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This big handsome young boy is Barney and he is such a sweetheart! He is such a happy guy with the most beautiful black and white coat and he always seems to be happy and good-natured. He is such a handsome fellow, he turns heads wherever he goes. Barney is a super nice boy, great with other dogs, both males and females. Barney walks nicely on leash and he is now fully vetted and being treated for heartworm, doing well on the slow kill method and we will provide all medications necessary to finish his treatment. Barney came in to rescue as a stray from an overcrowded Alabama shelter. He has such a great personality, it's hard to believe these poor dogs never get reclaimed once they go missing. Barney came in with a coat in very poor shape so he has since been shaved but his beautiful black and white coat is growing in so nicely now. We're not sure if he has lived indoors before but he is very neat in his kennel so he will pick up house training in no time. Barney is a big handsome fellow in need of a great home or foster home - everybody that meets Barney just loves him so we can't wait to see this handsome guy get a great home of his own!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Barney in GA

Age: 2 yrs 1 mo old as of Sept 2023

Color: Gorgeous White fluffy coat w/black markings

Dew Claws: Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 75 lbs but will likely gain weight as he fills out

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Douglasville, GA

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

Housebroken: Currently in boarding, but very neat in his kennel

Can be Placed With: Older kids, Other dogs, Cats unknown

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.

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.

We may consider fostering for some of our dogs who are in boarding. Please visit Fostering FAQfor an application and information about our fostering program.

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.