GRRAND’s intake is growing faster than it ever has before, and we are now faced with the challenges of (1) being out of room to take in needy dogs and...
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Andy is a 1.5-year-old golden retriever looking for a MEDICAL FOSTER IN LVL to give him love and special care!
Andy's story is a sad one. He and his family's 8-year-old Dobermann were poisoned while they were in their family's backyard, and the culprit was never found. The 8-year-old Dobermann died as a result, and Andy suffered a stroke that has left him with serious mobility challenges. His wonderful family has been so supportive of Andy after this terrible incident, but they are now looking for a new home for Andy as they have done all they can to help in his recovery. He has trouble walking, although he has improved tremendously, he staggers and falls a lot and needs assistance getting down steps, eating, and drinking. He shakes a lot and resembles someone with Parkinson’s disease. (see video to better show his situation) This is so sad for Andy, and GRRAND is going to do what they can to help!
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Andy needs a foster, preferably in Louisville, who can take him to his therapy sessions, though GRRAND can always help with transportation as needed. Andy needs to go to a household with no kids or other animals unless they are calm and laid back. More info to come…
Could you be the perfect foster for Andy? If so, complete the application below and email GRRAND's Placement Coordinator Jane Sonntag or Foster Coordinator Mark Miller at GRRAND.org
Anna is a 1 year(ish) Great Pyrenees Mix who was rescued from deplorable living conditions with 4 other dogs. Her rescurer could not keep them all, so she reached out to GRRAND. Anna is very new to GRRAND and we are just learning about her but we do know she is house-trained and gets along well with other dogs.
She will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space! Great Pyrenees and Goldens have a lot of common traits, but differences as well. To learn more about differences and similarities, we suggest you research both breeds.
If you would like to meet Anna, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Baxter is a 1 year old Golden/Great Pyr mix who was surrendered to GRRAND as his owners had physical issues which made them unable to take care of and exercise Baxter the way a young dog like him needs.
Baxter is brand new to GRRAND so we are still learning about him but we are told he is very sweet and loves everyone and needs a home who has the time and commitment to give him the exercise and direction he needs to be a good boy! He loves his toys and is used to entertaining himself by playing alone. He is good with dogs and cats and his house trained and trustworthy indoors. His foster mom says that he’s obsessed with the cat and sniffing her, but they get along for the most part. He needs a foster or adoptive home with a fenced yard where he can get his energy out.
Please check back for more info later or fill out an app at GRRAND.ORG
This is Bernie… our sweet Doodle boy!
Bernie came to GRRAND from a shelter in late November. He was in terrible condition upon intake and required shaving due to such deep mats. He was also quite unsocialized and has needed a lot of behavioral support to become ready for adoption.
We’re so excited for Bernie to be able to continue on the next leg of his journey to finding his forever home! This affectionate boy now loves to jump up and give hugs to his caretakers He will need a family with the time and patience to continue helping him come out of his shell to see all the great things in the world and to give him the attention and exercise he desires.
He needs a secure home with an above-ground fenced yard because he could be a flight risk. Bernie resource guards and since he cannot be retrained to change this behavior, he needs a home without any kids, grandkids or children visiting the home. With his resource guarding behaviors, Bernie does not like it when other dogs or people get around his food (or favorite things) so he will need to be fed separately from other dogs however, he does love to play with other dogs and does great with them! We do not believe he should go to a home with cats.
Interested families will have the support of our trainer to help understand Bernie and get him settled into his new home
If you are interested in fostering Bernie, please complete a foster application: https://grrand.org/foster-process/
If you think Bernie may be the dog for you, please complete an adoption application: https://grrand.org/adoption-process/
Bingley is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Bobby Earl is a 16 month old, 60ish lb Goldendoodle puppy looking for a home where he can get plenty of exercise and direction that a young boy like him needs. He was surrendered to GRRAND as he did not get along well with the other dogs in the home. He is said to do fine with other dogs outside of the home and he loves people.
He is house-trained, crate-trained and is said to walk well on leash.
