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Charlie: The “Founding Father” of CGPR
By Beth Hill, daughter of Martha Rehmeyer, CGPR Founder
Martha and Charlie

One blistering hot summer day in 1992, my brother found himself confronted by a large, fluffy, white dog wandering in Winston-Salem. At that time, he was living in a small apartment with a medium-sized dog of his own. There was no way he could keep this dog.  Fortunately, our mother lived nearby. He coaxed this hundred-pound stray into the back of his Suzuki and called to warn her of his arrival. Mom, an animal lover, would know what to do with this monster.

And, of course, Martha Rehmeyer did. She took in the animal, provided him with a cool basement to get away from the summer heat, a bowl of refreshing water, and another bowl full of food. She contacted the appropriate agencies to report this lost dog, only no one seemed to be looking for him. She had worked in a veterinarian’s office and knew that this was a Great Pyrenees. She had been intrigued by this breed and had considered adopting one when the time was right. Little did she know that time was now.

After a few days with no owner coming to claim him, she contacted the nearest Great Pyrenees rescue. They were willing to take him but would not be able to pick him up until the following week. She agreed to keep him safe and well-cared for until then.

If you cannot guess what happened next, you have not had the experience of spending time with a Pyr. They make you do things you would not have considered before. Forget about all those pre-conceived notions of dog rules: no dogs on the furniture, no dogs that shed a lot, no dogs that drool, etc. You meet a Pyr and all of a sudden reality hits: Pyrs are lap dogs with the only problem being that human laps are too small. Pyrs inevitably end up on the furniture. Their hair can also be used to make soft sweaters and line bird nests—recycling at it’s finest! And isn’t this why they make vacuums? What a good excuse to support the economy by purchasing a newer, improved model! And drool, it is only water…slightly slimy…but still water. I have never been told that it ever hurt anyone.

When the Great Pyrenees rescue called for him a few days later, her answer came easy: “Thank you, but never mind, he can stay.” He had won over her heart and would win over many more over the next eight years.

His name became Sir Charles of Scarsborough, otherwise known as Charlie. He was special. My mother started taking him to local nursing homes and adult day care centers. He made people who had not smiled in years smile once more. People who could not remember their own name remembered his and looked forward to his visits. He made caregivers believe when a woman who had not spoken in years called his name. He even knew when death was near and made a point to sit a moment longer with those who may not be there for his next visit. He was usually right.

He was special. Over the years the two of them received several awards including volunteer of the year. He had shown her the true spirit of these gentle giants and in doing so, inspired her to reach out and help his brothers and sisters. And so it started.  My mother started rescuing other Great Pyrenees that first year with Charlie. It started slow with only eight dogs entering the rescue. This past year, CGPR accepted 127 dogs into rescue. The unfortunate side of this story is that more than 300 had to be turned down. My mother is a strong woman, but even strong women cry. It hurts when she has to say “no” to any dog in need. I have come home to find her sitting quietly in front of her computer. I listen as she talks about the “bad days.” My mother realizes that she cannot save them all, but it does not stop the pain of knowing what probably happens to those that she cannot offer sanctuary.

There have been numerous times that she has talked about “getting out.” This past year, the 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status was scheduled to be renewed, and she did not plan on doing so. She was making mental notes on how to “shut down” the operation, but the lure of this majestic breed and the understanding of what would happen to all of those “Charlies” if there were no CGPR kept her—and still keeps her—going.

October 10, 2000 was a sad day. Charlie collapsed on the living room floor. It took both my mother and my brother to gently roll him onto a blanket and carry him to the car. The typically short drive to the vet’s office was painfully long that day. My mother was there when he took his last breath. His body may be gone, but his spirit remains.

This one stray changed so many lives, especially that of my mother. In my eyes, it keeps her young. I hope that she continues this wonderful mission as long as possible. Thank you, Charlie!

