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.
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We love to hear about other folks stepping up to care for and help Pyrs, too. The floofs have guardian angels and fans everywhere!
That's Bubba-Bosch's story! Vote for him here:
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Many approved adopters come to the rescue convinced a dog whose picture captured their attention will be "the one."
A strength of our rescue program is that we introduce approved adopters to multiple dogs who might be a match.
And sometimes, one of those dogs picks them! That is Huckleberry's story: "My mom came to Marshville to meet a female puppy. However; she walked past my run. our eyes locked and she knew right away that I was the one. The rest is history. She is obsessed with me and I love my daddy."
Vote for Huckleberry and true love!
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How we feel each time we look at the calendar contest and see that y'all are voting and raising more money to help more Pyrs.
Modeled by #CGPRAlum Jack and his dad.
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Let's share another calendar contestant!
In a world concerned with results, products, and deliverables, rescue can stand toe-to-toe with anyone about what we do.
We create peace, contentment, and joy.
Take Liam as an example: "I started life with my brothers and sisters at a place where they sell puppies. When I got bigger and no one bought me, they loaded me up in their truck and left me out next to a road.
That’s where I got my big fear of thunderstorms because I got really wet and had no place to go to hide from the lightning and thunder.
I was really hungry and found some nice people who had a dog that I played with. They were unable to let me stay with them but brought me to the shelter with Shannon and lots of other dogs that looked like me. I was called Elliot when I stayed there.
That was 3 years ago. Now I live in South Carolina with my two sisters (one is half Pyrenees) and a bunch of cats that are a pain.. My favorite thing to do is to go to daycare and play with all my friends and get lots of attention from the young people who work there."
Vote for Liam and help us bring peace, contentment, and joy to more dogs!
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The right person comes for the right dog at the right time.
Our job is to take care of the Pyrs and get those good people approved to adopt.
Tony, formerly Mugs, was born at the rescue, but he was a juvenile before he found his #pyrfectmatch. He is a sweet and loving boy, but he never clicked with an adopter until Honey brought her humans to the rescue to meet some boys.
And then it clicked.
Now Tony is living his best life.
Rescues give the gift of time to dogs like Tony who need it to find their furever home.
Vote for Tony and help us give other good dogs time to find their #pyrfectmatch:
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We take in lots of dogs from homes where they were loved but because of the death of an owner, divorce, human sickness, loss of a job, etc., these Pyrs ended up needing a lifeline.
Jack and his brother Jake came to us for a reason like that. Dogs like Jack are a reminder that our lives may sometimes fall apart, but they can get better and be full of love, walks, naps, and belly rubs again.
Follow Jack on Instagram at @pyr_of_the_pines to see him living every rescued dog's dream!
Vote for him here to help us make that dream come true for other rescued dogs in 2027.
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The face your Pyr makes when you are paying attention to anyone or anything else.
Modeled by #CGPRAlum Stella
#PyrsAreFamily
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Never underestimate the power of a charming Pyrsonality!
Teddy's story is a great example of an aspect of rescue we do best: by caring for the adoptable Pyrs at one location, approved applicants can meet as many of the 40 dogs in our care as might be a good match. Our return rate is very low as a result. When we let the Pyrs pick their people, they get it right!
Take Teddy as a Pyrfect example: "Once upon a time, I was a wandering gentleman named Sebastian. My sister and I were found roaming around and ended up at a local animal shelter. Not exactly the five-star accommodations I had in mind. Thankfully, the wonderful humans at Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue (CGPR) came to my rescue and gave me a second chance.
Fast forward to September 2026. A family showed up at CGPR to meet another dog. Plot twist: They left with ME. Well, not immediately, but let’s just say I knew an opportunity when I saw one. A little charm, some strategically placed puppy eyes, and suddenly I had a new family, a new home, and a new name: Teddy. Personally, I think it suits me. I’m basically a giant teddy bear with strong opinions.
Now I’m living the suburban dream! I’ve got three human siblings who adore me, two cats who don’t always know my greatness, and an older canine sister who keeps me in line.
My days are filled with important responsibilities. I accompany Mom to work, supervise household activities, strategically position myself wherever I’m most inconvenient, and maintain a rigorous neighborhood security program. Delivery drivers? Suspicious. Neighbors walking? Suspicious. Leaves blowing? EXTREMELY suspicious. Absolutely nothing happening? Better bark just in case.
I’ve also accumulated an impressive collection of toys, although my favorite pastime is reminding everyone that I am, in fact, a lap dog. My size is irrelevant.
Life has changed quite a bit since my wandering days. I went from not knowing where I’d end up to having a house full of people, pets, toys, love, and an entire neighborhood that benefits from my unsolicited security services.
I may not have been the dog my family originally came to meet, but apparently, I was exactly the dog they needed.
Moral of my story? Sometimes the best things in life aren’t what you went looking for. Sometimes they’re a fluffy, stubborn, excessively vocal Great Pyrenees named Teddy.
And to CGPR, thanks for saving me. I’ve got the night shift covered from here."
To vote for Teddy and make it possible for other Pyrs to find their #PyrfectMatch, click here:
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You have raised $5,725 for the rescue Pyrs through our 2027 calendar contest so far.
Voting ends tomorrow at 9 pm.
Let's keep that number going up!
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Candy is the sweetest. No pun intended.
She came to us from a shelter partner with obvious orthopedic issues.
Most public shelters in the Carolinas have no budget or staff to provide anything beyond basic veterinary care, if even that.
But shelter staff told us how loving she was and advocated for her. And so we took a chance, pulled her from the shelter, and hoped we could help her mobility.
Her situation was worse than we anticipated because she had both meniscus and ACL tears, but the rescue Pyrs' fabulous surgeon thought she could patch her up enough to have a good quality of life without pain.
And so with your help through donations, Candy got her surgery. Approved adopters, Shana and Jason, offered to foster her and take her to PT sessions. Well, you've probably already guessed how this chapter of Candy's story ended: with adoption and the loving home she deserves!
Candy is a great example of the kind of dogs we take in who would have no chance without rescue. We're not scared of surgeries, vet bills, or PT routines, and with your support, we can help more dogs like Candy get the care they need in 2027.
To vote for Candy, click the link.
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We already introduced you to Thor...so you know his brother has to be named...what?!
Just like their namesakes, they aren't bonded. Actually, they don't like each other much at all. 🤣 We will be placing them in separate homes.
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We are close to raising $5,000 toward rescue expenses through our 2027 calendar contest, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Will Sweetpea and Poppy take us over the next fundraising goal?! We hope so!
Their story is a Pyrfect example of why rescue matters! These two girls came to us back in 2016. They were seized when a cockfighting operation in South Carolina was shut down.
They had no chance of adoption at that rural shelter.
Sweetpea was positive for heartworms and needed treatment, which costs $1,000. Poppy had an injured leg and needed surgery, which cost an additional couple thousand.
We raised the funds to treat both girls and, more important, kept this bonded mother-daughter pair together. They spent their lives happy, health, and loved in a home with their brother Pyrce.
How often do you see bonded pairs being placed through our county shelters? Almost never.
Why? It generally takes longer to place two dogs together, and our public shelters don't have that time.
Our rescue makes the time. We commit to caring for the dogs we take in for as long as it takes, and for many, that means finding a home for a bonded pair of dogs. This is especially important for Pyrs, who are deeply social.
How often do you see us promoting our bonded pairs? ALL THE TIME!
Sweetpea crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this year, and her Pyrents entered her to honor her. Let's get this sweet girl some votes and celebrate second chances for bonded pairs!
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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.