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  • Rescue based in Charlotte, helping dogs in NC and SC
  • Non-refundable adoption donation: $300 for seniors over eight years old, $400 for adults, $500 for puppies, and $650 for bonded pairs
  • All-volunteer 501(c)3 established in 1992
  • Active web and social media presence to educate about the breed
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🐾Our Pyrs

Second-Chance Dogs Make First-Class Family Members.

Sabrina
Sabrina
Sabrina
Sabrina
Sabrina

Sabrina

dogs, Pyrs
Finn
Finn
Finn
Finn
Finn
Finn

Finn

dogs
Colby
Colby
Colby
Colby
Colby

Colby

dogs
Jillian
Jillian
Jillian
Jillian
Jillian

Jillian

dogs, Pyrs
Molly
Molly
Molly
Molly
Molly
Molly
Molly

Molly

dogs, Pyrs
Fred
Fred
Fred
Fred
Fred

Fred

dogs
Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel
Ross and Rachel

Ross and Rachel

dogs
Gordie

Gordie

dogs
Griffen
Griffen

Griffen

dogs
Angel and Kelly — ADOPTION PENDING!
Angel and Kelly — ADOPTION PENDING!

Angel and Kelly — ADOPTION PENDING!

dogs, Pyrs
Mari
Mari
Mari
Mari
Mari

Mari

dogs, Pyrs
Masha
Masha
Masha
Masha

Masha

dogs, Pyrs
All Dogs

Adoption Policies Overview

  • Fencing
  • References
  • Visit
  • Donation

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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News from the Rescue

2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade
2023 St Patrick’s Day Parade

What? Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue is once again turning the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day parade into a Pyrade! When?: March...

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Calendar Contest now open!
Calendar Contest now open!

Help CGPR continue making miracles happen for good dogs needing a second chance at a great life! Carolina Great Pyrenees...

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Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue’s annual homecoming Pyrnic! October 8th
Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue’s annual homecoming Pyrnic! October 8th

All Pyrs and their people are invited to Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue’s annual homecoming Pyrnic! Join us on Oct. 8 from...

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Our New Profiles Page
Our New Profiles Page

We have updated our website and our profiles are now hosted here,.

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Threadless Store
Threadless Store

Merchandise featuring the CGPR logo and crest can be bought at https://cgpr.threadless.com/ CGPR receives a small portion of the sale...

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 hours ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue

Here's hoping your chilly, rainy #sleepysunday in the Carolinas was spent inside with your best napping buddy!

As modeled by #CGPRAlum Greta.

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #fureverhome
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Heres hoping your chilly, rainy #SleepySunday in the Carolinas was spent inside with your best napping buddy!

As modeled by #CGPRAlum Greta.

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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Love it! 🤣🥰🐶

Carolina Pyr Rescue
11 hours ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue

Threadless, where we have our CGPR store, is running a sale on shirts and other items through tomorrow. Pick your logo, color, and shirt cut. (Heads up....the ladies cut runs small. Order 2 sizes up!)

$13 t-shirts make great gifts for Pyr dads and grads!

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A portion of each purchase is donated back to the rescue for the Pyrs.
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Threadless, where we have our CGPR store, is running a sale on shirts and other items through tomorrow. Pick your logo, color, and shirt cut. (Heads up....the ladies cut runs small. Order 2 sizes up!)

$13 t-shirts make great gifts for Pyr dads and grads!

https://cgpr.threadless.com/designs/

A portion of each purchase is donated back to the rescue for the Pyrs.
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👍. love the choices!

Carolina Pyr Rescue updated their cover photo.
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Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring… it’s always pyr time!❤️

Carolina Pyr Rescue
13 hours ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue

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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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.Image attachment
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Precious, precious, precious girls!! Wishing the 3 girls extra loving homes!❤️❤️❤️

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
13 hours ago
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Beautiful Sabrina is the sweetest of girls. She is loving and gentle.

