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This is a COURTESY posting only to help TONY find a home. You will need to contact the organization who has him.
Please contact OLD LYME ANIMAL CONTROL at animalcontrol@oldlyme-ct.gov for an adoption application or additional information. This dog is located in Connecticut.
Northeast Pyr Rescue is not responsible for this dog. We only courtesy post dogs who are in the states we cover in the Northeastern US.
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Exciting news! We are now taking applications for our near and dear Tony!
As many of you are aware , Tony is the Great Pyrenees found abandoned at the end of Lords Meadow. Over the last 2 months we have learned so much about him and his dreaded past. He hasn’t ever been placed with the proper owner, has been continuously re-homed or dumped. So now here we are looking for his forever.
He is a livestock guardian dog (LSGD) whose breed is to guard/protects. Tony hasn’t ever been a working farm LSGD but still guards. He grew up with children and learned to guard the children. We enlisted a local trainer thru All Bright Canines to help with proper correction in hopes of curbing his guarding behavior. He has been attending weekly one on one training at both their facility and the shelter. The trainer will also be giving his new family some guidance. He is a 100% Great Pyrenees so guarding isn’t uncommon for his breed. Fact is, once Tony knows you….he will love you.
More about the Tony we know today! He is an amazing, smart and loyal dog who loves his people.
This big guy weighs in at 93 lbs, is 5 years old, neutered and up to date on shots. Tony is playful with toys, loves to go for car rides, take a walk and is guilty of loving people food. He has proven to be a big, laid back mush ball who just wants to lay and hang around people he is familiar with. He is completely housebroken and walks well on a leash. Tony has also proven to be shy of new people, it takes him sometime to warm up. Could be 10 min, could be multiple visits, men do take more time. With time, positive reinforcement and cheese (loves cheese) he comes around on his terms. He has many people that we have properly introduced him to and come to visit him weekly at the shelter. We can’t thank them enough for giving Tony the love he deserves! Oh and Tony favorite part….treats. Tony has made it his job to sniff thru all the donations and have first dibs.
Tony’s ideal forever family would require previous experience with LSGD or extensive dog experience, take him on car rides, give him lots of butt rubs and be the center of his people’s universe. He needs a quiet home and does best with a routine, structure and someone with leadership to uphold the rules for him. He is like a child, give him a foot he takes a mile. Due to his size and guarding we feel it’s best to place Tony with no children, dogs or cats and fenced in yard to safely romp around in. He will also require multiple meet and greets to become comfortable with his new family.
Please understand we are being very transparent and doing our best to ensure Tony is placed in the proper future home.
To submit an application please click the link below or email us at animalcontrol@oldlyme-ct.gov and we will email you one.
This is a COURTESY posting only to help TONY find a home. You will need to contact the organization who has him.
Please contact OLD LYME ANIMAL CONTROL at animalcontrol@oldlyme-ct.gov for an adoption application or additional information. This dog is located in Connecticut.
Northeast Pyr Rescue is not responsible for this dog. We only courtesy post dogs who are in the states we cover in the Northeastern US.
Post:
Exciting news! We are now taking applications for our near and dear Tony!
As many of you are aware , Tony is the Great Pyrenees found abandoned at the end of Lords Meadow. Over the last 2 months we have learned so much about him and his dreaded past. He hasn’t ever been placed with the proper owner, has been continuously re-homed or dumped. So now here we are looking for his forever.
He is a livestock guardian dog (LSGD) whose breed is to guard/protects. Tony hasn’t ever been a working farm LSGD but still guards. He grew up with children and learned to guard the children. We enlisted a local trainer thru All Bright Canines to help with proper correction in hopes of curbing his guarding behavior. He has been attending weekly one on one training at both their facility and the shelter. The trainer will also be giving his new family some guidance. He is a 100% Great Pyrenees so guarding isn’t uncommon for his breed. Fact is, once Tony knows you….he will love you.
More about the Tony we know today! He is an amazing, smart and loyal dog who loves his people.
This big guy weighs in at 93 lbs, is 5 years old, neutered and up to date on shots. Tony is playful with toys, loves to go for car rides, take a walk and is guilty of loving people food. He has proven to be a big, laid back mush ball who just wants to lay and hang around people he is familiar with. He is completely housebroken and walks well on a leash. Tony has also proven to be shy of new people, it takes him sometime to warm up. Could be 10 min, could be multiple visits, men do take more time. With time, positive reinforcement and cheese (loves cheese) he comes around on his terms. He has many people that we have properly introduced him to and come to visit him weekly at the shelter. We can’t thank them enough for giving Tony the love he deserves! Oh and Tony favorite part….treats. Tony has made it his job to sniff thru all the donations and have first dibs.
