This pretty, young girl with the long, soft coat is Mako, and she’s ready to have a family and home of her own! Mako was rescued from a hoarding case where she was living in dire straights and without human interaction. But now she’s in a foster home learning all about the kindness of humans, comfy dog beds, and the joys of peanut butter! Mako has done beautifully when introduced to every single dog she’s met, male and female, large and small. She is particularly gentle with the resident deaf male Pyr. Dogs are clearly where she finds comfort, and she will need at least one other dog in her furever home. Mako is curious about people and wants to bond, but if uncomfortable, she will dodge your hand while sniffing you. She will soon learn that hands = pets, and that belly rubs are awesome! She has already figured out that car rides are great fun, and she will jump right into the vehicle. This gorgeous gal prefers being outside, but that may change, as she was quite content in the house once she got the chance to wander around inside her foster home. Her furever home should have a 6’ fenced-in yard so she can run and play with her doggie pals, and then sprawl out for some chill time and a good nap. Mako is learning about leashes, and is already crate trained and ready to alert-bark to any big threats in the neighborhood. - She’s not the type to go on barking at anything and everything, but she will definitely let you know if there are any deer in the woods! She’s non-reactive to the indoor cats, even when one swiped at her. Mako has an obvious love for people and we can’t wait to see her blossom in an active and involved home, where she’s spoiled with cheese slices and treated as a member of the family!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Mako in TN 

Age: 1 yr old as of May 2024 

Color: white 

Dew Claws: yes, double 

Estimated Adult Weight: 80 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Bruceton, TN 

Medical:  Spayed, 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: Almost! 

Can be Placed With: Dogs, Older Kids, Cats 

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.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

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