alzheimer's support group I am on!
I hope she recovers. Thank you
Wonderful news.
You go girl 💪🐾💗
🙏 the road to recovery continues ♥️
Good News !!
Great news
So happy she is feeling better! ❤
Great news 🙏🙏🙏
Praying for this baby
Yeaaaa🐾😍
Yayyuu!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾
So happy to see this update ❤️ stomach ulcer? or skin? I can not get over that this girl only weighed 25 lbs it's a miracle she's alive and survived surgery. Keeping her in my prayers. ♥️🙏
Yay!!!❤❤
Thank you for the update. So glad to hear she is on the mend. ❤️❤️❤️
Praying 🙏 for her
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Yay
Such good news!! Praying she continues to improve!
Wonderful.
Love her!!♥️♥️🙏🙏
That’s awesome
Thanks to all reaching out asking to adopt Merveille. We are not accepting applications for her and will not be for many months. We are very intentional in matching dogs with homes based on their Pyrsonalities and needs, and Merveille is on so many drugs and is so exhausted that it will be weeks until we meet *her* without all that.
It also is possible that she will have behavioral issues we have to work through before adoption. Many dogs who have known starvation do. We have to wait and see.
We encourage those who want to adopt a Pyr to consider the many wonderful other dogs currently in our care who are ready for furever homes. We place dogs to those within a day's drive of Charlotte, and we require adopters to come to our kennels to meet one of our officers and several potential matches among the Pyrs before deciding on a specific furever family member. This is how we keep our return rate so low and minimize further disruption for these wonderful dogs.
We recommend folks who live farther away to reach out to their local reputable Pyr rescue. We are glad to suggest those and point folks in a good direction. We don't ship dogs, including Merveille.
We are grateful for the many kind offers to foster. We've have an established network of experienced foster homes who know Pyrs and can handle medically-challenged dogs. Merveille is *far* from out of woods. She is going in the right direction but needs to be with people who've done this before and near trusted veterinarians who are Pyr-experienced.
We encourage those new to fostering to reach out to your local shelter or rescue. Especially during the holidays, shelters fill up, and dogs who are adoptable, who don't have extensive medical problems or behavior issues need loving foster homes. This is a wonderful way to save a life no less precious than Merveille's.
We are so grateful for the support to help her, and we will keep posting updates. If you were moved by her story, please help a dog in your community. The truth is that shelters are full of dogs as deserving of love as Merveille and whose futures are just as fragile if someone like the kind people who have offered to adopt Merveille don't step up for them now.
This should be the response of ANY legitimate rescue. ❤️ I hope those folks inquiring about adopting Merveille will consider other dogs in need of a family.
Very well said!! So many dogs are in need!!
Thanks for everything you do for these voiceless babies!
re: ADOPTION Thank you…I’m so glad to hear that all adoptions are based on her time, I’m so glad to know that it will be the true heart of her who really makes the decision of where she wants to spend the rest of her life instead of any humans heart, although we all want her to be ready for adoption tomorrow, it just isn’t our decision to say, it’s no one else’s but hers and it’s going to take this little girl quite a while to heal after everything she’s been through. Thank you so much for allowing her the time to decompress, to think, and to heal in her own time instead of ours. It’s good to feel inside my heart “the know” that she’s in the best of care. God will bless the people who are in her favor and the ones that weren’t will be dealt with too by his hand, but more importantly she and the adopter will be blessed with each other’s company at the right time.
Well said!
Thank you for mentioning all the wonderful animals waiting for homes in animal shelters. It's been a tough year for shelters and rescues. I've been following Merveille's story. I hate seeing any animal deprived of basic care and food. As you said there animals entering the shelters everyday suffering from starvation, untreated injuries, and bad owners. Thank you for stepping up to care for her.
Continued prayers for her 💗🐾💪 prayers for all the others to find their Forever home as well.
Well said . 💕continued Prayers for this sweet girl !
Well said!
Beautiful words!!! ❤️
Great response and great info.
Beautifully said. Thank you for this encouragement. Thank you for all you are doing for this sweet girl too.
Perfectly, flawlessly said! THIS is why you guys are so successful!!!
Pyrs are so very unique, so thankful you are so diligent ❤
No worries. I know that Northeast used to help place Carolina dogs until Mass changed the laws about importing rescues. Still sending prayers your way.
Love her♥️So happy she is getting the help she needs right now.
Words of wisdom! Thank you!💛
Merveille felt up to a brief visit from CGPR president Shannon today.
She's up and about one day after surgery and wanted pets. What a great sign!
She remains at the emergency vet for now, but we hope she will be discharged at some point this weekend.
#PyrsAreFamily
Sweet girl, I'm pulling for you
Bless her heart! 🙏
I've been desperate for news. Thankful for Mer's updated status and for all you do.
Thanks for the update. She already looks so much better.
This is a good update!
Beautiful baby ❤️
They are fighters! ❤
Poor thing
Omg, sweet girl
Thanks for the update. I was wondering how she was doing. 😊
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So wonderful!!! Continuing to pray for her
I So glad!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for the updates.sending prayers for all of y’all. Especially for Merveille 🙏🙏💕💕🐾🐾
Oh what blessed news… thank you 💕
What an angel! Thank you!
She is going to make it. She wants to be here! Prayers!
Hang in there sweet girl - all will be well!!!❤️❤️❤️
That's awesome news! Continued prayers!!
Awesome news. Thanks for the update.
Thanks everyone!
OH! She's standing!! ❤❤❤
Faster healing without that nasty infection! Yay!
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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 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.