Mission Statement
a photo of CGPR President and CGPR Founder/President Emeritus Martha
CGPR President Shannon and CGPR Founder/President Emeritus Martha

Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue is a non-profit based out of the Charlotte, NC metro area that works to rescue and rehome abandoned and abused Pyrs in North and South Carolina. We were established in 1992 in Winston-Salem, NC by Martha Rehmeyer, and we moved to our current location in 2016 when Martha retired. Our volunteer-based organization advocates for the breed and educates others about the proper care of these “gentle giants.” We also serve as a resource for Pyr owners throughout the region whether or not they adopted through CGPR. We sponsor social events and maintain an on-line presence that enables Pyr people to meet and communicate with one another because we believe that celebrating the wonderful dogs who share our homes is an important part of rescue.

What Is Pyr Rescue?

By Martha Rehmeyer

Martha was all in when it came to Pyrs!

Rescue is a representative for every Pyr, no matter its breeding or origin and regardless of its conformation or condition. Whether abandoned, lost, turned in at a shelter or pound, given up by an owner, taken in a cruelty raid or through some other misfortune, a rescued Pyr needs and deserves someone to stand in for its best interests. The rescue rep is the most important person to the Pyr until an appropriate forever family is found.

Rescue is rehabilitation. It is healing the wounds of abuse, fattening-up the bones of neglect, mending whenever possible the conditions of poor breeding, coaching the good behavior of the unsocialized, consoling the abandoned, and reassuring the rejected. It is neutering/spaying, vaccinating, medicating, and especially kissing-to- make-it-all-better.

Rescue is rewarding. There is no proud moment comparable to showing off the glorious specimen you have found within that mangy, scrawny ugly duckling. There is no joy like seeing a happy Pyr go home with a new family. There is no greater satisfaction than making things right for a Pyr whose life had gone wrong.

Their love and kisses are a big bonus!

Pyr-nomics: The Cost of Running a Rescue

It costs a lot of money to care for over a hundred Pyrs each year. Some Pyrs come to us in good shape needing only basic care. Others require significant and expensive veterinary treatment. The chart below provides a breakdown of CGPR’s 2017 financials:

*Fees refers to charges issued by financial services providers, particularly PayPal and Square.

**Operating expenses includes fuel for transportation, pull fees from shelters, web page maintenance, and other essential fees.

***Daily care reflects the partial reimbursement of the cost of employee labor at the Pyr rescue, which is located at Shannon’s business, Dogs Day Out Grooming and Pet Resort. Shannon is the president of the rescue and subsidizes it. We couldn’t do this without Shannon’s generosity, and we encourage supporters of the rescue to patronize her business. No officer of the rescue takes any money in compensation for their work.

****Kennel renovation refers to the one-time cost of building safe and sanitary kennels in the back room of Shannon’s building for the exclusive use of rescue Pyrs.

*****Dr. Alexis Sage provides routine veterinary care to our Pyrs at a significant discount. We couldn’t do this without her, and we encourage our Charlotte metro-area Pyrents to patronize her business.

 

CGPR is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which means that we depend on adoption fees and donations to cover the cost of feeding, sheltering, transporting, and providing veterinary care for the Pyrs that we rehabilitate and rehome each year. The chart below provides a breakdown of our income streams. Please note, this does not include the value of the labor that our volunteers provide. Every email and phone call returned, meet-and-greet resulting in an adoption, walk taken, bath given, and social event organized is done freely by people who work for the breed because they love the breed.

As you can see, adoption fees, while important, cannot sustain the rescue. Without generous donor support, we could not have saved 140 Pyrs in 2017! Please continue to financially support CGPR in the following ways:

  • Contact donations@carolinapyrrescue.com for help setting up an automatic monthly donation through PayPal or to set up CGPR to receive matching funds through any corporate donation-matching your employer might offer.
  • Designate CGPR as the recipient of funds raised through online shopping purchases though AmazonSmile, iGive, and Giving Assistant purchases. See the Ways to Help CGPR tab for specific instructions.
  • Organize a fundraiser in your community or through your business. Contact donations@carolinapyrrescue.com for help.

We invite donors who would like to see our 990 for 2017 to email president@carolinapyrrescue.com for a copy.

*Fundraisers includes both online initiatives like the calendar contest and social events like the Beers and Pyrs get-togethers.

**Donations includes both direct and indirect contributions given through AmazonSmile, iGive, Giving Assistant, and several employee giving programs.

Ways to Help CGPR
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.

