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Do you think that Fall is the pyrfect time for outdoor adventures? Mattie certainly thinks so, and she would love nothing more than to go on all sorts of adventures with her furever family! This spunky-looking girl has all the pawtential to be your new best friend, and what's extra special about Mattie is that she has excellent leash manners. Armed with a harness and leash, Mattie will be your pyrfect companion, whether it is for a leisurely stroll in the neighborhood, a quick stop at the local coffee shop, or a relaxing hike in the woods. Mattie ADORES her foster brother, and she is crossing her paws in the hopes that she can have a furever canine sibling of her own as well. After all, playtime is so much more fun when you have a sibling to play with, right? Mattie loves her people, and we are pawsitive that it will be the highlight of your day coming home to this happy, smiling face, who flips over for belly rubs the second you open the door. If you welcome this adorable girl into your home, Mattie will seal your fate as her best friend furever with her first kiss on your cheek!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Mattie in CT

Age: 1 yr 5 mos old as of Sept 2023

Color: White

Dew Claws: None

Estimated Adult Weight: 90-100 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Thompson, CT

Medical: Spayed, 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, older kids (over 10). 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.

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.