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Frequently Asked Questions at the Rescue

1. WHERE CAN I SEE THE PYRS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION? We list all of the available dogs in one place on our web page: http://carolinapyrrescue.com/available-dogs/ This list is always accurate and up-to-date.

2. I WANT TO ADOPT A PYR. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Start by reading our policies, which we’ve posted on our web page: http://carolinapyrrescue.com/adoption-policies/

3. DO I REALLY NEED A SOLID AND SECURELY FENCED YARD? CGPR adopts only to homes with a secure wood or metal fence that is at least four feet tall. Some dogs, particularly those we know to be jumpers and climbers, require taller fences and are rehomed only to those who can provide them. To learn more, click here: http://carolinapyrrescue.com/why-fences-arent-negotiable/

4. WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR APPLICATION? http://carolinapyrrescue.com/adoption-application/

5. CAN I JUST COME TO THE KENNELS? Because we are based out of a private business and are an all-volunteer organization, we aren’t available for walk-ins. We meet with approved applicants by appointment between Tues. and Sat. from 7 am until 5 pm. Most approved applicants adopt a dog within a week to ten days of submitting their materials.

6. I DON’T LIVE IN NORTH OR SOUTH CAROLINA. CAN I ADOPT FROM YOUR RESCUE? We believe that we make the best possible matches by requiring applicants to come meet the Pyrs in person at our kennels in Indian Trail, NC before making a commitment to adopt any particular dog. This is why we do not allow commercial transport, friends, or family to pick up dogs for adopters. We do not make exceptions. Whenever possible (and we understand that it isn’t always possible), we also suggest bringing current dogs to these meetings because fur family members often make or break the adoption. Should an adoption fail, we expect families to return the Pyr to us, and our contract specifies this. For these reasons, we invite anyone who lives within a day’s drive of Charlotte, NC to adopt from the rescue. We encourage those who live farther away to adopt locally.

7. I AM HAVING TROUBLE ACCESSING YOUR WEB PAGE/ONLINE APPLICATION. CAN YOU HELP? Yes! Email webmaster@carolinapyrrescue.com.

8. I WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PYRS. CAN WE TALK? We receive dozens of phone calls each week, and we have to focus on those calls coming from shelters throughout the Carolinas and from those who adopted from us. We wish we had the resources to provide behavior consultation to all those who purchased Pyrs from breeders or who reach out to us from across the US, but we simply do not have the available volunteer hours to do so. We have provided many useful articles under the RESOURCES tab on our web page, and we suggest that people consult the Great Pyrenees Club of America’s page on training Pyrs for useful links and book titles: http://gpcaonline.org/obedience.htm For many people, the best practices guide to helping your Pyr adjust (http://carolinapyrrescue.com/best-practices-successful-ado…/) and the instructions on crating (http://carolinapyrrescue.com/crate-new-pyr/) provide the information they are looking for.

9. CAN YOU TAKE IN PYRS FROM OTHER STATES? We focus our resources on Pyrs in North and South Carolina. We are glad to recommend reputable rescues to those who live in other states. The Great Pyrenees Club of America’s rescue contacts are a good place to start: http://gpcaonline.org/rescuecontacts.htm

10. DO YOU TAKE PYRS DIRECTLY FROM OWNERS? As of 7/21/18, we have pulled the owner surrender application from our web page. Why? Because we were receiving far more requests for help than we could accommodate, and we don’t want to give false hope or make promises we can’t keep in a reasonable time frame. We are almost always full caring for Pyrs from kill-shelters in our two-state region. We accept owner surrenders on a case-by-case basis as we are able to, and we almost always have a several month wait for a foster home or kennel. We are not a rehabilitation center for aggressive dogs, and we cannot take Pyrs who cannot safely interact with humans. We are caring for more Pyrs than we ever have (about 20 at a time) and are adopting out more Pyrs than we ever have (about a 150 a year), but there are simply not enough homes for Pyrs in the Carolinas. We wish we had the resources to take in all Pyrs in need immediately, but until one of us wins the lottery or gets a sugar mama or daddy, that’s not our reality. If you are willing to be the Pyrs’ sugar human, please email us!

