Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
The Official Avalom Handbook
(A Beginner's Guide to Living with a Legendary Pup)
📍 Pickup Location: Skiatook, Oklahoma
Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
📝 Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Welcome, brave adventurer. Congratulations on discovering Avalon. No, this Avalon isn't a mythical island hidden in the mist. She's fluffier, significantly more adorable, and considerably easier to find. Legend says all who find Avalon leave happier than when they arrived. So far, the legend appears to be accurate. She approaches the world with the kind of optimism most of us lost somewhere around paying our first electric bill. Every new experience is met with a wagging tail, sparkling curiosity, and the unwavering belief that today is absolutely going to be awesome. So grab your map, lace up your adventure boots, and prepare yourself. The journey to getting to know Avalon involves plenty of laughs, lots of puppy antics, and a whole lot of love... and unlike the mythical version, this legendary girl is actually available for adoption.
Of course, every legendary kingdom has an origin story, and Avalon is no exception. Our Avalon (or Ava, if you're on nickname privileges) is a 5-month-old, 36-pound female Great Pyrenees who arrived with her equally legendary siblings—Caelwyn, Narnia, and Camelot—after their quest took a very unfortunate detour into an overcrowded shelter. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of those dramatic movie moments where the hero strolls in at the last second with epic background music. The shelter was overflowing well beyond capacity, and time was running out for this entire little band of adventurers. Had a team of incredible foster families not stepped forward and declared, "We've got this," Avalon and her siblings very nearly wouldn't have gotten the chance to write the next chapter of their story. Thankfully, instead of becoming another heartbreaking ending, Avalon found herself exactly where every legendary pup deserves to be—a warm home, a soft bed, a full belly, and humans willing to document the important historical events... like discovering that squeaky toys are magical artifacts and that every new person she meets is almost certainly a lifelong best friend. It's honestly hard to believe this happy-go-lucky little explorer came so close to never getting the chance to experience any of it. But if Avalon has anything to say about it (and she would, enthusiastically), the past is behind her. She's far too busy making friends, collecting happy memories, and assuming the entire world exists solely because it wanted to meet her.
One of the lesser-known laws of Avalon is that friendship is mandatory. There is no lengthy application process. No background check. No waiting period. If you exist and are reasonably polite, congratulations—you've probably just been added to Ava's list of favorite people... or favorite dogs... or favorite living creatures in general. Other dogs? She thinks they're fantastic. Whether they're looking for an energetic wrestling partner, a zoomie companion, or simply someone to hang out with while pretending to supervise the backyard, Ava is happy to fill the position. She's just as content playing as she is peacefully sharing her kingdom with her fellow four-legged citizens. Cats, meanwhile, have apparently been granted diplomatic immunity. Ava has met them, acknowledged their existence, and collectively decided, "Yep... those are definitely some cats," before carrying on with her day. No drama. No royal feuds. Just peaceful international relations. As for tiny humans? While Ava hasn't had the opportunity to hold court with many of them yet, we'd be genuinely surprised if they weren't immediately welcomed into the Kingdom of Best Friends. She has one of those naturally sweet, gentle hearts that seems to assume everyone she meets is arriving specifically to love her. As long as the kiddos know the ancient art of respecting dogs (no ear-pulling, no climbing, and perhaps refrain from attempting to ride the fluffy polar bear), Ava would likely consider them excellent adventure companions. Then there are strangers... a concept Ava simply does not acknowledge. To her, "stranger" is just a person whose friendship ceremony hasn't happened yet. She's unbelievably welcoming, always eager to say hello, and somehow has held onto an incredible amount of trust despite everything she's been through. Considering how her story began, it's honestly remarkable that her first instinct is still to greet the world with a wagging tail instead of suspicion. Avalon may be legendary, but Ava's greatest magic trick isn't mythical at all—it's her unwavering belief that everyone deserves a warm welcome and that every new face could become a lifelong friend.