We are still learning about Bobby and update as we learn more. If you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Please welcome Bootsie! Does she love the camera or what???
She is one of Margaret's puppies that were born on Jan 18, 2024! We know momma Margaret is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is, but they are all in a warm and loving foster home and here is what we are told "Bootsie is the largest of Margaret's litter and she has four white paws and a tuxedo shirt! All of Margaret's babies are very advanced, already using wee pads on a regular basis, and today is their 3 wk bday! #soproud".
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Leia's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Margaret's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Bronco is a little over a year old, about 45ish lb Goldendoodle looking for an active home where he can get the activity and energy outlets he needs. He was surrendered to GRRAND as his family was moving and no longer had the yard space he needed to run and play.
He is house-trained and Bronco's past family did not crate him, as he was rarely left home alone by himself. After some time in a temporary foster home, we have found that he can NOT be crated, and will need to go to a home where he can have full run of the home. They said "He slept on the couch or on a blanket in the living room, and sometimes he slept on the floor of their bedroom". Bronco knows some basic commands.
"Bronco is a very sweet, Goldendoodle who loves to cuddle, is eager to please, and wants to be your best buddy and companion!! There’s not a mean bone in this dog’s body. He will give you a submissive smile if he thinks you are displeased with him – he is one of the few dogs that will show their top teeth in a silly grin to win you over. In sum, he’ll be your affectionate, fun best friend.
Goldendoodles are known to be loyal, intelligent, playful, and sweet natured but they are high energy dogs, so they are not low maintenance. He needs someone who wants an exercise partner. Walking and even running him every day is important (3.5- 4 miles daily average). 90% of the time he walks beautifully at heel and 10% of the time, he wants to pounce at the squirrels and birds. He loves to ride in the car and he’s generally calm in public so he’s a good travel companion. He's good with other dogs, but needs to be the only dog in the home, and cannot be in a home with a cat. This guy has been through a lot, and he has exhibited some resource guarding of his person with other dogs in the home. He needs calm, gentle, and firm guidance to perform at his best. At a year, he only recently learned the seven common commands (sit, stay, down, off, come, heel and no) and still needs some practice every day to reinforce his learning. He’ll work for affection and treats. He learns very quickly so he's perfect for someone wanting to do an obstacle course.
While he sheds very little, his beautiful coat requires regular care with brushing several times a week to avoid mats and 6–8-week haircuts. His people will be rewarded for the effort with a lot of praise on the street because he is a very handsome boy that attracts attention.
Once home from his exercise, he’s well behaved and has now learned to stay either sitting or lying down upon command. Because doodles are prone to bloat, Bronco stays on his mat for 30 minutes after his meals with some encouragement. Bronco is not crate trained, but he has been good leaving him for a couple hours at a time. This smart boy has been taught not to go near the exit when the foster is leaving the house, so he doesn’t scratch at the door. He understands the instruction to lay down away from the door and stay but he will backslide if not reinforced. With proper cues, he has learned not to door-dash. He will counter surf for food when left alone but he hardly ever barks.
His first family surrendered him at a year which has caused him some insecurity and fear of separation. His favorite place to be is right by your side. He needs someone who can provide him with a consistent routine and structure, so he regains his confidence. For example, he will walk away from his food to check on where you are. Without routine and structure, high energy dogs like Bronco could become destructive. Doodles like Bronco are bred for companionship so he shouldn’t be left alone for long periods of time. Bronco seems most interested in people. In the dog yard, he doesn't show much interest in dogs until other dogs show interest in playing with him. There are a couple dogs he has gotten to know and he loves hanging with them".
Would like to meet Bronco? Please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Cain is a 7.5-year old senior boy. He will do best in a one-person home that is low-stress and quiet, which means no children or other pets. An experienced dog person would be best to help manage his behaviors. Once Cain knows you, he will be your best friend.
Hi! I'm Callie. I'm a gorgeous 2+ years old Pyrenees/Lab mix! I arrived at the kennel in late October, so I haven't been there too long.