Organize an adoption event at a local pet store or other suitable site in your community. Email events@carolinapyrenews.com

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.  If you need additional information to qualify for matching donations please request it at donations@carolinapyrrescue.com.

Donate items.

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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.

 

Donate Money.

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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 ‘Paypal’ button on the left 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.

Facebook logoWe 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.

 

 

CGPR Events
CGPR hosts or participates in several social events.
Annual Charlotte St Patrick’s Day Parade
2019 St Patrick's Day Parade Charlotte
2019 St Patrick’s Day Parade Charlotte

Carolina Pyr Rescue has loved being a part of the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade since 2015. This rescue social event is for Pyrs, their people, and their non-Pyr canine siblings. All CGPR alum and their families are invited to walk with the rescue Pyrs!

This is a large parade, and we will interact with other dogs, animals of other species such as horses, and all kinds of people, and we will be exposed to loud noises. The majority of our Pyrs enjoy this event, have a blast, and behave beautifully, and we ask that owners be responsible and respectful when deciding whether to participate. Please do not bring dogs who will be overwhelmed or frightened or those who will bark, growl, and snap at other dogs or people.

We ask that all those participating RSVP by emailing parade@carolinapyrrescue.comby March 1. Please let us know how many people and Pyrs/dogs are in your group. We will email information re: the location and time for the pre-parade meet up once we know our place in the parade line-up and the size of our group. Expect it to be somewhere in Uptown Charlotte between 9:30 and 10 am. The deadline to RSVP is March 1.

We will have lots of green beads, bowties, mini-fedoras, boppers, bandannas, etc. for the Pyrs and their people. If you prefer to decorate your Pyr with other items, great!

Social Pyrs not adopted through CPGR but who are spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated are welcome to join us; please send proof of spay/neuter and vaccination status to parade@carolinapyrrescue.com by March 1.

The total distance from parking lot, parade route, and back again is about 3 miles. We have arranged for a volunteer to tow a small trailer/float, and we have a limited number of seats for people and Pyrs. Please RSVP immediately to parade@carolinapyrrescue.com to reserve a spot. We will include as many people and Pyrs as we safely can.

We ask that all adult participants purchase and wear CGPR St. Pat’s shirts: http://carolinapyrrescue.com/cgpr-2019-parade/. You can also click the button below. We appreciate when folks buy the current shirt because we want our group to match. In addition, we use the shirts as a fundraiser to cover the costs of participating in the parade because we don’t use the Pyrs’ donated funds for this purpose. The sale of shirts each year makes this event possible. Because the sizing of shirts ordered directly through our online store last year ran crazy small, we have returned to a bulk order from a local printer. The shirts run true to size and are available in unisex adult S-XXL. We welcome children too small for an adult shirt to wear anything green. We will make the shirts available in advance at the rescue and bring those not picked up to the event. The deadline to order shirts is March 1.

For our out-of-town Pyrs, please tell your Pyrents that La Quinta Inns (https://www.lq.com/en) and Residence Inns (https://www.residenceinn.marriott.com/) are dog-friendly and accept large dogs. (Comfort Inns can be, but none of the Charlotte-area locations are.) There are several La Quintas and Residence Inn locations throughout the Charlotte metro area, and there is a Residence Inn in Concord, near the race track, which is right off I-85 and a little more affordable than the Charlotte metro options. We suggest booking a room soon. The parade is the same weekend as the ACC men’s basketball championship!

In-town Pyrents, if you want Shannon to groom your Pyrs, make your appointment NOW by calling (704) 708-4820!

As is our tradition, we’ll refresh ourselves with beers after the parade at Bird Song Brewery. Those who can’t join us to march or who prefer lifting a pint to walking should count on us arriving at about 1 pm. They normally have a food truck on Saturdays for those who want lunch.

Pyrnic Homecoming

For nearly twenty years, CGPR has hosted a homecoming picnic, or Pyrnic! All Pyrs and their families are invited to celebrate another year of saving lives and to raise funds to keep doing it. We welcome home all alumni adopted from CGPR, and we extend an invitation to all Pyrs not adopted from us, too. Those thinking about adopting and wanting to learn about the breed are also invited. In short, all social dogs and friendly humans are welcome!

