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This handsome fellow is Salvador, also lovingly known as Big Sal :) Sal is pretty much THE pyrfect boy, and he deserves his very own pyrfect furever family! Prior to coming into rescue, Sal was well-loved, as he has excellent house manners and is quite the social butterfly when it comes to people. However, his people were unable to adequately care for him and thus made the difficult decision to surrender him so that he can find his furever family to love. This big boy LOVES hanging out with his people, even if it is just napping by your feet as you watch your favorite TV shows. If encouraged, Big Sal will not hesitate to reach up and sniff your face lovingly to greet you, though he doesn't complain if you prefer him to keep all his paws on the floor. Big Sal is an excellent playmate with his foster canine sibling - they always come up with fun games that you wish to join in. Indoors, this boy has an amazing off switch; he even won over the hearts of all the indoor kitties! While Big Sal is pretty much pyrfect all around, he is tall and flexible enough that he can easily scale a shorter fence or squeeze under those in need of repair. Nonetheless, he is content to patrol his territory as long as the fencing is secure at the bottom and he is not left unattended. We are pawsitive that Big Sal is in the running for the most pyrfect boy of the year, so don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be this handsome boy's furever person!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Salvador in MI

Age: 4 yrs 6 mos old as of Sept 2023

Color: White with gray badger markings

Dew Claws: Single

Estimated Adult Weight: 90 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Mt Pleasant, MI

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, 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: Dogs and cats. Not yet tested with kids, but should be ok.

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE 6 ft fencing secured at bottom 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.