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This gentle, loving, happy guy is Runt and he’s lots of fun! Runt loves to run around in the yard with his doggy friends. He has a great personality and loves being with his people but he’s not needy. Runt does great with other dogs and is very respectful of the kitties. He loves to be brushed and pet and is comfortable laying down next to his person allowing them to give him belly rubs :) Runt quickly learned how wonderful people are as well as the joy of toys and running and playing freely! He is an active boy, but a normal amount of activity will keep him happy. Runt will make a wonderful, loving pet. He’s happiest around his humans and doggy companions and will make himself right at home. Runt's gentle nature would be great for children raised around big dogs where he'd be a great friend for them and dog-savvy cats too! If your family is looking for an amazing canine companion and your home is full of love and patience, and a large, fenced yard, put in an application today to learn more about Runt!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Runt in CT

Age: 11 mos old as of Sept 2023

Color: white

Dew Claws: single

Estimated Adult Weight: 85 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Putnam, CT

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, Bigger 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.