In the past, we have hosted this event in the late spring first at Martha’s house and then at Shannon’s business. Beginning in 2019, Pyrnic will take place in the fall and at Shannon’s farm. Check back here or follow our social media pages for more information.

Beers and Pyrs Socials

As time allows and weather permits, we gather informally for beers and barks at dog-friendly breweries in the Charlotte area. All are invited! Please watch our social media platforms for announcements about our upcoming Beers and Pyrs events!

Big Fluffy Study Breaks

The rescue Pyrs and CGPR alum answer the call when students at Davidson College are stressed out! Watch our social media platforms for upcoming snuggle fests!

 

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

CGPR has an active and helpful Facebook page where Pyr owners discuss varied topics and more on a daily basis Like Us on Facebook and join our on-line community! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

We are an all-volunteer organization. The people that you will meet while adopting your Pyr have jobs, families, and lives beyond our love for and commitment to this breed. We pride ourselves on running a professional and proficient rescue, and it often takes us a few days to respond to emails and calls and a week to screen applications. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to working with you!

Presidents in Action Gallery

  • Shannon & one of the hundreds of Pyrs that she has helped since taking over CGPR.
    Shannon & one of the hundreds of Pyrs that she has helped since taking over CGPR.
  • Martha hugging a Pyrenees puppy.
    Martha hugging a Pyrenees puppy.
  • Shannon greets an exhausted Pyreenes brought to CGPR from a hoarding situation in 2017.
    Shannon greets an exhausted Pyreenes brought to CGPR from a hoarding situation in 2017.
  • Martha greets one of her Pyes at a social event in High Point, NC.
    Martha greets one of her Pyes at a social event in High Point, NC.
  • Shannon hugginga Great Pyrenees face to face,
    Shannon and one of the many rescue Pyrs.
  • Martha and Tundra a Great Pyrenees dog.
    Martha and Tundra.
  • Shannon with her puppies Lucious & Cecelia.
    Shannon with her puppies Lucious & Cecelia.
  • Martha bathing a puppy in the sink during a Groomathon at the rescue.
    Martha bathing a puppy in the sink during a Groomathon at the rescue.
  • Shannon with a puppy at the Pyrnic.
  • Martha with long time volunteer Janet.
    Martha with long time volunteer Janet.
  • Shannon with Lucious and Cecelia
  • Martha greeting CGPR alum Leonidas.
    Martha greeting CGPR alum Leonidas.
  • Shannon and "Whiity"
  • Martha and a volunteer at one of many Groom-a-thons at her kennels.
    Martha and a volunteer at one of many Groom-a-thons at her kennels.
  • Shannon at her business, Dogs Day Out
  • Clean ears are the final step at a Groomathon!
    Clean ears are the final step at a Groomathon!
  • Martha had room for ALL types of Pyrs, including puppies.
    Martha had room for ALL types of Pyrs, including puppies.
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The rain has left your floors covered in muddy paw prints, dirty towels are piled up next to the doors, and the Pyrs are all sporting mud socks. 

We can't fix that, but we can make your house smell good! 

Our Pyrfect Clean Cotton soy candle smells like a clean house, washed and folded laundry, and bathed dogs. Buy this candle, close your eyes, and enjoy the blend of lemon, lime, green apple, cedar, jasmine, violent, lavender, and lily....while envisioning that someone else has cleaned up all the mud!

How can you order? Pick Clean Cotton and any other three scents...or four Clean Cottons!...to make your own box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

The Clean Cotton logo features Annie (left). These jar candles (example on the right) burn for about 40 hours. 

Click the link in the bio to order.

Thanks to our friends at @soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentine's Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs' new kennels.

The rain has left your floors covered in muddy paw prints, dirty towels are piled up next to the doors, and the Pyrs are all sporting mud socks.

We can't fix that, but we can make your house smell good!

Our Pyrfect Clean Cotton soy candle smells like a clean house, washed and folded laundry, and bathed dogs. Buy this candle, close your eyes, and enjoy the blend of lemon, lime, green apple, cedar, jasmine, violent, lavender, and lily....while envisioning that someone else has cleaned up all the mud!

