This pretty lady with the long, soft coat is Palma, and she’s ready for her furever home! She is a social butterfly and loves people and dogs (we don’t know about cats yet). After 5 minutes of meeting her canine foster brothers, they were all fast friends and now they go zooming around the yard playing together! Palma enjoys romping around outside with her brothers, and then coming indoors to take a good nap. She’s an average barker, and has all the Pyr-protective instincts - you can be sure that your yard will be completely free of squirrels if Palma is part of your family! Palma is young and learning all about what it’s like to live in a house, how to walk on leash, and the pros of using a crate. She’s a quick learner and has already figured out that if she lays her head on your lap, she’s going to get pets! This affectionate girl adores humans and has done well meeting new people (large and small), both inside and outside of the home. She loves being pet and getting snuggles, and can be quite enthusiastic when seeking attention, wiggling her way into an open lap! Palma’s ideal home will be with an active family that wants to include her in all the fun, whether that’s playing outside, or chilling together indoors to watch a movie, she just wants to be where the people are!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Palma in AL 

Age: 1 yr 1 mo old as of April 2024 

Color: white with brown and tan markings 

Dew Claws: yes, single on one leg, doubt on the other 

Estimated Adult Weight: 65 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Orange Beach, AL 

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: yes 

Can be Placed With: Dogs, Kids, 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.