My name is Courage in KY - Gentle With The Kitties!!

Courage—his name says it all and, there is an abundance of good things to say about this boy! Courage has an easy-going, pleasing personality, and as his name suggests, he has the firmness of mind and will to face danger, opposition, and withstand hardship, and still come out on top. How his story began… he was purchased with a female to be used for breeding, the owner couple broke up, and Courage and his mate (Cruella) ended up on a farm in a kennel with one meal a day and a doghouse for shelter. Of course, she became pregnant, so rescue was contacted for help and today both are safe and learning what it means to be protected, loved, and treated as the special dogs they are. Courage is enjoying life, from running and playing with the other dogs, to getting brushed, petted and lots of attention from his person. He has learned to walk on a leash, jump up in the car for a ride and will sit for a treat and come when he is called. He is very friendly with all the dogs and is ever-so-gentle with the cats, who he loves to sniff as they rub all over his face and between his legs. A secure fence is a must as this boy has the typical PYR personality and truly enjoys going out to patrol his yard telling all he is on duty. This handsome boy has a great demeanor, loves to explore - inside and out - and will fit into most situations if it includes love, patience, and attention and plenty of praise, pets, and treats! Courage promises to hold true to his name and watch over his family, keeping everything safe, and be your best friend for life!

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Courage in KY 

Age: 2 yrs 11 mos old as of October 2024 

Color: white 

Dew Claws: double 

Estimated Adult Weight: 95 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Richmond, KY 

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, 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: Older Kids, Cats, Other Dogs  

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.