How can you order? Pick Clean Cotton and any other three scents...or four Clean Cottons!...to make your own box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

The Clean Cotton logo features Annie (left). These jar candles (example on the right) burn for about 40 hours.

Click the link in the bio to order.

Thanks to our friends at @soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentine's Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs' new kennels.
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We often have things going on that we can't share publicly...yet.

Now we can tell you about Elsa and show off her glow up! 

She came to us in 2022 from a shelter partner. She was there as a result of an animal cruelty case. Elsa had an embedded collar (meaning her too-tight collar had cut into her flesh) and suffered from overall neglect. She also was positive for heartworms. 

The shelter was able to release her to us for care, but because the criminal investigation was ongoing, we couldn't post about her. No criminal charges were filed against the owner, but Elsa did become ours to rehome.

Well, lots of TLC, heartworm treatment, and nourishment later...Elsa has gone to her furever home with Jessica and Jason, who met her and fell head over heels for this spunky, sweet girl when they came to meet the Pyrs.

We are so glad that Elsa gets to live her happily-ever-after like the princess she is!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome

We often have things going on that we can't share publicly...yet.

Now we can tell you about Elsa and show off her glow up!

She came to us in 2022 from a shelter partner. She was there as a result of an animal cruelty case. Elsa had an embedded collar (meaning her too-tight collar had cut into her flesh) and suffered from overall neglect. She also was positive for heartworms.

The shelter was able to release her to us for care, but because the criminal investigation was ongoing, we couldn't post about her. No criminal charges were filed against the owner, but Elsa did become ours to rehome.

Well, lots of TLC, heartworm treatment, and nourishment later...Elsa has gone to her furever home with Jessica and Jason, who met her and fell head over heels for this spunky, sweet girl when they came to meet the Pyrs.

We are so glad that Elsa gets to live her happily-ever-after like the princess she is!

#CGPRAdopted #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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The people who conducted this study clearly never lived with Pyrs. If they did, they would know this is not news. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anyone else have a Pyr (like #CGPRAlum Rio) who gives them side eye on the regular?

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome

The people who conducted this study clearly never lived with Pyrs. If they did, they would know this is not news. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anyone else have a Pyr (like #CGPRAlum Rio) who gives them side eye on the regular?

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Our first glow up before-and-after of the dogs seized by animal control from a hoarder in Randolph County is...Greta!

This sweet girl is as gentle and loving as she is beautiful. Greta is seven years old and has been bred. That's a mammary tumor hanging in the before picture, and it will be removed when she is spayed.

From now on, Greta is going to live her best life with all the comforts we and then loving owners can provide.

Nothing is more beautiful than hope in a dog's eyes. 

Thanks to everyone who donated to cover the cost of caring for these dogs. We appreciate your support!

Our first glow up before-and-after of the dogs seized by animal control from a hoarder in Randolph County is...Greta!

This sweet girl is as gentle and loving as she is beautiful. Greta is seven years old and has been bred. That's a mammary tumor hanging in the before picture, and it will be removed when she is spayed.

From now on, Greta is going to live her best life with all the comforts we and then loving owners can provide.

Nothing is more beautiful than hope in a dog's eyes.

Thanks to everyone who donated to cover the cost of caring for these dogs. We appreciate your support!
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Does your home stink like wet dogs today?

We have the fix for that! Click on the link in our bio to order the Pyrfect candles.

Order by Feb. 5 for delivery in time for Valentine's Day gifting or treating yourself.

All proceeds go toward the Pyrs' fencing at their new kennels.

Does your home stink like wet dogs today?

We have the fix for that! Click on the link in our bio to order the Pyrfect candles.

Order by Feb. 5 for delivery in time for Valentine's Day gifting or treating yourself.

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#CGPRAlum Dino and Harry (Cheech and Chong when in rescue) checked in.

This pack needs their own Pixar movie. Whatever adventures they have would be entertaining!

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#CGPRAlum Dino and Harry (Cheech and Chong when in rescue) checked in.

This pack needs their own Pixar movie. Whatever adventures they have would be entertaining!

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Human: "You understand that digging in the mud in the yard is *a choice you make*, right? You don't *have to* dig in the clay."

