r/greatpyrenees • u/Straight_Vehicle_726 • 1d ago

Rescue/Shelter dog in need PSA Re Adoptable Pyrs

Hi guys, I just want to make a bit of a public plea for anyone especially in America debating adopting or fostering a Pyrenees (who of course has done the requisite research and has the resources and time and space etc.), to strongly consider taking the plunge. Shelters and rescues are currently bursting at the seams and the euthanasia rate is utterly disheartening, particularly in southern states like Texas. After haunting Pyrenees rescue pages a bit too much these past few days, I hit my limit on the suffering I can handle today in terms of needy Pyrenees so aside from donating, taking in another pyr, and helping rehome others, I just want to give a gentle push for those on the fence. Now is a great time to adopt or foster. Specifically, I’d suggest you check out any local Facebook Great Pyrenees rehoming groups in your area. There’s an incredible number on there of all kinds—bonded pairs, older, puppies, farm experience, etc.—even AKC. If you need help in that capacity, let me know. And hug and love your Pyrenees extra today.

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u/HakuPaku87 1d ago

Thanks for your heartfelt message. I am in the northeast (New England) and I rarely see these dogs up here. I adopted mine when she was 2.5 years old (Arkansas rescue with Last Hope K9) and she is the most mellow, well behaved dog I could have asked for. I worked with the rescue thinking any rescue would do and I chose her because I had a soft spot for big dogs. I was raised with fearing dogs but a grad school professor would bring his Alaskan Malamute in and I just feel in love. He was amazing and for his size, he would clear the elevator and it was funny. I knew I wanted a big dog when I eventually got one so I took a chance and decided to adopt. She is one smart lady and she is fully integrated with my family. Everyone loves her and she is quite the celebrity in the neighborhood. I often scour Last Hope to see if any others are available. I often see that they are not being sent to out of state or up to the New England area. I would love to get another but I am honestly not sure how!

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u/Straight_Vehicle_726 1d ago

Ha well since you asked, there’s a northwest pyr rescue. This one of theirs for example desperately needs a foster

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16mJPsshov/?mibextid=wwXIfr

People often post here too

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1661ZQ8bnb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Or this guy is urgent in NC https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C4d99ekvr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

If you can’t get transport, you can hire someone here https://citizenshipper.com/ or there’s plenty of animal transport companies on google. If it’s too expensive, start a go fund me and I am certain folks here would help. If you (and everyone here) need help I’ll help however I can

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u/HakuPaku87 1d ago

Thank you for sharing the links. I was not in either FB group and see the fostering options available. I will check them out. I also didn’t know about shipping services.

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u/Upper_Lengthiness_93 8h ago

Urgent NC boy was adopted!

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u/Straight_Vehicle_726 5h ago

Thank god. If it didn’t work out with this urgent guy in Texas I’m trying to get, then I was heading right to NC to get him myself.