My name is Norma Jean in LA - Loving, Playful & Sweet!!

Norma Jean is an exceptionally sweet young Pyr who is looking for a family to show her the love and care she went without for the first part of her young life. She is doing very well in her foster home, learning to love hikes in the woods and playing well with her dog and cat siblings. This happy girl doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, and is great meeting new people who come to the house to visit. She is affectionate, housebroken, and enjoys playing - a 5’ fenced-in yard would be awesome for running around and expending that big-puppy energy! She is protective of her food, so she should be fed separately while she is learning that her next meal will never be in question. Norma Jean walks well on leash and is learning not to pull. As she is eager to please and food motivated, she is likely to learn tricks quickly, so keep the biscuit jar stocked for this sweet girl! She is appreciative of attention and loves being both outside and indoors. Her ideal family will be active and include her in their adventures.
- Written by M.M.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Norma Jean in LA

Age: 1 yr 2 mos old as of November 2024

Color: White

Dew Claws: Yes, Double on one leg, Single on another

Estimated Adult Weight: 65 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Independence, LA

Medical: Spayed, 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: Kids, Dogs, Cats

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.