I've had a hard time over the last year. I was a stray for most of that time. A friendly postal worker noticed me and kept an eye on me. Eventually she and another good samaritan trapped me and took me in while they found a great rescue for me to come to.
Of course I was very scared and intimidated when I first arrived at GRRAND. I would curl up in the corner of my kennel and not want to come out. But the kennel volunteers would sit with me in my run for hours, calmly petting and reassuring me that everything was about to get so much better – and they were right.
Now I get to run and play with a ton of dogs in the play yard. I have so many new friends. I willingly go to the volunteers now for love and treats. We even go walking off-site and they tell me how wonderful I am on a leash. I get to sleep in a nice warm kennel with a blanket. I get two meals a day and as many treats as I can convince the vols to give me. It's so much better than living alone in deserted structures and dumpster diving for food!
So I've come a really long way. I'm liking other dogs, trusting people and starting to enjoy life indoors!
I think it's time for the next stage of my life where I can move in with a loving family. Could you help get me out of the kennel and into your loving family? I hope so!
Callie was initially very scared and withdrawn, but with lots of love and attention from our awesome volunteers, she is starting to come out of her shell.
She is very calm and sweet. Our vet thinks she's around 2.5 years old. She loves to play with most other dogs in the play yards, as long as they are calm and laid-back. We also have her walking on a leash and she's doing wonderfully. She loves to be gently petted.
She is still a little timid with people she doesn't know, but warms as soon as she trusts you.
Until Callie is settled in a home she is going to be a flight risk, so she does need a secure fenced yard. She can scale a 4' fence, so ideally the home will have a 6' privacy fence.
She can go with another calm dog. As she is a flight risk pup she will not be able to go in a home with children under 13. We don't know how she does with cats. She does not mess in her kennel run, which is a decent indication she is house trained, but not a guarantee. Her energy level is moderate to low.
Callie is now ready for her next step, to go to a home, either foster or adoptive. Please fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you would like to meet her!
COURTESY POST – NOT A GRRAND DOG…
For more information or to apply, please contact Alicia Noschang at (513) 760-9337 PLEASE READ POST before calling and do not apply to GRRAND website
C.C. is looking for an adventure-loving family to devote herself to and who are devoted to her!
C.C. was surrendered to GRRAND’s behavioral trainer because she was not a good fit for the home she was in. Now, C.C. is looking for a family to love and appreciate the free spirit personality that matches her free spirit hair!
C.C. is an almost 3 year old, approximately 65lb (strong!) medium to high energy Doodle who requests a home with:
another playful dog
no children under 16 years old
no cats
above-ground fenced yard
This adventure dog loves walks and going to the river to swim. She can get overstimulated in chaotic environments, so she would much prefer 1 on 1 adventures with her people instead of going to breweries and or crowded places. She absolutely loves playing with another dog but likes an opportunity to get to know them first (she is NOT a doggy daycare or dog park dog).
As C.C. is not a GRRAND dog, please contact our behavioral trainer, Alicia, at (513) 760-9337 (texting preferred) if interested in learning more.
A home in Greater Cincinnati would be PREFERRED so you can continue working with Alicia throughout C.C.’s transition, but some perfect type of exceptions can be made for C.C.’s perfect home.
Charlotte is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Cherry is an 8 year old, 80lb, very pretty Lab mix who is sadly looking for a new home, as her family is having to move to a rental home where she is not allowed, and they are willing to help support some of the adoption fee to keep Cherry from having to be re-homed again.
She is house-trained, crate-trained, has full run of the house and knows some basic commands. As you can see from her pictures, she is a couch potato and Cherry LOVES "her" cat too! She likes to lay at your feet and is as sweet as she is beautiful.
