Surrender Procedures
There are many Pyrs needing rescue across the county. NGPR strives to help Pyr owners who must surrender their dogs, and help shelters and other rescue groups find foster care or homes for their dogs. The dog must be a Great Pyrenees or Pyr mix, have an acceptable temperament, exhibit no serious physical problems and of course, space must be available in a suitable foster home.
Behavioral Assistance
If you are having problems with your Great Pyrenees dog, please consult NGPR's list of Great Pyrenees Rescue contacts. If you cannot find an appropriate source of assistance, contact NGPR's Director, who will help you find a knowledgeable volunteer who can help with your situation. NGPR wants to help dogs and their owners overcome their difficulties and live long, happy lives together.
Surrender
National Great Pyrenees Rescue does not maintain foster facilities. Please remember that, as an owner, you are primarily responsible for helping to find your dog a new home. This web page gives many ideas on how to go about this process. Give yourself as much time as possible and plan on holding the dog while a new home is located. In emergency situations, we will try and locate a local rescue group that can help place or foster the dog. but fostering is extremely limited. Most rescue groups will require the owner to provide a copy of the dog's most current medical records. A copy of the rabies certificate is required by state law. If the owner chooses to complete an online surrender information form, the form will be forwarded to the nearest rescue group doing Great Pyrenees rescue. This does not guarantee your dog will be accepted into foster, it is only the starting point for assessing the dog's potential for adoption. A digital photograph of the dog should be sent to director@nationalpyr.org.
Shelters
Shelters holding dogs they believe to be Great Pyrenees should contact their closest Pyr rescue group or contact NGPR's Director. We will work with the shelter to determine whether the dog is a Great Pyrenees, whether the dog has an appropriate temperament for placement, and which Pyr rescue group is closest.
