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
Realtor Kathy Smith donates to a rescue when she sells a home. Her client Emma picked us! Thanks and congrats!
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Whoever said "money can't buy love" never rescued a dog!
Do you want someone to look at you the way that #CGPRAlum Shirley (formerly Dolly) looks at her human?!
Then read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Your #PyrfectMatch is waiting for you!
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Our friends at the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare have a beautiful female Pyr named Silvermist in their care. Reach out to them directly if you think that she is your Pyrfect match!
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On #whyareyoustillherewednesday, we want everyone to look at how precious and Pyrfect our last two Pyr mixes from a litter we took in *nearly two years ago* are!
Cutter and Forky are Pyr and some sort of Lab/Shepardy mix. Mama is a Pyr. Papa was a sleeker coated white rolling stone. 🤣
We adore these boys, and they are safe with us for as long as it takes to find the their home. They are sweet, loving dogs and deserve homes of their own!
Both are social butterflies at the rescue and would enjoy being in a home with a playful female buddy their size.
If you are interested in these darling boys or any of our wonderful dogs, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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We aren't sure which Rachel to thank for the Chewy e-gift card that arrived today for the rescue Pyrs, so here's a shout out on our socials for thinking of our dogs!
You restocked puppy food for our current littles, Hattie and Halo!
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It is #TwoForTuesday and time to remind our followers of the wonderful bonded pairs (and one throuple) that we have at the rescue waiting for their #FureverHome.
Our greatest need is adopters. We are being asked to take in about 20 dogs each week, and we are receiving about 5-7 applications to adopt a month. We can't take in dogs if we can't place dogs in furever homes. We are running at peak capacity, which is 40 Pyrs, and that's a lot of dogs, but it doesn't meet the need. More adopters helps us help more dogs!
These sweet dogs are fully vetted, groomed, and ready to leave us! Are you their PYRFECT match?!
To meet any of the wonderful dogs in our care, please read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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Congrats to our friends at Cabarrus Spay Neuter Clinic!
They take good care of our rescue Pyrs for their snippies.
Please, spay and neuter your dogs!Thank you ALL! 🤩 Your strong support and google ratings earned us Best Rated Vet in our region for 2025! We 💕 our community!
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The rescue Pyrs send a BIG, SLOBBERY, FLUFFY thank you to Dean's Dogs and #CGPRAlum Hazel for their generous donation!
We are so grateful for your support and for helping us make second chances possible for the greatest dogs!
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Happy #MixMonday!
Did you know that our "designer floof blends" make wonderful family members?
With over 40 dogs in our care now, we need to send some dogs to their #FureverHome before we can take in more Pyrs and Pyr mixes. If you are ready to open your heart and home to a good dog, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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Same, sweet Cora, we feel the same way. 🤣😂😆
To meet Cora or any of our wonderful Pyrs, read about our placement process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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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.