She is ready to live her best life in a furever home that can include kids and other dogs. Her coat will keep growing back in, and whoever adopts her will be so lucky to be part of this next chapter of her glow up! We want lots of pupdates!

To meet Sabrina, read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Beautiful Sabrina is the sweetest of girls. She is loving and gentle.

She is ready to live her best life in a furever home that can include kids and other dogs. Her coat will keep growing back in, and whoever adopts her will be so lucky to be part of this next chapter of her glow up! We want lots of pupdates!

To meet Sabrina, read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Finn loves love. ALL the love. ALL the time. He is what we call a "Velcro" Pyr because he wants to be right up on people. He is not the typical aloof male of the breed.

Finn's first owner surrendered him after they were diagnosed with a terminal illness.

This healthy, happy boy is fully vaccinated, neutered, and heartworm negative. He is ready to leave rescue now.

To meet Finn or any of our wonderful dogs, please read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Finn loves love. ALL the love. ALL the time. He is what we call a Velcro Pyr because he wants to be right up on people. He is not the typical aloof male of the breed. 

Finns first owner surrendered him after they were diagnosed with a terminal illness. 

This healthy, happy boy is fully vaccinated, neutered, and heartworm negative. He is ready to leave rescue now.

To meet Finn or any of our wonderful dogs, please read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Handsome boy! Love his name!

Oh baby boy… I’m pretty sure Tofu would be upset if I brought home another Velcro Pyr, or else I’d have brought you home already.

Oh my heart! ♥️

Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 days ago
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Wishing you a plop-your-ass-down-and-don't-move kind of weekend.

As modeled by #CGPRAlum Willow.

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily
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Wishing you a plop-your-ass-down-and-dont-move kind of weekend. 

As modeled by #CGPRAlum Willow.

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily
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Amen to that I concur with Willow

Love this!

willow….that’s exactly how i look when i’m waiting for pizza delivery

On board w that!

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
3 days ago
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We love pups! And ... pups are work. Lots of work. We receive emails all the time from folks who purchase a cute, white fluff ball...and then have an "Oh, sh*t!" realization. Sadly, many breeders ghost buyers who have questions and concerns, and so that labor falls to rescues like us.

Colby is a sweet boy who will be a dream match for someone ready for a young male. He's friendly, loving, playful, spunky, and all the good things we love about juvenile Pyrs.

Colby would love to join a family with a social, female adult to show him the ropes.

To meet Colby or any of our wonderful Pyrs, please read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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We love pups! And ... pups are work. Lots of work. We receive emails all the time from folks who purchase a cute, white fluff ball...and then have an Oh, sh*t! realization. Sadly, many breeders ghost buyers who have questions and concerns, and so that labor falls to rescues like us. 

Colby is a sweet boy who will be a dream match for someone ready for a young male. Hes friendly, loving, playful, spunky, and all the good things we love about juvenile Pyrs.

Colby would love to join a family with a social, female adult to show him the ropes.

To meet Colby or any of our wonderful Pyrs, please read our policies and fill out an application at carolinapyrrescue.com.
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Sweet boy!

Carolina Pyr Rescue
3 days ago
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Stark is doing so well.

We adore this sweet boy.

We are starting to wonder, however, if we have a Pyr/AT-AT walker mix! A PAT-PAT Walkenees? 🤣😂🤣😂
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Stark is doing so well.

We adore this sweet boy. 

We are starting to wonder, however, if we have a Pyr/AT-AT walker mix! A PAT-PAT Walkenees? 🤣😂🤣😂Image attachment
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Contacts

Questions about Applications applications@carolinapyrrescue.com

Questions about Policies, Intake, or Surrenders president@carolinapyrrescue.com

Problems Making a Donation donations@carolinapyrrescue.com

Problems Submitting Applications webmaster@carolinapyrrescue.com

Ways to Help
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.
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