My name is Oso in OH - pending!

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Oso arrived in rough shape, severely malnourished, weighing only 46 pounds, heartworm positive, and with a lot of skin issues.  Oso couldn’t be a sweeter boy and is now nicknamed Oso Sweet.  He is the Pyrfect gentleman with excellent house manners and a low to medium activity level.  He is housebroken, crate trained and walks well on a leash.  He also knows the commands to sit, wait, treat and come.  Oso loves people, including children.  He is gentle and great with kids and good with other dogs, currently living with a foster sister pup.  Oso loves nothing more than meeting people while out on a walk or going on a car ride.  Oso doesn’t dig, and will bark to protect his kingdom.  He prefers to spend his time inside being snuggled or brushed.  Oso has a chicken allergy and his skin has been clearing up and his fur has mostly grown back.  Favorite foods include peanut butter and cheese as well as bread and rolls, and if he snatches one he will not give up his treasure.  Oso likes to lay down while he eats, preferring to take his breakfast in bed.  If you are looking for a sweet, laid-back goofball who will keep you laughing and smiling at his froggy pose, then Oso is your guy!  Despite being let down by humans in the past Oso Sweet is ready to love and be loved, and wins over the hearts of everyone he meets.  Oso will bring nothing but love to your home. 
- Written by H.B.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Oso in OH  

Age: 3 yrs 6 mos old as of November 2024 

Color: White 

Dew Claws: Yes, Double 

Estimated Adult Weight: 70 lbs 

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Cincinnati, OH

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, positive for heartworm and undergoing treatment, 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: Dogs, Kids. Cats unknown but ignores then when seen on walks 

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.

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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.

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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.