The volunteers and rescue Pyrs welcome adopted Pyrs, their people, and their fans to the 2024 Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue...
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
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Facebook Posts
The final scent in our summer candle sale is Sex on the Beach modeled by Billy Idol!
Same as before, supporters can pick four 8 oz. jar candles for $50 (including shipping). We are offering 8 summer-inspired scents this time. Sex on the Beach is 8 of 8.
Each label is customized to feature a Pyr in rescue or recently adopted, and each order includes a large sticker for your laptop, water bottle, or bumper. Show your Pyr pride!
Soyworx candles are hand-poured here in North Carolina and made of 100% soy grown in the USA. These candles are clean-burning and last over 40 hours.
We've pinned the link to order to the top of this page and shared it in the thread for this post.
All proceeds will cover costs of summerizing the rescue Pyrs' yards and creating more shade for them.
Thanks for your support, likes, and shares!
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Sometimes, we don't get a chance to post a new dog's profile before we have a furever home lined up.
Why?
Because we have the Pyrfect approved applicants waiting for that dog!
That's what happened to sweet Loki. His new Pyrents will be coming to meet him soon!
If you are ready to adopt in the near future but don't know if your Pyrfect match is at the rescue now, we recommend filling out the application to schedule a meet-and-greet anyway.
We notify approved applicants as possible matches come into rescue, and your VIP (very important Pyr) might be on their way!
You can find a summary of our adoption process and the application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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If you ordered candles through our summer fundraiser, they are en route!
If these pictures gave you candle envy, you can order yours through June 30 at the link in the thread.
Same as before, supporters can pick four 8 oz. jar candles for $50 (including shipping). We are offering 8 summer-inspired scents this time.
Each label is customized to feature a Pyr in rescue or recently adopted, and each order includes a large sticker for your laptop, water bottle, or bumper. Show your Pyr pride!
Soyworx candles are hand-poured here in North Carolina and made of 100% soy grown in the USA. These candles are clean-burning and last over 40 hours.
We've pinned the link to order to the top of this page and shared it in the thread for this post.
All proceeds will cover costs of summerizing the rescue Pyrs' yards and creating more shade for them.
Thanks for your support, likes, and shares!
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To make learning about our adoptables easier, we will keep this album updated.
You can learn more about our Pyrs by clicking on the OUR PYRS tab at carolinapyrrescue.com. Our policies and application are located on the same page.
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Deadpool is lucky to be alive. He dodged the bullet of being surrendered to a county shelter as a "dangerous" dog.
This social, juvenile boy, who we estimate to be 9 months old, was surrendered to a shelter by his first owners for killing a chicken.
Because of this history of "aggression," he was labeled as rescue-only per county policy. In other words, he couldn't be adopted directly from the shelter because he was considered high risk of harm. This label is often a death sentence because of the potential risk and liability associated with rehoming "dangerous" dogs. Some counties won't even allow rescues to pull these dogs.
We are grateful that the shelter staff and a rescue partner had better judgement then Deadpool's first owners and worked with us to help him.
Pyr puppies *must be trained* to work safely with chickens and any other critters, and this process takes about two years, during which a competent LGD learns through guidance from humans and adult dogs while also maturing. A juvenile Pyr who treats a chicken as a squeaky toy is not inherently aggressive or a danger to humans.
Deadpool loves everyone at the rescue, including humans and other dogs, but he is a little scared of Birgit the cat! He is a happy, friendly boy, and an adopter is at greater risk of being bit by a human member of our board than this dog.
Deadpool (not his original name--we renamed him) is a distinctive-looking dog. We hope that his breeder and first owners recognize him and are reading this. We hope that others who think plopping puppies into pastures is acceptable are reading this. There are a lot of people, including on social media, promoting irresponsible ownership of guardian breeds. Sadly, Deadpool's situation isn't unique. We see it all the time.
Our message to those people who make decisions that can get good dogs killed is this: if you breed and sell pups to people too ignorant or lazy to train their LGDs, you are the problem. If you buy a pup and you are too ignorant or lazy to train it, you are the problem. There's abundant good information on training LGDs that is freely available online. No social, healthy juvenile deserves a death sentence because of your greed, laziness, and stupidity. If this reads as harsh, good.
To everyone else, let's celebrate Deadpool's second chance and find him the home he deserves! This sweet boy can go to a home with kids, a female dog his size, and smaller dogs of either sex. Perhaps no chickens is best, but he probably would be just fine with backyard chickens with guidance from an experienced owner.
BIG thanks to Blair from the Humane Society of Wilkes Co. for advocating for Pyrs in her county's shelter and working with us so quickly to help this goodest boy. Thanks to Rhonda for giving him a lift.
We welcome those who want to visit Deadpool to read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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To make learning about our adoptables easier, we will keep this album updated.
You can learn more about our Pyrs by clicking on the OUR PYRS tab at carolinapyrrescue.com. Our policies and application are located on the same page.
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Darling Colette was found by a Good Samaritan along with her brother, Hodge. We estimate these young Pyrs to be about 6 months old.
They are not particularly bonded, and they can go to separate homes. Colette would be a wonderful match for a family with time to enjoy training and socializing a juvenile dog. She would like to join a home with a large male dog or smaller dogs of either sex. Kids and cats ok.
Colette is fully vetted and ready to leave rescue!
If you would like to visit her, please read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares! It really does help us get our dogs adopted!
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The seventh scent in our summer candle sale is Beach Walk modeled by #CGPRAlum Eli!
Same as before, supporters can pick four 8 oz. jar candles for $50 (including shipping). We are offering 8 summer-inspired scents this time. Beach Walk is 7 of 8.
Each label is customized to feature a Pyr in rescue or recently adopted, and each order includes a large sticker for your laptop, water bottle, or bumper. Show your Pyr pride!
Soyworx candles are hand-poured here in North Carolina and made of 100% soy grown in the USA. These candles are clean-burning and last over 40 hours.
We've pinned the link to order to the top of this page and shared it in the thread for this post.
All proceeds will cover costs of summerizing the rescue Pyrs' yards and creating more shade for them.
Thanks for your support, likes, and shares!
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Happy #truelovetuesday!
We have THREE darling bonded pairs waiting for a family with room in their hearts and on their sofa for TWO Pyrs.
Is two Pyrs a lot?!
Nah! As someone with 2.75 Pyrs (one is a tri-paw), I can pledge that more Pyrs is better! They keep each other company. The furballs are so large that they are tumbleweeds and easy to pick up -- practically self-cleaning! The difference between one and two Pyrs barking is minimal and just like listening to loud people talk sh*t to each other. Above all, because Pyrs evolved to live with other Pyrs and guard together, their Pyrsonalities shine in pairs. Indeed, knowing our Pyrs through their relationships with one another as well as with us has been so rewarding.
To meet these wonderful dogs, please read our policies and fill out an application to schedule a visit at carolinapyrrescue.com.
Thanks for likes and shares!
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Are you working hard today like #CGPRAlum Charlotte, a very busy and successful squirrel guardian dog who lives the fluffy hustle?!
😂🤣😁😆
#PyrsAreFamily #PyrsBeingPyrs
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The best way to help rescues take in urgent dogs at risk of PTS is to help us get adoptable dogs out the door to make space. Promote adoptables. Share profiles. Most rescues operate at capacity and need to place one to take in one.
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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.