11. I FOUND A PYR. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Contact animal control (AC), and keep in touch with us. AC will advise you of the requirements in your community enabling you to legally claim the dog or give the dog to a rescue. Most areas require a brief “stray hold,” meaning a dog has to remain in the region at a known location (the animal shelter or a private home) for several days should the owner be looking for the dog. We have good relationships with animal control officers across the Carolinas. Some people believe that if you call animal control, a dog will be euthanized immediately, but that’s simply not true except in rare cases. We take in the majority of our Pyrs by cooperating with AC. Only AC has the power to legally remove a dog from a property. We do not.

12. I WANT TO BREED. WILL YOU GIVE ME DOGS WHO HAVEN’T BEEN SPAYED OR NEUTERED? No. There are not enough homes for the Pyrs already alive in our region, which is why we exist. “Back yard breeders” who don’t health test their dogs or screen potential homes are the first domino in the chain of animal neglect and abandonment we see each day. We respect responsible and ethical breeding.

13. I DON’T WANT TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE YOU’VE LAID OUT. CAN I BULLY YOU INTO GIVING ME A DOG TO GET ME TO GO AWAY? No. The vast majority of people with whom we interact are wonderful. Occasionally, someone reaches out to us demanding we accommodate them in ways that aren’t consistent with the protocol we’ve set up over nearly thirty years of successfully rehoming several thousand Pyrs. First, we make the decisions we make because we believe they are in the best interests of the Pyrs. If we disappoint people, that’s not our intention, but we think first and foremost about the Pyrs’ welfare. Our policies, particularly our screening process, protect them. Second, we are volunteers. We don’t have to interact with anyone, and we’ve learned over the years that people who are mean to volunteers are also mean to dogs. Last, the people who run this rescue have skin thicker than Pyr fur. What hurts us? Having to say no to dogs we don’t have room to care for or humanely euthanizing a dog who is too sick to rehome. Swearing at us, threatening us, telling us how rescue organizations are the worst, we are only in it for the money (what money?!), etc. has exactly zero impact on us. We’ve heard it all and are still saving dogs and trying to do it better for all involved.

14. I NEED HELP COVERING THE COST OF MY PYR’S VET CARE. CAN YOU HELP? We understand that Pyr ownership is not cheap, but we aren’t able to pay for veterinary care except for Pyrs in our rescue. The following link provides information about charities that might be able to help: https://www.avma.org/public/YourVet/Pages/Financial-assistance-for-veterinary-care-costs.aspx 

15. I WANT TO HELP. WHAT CAN I DO? Adopt a Pyr. Forever homes are our number one need. Donate. We sometimes request specific items the Pyrs need through our Amazon Wish List (search Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue), but we always need cash donations. You can send checks made out to Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue to 4015 Fawnbrooke Dr., Indian Trail, NC 28079, donate via PayPal (search paypal@carolinapyrrescue.com), or give on Facebook by clicking on the blue DONATE! button. Sharing and liking out Pyrs’ pictures and videos on social media also helps; more interaction from supporters puts our Pyrs in more peoples’ feeds.

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So You Want A Pyr?

¿IS A PYR FOR YOU?

CGPR alumni Kingston & Lily Loba looking majestic in their yard.You’ve seen these big, beautiful white dogs and want one. The mature, sedate Pyr that you are drawn to did not just materialize suddenly. There is a great difference between a puppy and an adult and a considerable amount of time must pass as Pyrs are not mature until 3-4 years old. You will have to adapt as your dog grows from the thirty pound ball of fluff puppy you get at 3 months to the one hundred plus pound adult.

Pyrs combine a great intelligence and deep devotion to family and home with an instinct to guard and protect. While they are trustworthy, affectionate, gentle and loving, they also are protective guardians of their family and territory. Adult Pyrs are placid by nature and calm in the house, enjoying quiet periods in which to rest and sleep. They also want their life to be consistent and predictable. The addition of a dog to your family is a major decision and deserves a great deal of time, research, and thought. While with routine grooming they are not much different than other breeds, they do shed and there are white hairs in Pyr homes, cars, and on Pyr owners and visitors.

Kona is a very dirty and happy Great PyreneesA Pyr needs love and attention on a daily basis. Their basic personality is different from most breeds. Most breeds were bred to take commands from people; Pyrs were bred to work on their own. A Pyr is an intelligent, sometimes willful animal. They have minds of their own and are not easily obedience trained. If you want a dog who will be a good “off leash” companion for your outside activities and follow your every command, the Pyr is not for you. They are large and must be confined in a secure fenced area or they will patrol a large territory—as large as your neighborhood. When out of the fence they must be kept on lead at all times. Pyrs are barkers, especially at night if left outside. Most Pyrs in urban and suburban settings are “inside” family members.

