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This adorable gal is Ariel, and she is hoping to spend her first summer with her furever family! She is quite the happy-go-lucky girl who is thrilled to be involved in any activity. Whether it is to explore the back corner of the yard, play with her foster siblings, take a leisurely stroll in the neighborhood, or tag along in the car as you run your errands, Ariel is your go-to sidekick to keep you company. She has been taken to several restaurants with her foster and is very comfortable around new dogs and people - she wants to meet everyone! These days, Ariel is working hard on polishing her basic cues so she can charm her way into your heart, and fair warning, she hasn't failed to charm anyone yet :) Ariel will need to have a 6' fence so she continues to mature in a safe and secure environment, and a sibling to be her furever best pals to play with and learn from. When it comes to her furever home, Ariel is hoping for a family where she can be involved in your everyday activities, including training so she can show off her smartness. As long as you provide Ariel with an abundance of love and consistent pawsitive reinforcement, this lovely girl will mature into your best companion in no time!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Ariel in FL

Age: 5 mos old as of May 2023

Color: White with tan markings

Dew Claws: Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 80-90 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Brandenton, FL

Medical: Pup will be placed on a spay/neuter contract with a date specified for the spay or neuter procedure to be performed by. 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: Almost!

Can be Placed With: Dogs and kids. Not yet tested with cats.

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.

Fees: Adoption fees are determined on a sliding scale depending on age, location and transport. Fees for dogs adopted locally start at $400 and can range up to $700 for puppies under six months. Puppies placed on spay/neuter contracts receive $100 back when the dog is spayed or neutered. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.

Transport: Not available to the West Coast - please see our list of Northwest dogs

NYS Registered Rescue # RR102

Our goal is to assess every application on its own merits. Key considerations are: 1) the experience of the applicant with large breed dogs 2) children in the household or regularly visiting the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature and 3) the sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid same-sex aggression issues. For puppies under six months old, the applicant’s ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.

If you can't foster or adopt at this time, please consider helping our Neediest Cases or making a tax-exempt donation by visiting our Donate page.

Please complete the adoption application and visit nationalpyr.org to learn more about Pyrs and our adoption process. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) is not a shelter. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt rescue who has been rescuing the breed for 15 years.  Visit 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 our online application. 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. 

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 Adoptable Dogs.