Volunteers with a Mission
Work with a caring, dedicated group of volunteers who are positively impacting the rescue and placement of Great Pyrenees dogs and Pyr mixes. Become a Great Pyrenees Rescue volunteer and join us on our rescue journey to help “Save More Pyrs.”
Volunteering is a learning experience and we provide support, information and training to give volunteers the skills and knowledge they need to make rescue a rewarding commitment.
Sunnie went from a high-kill Tennessee shelter to a new North Carolina foster and was adopted two months later. Fostering is an important contribution for Great Pyrenees Rescue volunteers. It provides a lifeline for many dogs who would otherwise die in kill shelters.
Please fill out the Volunteer Application if you are interested in fostering or doing administrative work. Please complete the Transport Volunteer form if you can help transport a Pyr.
If you completed a volunteer form before and were approved, then please email us to let us know of your current interest.
Fostering is a critical need for all rescue groups. We cover all approved expenses for foster dogs and provide food and monthly flea/tick and heartworm medication. Our foster homes are an integral part of the adoption process, giving dogs loving temporary homes until a suitable forever home can be found. Spending time in a foster home will provide a smooth transition for a dog into their “forever home”. While the dog is with you, your input will help rescue volunteers find the best possible family match for the dog.
In addition to fostering, there are many other ways you can help rescue. Volunteers with good management and computer skills are needed. Perhaps you’re just the right person to fill one of our available volunteer positions!
NGPR has partnered with our country’s leading animal welfare organizations. We were the recipient of an ASPCA/Subaru “Share the Love”Rescue Ride grant to transport rescued Pyrenees.
We were also designated an HSUS (now Humane World) partner to house and care for animals rescued from inhumane situations. As part of this program we received Ruby, a Korean meat dog rescued by Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy.
National Great Pyrenees Rescue is proud to be recognized by the Petco Foundation for our lifesaving work. Grants for spaying/neutering have helped us start more rescued Pyrs on the path to lifelong, loving homes.
We were the recipient of a Victim’s Trapping Fund grant from Born Free U.S.A. to help cover medical expenses for Maggie, the very young victim of a cruel, illegal trap. Maggie’s right paw was beyond saving and was amputated.
The Wags and Menace Make A Difference Foundation has provided emergency medical funding since 2015 to NGPR’s neediest cases. We have worked hard over the years to earn the trust of all these organizations and strive to be the “Best of Breed” rescue for Great Pyrenees and Pyr mix dogs.