#CGPRAlum Mochi (formerly Lilo): Throws side-eye while admiring her ombre toes

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Human: "You understand that digging in the mud in the yard is *a choice you make*, right? You don't *have to* dig in the clay."

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Our good friends Cheryl, Stephanie, and Mike adopted Victor, now Charlie, who is their fourth Pyr from us! 

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Our good friends Cheryl, Stephanie, and Mike adopted Victor, now Charlie, who is their fourth Pyr from us!

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The rain has left your floors covered in muddy paw prints, dirty towels are piled up next to the doors, and the Pyrs are all sporting mud socks.

We can't fix that, but we can make your house smell good!

Our Pyrfect Clean Cotton soy candle smells like a clean house, washed and folded laundry, and bathed dogs. Buy this candle, close your eyes, and enjoy the blend of lemon, lime, green apple, cedar, jasmine, violent, lavender, and lily....while envisioning that someone else has cleaned up all the mud!

How can you order? Pick Clean Cotton and any other three scents...or four Clean Cottons!...to make your own box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

The Clean Cotton logo features Annie (left). These jar candles (example on the right) burn for about 40 hours.

Click the link to order: carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418/?fbclid=IwAR3shYiR4...

Thanks to our friends at Soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentine's Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs' new kennels.
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The rain has left your floors covered in muddy paw prints, dirty towels are piled up next to the doors, and the Pyrs are all sporting mud socks. 

We cant fix that, but we can make your house smell good! 

Our Pyrfect Clean Cotton soy candle smells like a clean house, washed and folded laundry, and bathed dogs. Buy this candle, close your eyes, and enjoy the blend of lemon, lime, green apple, cedar, jasmine, violent, lavender, and lily....while envisioning that someone else has cleaned up all the mud!

How can you order? Pick Clean Cotton and any other three scents...or four Clean Cottons!...to make your own box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

The Clean Cotton logo features Annie (left). These jar candles (example on the right) burn for about 40 hours. 

Click the link to order: https://carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418/?fbclid=IwAR3shYiR4I9VCYs16RHMvKkXefH4QK9s4lCVPQpXv5XwkbIuRv55QYLF5Cc

Thanks to our friends at Soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentines Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs new kennels.Image attachment
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We often have things going on that we can't share publicly...yet.

Now we can tell you about Elsa and show off her glow up!

She came to us in 2022 from a shelter partner. She was there as a result of an animal cruelty case. Elsa had an embedded collar (meaning her too-tight collar had cut into her flesh) and suffered from overall neglect. She also was positive for heartworms.

The shelter was able to release her to us for care, but because the criminal investigation was ongoing, we couldn't post about her. No criminal charges were filed against the owner, but Elsa did become ours to rehome.

Well, lots of TLC, heartworm treatment, and nourishment later...Elsa has gone to her furever home with Jessica and Jason, who met her and fell head over heels for this spunky, sweet girl when they came to meet the Pyrs.

We are so glad that Elsa gets to live her happily-ever-after like the princess she is!

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We often have things going on that we cant share publicly...yet.

Now we can tell you about Elsa and show off her glow up! 

She came to us in 2022 from a shelter partner. She was there as a result of an animal cruelty case. Elsa had an embedded collar (meaning her too-tight collar had cut into her flesh) and suffered from overall neglect. She also was positive for heartworms. 

The shelter was able to release her to us for care, but because the criminal investigation was ongoing, we couldnt post about her. No criminal charges were filed against the owner, but Elsa did become ours to rehome.

Well, lots of TLC, heartworm treatment, and nourishment later...Elsa has gone to her furever home with Jessica and Jason, who met her and fell head over heels for this spunky, sweet girl when they came to meet the Pyrs.

We are so glad that Elsa gets to live her happily-ever-after like the princess she is!

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Thank you for pulling these amazing dogs from the shelters. It's great to see them get the specialized help they need!

Wonderful news for this poor pup that has gone through so much! Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for rescuing her and showing her humans can be kind ♥️

Thank you for taking her in and giving her the care and love she needed. Shame on the criminal justice system that did not charge her previous owner. People suck and it is so sad for animals because of horrible people.

So happy for her! congratulations on her new forever home! She now looks so beautiful due to the loving care you gave her!

