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Mako in TN - Loves All Dogs, Big & Small!!

Our beautiful Mako is looking for her furever home! If you are hoping for an independent pup to be your companion, Mako may be the pyrfect gal for you. This lovely lady checks all the boxes of a large guardian dog - not only is she highly independent, but she is also extremely loving and fiercely loyal. She may be young, but she takes her responsibilities very seriously. Yes yes yes, Mako knows you have a 6’ sturdy fence to keep intruders out, but you never know how sneaky some intruders can be, so it is therefore her responsibility to make sure every single corner and nook is checked and rechecked before she is satisfied with your safety. Oh, just in case, there is no harm in checking one last time before coming in to watch TV! Now don't worry that Mako is all work and no play, because this young girl is also a big fan of playing with her foster siblings! Other dogs? Absolutely! What about felines? As long as they are part of the household, Mako will treat them like family. She is timid of new people, but friends with dogs of all sizes. Mako is the pyrfect girl for a patient person who is looking for an independent thinker who also yearns to be loved and pampered (specifically, she’d like her people to spoil her with shredded fiesta-blend cheese!). If you open your heart and your home to Mako, we are pawsitive that she will be the most loyal pup you have ever met!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Mako in TN

Age: 1 yr 7 mos old as of December 2024

Color: White

Dew Claws: Yes, Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 75 lbs  

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Bruceton, TN

Medical: Spayed, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations, currently on flea preventive and 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: Other Dogs, Indoor Cats, and Teenage Kids

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.