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Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue makes second chances possible for abused, abandoned, and at-risk Pyrs in North & South Carolina.

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Apr 18

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Let's wrap up this #FureverHomeFriday with Cora's adoption picture!

Heather, Ryan, and Piper picked Cora (left)! Congrats!

#PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #PyrfectMatch #CGPRAdopted

Let`s wrap up this #FureverHomeFriday with Cora`s adoption picture!

Heather, Ryan, and Piper picked Cora (left)! Congrats!

#PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome #PyrfectMatch #CGPRAdopted
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Apr 18

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Let's share another #FureverHomeFriday picture!

#CGPRAlum Yuki (back, formerly Eli) brought his humans back to the rescue for a friend. They picked Evvy (front)!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch

Let`s share another #FureverHomeFriday picture!

#CGPRAlum Yuki (back, formerly Eli) brought his humans back to the rescue for a friend. They picked Evvy (front)!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch
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Apr 18

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Let's begin #ForeverHomeFriday with a story...

Us: David (longtime Pyrent and volunteer), can you transport this adorable juvenile male named George to the rescue?

David: Sure!

David (after meeting George): Uh...George won't be coming to the rescue... 😂🤣🥰

Congrats to David and Carla on adopting their 10th foster fail abd 15th Pyr!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrfectMatch

Let`s begin #ForeverHomeFriday with a story...

Us: David (longtime Pyrent and volunteer), can you transport this adorable juvenile male named George to the rescue?

David: Sure!

David (after meeting George): Uh...George won`t be coming to the rescue... 😂🤣🥰

Congrats to David and Carla on adopting their 10th foster fail abd 15th Pyr!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrfectMatch
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Apr 11

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We have one more picture to share on #FureverHomeFriday!

#CGPRAlum Aspen (left) brought her humans back to pick a new family member. 

They choose Lorek (right)! Look at those smiles!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch FureverHome

We have one more picture to share on #FureverHomeFriday!

#CGPRAlum Aspen (left) brought her humans back to pick a new family member.

They choose Lorek (right)! Look at those smiles!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch FureverHome
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Apr 11

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Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

We have two pictures to share tonight. Let's start with Juliette (left), who was picked by Michelle, Steven, and Max. 

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch #FureverHome

Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

We have two pictures to share tonight. Let`s start with Juliette (left), who was picked by Michelle, Steven, and Max.

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch #FureverHome
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Apr 4

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Let's wrap up #FureverHomeFriday with one more adoption picture!

Randy, Vanessa, and Charlie the Pyr mix chose beautiful Beatrice!

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Let`s wrap up #FureverHomeFriday with one more adoption picture!

Randy, Vanessa, and Charlie the Pyr mix chose beautiful Beatrice!

#CGPRAdopted #PysAreFamily #FureverHome #PyrfectMatch
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Apr 4

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#ForeverHomeFriday keeps going! Let's celebrate another adoption! 

Wayne and Tracy know a sure thing when they see one! They picked Chance! Look at this sweet boy's smile!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch #FureverHome

#ForeverHomeFriday keeps going! Let`s celebrate another adoption!

Wayne and Tracy know a sure thing when they see one! They picked Chance! Look at this sweet boy`s smile!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch #FureverHome
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Apr 4

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Let's celebrate another adoption on this #FureverHomeFriday!

Elise and James fell for our sweet bonded mother-daughter pair, Carmela (right) and Meadow (left)!

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Let`s celebrate another adoption on this #FureverHomeFriday!

Elise and James fell for our sweet bonded mother-daughter pair, Carmela (right) and Meadow (left)!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #PyrfectMatch
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Apr 3

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Whhhhhhhhhhat day is it?! It is our *favorite* day, #FureverHomeFriday!

We have four pictures to share today!

#CGPRAlum Savannah (right) brought her humans back to the rescue, and they picked Gravy (left), now renamed Tater!

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #FureverHome #PyrsAreFamily

Whhhhhhhhhhat day is it?! It is our *favorite* day, #FureverHomeFriday!

We have four pictures to share today!

#CGPRAlum Savannah (right) brought her humans back to the rescue, and they picked Gravy (left), now renamed Tater!

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #FureverHome #PyrsAreFamily
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Mar 20

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Happy #FureverHomeFriday!

Sweet little Bear came to us earlier this year from a shelter partner and needing treatment for heartworms, but he already had folks interested in him.

We were glad to get Bear the veterinary care he needed to live his best life. Darla and Daniel came for him this week and made it official! He is adopted!

Look at those smiles!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

Happy #FureverHomeFriday!

Sweet little Bear came to us earlier this year from a shelter partner and needing treatment for heartworms, but he already had folks interested in him.