¿ARE YOU READY TO ADOPT?

The first step to adopting one of our Pyrs is to read our policies and fill out an application here on our webpage.  Approved applicants are invited to meet the Pyrs by appointment only.

Adopting a Senior Pyr

By Theresa Granito

There are a lot of really good reasons to adopt an adult/senior dog of any breed. A quick search on the web for “advantages of adopting a senior dog” will result in an impressive list of sites. Almost all will list and expound on the positives. Here’s my top 5:

1 Almost no need to potty train;

2 They’ve been exposed to families and are already socialized to some degree;

3 They’re easier to train (they focus better and longer);

4 They’re no longer destructive around the house. You can leave your shoes by the couch and, usually, little Mary’s favorite plush toy is safe on the bed;

5 What you see is what you get; most often, there will be minimal change in color or size.

While all this sounds great, is it true of a Great Pyrenees? Great Pyrs are, after all, large dogs; large guardian dogs, at that. Usually, a big dog that’s five years old or older doesn’t have too many more years left, right?

It has been my experience that a five to seven year old Pyr isn’t really a senior but rather an adult. We’ve been owned by several Pyrs and know that barring any major health issues, a Pyr living into their teens is not uncommon. Our original crew didn’t slow down until they were about eight years old. At that age they were willing to let the young ones do more of the “work” while they supervised from their favorite surveillance spot in the yard. But they were still out there night after night patrolling the fence teaching the newbies the ropes. They got in and out of the car, up on the couch or bed, loved their walks and chased critters out of the yard.

Double Dew Claws
picture showing the dew claws on a great Pyrenees
Picture of double dew claws courtesy of ItsDogorNothing.com
An X-Ray scan of double dews on a pyrenees
Scan of double dews courtesy of Pyrmont Kennels (New Zealand).

People unfamiliar with the breed often ask about Pyrs’ double dew claws. They notice the two nails on Pyrs’ hind legs that usually are surrounded by a cuff of fur. Double dew claws are toes with individual bone structure. They are a component of the breed standard of the Great Pyrenees in the United States (as established by the Great Pyrenees Club of America) and a distinguishing feature of the breed around the world.

These toes and their connecting tendons stabilize the foot. In the past, when Pyrs were primarily working dogs in mountains, they provided traction and enabled stability.

Double dew claws are neither defects nor problems, and they should never be removed. To be clear, removal of double dews is amputation requiring the surgical cutting away of bones, tendons, and nerves. It serves no purpose and can result in biomechanical problems of the foot as Pyrs age, particularly when the amputation is performed on young dogs before they have finished growing.

Caring for double dew claws is simple: keep them trimmed. Nails that are not left long enough to hook cannot get caught on anything. Read even more information at this link to Pawversity.

Working Dogs: What Is Their Job?

by Catherine de la Cruz of Poste de Pompier Working Great Pyrenees

The original purpose of the Anatolian, Kommondor, Kuvasz, Maremma, Pyr and similar breeds was to protect livestock from predators. The Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) share some common traits: they are about the same size and color as the livestock they were bred to guard; they exhibit the traits of “responsibility” (the tendency to remain with the livestock) and “reportability” (regular checking-in with the human caretaker of the flock.) There are many more similarities among the LGD breeds than there are differences between them. Some breeds, like Pyrs, were developed for tractability around people; others, like Tibetan Mastiffs, were developed for hostility toward those not of their camp – most LGDs fall somewhere in the middle.

For thousands of years, the economies of Europe and Asia alike were agricultural/pastoral. The LGDs were an essential part of the economy and dogs, like people, were judged solely on their ability to work. Then, 150 years ago, the Industrial Revolution began to change that; two World Wars and fifty years of “me-first” consumerism continued to change the face of the world inalterably.

