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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
Alexis wants to share a pupdate and say thanks. One week ago today, she had the surgery repairing her pelvis that is giving her a second chance at a good life.
She's feeling better and taking short walks to the porch to spend some her of day recovering outside her pen. She's got better mobility but isn't quite putting her right rear leg down yet. In time.
Thanks to all who donated to cover her vet bill!
Thanks for taking such good care of her!! Every dog saved restores my faith in humanity.
Her eyes say it all! So much love in them. Thank you so much for doing this.
Nancy took the words out of my mouth! Her eyes are so much more hopeful!
Bless you for taking such great care of her. She is beautiful!
You’re welcome but you do the heavy work. It’s easy to donate.
Wonderful news!!🥰🥰
Yay!!!
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Awesome news!!!
In today's edition of "Why Are You Still Here?!?", meet Tarzan!
This sweet and smallish male Pyr has blossomed in rescue after coming from a hoarding situation. He would love to join a family with a confident, social female dog.
He is ready to leave us and is meeting approved adopters now!
Read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com
He is lovely!
Jamie Haag
Taryn DeeCee, we have a confident, social female dog!!!
Drew Colvin
How small is smallish? 70lbs?
Hiding from Monday like...
...#cgpralum Teddy. 🤣🤣🤣
#PyrsAreFamily #fureverhome #pyrsbeingpyrs
Harley doesn't like the storms either!
Piper was hiding from Monday storms too
Fluffy’s favorite hiding spot
It took me a second to see him!! Great Pic!! xoxo
Elf on the shelf
I agree with Teddy!
Love it!
Where's Teddy?
Monday storms. !
Andi I am teddy
Me too, me too 😬
Ann Tiedemann Krutman
Spider-Man adopted Oso, y'all.
What more can we say about this picture?! It is just Pyrfect! ❤🤣❤🤣❤🤣
#PyrsAreFamily #fureverhome #cgpradopted
Spider-Man looks Oso happy! 😃
They look like Lenny and George🤣
Have a wonderful life 💖
Even superheroes love pyrs!!❤️
What a beautiful family. Congrats on your new additions!
Alexis still has a long road of recovery ahead of her, but there's always a moment when a dog who has suffered realizes it is going to be ok. That they aren't suffering now.
Alexis stood up to eat part of her breakfast this morning. It wasn't graceful, but she wanted to do it and could. She's eating, drinking, and peeing normally. (Paws crossed for a poop today, but it is normal for digestion to slow down after surgery.)
After eating, she laid down. Watched our Pyrs outside through the windows. Bright eyes. Relaxed.
She’s gorgeous and she looks so much better, they learn quickly where they are loved and cared for, praying for you sweet girl 🙏💕
God bless you for all you do every day for God's amazing Furr Babies.💞🙏💕
Wonderful news! She has the look of hope I often see in the dogs this group rehabilitates!
💕🙏💕 Such a sweetie. 🥰. There is a product called Extend for joinings. My oldest Pyrenees Abby tore her ACL about 3 years ago. I did some research and found out that New Zealand green lipped mussels and Perna Mussels are great for joints. The supplements I used, Chewy no longer carries that. But, I'm using Extend for Abby and she gets around pretty good for being 10 1/2 years old. Plus she didn't need surgery. Check into it..🥰. It may help with her recovery..
coop says “don’t worry kiddo your gonna be just fine! don’t forget to get extra treats to speed up the recovery!”
This photo should be titled "Look at me!!! My pain is gone!". There is absolutely no way you can miss the look of a happy Pyr!!
Poor baby,🙏🏼prayers for her fast recovery,thank you to all who is helping her God bless you all ❤️🐶🙏🏼
Glad she sing good ❤️❤️🐾
She knows that she is going to be okay now!
We understand the poop thing all too well and will cheer her on to victory!🙏🏻
She looks so happy! 🤩
God bless beautiful baby 🙏🏻❤️
She’s so beautiful!
She's lovely!
Sweet baby girl ❤️😘
Hugs❤️🙏💝🙏💝🙏💝🙏💝😘🐾👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
She's an absolute beauty
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Extraordinary ❤️
It is Fri-YAY!
This little dude was found by a good Samaritan and is now with a puppy foster. He was covered in ticks and had his first bath right before this picture was taken. Feeling good! He is anemic but will make a full recovery with some TLC.
Thanks to Nancy, Leesa, Lois, and Liz for making his second chance happen.
(And little dude is already adoption pending to an approved adopter on our puppy waiting list. We aren't accepting applications for him.