We were glad to get Bear the veterinary care he needed to live his best life. Darla and Daniel came for him this week and made it official! He is adopted!

Look at those smiles!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Mar 13

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Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs! 

Noodles brought @longpaw_the_1st and Debra to the rescue to pick a new friend. They decided that Nova is their Pyrfect match!

If you remember, this darling girl came to us from our friends at the Stokes County Animal Shelter with a gnarly gash on her front right leg. Look at her now! 

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

Noodles brought @longpaw_the_1st and Debra to the rescue to pick a new friend. They decided that Nova is their Pyrfect match!

If you remember, this darling girl came to us from our friends at the Stokes County Animal Shelter with a gnarly gash on her front right leg. Look at her now!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Feb 28

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The last picture we have to share on this #FureverHomeFriday is Biscuit (left), adopted by Sherri, Mark, Delilah, and #CGPRAlum Journey!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

The last picture we have to share on this #FureverHomeFriday is Biscuit (left), adopted by Sherri, Mark, Delilah, and #CGPRAlum Journey!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Feb 28

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Ready for another #FureverHomeFriday picture?!

Pete, Carol Ann, McKinley, and Max fell for Whitney (right)!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

Ready for another #FureverHomeFriday picture?!

Pete, Carol Ann, McKinley, and Max fell for Whitney (right)!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Feb 28

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It is time to celebrate #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

Let's start with Athena, adopted by Terri and Matt! Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

It is time to celebrate #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

Let`s start with Athena, adopted by Terri and Matt! Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Feb 14

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Our second #FureverHomeFriday picture is Typhon and Athena, adopted by Harold and Sue. Those smiles say it all!

Typhon and Athena are the 15th and 16th Pyrs that Harold and Sue have owned!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHomeFriday

Our second #FureverHomeFriday picture is Typhon and Athena, adopted by Harold and Sue. Those smiles say it all!

Typhon and Athena are the 15th and 16th Pyrs that Harold and Sue have owned!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHomeFriday
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Feb 14

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Happppppppppppppppy #FureverHomeFriday, Pyr lovers! 

Col Akers and Joe brought #CGPRAlum Duncan and #CGPRAlum Mabel and Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue alum Beau to make it official....

...that they are foster failing sweet Andre (left)!

Andre is the boy who came to us from a shelter partner in early December. Do you remember these pictures of him? He was emaciated and in rough shape then.

Andre is well on his way to being in his best shape now. While the rescue building was getting an insulation upgrade in January, Andre went to stay with the Akers, and he will stay with them furever!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily FureverHome

Happppppppppppppppy #FureverHomeFriday, Pyr lovers!

Col Akers and Joe brought #CGPRAlum Duncan and #CGPRAlum Mabel and Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue alum Beau to make it official....

...that they are foster failing sweet Andre (left)!

Andre is the boy who came to us from a shelter partner in early December. Do you remember these pictures of him? He was emaciated and in rough shape then.

Andre is well on his way to being in his best shape now. While the rescue building was getting an insulation upgrade in January, Andre went to stay with the Akers, and he will stay with them furever!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily FureverHome
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Feb 7

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Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

This week, we are celebrating one adoption. Rob and Victoria adopted Yuki!

Yuki met Rob and Victoria when her foster Pyrents were walking her and they crossed paths. Truly, Yuki, now Skye, *picked* them! It was like their meeting was planned...except none of the humans knew that! 

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

This week, we are celebrating one adoption. Rob and Victoria adopted Yuki!

Yuki met Rob and Victoria when her foster Pyrents were walking her and they crossed paths. Truly, Yuki, now Skye, *picked* them! It was like their meeting was planned...except none of the humans knew that!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Jan 31

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Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

Congrats to Moose (right), who was adopted by Alyssa, Keith, Moufassa the Great Labranees, and two adorable kiddos!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome

Happy #FureverHomeFriday, friends of the Pyrs!

Congrats to Moose (right), who was adopted by Alyssa, Keith, Moufassa the Great Labranees, and two adorable kiddos!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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Jan 24

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Andrea has adopted several Pyrs from us over the years, and when her beloved Copper passed on, she and Stefan came back to the rescue for a bonded pair. 

They picked Mikey and Abby! 

We hope that you are enjoying snuggles tonight, too! 

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily

Andrea has adopted several Pyrs from us over the years, and when her beloved Copper passed on, she and Stefan came back to the rescue for a bonded pair.

They picked Mikey and Abby!

We hope that you are enjoying snuggles tonight, too!

Congrats to all!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily
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Jan 10

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Aaaaaaaaaaand our last picture on this #FureverHomeFriday is Odin, adopted by Anthony!

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Aaaaaaaaaaand our last picture on this #FureverHomeFriday is Odin, adopted by Anthony!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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Yes, Orson is making eyes at you! What a handsome boy he is!

