Valentine is a sweet and spicy Great Pyrenees and Border Collie mix who came into rescue around Valentine’s Day with her siblings Cupid and Rose. All three pups have medium-high energy and prefer being inside with their people, but also love playing in the yard with the other resident dogs. They are working on learning all the skills needed to blossom into wonderful family dogs, like crate training, walking on leash, and house-training. They also love absolutely everyone who comes through the door, regularly meeting new people of all ages! Valentine is an affectionate girl with the most adorable white heart on her head. She goes after what she wants, whether that’s crawling into an available lap for some cuddle time, tussling with the boys, or napping in a patch of sunlight. Hanging out with the indoor cat is also a priority, and she will lay under the table waiting for him to join her. She’s a social butterfly, loving to play tug of war with her brother and sister, “grooming” the other dogs, and snuggling with her humans. This little cutie loves food, and she will bark on occasion if dinner is not served promptly! Her favorite toy is a caterpillar that is three times her size! - she shows it who’s boss when she drags it all over the house, including to the bed to curl up on for a good nap. Valentine’s ideal home will have a secure fenced yard and a canine brother who she can look up to for advice and to help her learn the ropes and routine. She can’t wait to have a family that will allow her to be a cherished member and include her in their activities!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Valentine in CT

Age: 16 wks old as of beg April 2024 

Color: black and white 

Dew Claws: none 

Estimated Adult Weight: 50 - 60 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Windsor Locks, CT

Medical:  Pup will be placed on a spay/neuter contract with a date specified for the spay or neuter procedure to be performed by. 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: Working on it! 

Can be Placed With: Dogs, 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. 

Transport: Not available to the West Coast - please see our list of Northwest dogs

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.

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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

Valentine in CT - A Social Butterfly!'s brother, Cupid in CT - pending (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Valentine in CT - A Social Butterfly!'s brother, Cupid in CT - pending (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Valentine in CT - A Social Butterfly!'s sister, Rose in CT - Loves Play & Adventure! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.

Valentine in CT - A Social Butterfly!'s sister, Rose in CT - Loves Play & Adventure! (available for adoption) can also be seen on our website.