We are told "She is doing GREAT on leash!!! We’ve had to take her to the park and to a neighborhood with sidewalks during showings while selling our house and, we are thrilled to report that she has been walking on a leash for us! It seems she just doesn’t like walking very close to the road. She still prefers to walk/run without a leash, but is really getting acclimated to regular walks". Cherry would still prefer a fenced in yard where she can go out and potty, and play or chill out as that is what this pretty girl is most used to. As most seniors do, (people and dogs alike) Cherry does take inexpensive supplements for her joints to keep her feeling limber and good! She spent the last 8 years with kids mostly in their late middle or high school years. Cherry isn’t aware of her weight or her strong, wagging tail sometimes, so little kids would not be good, but elementary kids would be great for her too!
We will update more on Cherry, but if you would like to meet this beautiful girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
COME ON!! HOW can you look at this squishy face and not want her???
Please welcome Cornelia (Corny for short!!) She is one of Margaret's puppies that were born on Jan 18, 2024! We know momma Margaret is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is, but they are in a foster home and we are told "All of Margaret's babies are very advanced, already using wee pads on a regular basis, and today is their 3 wk bday! #soproud"!
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Margaret's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Margaret's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Cream and Sugar are 4 month old Great Pyrenees-Golden mix female pups looking for a home where they can be placed together. They were rescued with other dogs living in deplorable conditions and their rescurer reached out to GRRAND for help.
Any interested families interested in these pups must be able to abide by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Sugar and Cream are 4 month old Great Pyrenees-Golden mix female pups looking for a home where they can be placed together. They were rescued with other dogs living in deplorable conditions and their rescurer reached out to GRRAND for help.
Any interested families interested in these pups must be able to abide by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Hi! We are very bonded 22-month-old Goldendoodles. We arrived at GRRAND in March after an Amish breeder surrendered us. We didn't have names so, as it was springtime, our GRRAND people called us Daffodil (Daffy) and Iris!
Unlike our friends at the kennel who also came from Amish breeders, we are more social and love all people and other dogs. We play in the play yard daily with other GRRAND dogs, and we love it when volunteers play with us, especially if they have treats. We've been working on our walking skills and are doing well. We love to get outside of the kennel to meet all the new smells!!
We've only ever been in a kennel, but we are perfect, and beautiful, so we are hoping someone will see this post and give us the opportunity to go to a real home with a TV, doggie beds, furniture, and, of course, a loving family. If you meet us, you will fall in love and we hope you take us home forever!
From the GRRAND kennel: Daffodil (Daffy) and Iris are a bonded pair and need to stay together!
They came into the GRRAND program with her litter mate Iris in March of this year from an Amish breeder. Dogs from Amish breeders are usually not well socialized and very timid of humans.
These two are an exception; they have come so far in seven or so months they have been with us.
They love people and being petted. They LOVE treats. They love playing with the other sweet dogs at GRRAND Central Station. They are high energy and love to run and play but have shown no aggression to people or dogs.
We recently started walking them off property on leash; they love the new experience, smells, sounds, wildlife, and are doing great! They still pull some, but we continue to work on that.
They do not mess in their kennel but that doesn't necessarily mean they are house trained. It does indicate they will be easy to train.
We now believe this beautiful pair are ready for a home with a secure above ground fence. They will be flight risk pups until they are settled so no children under 13.
Please consider taking these pups "
Hi! We are very bonded 22-month-old Goldendoodles. We arrived at GRRAND in March after an Amish breeder surrendered us. We didn't have names so, as it was springtime, our GRRAND people called us Daffodil (Daffy) and Iris!
Unlike our friends at the kennel who also came from Amish breeders, we are more social and love all people and other dogs. We play in the play yard daily with other GRRAND dogs, and we love it when volunteers play with us, especially if they have treats. We've been working on our walking skills and are doing well. We love to get outside of the kennel to meet all the new smells!!
We've only ever been in a kennel, but we are perfect, and beautiful, so we are hoping someone will see this post and give us the opportunity to go to a real home with a TV, doggie beds, furniture, and, of course, a loving family. If you meet us, you will fall in love and we hope you take us home forever!
From the GRRAND kennel: Daffodil (Daffy) and Iris are a bonded pair and need to stay together!
