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My name is MARLEY!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated 1 year ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $550

This helps Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Great Pyrenees
Color
White
Age
5 years 5 months old, Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
108 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

My name is Marley and I'm approx. 3 yrs old. I am a companion, friend, protector and life-changer. I'll add a dimension to your life that may be missing. I will work for you, guard you, keep you company and love you. When I arrived, I was battered and defeated. I was dealt a bad hand, but I responded with courage. I don't judge the folks who neglected and abused me. I don't hate. I don't discriminate and I'm trying not to hold grudges. I DO know how to love unconditionally, and that's all I want in return. Don't pity me because I am a rescued dog. Adopt me and let me walk with greatness by your side.

Note: Great Pyrenees are considered a Giant Breed. The average weight can be 100lbs. or more. They bark, shed and have a wanderlust, so secure fences are a must-have. They are NOT off-leash dogs and a Pyr off-leash is called a "dis'a'Pyr". Some Pyrs do well with other dogs and some don't because by the virtue of the breed traits they were bred to keep out intruders and can consider some dogs as intruders. While they make wonderful pets and family dogs, they aren't for everyone so be sure to understand and learn about the breed traits of this breed or any breed you might be considering.
Rescue
Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
8700 Golden Spur Drive, Granite Bay, CA 95746

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

www.spgpc.org/rescue

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Applicants have to fill out an application. Go to http://www.spgpc.com/adoptionprocess.htm The application consists of 4 pages and 60 questions relating fenced yards, whether they have had this breed before or large dogs. Three references are required, one from their veterinarian, one from someone they've gotten a dog from before (if applicable) and a personal reference. If the application looks good, then we proceed to the references. If the references are good then we schedule a home study to make sure the dogs will thrive in that environment. Finally we engage the applicants into a contract that spell out their responsibility to the dog and us and our responsibility to them and the dog they are adopting. We then assign a mentor to help them through the transition period and a 1 yr membership to the club. Whether they maintain the membership in force or not we are still a resource to them for the life of the dog. And should life happen, we always take our dogs back.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our pets can be viewed by click the link: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=CA957 or by visiting our web site www.spgpc. Dogs are housed at our private facility and appointments to view the animals are easily made by calling (916) 791-7580. We are located in Granite Bay, CA which is 23 miles East of Sacramento.
We often frequent adoption events, so dogs can be viewed at those sites when they occur.

More about this rescue

We belong to a breed club and take in Great Pyrenees and Great Pyrenees mix dogs. Once a dog is taken into our program, it is restored to health, brought current on all vaccines, micro chipped, had microscopic fecal exams and treated for parasites and worms and had a heart worm test. If positive they are treated before making adoptable and if negative, they are put on a heart worm monthly preventative as well as a preventative for fleas and ticks. All dogs are groomed prior to adoption and are in good health.