Courtesy Lisa Ralph at Hawk View Farm

With the exception of Australia and New Zealand, sheep populations world-wide have declined dramatically. It is no longer necessary for every family to own enough sheep to produce the wool for mother to spin and weave into clothing for the family. Cities have replaced farms, houses have replaced yurts and huts and the only predator that threatens the livelihood of most people is two-legged. In the United States, sheep production has been steadily declining since the 1940’s; there are now fewer that 10 million sheep in the entire country. Ninety percent of those are in the hands of 10% of the growers; the remaining one million sheep are found in backyard and family farm flocks of 50 or less. The situation is similar throughout Europe and Eurasia.  In short, just as our own jobs are now different from that of our ancestors, and the skills needed for those jobs are different, so do our dogs have different jobs, requiring different skills than did their ancestors in the Old World.

In France, it was acceptable for the Great Pyrenees to wander the village during the winter when her sheep were stabled in the farm yard. When spring came she would follow her sheep to the mountains. The tendency to travel great distances that was originally a positive trait is a now liability in a country crossed with highways and heavy traffic. In Tibet, a stranger in the camp was usually up to no good and a Tibetan Mastiff that could pull down a man on horseback was highly valued. Such aggression in our society today would lead quickly to lawsuits and the destruction of the dog.

So, the question of “transferrable skills” arises today as much for our dogs as for ourselves. An LGD needs “reliability” and “reportability” as much in his job as family watchdog as he does as a livestock guardian. What differs is his reaction to stimuli. The barking behavior that warns predators that something larger has staked a claim to territory becomes “problem” behavior when indulged on a city lot. The Mark-Warn-Chase-Attack sequence that serves to keep livestock safe from wolves must be truncated after the Warning behavior if the dog’s owners are to remain safe from charges of harboring a vicious dog. The sharp temperament that indicated a good working dog in the high mountains finds little place in a family whose members freely bring strangers to trespass the dog’s territory.

There are those in the business of raising LGDs who advocate “going back to nature”, “doing it like the Old Country” or “breeding only for `working ability.’” The reality is that we live in the time and the place that we do and few of our dogs will spend their lives wandering the unfenced range with their sheep. Even those of us who breed specifically for “working dogs” -i.e. dogs who will spend their entire life with the livestock, not interacting with families – recognize that, just as there are few “100% successful show” litters, so there are few “100% successful working” litters. I was once asked, during a Congressional hearing, whether I culled my guardian-dog litters, and what I did with the culls. Tongue-in-cheek, I replied, “I sell them as show dogs.”

Even if every commercial sheep producer were to use LGDs, there would still be a surplus of dogs – dogs that don’t exhibit responsibility, dogs that have the “wrong” disposition for the circumstances. There would still be people who may have never seen a live sheep, but want to own a LGD for reasons of their own. (Witness the number of people who don’t hunt, but own Golden Retrievers.) So it becomes our responsibility, as owners and breeders of a large guardian breed, to recognize that behaviors that once were useful may now be liabilities. If we are considering breeding, we must ask ourselves the big “WHY” – Why am I breeding? What do I hope to produce? Have I studied enough individuals of this breed to really understand their behavior? Is it possible for me to spend enough time educating would-be buyers about those behaviors – and turn down those that I don’t feel really need this breed?

Rather than sidetrack ourselves into specious arguments – type-vs-soundness, show-vs-working, inbreeding-vs-outcrossing – we need to take an unbiased look at the realities presented in our society. We need to pay attention to the anti-dog legislation making its way into our communities, and start to educate ourselves as well as the public about the responsibilities of dog ownership in general and LGD ownership, in particular. If we don’t, we have only ourselves to blame when we find our beautiful guardians legislated out of existence.

Biography of Catherine de la Cruz: I have owned and bred Great Pyrenees dogs for over 30 years; I also raise sheep (in fenced pastures.) My present show dog is of my own breeding; he has five generations of OFA-clear dogs behind him; he and his entire litter cleared OFA Good or Excellent. He spent his first three years in the pasture, taking responsibility for a large band of purebred sheep. I bathe him on Friday night, bring him into the house (which he respects as “my” territory, so doesn’t raise a leg to mark it), show him on the weekend, then return him to his sheep Sunday evening. He is protective in the field, friendly at the shows. He is an example of what I consider to be a Livestock Guardian Dog for today’s times.

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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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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.

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

#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

#PyrsBeingPyrs #PyrsAreFamily #FureverHome

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

#CGPRAdopted #FureverHome #PyrsAreFamily

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

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

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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 😉

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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. 

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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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3 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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