My name is Twinkie in TN - Happy Go Lucky Girl!!

Rainbow. Sparkle. Princess. These are the words that come to mind to describe little miss Twinkie! She is the type of Pocket Pyr girl who just will be your sweet baby forever. Twinkie will likely stay small - perfect for adopters who love all the endearing traits of a pyrenees, but perhaps prefer a slightly smaller package. Twinkie was pulled from a shelter in Tennessee and is now spending her summer in boarding, awaiting her new pyrents to find her and bring her home! She loves to romp and play in the yard with other dogs, and has yet to meet a human, dog, or cat she doesn't like. Described as “happy go lucky” and “sweet as can be,” Twinkie is a favorite at the boarding facility - we couldn't have dreamed up a better pup if we tried! Friendly and confident, Twinkie is hopeful for a home where she can get out all of her zoomies, lots of 'lovins' from her people, and spend the rest of her days in ease and happiness. Could your family be just what she's been waiting for?

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Twinkie in TN

Age: 1 yr 4 mos old as of November 2024

Color: White

Dew Claws: Yes

Estimated Adult Weight: 60 - 70 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved boarding in Lebanon, TN

Medical: Spayed, heartworm negative, dewormed, 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: Neat in her kennel

Can be Placed With: Older Kids, Cats, 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.