My name is Apollo!

Handsome Apollo is pure Pyrenees, equal parts vigilant protector and mellow polar bear. After a rough start in life and months in CAWS' care, he is ready for that Pyr-fect home that offers the love and stability every good dog deserves. Apollo's transformation has been dramatic. A young stray that arrived covered wounds, mats and ticks, Apollo is now, at age 2-and-one-half, an ideal house guest with spurts of playfulness sprinkled in a generally easy-going personality. He is trustworthy when left alone at-large in the house and takes treats gently. He adores playing with his foster-dog siblings. A sensitive, gentle giant, Apollo is a perfect gentleman on the leash, polite to the canines and humans he meets, and he has decent recall with the help of a training collar and trust in his handler. He has lived with a cat, but his size makes him best suited to families with older children who won't be easily knocked down. Because he is uncomfortable in tight spaces, Apollo would not do well in an apartment or riding in small cars. He'd love another round dog to play with and a yard to play in. Guardian-breed experience also would be a plus, because this amazing dog will thrive in a home with people who offer consistency and continued training that brings out the best in sometimes stubborn Pyrs. Not only would he benefit from more work on basic commands, but he could use coaching on using stairs and moderate daily exercise. Ideally patience and structure will help him be the best he can be, a Pyr-fectly wonderful companion.

To meet Apollo, please fill out an application at http://caws.org/adoption-application. Dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strive to find the perfect home for each animal. Applications may take up to 48 hours to process. All CAWS animals are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. His adoption fee is $200. If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-applicationNovember 15, 2024, 5:32 am