Adopt a Great Pyrenees (medium coat)

Children in the home must be at least 6 years old.

Previous dog experience is required, preferably large breed.

Female Great Pyrenees rarely cohabitate with other females successfully. Our goal is for each adoption to be a permanent placement, therefore homes that already have a female dog are not eligible to adopt a female Pyr.

Meet the lovely Athena, a Southern belle. Everyone she meets is a new friend (kisses and a full body wag, anyone?) Athena also enjoys playing with other dogs, being brushed and going for car rides, although sometimes she wants to be in the driver's seat!  She is  a very sweet girl who loves attention. She thinks she's a lap dog and will choose "her special person". Like most Pyrs, Athena is determined to do things her way. She can be stubborn and may require some coaxing if you're trying to get her to go somewhere. She loves to get brushed and petted and will happily munch away at chews and chips. Athena will do best in a home where her person/persons are experienced dog owners who will use positive training techniques. Athena is a fence jumper, so the fence must be at least 5 feet tall. Athena can be placed in a home with other dogs and older children (but no cats please).



NGPR Pooch Profile



Name: Athena in NY



Age: 3 yrs 3 mos old as of Dec. 2017



Color: white



Dew Claws: yes



Estimated Adult Weight: 95 lbs



Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Rochester, NY



Medical: Spayed, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with a Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.



Housebroken: yes



Can be Placed With: older kids, other dogs, no cats



Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOTcontain this breed. Athena requires at least a 5 ft fence.



Fees: $475 adoption fee.



If you can't foster or adopt at this time, please consider helping our Neediest Cases.



Please visit our ADOPTION CENTER to complete the application form and learn more about Pyrs and our adoption process. Thanks.

About Us: National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt coalition of Pyr rescuers and rescue groups. We save Pyrs and Pyr mixes across the country and place them in approved foster homes so we know how they will interact with
your
family. Please consider adopting or fostering. Every dog who is fostered or adopted makes room for another Pyr coming out of a kill shelter. Prior to adoption, NGPR dogs are fostered for a minimum of two weeks (usually more), spayed or neutered and fully vetted. Dogs coming from out of area are certified with a USDA health certificate before going to their new homes. Our rescuers adhere to the highest placement standards and will take back any dog whose adoption does not succeed. Visit www.nationalpyr.org to learn more about us, our mission and our breed.

More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out the application form below. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply. For more information about our adoption process please visit our adoption information page.

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This exceptional Great Pyrenees dog has been selected for sponsorship by National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR)We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes and not all of them are posted. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Rescue Dogs.

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