Sweet, silly, and happy-go-lucky Velma is thrilled to be in rescue and seeking her furever home! She was found as a stray, underweight and with a case of mange that’s left her with a hairless face. Now that she’s getting lots of groceries and the proper treatment, her fur has returned, and and her smile has transformed into a great big FLUFFY grin! Velma knows that she’s a lucky girl, and therefore is always in a good mood! She enjoys being silly with her toys, turkey treats, laying on the tile floor by the AC vent, playing with other dogs and her humans, and winding down with snuggles! Velma gets along great with other dogs, especially larger ones - small dogs seem to confuse her (“He smells like a dog, but WHERE’S THE REST?!”). Overall, she prefers to be inside, and she is quieter than most Pyrs, only barking when she hears another dog bark first. When she is outside, she has mountains of fun in running around the yard chasing bunnies and birds. This friendly lady is crate trained, jumps into the car willingly, and is learning to walk on leash (she’s doing very well too!). She is always smiling, loving to go on adventures and exploring the town. This social gal loves meeting anyone and everyone while she’s out visiting public places. You best be prepared to offer this affectionate girl plenty of lovin’, or she will put her Pyr Paw to good use! Velma loves her humans and becomes loyal very quickly. Her ideal home will be with an active family that has a 5’ fenced-in yard, at least one other dog to play with, and where the humans are home more often than not. If you’re looking for a happy and fun-loving companion that enjoys a good cuddle, look no further than Velma!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Velma in NC 

Age: 1 yr 11 mos old as of November 2024 

Color: white, cream and tan 

Dew Claws: no 

Estimated Adult Weight: 70 - 75 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Snow Camp, NC 

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, Older 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.