Awww..puppy dog!! She looks beautiful! So happy she found a good home!

You people at this rescue are the BEST people I have ever had the opportunity to know, even if it is only online I just love you all from the bottom of my heart!!! God Bless each of you!!!! thank You for being so many of our Hero's Love to you all!!!

Congratulations to the wonderful couple who will give her the life she deserves! ❤️🐶❤️

So many people involved in making sure Elsa will finally find out what life is supposed to be like! Have a wonderful life together, Jessica, Jason and Elsa!

Thank you Jessica and Jason for adopting this sweet girl. ❣️❤️

Shes absolutely beautiful have a wonderful life and congratulations🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

Congratulations 🎉 and thank you Carolina Pyr Rescue for taking these beautiful babies and giving them a better life

She’s gorgeous! 🐾💞

Love a happy ending!

Oh my goodness! What a beauty.🤍

Thank you for all you do

Woohoo

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
1 day ago
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The people who conducted this study clearly never lived with Pyrs. If they did, they would know this is not news. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anyone else have a Pyr (like #CGPRAlum Rio) who gives them side eye on the regular?

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The people who conducted this study clearly never lived with Pyrs. If they did, they would know this is not news. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anyone else have a Pyr (like #CGPRAlum Rio) who gives them side eye on the regular?

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Bea’s (Pyrenees/poodle) side eye 😉

Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 days ago
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UPDATE: Adoption pending. ❤❤❤❤

Our first glow up before-and-after of the dogs seized by animal control from a hoarder in Randolph County is...Greta!

This sweet girl is as gentle and loving as she is beautiful. Greta is seven years old and has been bred. That's a mammary tumor hanging in the before picture, and it will be removed when she is spayed.

From now on, Greta is going to live her best life with all the comforts we and then loving owners can provide.

Nothing is more beautiful than hope in a dog's eyes.

Thanks to everyone who donated to cover the cost of caring for these dogs. We appreciate your support!
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UPDATE: Adoption pending. ❤❤❤❤

Our first glow up before-and-after of the dogs seized by animal control from a hoarder in Randolph County is...Greta!

This sweet girl is as gentle and loving as she is beautiful. Greta is seven years old and has been bred. Thats a mammary tumor hanging in the before picture, and it will be removed when she is spayed.

From now on, Greta is going to live her best life with all the comforts we and then loving owners can provide.

Nothing is more beautiful than hope in a dogs eyes. 

Thanks to everyone who donated to cover the cost of caring for these dogs. We appreciate your support!Image attachment
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I am shocked that these dogs.in poor situations end up being heartworm negative, thank goodness!

So thankful for all. She is beautiful 💕🐾💯💙

She looks so happy

She’s so beautiful!

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Wow you guys did amazing! Can’t wait to see how good the transport boys look!

Beautiful!

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 days ago
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Does your home stink like wet dogs today?

We have the fix for that! Here's the link to order the Pyrfect candles: carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418

Order by Feb. 5 for delivery in time for Valentine's Day gifting or treating yourself.

All proceeds go toward the Pyrs' fencing at their new kennels.
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Does your home stink like wet dogs today?

We have the fix for that! Heres the link to order the Pyrfect candles:  https://carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418

Order by Feb. 5 for delivery in time for Valentines Day gifting or treating yourself.

All proceeds go toward the Pyrs fencing at their new kennels.
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Carolina Pyr Rescue
2 days ago
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#CGPRAlum Dino and Harry (Cheech and Chong when in rescue) checked in.

This pack needs their own Pixar movie. Whatever adventures they have would be entertaining!

#pyrsbeingpyrs #PyrsAreFamily #fureverhome
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#CGPRAlum Dino and Harry (Cheech and Chong when in rescue) checked in.

This pack needs their own Pixar movie. Whatever adventures they have would be entertaining!

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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I bet they are having lotsa fun

Absolutely adorable!

Cuteness overload!

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Carolina Pyr Rescue
3 days ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue

Human: "You understand that digging in the mud in the yard is *a choice you make*, right? You don't *have to* dig in the clay."

#CGPRAlum Mochi (formerly Lilo): Throws side-eye while admiring her ombre toes

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Human: You understand that digging in the mud in the yard is *a choice you make*, right? You dont *have to* dig in the clay.

