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Ellie Mae is a sweetheart with long luscious locks, just begging to be pet! She’s not that into digging, and would rather spend her time her time indoors, hanging out with her people, getting brushed and receiving tummy rubs and ear scratches. Playing with other dogs is also fantastic fun, and she’s been having a grand time paling around with her 7-pound doggie foster brother! She is a medium-energy pup with a very loving nature, and you can tell that she is truly enjoying foster life inside her very first home. Ellie Mae is friendly when meeting new people outside the house, and she will sit to be pet and loved on. When new people come into the home, it’s important that they be properly introduced to Ellie so that she knows they were invited and not intruders. This well-mannered lady walks excellent on leash, is crate trained, and knows “sit.” She’s not comfortable with the car yet, but we’re willing to bet that she will come around if offered some of her favorite treats of cheese, peanut butter, and tiny squirts of whipped cream! True to her guardian nature, Ellie Mae will bark to warn her people of threats near and far, both seen and unseen! Her ideal home will provide her with the opportunity to play, run, and bark freely - a 5’ fenced-in yard would be amazing! This kind girl is adaptable and open to accepting new environments and schedules, and will try to please her people. She would be fine as an only dog, but she would surely enjoy having a doggie friend to wrestle with, and maybe kids to teach her how to play with toys! If Ellie Mae sounds like a fit for you, apply today!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Ellie Mae in TN 

Age: 3 yrs 2 mos old as of May 2024 

Color: White with gray ears 

Dew Claws: yes, double 

Estimated Adult Weight: 75 - 80 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Collierville, 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: 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.