My name is Joseph in OH - pending!

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Joseph is a beautiful, gentle Pyr looking for a foster or a forever home! He is housebroken and perfecting his leash training. He’s a medium-to-high energy boy, on the small side for a male Pyrenees, who gets along well with dogs in his boarding location. He hasn’t been exposed to children while in boarding but he should be gentle with older kids based on his energy level. Joseph has been handled by many different people while in boarding and gets along with everyone he meets. This smart guy already knows “sit,” is treat-motivated, and would love to learn some tricks from his new family! He likes to have room to stretch out and sleep, especially on his elevated Kuranda bed, and is gentle for brushing and petting. He would prefer not to be tethered or confined to small spaces. He’s an active, sweet boy who is just happy to be with people. He loves to have a good romp and play and then settle down for a long nap. He would do best as an only dog or with a female dog. Male dogs would be okay with a proper introduction.
- Written by M.M.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Joseph in OH

Age: 2 yrs 3 mos old as of November 2024

Color: White with tan badger markings 

Dew Claws: Yes, Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 75 pounds

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in New Albany, OH.

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: Dogs, Older Kids. Cats Unknown.

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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