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Beautiful, gentle young Etta is oh so sweet and easy. This girl didn’t have a great start in life, coming into rescue as an owner surrender with four six-month old pups. She was kept tied up, very underweight but was so affectionate and appreciative when she was taken into rescue. Etta is the total PYR package—she does great when being groomed, rides well in the car and is very respectful of the 5 ft fence and in true Pyr fashion will bark to warn off intruders. Etta greets all dogs with a friendly tail wag—loving everyone. She is not a big player but will sometimes join in for a chase around the yard. She could easily be placed with other dogs or as an only dog. She will follow her person around just in case they need a head to pet—she is there and ready to receive :) Etta is quite gentle with cats so a feline friend is a definite yes for Etta—especially if her furever home doesn’t have another dog. This girls’ gentle nature even shows thru when she greets her foster's young grandson—so kids are also a yes for this girl! Etta loves being in the middle of everything and rarely walks away from her human. This girl would love a home with a family with plenty of time and love who will teach her the joy of toys and unconditional love—is that your family?

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Etta in KY

Age: 1 yr 7 mos old as of Sept 2023

Color: white

Dew Claws: Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 85 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Richmond, KY

Medical: Spayed, 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: yes, appears to be

Can be Placed With: Cats, Other Dogs, Kids

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.