Thanks to Jeni for giving Orson a lift to the rescue today. This sweet boy was at a county shelter with our friends at Moore County Sheriff's Office Animal Services.

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Let's wrap up this #FureverHomeFriday with Cora's adoption picture!

Heather, Ryan, and Piper picked Cora (left)! Congrats!

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Let's share another #FureverHomeFriday picture!

#CGPRAlum Yuki (back, formerly Eli) brought her humans back to the rescue for a friend. They picked Evvy (front)!

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Let's begin #ForeverHomeFriday with a story...

Us: David (longtime Pyrent and volunteer), can you transport this adorable juvenile male named George to the rescue?

David: Sure!

David (after meeting George): Uh...George won't be coming to the rescue... 😂🤣🥰

Congrats to David and Carla on adopting their 10th foster fail and 15th Pyr!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrfectMatch
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2 days ago

Happy FriYAY!

#CGPRAlum Tater (formerly Gravy)

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3 days ago

There's hope for peace on earth, y'all!

#CGPRAlum Waffle has won over Kessa the cat. When Waffle moved into her #FureverHome, Kessa tried to bite her. Perhaps because Waffle tried to sit on her. There was mutual distrust. 🤣😆

We were happy to receive the pupdate that these two girls with big personalities have learned to coexist!

If you are looking to adopt your cat's BFF (that's best fluffy friend), read about our adoption process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrrescue.com.

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4 days ago

We are SO happy to share that Ed, who came to us from a shelter partner last week, tested negative for heartworms. Thank dog! We are currently treating THREE other Pyrs for heartworms!

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, and just like we do when we take in a heartworm-positive Pyr, we want to remind Pyrents to give that monthly preventative!

Heartworms are transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Many regions of the Carolinas are warm enough that mosquitos are a year-round reality. If skeeters are bugging you, your dog can be bit by an infected one.

Once the worms begin to reproduce, they cause heart failure and damage the dog's lungs. It takes about six months for worms to reach maturity.

So far in 2026, *NINE* of the dogs we have placed or are currently caring for came to us positive for heartworms. That's about 15% of our dogs. Heartworm treatment is our single largest veterinary expense each year -- just over $1,000 a dog adds up!

In our rescue networks, we console each other that the sad reality is that heartworm-positive dogs are more and more common each year. Misery loves company?! We have been doing this long enough to remember when being asked to take in a heartworm-positive Pyr was rare. Fifteen years ago, we rarely did, and Pyrs who tested positive were most often a neglected dog from the eastern regions of the Carolinas where winters are warmer.

We now take in heartworm-positive dogs from throughout the Carolinas, including the mountains. Many of these dogs don't show signs of neglect or aren't in poor shape. Sometimes they are dogs who simply enjoyed time in a yard and were surrendered by an owner who didn't provide monthly preventative.

Treatment stresses dogs and strains the rescue's resources. It includes a three-month protocol that begins with antibiotics followed by injections of immiticide administered in the lumbar muscles. We provide an oral steroid to reduce inflammation. We limit the dog's activity for 2 to 3 months. They commonly feel like crap.

We have treated hundreds of Pyrs for heartworms. Shannon (the president of the rescue) and Alexis (the Pyrs' vet) have it down. We won't turn down a dog because of heartworms, but we have to be strategic about when we take them in so that we can provide the care they need and pay for it. The math is simple: the more dogs we have to treat for heartworms, the more money we have to raise, and the fewer total dogs we can help.

We can't treat some dogs because of age or conflicting health conditions. Those situations break our hearts. The wheezing of a dog with advanced heartworm disease is the saddest sound.

Here's the good news! Your Pyr *never* has to experience any of this! Prevention is easy, safe, and nearly 100% effective: a veterinarian can test your Pyr to determine that they are negative (and retest annually) and discuss oral, topical, and injectable prevention options with you. Most cost between $10 and $20/month.

We know money is tight for lots of folks, and some counties offer clinics with low-cost testing and discounted preventative.

We know it is hard to remember. We all have a million things going on. Most of us need to set alerts on our phones or mark it on our calendars. I draw red glittery hearts around the 1st of each month, and I'm still a few days late administering the pills sometimes.

But it is important that you do it.

Your Pyr's heart depends on it.

To learn more, visit the American Heartworm Society's excellent webpage with resources for pet owners.
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Carolina Pyr Rescue
6 days ago

Happy #MixMonday!

Are you looking for a #PyrfectMatch who is totally unique?!

Then check out our Pyr mixes!

Each of these dogs would make a wonderful addition to a family, and they are all waiting for their #FureveHome. Is that yours?!

To meet any of the darling dogs in our care, read about our adoption process and fill out an application to schedule a meet-and-greet at carolinapyrescue.com.

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