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This “little” girl’s PYRsonality is really coming to the front—she has won the hearts of her foster parents with her daily antics and love of life! Heidi loves other dogs and humans of all ages and sizes. She ignores the resident cat unless he smacks her in the face for no apparent reason :) Heidi is housetrained, letting her people know she needs to go out with a whine, and she sleeps thru the night in her crate. Heidi wants to make it known she will need a home who believes in the finer things in life and has even asked her foster mom to order her an eye mask and Egyptian cotton sheets :) Speaking of beauty, this young lady enjoys having her hair brushed and her paws, nails, ears, and teeth cleaned. She truly enjoys her mani/pedi but does not tip well! Heidi loves water and thinks it is ok to climb into the shower with her foster mom and has been found sleeping in the bathtub. Heidi explores with her mouth, and true to the Pyr breed, she’s a talker. She talks to her people, her toys, her empty food dish, the neighbors, herself, and she will even tell the freezer door to give her an ice cube! Heidi is a beautiful, confident girl who will be a great adventure buddy on leash walks going exploring. Heidi will require a home with a secure fenced yard and either a male canine companion or children to play with. She would love parents who are home more than not. If you are looking for a Pyrenees girl who is larger than life put in an application to learn more about this special girl!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Heidi in CT

Age: 6 mos old as of May 2023 (DOB 10/30/2022)

Color: White with cream markings on right ear

Dew Claws: single

Estimated Adult Weight: 110 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Litchfield, CT

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: yes

Can be Placed With: Other dogs, dog-savvy cats, 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.

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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.