We hear our friends at Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue have some wonderful pups ready now. Check them out!)
Carolina Pyr Rescue - thanks for the shout out! Yes - we have puppies and we ARE accepting applications. Securely fenced in yard is an absolute MUST (at least 4' high). See more on our website: www.AGPRescue.org.
Oh my goodness 😍. I've said no more puppies, but anytime I see how adorable they are I'm tempted.
Just remember they shed 10 thousand pounds of hair a year. LOL #Notadoodle 🤣🤣
Can you PM me? I'm missing a male GP puppy. He got out of our gate last Saturday night.
Thankful he will Have a safe and happy life!
God Bless all of you from the rescue!!! You are each a hero!!!
Oh my heavens. Nothing cuter than a Pyr puppy 🤩
Omg the cuteness
I wish I had found that little dude! ❤️
Adorable
LK Schwandt
So adorable!❤️
I am king now!!!!
Super cute
Samantha
Look at how pyr-ecious!
So adorable!❤️
Your swagger when you hear it is #nationaldogrescueday and think *that* is a holiday *ALL* *ABOUT* *YOUR HANDSOME FLUFFY SELF*! 😂
As modeled by #cgpralum Atticus.
#PyrsAreFamily #fureverhome #pyrsbeingpyrs
Damn that looks like Tito. Only cleaner. 😅
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous 🥰
Because it is!!!
Such a kind and happy face!
Good morning and happy National Dog Rescue Day from Alexis, who piddled, ate breakfast, and took her pills day one after surgery to repair her pelvis after being hit by a car.
That's how we celebrate here! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
CPR is Awesome, you are Angels for these precious dogs. Whenever I have a little extra left over on pay day I Happily send it to CPR knowing the good works they do.
Prayers for a good recovery 🙏❤️🙏
So glad she's done with surgery!
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Alexis's surgery went well.
Now for rest. Like eight weeks of it.
Thank goodness, praying her days will be filled with healing and love from now on.
Prayers answered! You go baby girl!!!
God bless you Alexis 🙏🙏🙏❤
Bless her bones… literally!
Yay, so so happy! Baby steps. 🙏🏻💜
Bless her. 🥰
I feel ya dawg…🐾♥️
How can a donation be made other than via Facebook?
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All paws crossed. Alexis's surgery is underway.
Big prayers and loving thoughts
Sending prayers 💕
Pawsitive Prayers 🙏🐾🐾🐾🙏🙏🥰
Healing prayers 🙏❤️🙏
Praying!💜
Thank God for this out come. God Bless our beautiful Alexis.
Prayers
Paws crossed🙏🙏🙏🙏😘🐾💖
God Bless her. 💕💓💕
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We want to send a wag of the tail to our friends Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue.
Every now and again, a dog identified by shelter staff as a "dirty Pyr" is not, in fact, a dirty Pyr! 😂
Once we commit to a dog, we aren't going to leave them behind. Handsome Theo here is a indeed not a Pyr but a Golden mix, however, and this wonderful boy is now in the care of NRGRR.
If you are looking for a sweet, blossoming young male to add to your pack, please reach out to them!
Theo appreciates likes and shares from Pyr people anyway!
We LOVE our golden / Pyr mix we adopted from NRGRR. We are thankful for every minute of every day for him❤️.
He kinda looks like a rough coat anatolian mixed with pyr.
Pyr mixes are so interesting. My boy (may be rest in peace) was a Pyr Border Collie mix. Those Pyr traits would pop through every now and again. Definitely made training a unique experience.
Theo rides really well in the car. (I transported him from CGPR in Indian Trail to NRGRR in the Research Triangle area, while he lay in the back or looked out the window. What a sweetheart!
Happy Tails to Theo!
Can confirm: he is a sweet and gentle boy!
Elizabeth Rogers. Check this guy out
Beautiful baby
The face you make when you *finally* take a good poop and the humans expect you to "celebrate" by taking your meds again. As modeled by Alexis. 🤣🤣🤣
We are about halfway to our fundraising goal of $7,000 for this girl. Surgery to repair her pelvis is tomorrow!
Thanks to all who have given! If you can spare a few bucks for Alexis, thank you!
Big Jack insisted we donate and send his love to Alexis and all of the volunteers helping her!
Beau and Sadie send their best wishes and a donation to help 🐾
Donated in memory of my Summer, passed 5/12/22. Healing prayers for Alexis
Tell her my donation was from our rescue “Sasha”.
Sam and Ellie hope she will be in play fighting mode soon!
Zack sends his best wishes and donation to help 🐶🐶🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️
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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 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.