Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Introducing Kendra—because apparently a snickerdoodle wished upon a star and woke up as a dog. Kendra is an 11-month-old, 37-pound female Great Pyrenees mix, and we would like to know whose idea it was to put freckles on something already this cute. Was the fluff insufficient? Did the sweet little face need garnish? She looks like someone made a puppy out of whipped cream, gave her a heart full of sunshine, and then added cinnamon kisses just to make sure none of us stood a chance. And then they made her little. Yes, little. We realize almost 40 pounds may seem big to some of you, but our usual dogs come inside and have to make a three-point turn in the kitchen. Kendra is our version of a petite girl, still enough dog to give you a proper hug, just considerably less likely to require her own side of the sectional. This girl has the sweetness of a grandma who keeps slipping you cookies, the cheerful temperament of a kindergartner who just found out tomorrow is pajama day, and the general appearance of a teddy bear who has been deeply loved and accidentally brought to life. She is happy, fun, and easy to have around.
👉 Apply to adopt Kendra:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
📍 Kendra is fostered in Hutchinson, KS. Adopters must pick up. We do not transport.
Kendra loves other dogs and is, according to her foster, definitely the life of the party. Apparently, someone told her there would be other dogs in the foster home, and she arrived emotionally prepared for summer camp. Friends? Activities? A group of hairy individuals who also consider sniffing the same patch of grass a meaningful shared experience? Finally, her people. A compatible playful dog could be a wonderful companion for her—someone to romp with, share the excitement, and participate in those mysterious canine meetings where everyone suddenly gathers around one completely unremarkable leaf. She would enjoy a buddy who can match her enthusiasm. A dog whose preferred activities include sleeping, sighing, and filing complaints about the younger generation may find her social calendar a bit ambitious. Cats are acceptable roommates, although Kendra may occasionally bark at them. Her foster says she does fine with cats, but apparently she reserves the right to comment on their management style. Fair enough. Imagine being a cheerful little snickerdoodle trying to make friends with someone who looks at you like you just asked to borrow money. Kendra brings sunshine, freckles, and a willingness to socialize. The cat brings concealed weapons and the expression of a substitute teacher who has already had enough. Children are a less thoroughly tested department. Kendra’s sweet, happy personality gives her a lovely starting point for friendships with respectful kids. She may discover that children are delightful little activity coordinators who drop snacks and consider running in circles a perfectly reasonable afternoon. Finally, someone whose recreational interests make sense. However, kids will need to understand gentle handling, giving her space, and letting her eat and sleep peacefully. Looking like a teddy bear does not obligate Kendra to attend a tea party in a bonnet or be tucked into a doll stroller by someone with absolutely no understanding of load capacity.
Kendra clocks in at a 7 out of 10 on the energy scale, which is roughly what happens when you put a summer-camp counselor inside a stuffed animal. She is fun, lively, and interested in having a life that contains actual activities. The freckles are decorative; the motor underneath them is fully operational. Her foster thinks she is an adventure seeker who would enjoy outings, and she needs people who can keep up with her youthful enthusiasm. Walks, exploring, playing, and spending time doing things with her family would all help give that happy little engine somewhere to go. She also likes playing in water, because apparently joy is even better when you can splash it onto everybody nearby. Toys, however, have not particularly impressed her. You can purchase an entire basket of squeaky woodland creatures, but Kendra is under no obligation to pretend your shopping trip changed her life. Fetch does receive some participation, although the service ends earlier than you might expect. She will go get whatever you throw, but bringing it back is not currently part of the agreement. You relocated it. She investigated the relocation. If you wanted it returned, that should have been discussed before you launched it into another ZIP code. Fortunately, Kendra does great on a harness and takes direction, making walks a wonderful way to enjoy time together. She may not know formal commands yet, but she can accept guidance without requesting a committee hearing, which is a lovely place to start. Getting into the car currently involves a little help from her foster. Once aboard, she rides well and does not get motion sickness. She does need to be secured, though, because she apparently believes driving should be a collaborative effort. Her foster hooks her in so she cannot offer her services behind the wheel. We appreciate the initiative, but being adorable and looking out the windshield with confidence does not qualify you to merge onto the highway. Properly secured, she can enjoy her ride while the person with thumbs handles the machinery.
Kendra has no reported food or resource guarding, and her foster hasn’t noted any particular fears or dramatic overreactions. So far, she seems to be moving through life with the general emotional outlook of happy to be here, pleased with the company, and reasonably certain something good is about to happen. Her foster describes her as super sweet, fun, and easy to have around. She has the makings of a lovely companion for people who want a cheerful young dog to share their days, rather than merely admire one through the window while she invents her own entertainment. A securely fenced yard would be her foster’s preferred setup, allowing Kendra to get her zoomies out safely. Sometimes a girl needs to run like somebody just announced free samples at the cheese counter. No escape-artist tendencies have been reported, but having a secure space to romp would suit her energy and provide an excellent venue for those important laps that begin nowhere, accomplish nothing, and somehow make the entire day better. Inside the house, Kendra is already potty trained. Yes, underneath the freckles and recreational nonsense is a girl who understands that your flooring is not a public restroom. Kendra is also accustomed to being kenneled at night and when her foster family is away. She initially barked about the arrangement, presumably because she had not been consulted about the accommodations, but adjusted after a few days. Her foster thinks she might do well sleeping outside the kennel or having more freedom when alone, although that has not been established yet. Part of her current kennel routine is precautionary because another dog in the home can be naughty. In other words, Kendra is following the rules while somebody else has caused the entire classroom to lose recess.
Kendra’s ideal home is a fun, loving one with people who will give her affection, activities, continued guidance, and somewhere to put all that happy energy. A securely fenced yard would be a great fit, and another compatible playful dog could provide both companionship and a willing associate for backyard foolishness. She needs a family who understands that a sweet temperament and an active personality can occupy the same fluffy little body. She can be easy to live with and still need exercise. She can be ridiculously cute and still need training. She can look like a cinnamon-dusted throw pillow and still expect you to take her outside and do something interesting. Most of all, Kendra needs people who will appreciate her for exactly what she is: a super sweet, happy-go-lucky, slightly silly young girl whose good nature is every bit as appealing as her face. So, if your home is missing a fun-sized fluffy sugar cookie with freckles, a heart full of sweetness, and the sincere belief that life would improve if everyone played a little more, Kendra may be your girl. She is social, cheerful, easy to enjoy, and delightfully ridiculous—the kind of dog who can turn an ordinary walk into a shared adventure, a backyard into a party, and your very firm “we are just looking” into a suspicious amount of discussion about where her bed would go. She won’t return your fetch toy, and she is not qualified to drive your car, but she has quite a lot to offer in the departments that actually matter.
If you’re ready to give this lovable little freckle muffin a forever home, fill out an adoption application at:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Yes, the entire application. Not half of it. Not a Facebook comment saying, “Those freckles!” Not a message announcing that you have already named her, purchased a pink collar, and informed your husband after the fact. Once submitted, we can send your application to Kendra’s foster family, who will help determine whether you are the right match for this cheerful little cloud of sugar and questionable fetch policies. If approved, you will need to pick her up in person from her foster location. Kendra will not be shipped, delivered, teleported, or tucked into a bakery box marked “One Freckled Snickerdoodle—Handle With Love.”