#CGPRAlum Mochi (formerly Lilo): Throws side-eye while admiring her ombre toes

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome
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Awh Dudley (formerly Stitch who I believe came into rescue with Lilo) also loves to dig!

Bella says. She does it all the time

This. Rain. Luckily I have 3 self-cleaning Pyrs. Looking for a self cleaning kitchen next. Dust overload!

White dogs and Carolina clay! Know it well!

Just beautiful Carolina highlights!

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3 days ago
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Our good friends Cheryl, Stephanie, and Mike adopted Victor, now Charlie, who is their fourth Pyr from us!

#cgpradopted #fureverhome #PyrsAreFamily
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Our good friends Cheryl, Stephanie, and Mike adopted Victor, now Charlie, who is their fourth Pyr from us! 

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Wonderful news

nice

Carolina Pyr Rescue
4 days ago
Carolina Pyr Rescue

The seventh (and last) scent in our Valentine's Day Pyrfect candle collection is...Lavender Chamomile!

This candle evokes the feeling of putting aside your long to-do list and taking an indulgent, decadent nap!

Nunu, the model for this label, is always down for a snoozle and a snuggle.

How can you order the Pyrfect candle set for yourself or your sweetheart? Pick any four scents in the collection to make your own gift box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

Click the link to order: carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418/?fbclid=PAAabvmyvun...

Thanks to our friends at @soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentine's Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs' new kennels.
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The seventh (and last) scent in our Valentines Day Pyrfect candle collection is...Lavender Chamomile!

This candle evokes the feeling of putting aside your long to-do list and taking an indulgent, decadent nap!

Nunu, the model for this label, is always down for a snoozle and a snuggle.

How can you order the Pyrfect candle set for yourself or your sweetheart? Pick any four scents in the collection to make your own gift box. $50 includes four candles, a CGPR sticker, and shipping.

Click the link to order: https://carolinapyrrescue.com/store/CGPR-Soyworks-Pick-Any-Four-Candle-Set-p510717418/?fbclid=PAAabvmyvunl34gvzPCYT43UHy4GHMPbeh-QTDGVU0WFIy6V3YP6zltNncdkQ

Thanks to our friends at @soyworx

Sale ends Feb. 5. Candles arrive in time for Valentines Day gifting.

All proceeds go toward the fencing at the Pyrs new kennels.
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4 days ago
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Over the last few days, we welcomed six Pyrs from Randolph Co. to the rescue. These dogs were seized by animal control as part of a much larger cruelty case involving dozens of animals.

Rhea, Reba, Trixie, Greta, Andre, and Jeff are sweet but in terrible condition. Think coats that have never been brushed and in the case of Greta, the removal of mammary tumors that have gone untreated.

Look forward to glow ups over the next few weeks and profiles of these Pyrs as we get to know them. Everyone needs spayed and neutered as well as groomed.

Thanks to Lance, Jennifer, Annise, and Jim for giving them a ride!
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Over the last few days, we welcomed six Pyrs from Randolph Co. to the rescue. These dogs were seized by animal control as part of a much larger cruelty case involving dozens of animals.

Rhea, Reba, Trixie, Greta, Andre, and Jeff are sweet but in terrible condition. Think coats that have never been brushed and in the case of Greta, the removal of mammary tumors that have gone untreated.

Look forward to glow ups over the next few weeks and profiles of these Pyrs as we get to know them. Everyone needs spayed and neutered as well as groomed. 

Thanks to Lance, Jennifer, Annise, and Jim for giving them a ride!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Would love to know more about them. How old?

Omg it never ends… So thankful for y’all. Donation bucket in the 11th

Hope they all will be fine & this donation will help. Kudos to all you do to help rescues!! ❤️🐾🙏

I see lab ears on a few of those!! Happy to donate!! You all will get them in tip top shape!!

So beautiful. Thank you all. Love this breed💕💕🐾💯💙

I am happy to donate, they are so beautiful

More beautiful big pups for Brooks to be around… Y’all are amazing! 🐾♥️

Thank you for saving them

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS. Can you help

AHHHHHH

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