Like any respectable legend, Avalon offers something for just about everyone. Looking for an all-day hiking companion who expects you to summit three mountains before breakfast? Ava politely declines. Looking for a professional couch ornament that considers walking to the food bowl an Olympic event? Also no. Instead, Ava has landed squarely in the delightful middle of the spectrum. With an energy level of about 5 out of 10, she's the perfect balance of "Let's go have an adventure!" and "Okay... that was fun. I vote snacks and a nap." She's genuinely curious about the world and loves exploring new places, especially if there's a creek, kiddie pool, sprinkler, or suspiciously large puddle involved. Water, as far as Ava is concerned, is one of humanity's finest inventions. If she discovers something splashable, don't be surprised if she insists on conducting a thorough scientific investigation that mostly consists of joyful bouncing. She also appreciates a good toy collection, although if you're hoping to build a championship fetch team... you may want to lower expectations just a tad. Throw the ball? Absolutely. Chase the ball? Sure! Bring the ball back so you can throw it again? That's where the business model starts to fall apart. Ava seems to believe fetch is less of a cooperative sport and more of a "finder's keepers" situation. Traveling with Ava is refreshingly uneventful... once someone remembers that she's still a growing puppy whose legs haven't quite received the memo about jumping into vehicles. She'll happily accept a lift into the car like the tiny fluffy princess she secretly is, and once she's aboard, she settles in beautifully for the ride without turning the backseat into an action movie. One thing you won't have to worry about is unnecessary courtroom drama. Food? She's happy to share the kingdom. Toys? No royal disputes. Thunderstorms? Meh. Vacuum cleaners? Bring it on. Random mysterious household noises that convince other dogs the apocalypse has begun? Ava would probably just glance over, shrug, and continue living her best life. She's the kind of puppy who meets life with curiosity instead of worry, enthusiasm instead of hesitation, and the firm belief that every day probably contains at least one new adventure worth investigating... preferably one with water involved.
Every legend comes with a few recommendations for future residents, and Avalon is no different. First and foremost, this particular kingdom would strongly prefer a securely fenced yard. Could Ava survive without one? Probably. Would she politely argue that having an entire backyard dedicated to zoomies, squirrel surveillance, and recreational puddle inspections is objectively the superior option? Absolutely. Like every young legend still writing her story, Ava is very much in the "student" phase of life. Formal commands? Not quite yet. She hasn't earned her diploma from Puppy University, but she's enrolled, attending classes, and appears optimistic about graduation. House training has also hit a slight plot twist. When Ava first arrived in rescue, she was dealing with a urinary tract infection, which isn't exactly helpful when you're trying to convince a puppy that bathrooms belong outdoors. Thankfully, she's improving with treatment and continues to make steady progress. Give her a predictable routine, frequent potty breaks, plenty of praise, and she'll keep adding gold stars to her report card. When bedtime rolls around, Ava happily retires to her kennel in the sunroom, where she sleeps through the night and also hangs out when her humans are away.
Now... for the incredibly glamorous, highly sophisticated, totally-not-at-all-boring paperwork portion of our quest. If you've decided Avalon is clearly destined to become the newest member of your kingdom, you'll need to fill out an adoption application. Not because she requested paperwork (she'd much rather chase a leaf), but because opposable thumbs are apparently required for legal documents.
Once you submit your application, our rescue humans will send it to Avalon's foster family, who knows her best and will choose the home they think is the perfect happily-ever-after. (Yes, this is a best-fit adoption. No, bribing us with cookies won't help. Bribing Avalon with cookies, however... she's willing to hear your proposal.)
If you're chosen, you'll need to saddle up your trusty steed—or, you know, your car—and make the pilgrimage to Skiatook, Oklahoma to bring your legendary new sidekick home. Sadly, Avalon has informed us that she cannot be shipped by owl, teleported through a magical portal, or delivered by Amazon Prime. She checked. We checked. The wizard checked. It's just not an option.