Tony’s ideal forever family would require previous experience with LSGD or extensive dog experience, take him on car rides, give him lots of butt rubs and be the center of his people’s universe. He needs a quiet home and does best with a routine, structure and someone with leadership to uphold the rules for him. He is like a child, give him a foot he takes a mile. Due to his size and guarding we feel it’s best to place Tony with no children, dogs or cats and fenced in yard to safely romp around in. He will also require multiple meet and greets to become comfortable with his new family.
Please understand we are being very transparent and doing our best to ensure Tony is placed in the proper future home.
To submit an application please click the link below or email us at animalcontrol@oldlyme-ct.gov and we will email you one.
http://www.nepyresq.org/online_application.html
NEPR interviews each applicant and also conducts a home visit to ensure this is the right breed for them. The Great Pyrenees is not a breed for everyone. Education about the breed is key for prospective owners to avoid mistakes in placement. If the placement isn't working, Northeast Pyr Rescue will take the dog back immediately under any circumstances. Adopting a dog locally has several advantages. A volunteer goes to the home of the prospective owners and makes suggestions for the dog's care. Prospective owners can also meet and "interview" dogs at conveniently located facilities or foster homes. Our canine behavioralists specialize in working with Pyrs and are always available for questions or support. We ask for a donation of $25 at the time of the home visit, and then a donation of $350 when a Great Pyrenees is adopted from our rescue.
http://www.nepyresq.org/online_application.html
NEPR interviews each applicant and also conducts a home visit to ensure this is the right breed for them. The Great Pyrenees is not a breed for everyone. Education about the breed is key for prospective owners to avoid mistakes in placement. If the placement isn't working, Northeast Pyr Rescue will take the dog back immediately under any circumstances. Adopting a dog locally has several advantages. A volunteer goes to the home of the prospective owners and makes suggestions for the dog's care. Prospective owners can also meet and "interview" dogs at conveniently located facilities or foster homes. Our canine behavioralists specialize in working with Pyrs and are always available for questions or support. We ask for a donation of $25 at the time of the home visit, and then a donation of $350 when a Great Pyrenees is adopted from our rescue.
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All of our available dogs are located in foster homes with our volunteers. These foster homes are spread across the Northeast. We will arrange for you to go meet any available dogs in their foster home.
All of our available dogs are located in foster homes with our volunteers. These foster homes are spread across the Northeast. We will arrange for you to go meet any available dogs in their foster home.
More about this rescue
NorthEast Pyr Rescue (NEPR) is a non-profit corporation and an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing compassionate, coordinated and comprehensive rescue services for Great Pyrenees dogs in our region, the North East portion of the United States.
We have Three Primary Goals:
1.) Rescue and Re-homing –We provide rescue care for Great Pyrenees dogs that are lost, abandoned, neglected or surrendered and place them in loving permanent homes. In many instances the dogs have lived with attentive and loving families but due to difficult circumstances, such as divorce or owner death, the Pyr needs to find a new home. In some cases dogs have been neglected or abandoned and have special care needs.
2.) Education – We teach people about the Great Pyrenees breed characteristics and convey information regarding proper dog selection and the importance of spaying and neutering. Members set up educational booths at county fairs, public events, Pet-Co, live stock events, and dog shows to disseminate information and answer questions. We distribute about 500 educational fliers and pamphlets each year a s well as speak to approximately 1,000 people.
3.) Consultation and Assistance – We work with owners who are experiencing behavioral problems with their Pyrs, connecting them with experienced breeders and owners who understand and help resolve their issues of concern. In most instances, with dedicated owners, we can provide easy solutions so the Pyr can remain in their home forever.
NorthEast Pyr Rescue (NEPR) is a non-profit corporation and an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing compassionate, coordinated and comprehensive rescue services for Great Pyrenees dogs in our region, the North East portion of the United States.
We have Three Primary Goals:
1.) Rescue and Re-homing –We provide rescue care for Great Pyrenees dogs that are lost, abandoned, neglected or surrendered and place them in loving permanent homes. In many instances the dogs have lived with attentive and loving families but due to difficult circumstances, such as divorce or owner death, the Pyr needs to find a new home. In some cases dogs have been neglected or abandoned and have special care needs.
2.) Education – We teach people about the Great Pyrenees breed characteristics and convey information regarding proper dog selection and the importance of spaying and neutering. Members set up educational booths at county fairs, public events, Pet-Co, live stock events, and dog shows to disseminate information and answer questions. We distribute about 500 educational fliers and pamphlets each year a s well as speak to approximately 1,000 people.
3.) Consultation and Assistance – We work with owners who are experiencing behavioral problems with their Pyrs, connecting them with experienced breeders and owners who understand and help resolve their issues of concern. In most instances, with dedicated owners, we can provide easy solutions so the Pyr can remain in their home forever.
