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Friendly Cappy – the young boy with the gentle, laid-back personality is the best boy! Cappy would love nothing more than a person or person(s) to love him and spend lots of time walking, hanging out...he is happy to do whatever his family enjoys the most! This boy was found wandering, not claimed as a stray in the shelter and brought to rescue. Cappy keeps his run very clean, is respectful in the home and will enter his crate with the word “kennel” so we believe he lived inside a home. Cappy has the softest coat which he enjoys having brushed, always ready to lend a “paw” by pushing up against you to ensure everywhere can be reached! He will have a small spurt of energy and run but generally enjoys hanging so a female companion would be welcome but not required in his home. Dog-savvy cats are welcome as he will politely approach and sniff—however would probably play if kitty runs. Cappy has such a gentleness about him and loves walking close to his person for pets! This big boy will go outside to patrol the fence line and then come in to hang out or hop into your vehicle to go for a ride. Cappy loves to play with his person and will pick up a toy so you can throw it—he is just a big, big baby :) Cappy’s PYRfect home would be with a person or family who enjoys spending time just loving him!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Cappy in KY

Age: 2 yrs old as of Oct 2023

Color: white

Dew Claws: Single

Estimated Adult Weight: 100 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Richmond, KY

Medical: Neutered, 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: Cats, Other Dogs, Kids 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.