Cookie is a gorgeous young Pyr girl with a long, soft, fluffy coat that is both curly and dusty-gold in color, making her super unique. Cookie 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 sliced cheese! Cookie is fast friends with all dogs, male and female, large and small. Dogs are clearly where she finds comfort, and she will need at least one other dog in her furever home. This beautiful girl prefers being outside, and her furever home should have a 6’ fenced-in yard so she can run and play with her doggie pals. Cookie is calm around cats. She doesn’t dig or bark, choosing to spend her time romping with her canine buddies, sitting in the breeze, or lounging in the shade. Cookie is timid around humans, as she just doesn’t know much about them, having grown up in a sea of only dogs. That said, she did well when she met the groomer’s daughter, so perhaps smaller humans are less scary than the full-grown variety. She is curious about this new life in rescue, and we can’t wait to see her come out of her shell! With time and patience, Cookie will soon learn that humans come with snacks, hands equal pets, and that belly rubs are awesome!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Cookie in TN 

Age: 9 mos old as of April 2024 

Color: white, cream and dusty-gold 

Dew Claws: yes, double 

Estimated Adult Weight: 80 - 90 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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Cookie in TN - Loves to Sit in the Breeze!'s companion, Mako in TN - Loves All Dogs, Big & Small! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Cookie in TN - Loves to Sit in the Breeze!'s companion, Nurse in TN - Quiet, Calm & Independent! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

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