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Meet this NGPR celebrity, Star! If you've followed NGPR social media, you may recognize this sweet, fluffy girl who was found this winter on the side of a TN road nursing an awful leg wound after escaping a neglectful home life. She hasn't let her painful past keep her down, however, and she's now experiencing the new comforts of a warm, soft bed, canine foster siblings, and lots of treats and affection. Star is an easy-going and loving girl who enjoys being right next to anyone who will show her the love she deserves. She does well on a leash, is learning to enjoy the car, and is a happy camper meeting humans of all ages and types! Star is a low to medium energy pyr who loves to play with other dogs, have her coat brushed, and keep a watchful eye over her home while sneaking in lots of naps and snuggles. Some of her favorite human foods include salmon and Greek yogurt; she knows she deserves the best from here on out! Star has retained a deep trust of and loyalty to people despite being starved of basic care for much of her short life. She's so grateful for every kindness and she's quickly learning what it means to be someone's baby girl and best friend! If you have lots of love and nurturing to give, Star could be the most deserving lucky pup with whom to share it.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Star in TN

Age: 2 yrs 5 mos old as of April 2024

Color: White and cream

Dew Claws: Yes, double

Estimated Adult Weight: 80 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Lebanon, TN

Medical: Spayed, dewormed, positive for heartworm and undergoing treatment, 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: Older Children, Dogs, Cats Unknown

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.