They came into the GRRAND program with her litter mate Iris in March of this year from an Amish breeder. Dogs from Amish breeders are usually not well socialized and very timid of humans.
These two are an exception; they have come so far in seven or so months they have been with us.
They love people and being petted. They LOVE treats. They love playing with the other sweet dogs at GRRAND Central Station. They are high energy and love to run and play but have shown no aggression to people or dogs.
We recently started walking them off property on leash; they love the new experience, smells, sounds, wildlife, and are doing great! They still pull some, but we continue to work on that.
They do not mess in their kennel but that doesn't necessarily mean they are house trained. It does indicate they will be easy to train.
We now believe this beautiful pair are ready for a home with a secure above ground fence. They will be flight risk pups until they are settled so no children under 13.
Please consider taking these pups "
Dakota is a 3 year old Goldendoodle who is just a bundle of happiness! He is new to GRRAND and we have minimal info at this time, but we are told he is so very friendly and absolutely adorable!!!
Please check back for more info…
Darcy (Mr Darcy) is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Wilnter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Please welcome Diane! She is one of Margaret's puppies that were born on Jan 18, 2024! We know momma Margaret is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is, and this is what their foster mom says "All of Margaret's babies are very advanced, already using wee pads on a regular basis, and today is their 3 wk bday! #soproud"!
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Margaret's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Margaret's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Meet 2.5 year old Dixon. He's a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix, weighing in at a mere 110lbs, that is brand new to GRRAND. This guy is a gentle giant as he's good with female dogs, cats (obviously from picture), pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, kids, and non-dominant male dogs! SHEW… Now, how's THAT for a list of good things for sweet Dixon? He must be a tolerant boy!
Sadly… and it is sad, Dixon's brother was shot by a farmer and we rescued him because the farmer proclaimed he would be next. The local shelter was full so we agreed to take this poor boy and it is our mission to find him a great home where he will get lots of love, have a secure space to "Pyr" in, and live the life of luxury in a warm home with a soft bed and… treats! The GRRAND kennel staff say "To meet Dixon is to fall in love with him. He's a plodder, a ennel staff favorite, sweet loving boy who loves to put his head to yours. Great on leash. Seeing no aggression at all. Just wants to be loved. We have him playing daily with a pack of our Amish dogs. They love him and follow him around the play yard. He hasn't messed in his kennel run, so there's a good chance he's housebroken. We have him walking on leash, and amazingly he walks great, no pulling.
Dixon is a special boy and whoever takes him will immediately fall in love and will get an amazing pup and companion!
Do you know anything about the Guardian Dog breeds? Great Pyrs and Anatolian Shepherds are BIG Guardian dogs, and Dixon will need a secure above ground fenced yard as they love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space to keep them safe! Great Pyrenees are a special breed, and large breed, and interested applicants should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr is to love them. The Goldens and Pyrenees have a lot of common traits, but they are different in other ways. To learn more about differences and similarities, you may want to research both breeds.
As we learn more, we will update on Dixon, but if you would like to meet this handsome and friendly dude, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
This is Earl, and he is one of Elsa's puppies born February 4th. These puppies are mixed breed, with the mom being a Great Pyrenees.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Eddie, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Eleanor, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Elizabeth, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Look at this adorable floofy face!
Please welcome Ellen! She is one of Margaret's puppies that were born on Jan 18, 2024! We know momma Margaret is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is but they are in a foster home and we are told "All of Margaret's babies are very advanced, already using wee pads on a regular basis, and today is their 3 wk bday! #soproud"!
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Margaret's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Margaret's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Eloise, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Elsa delivered 9 healthy puppies on Feb 3! Stay tuned!!!
Elsa came into rescue after wandering a rural county for a couple of months. We are told she might be around 2 years of age. She is in a foster home and we are told "She has had puppies in the past and has a double scar on her left ankle which looks like a surgery scar, but this doesn’t affect her mobility. She appears to be a purebred Pyr with the typical Pyr temperament: sweet and calm. Elsa loves to bury her head in someone’s lap to get pets! No cats or kids in my house and I have not yet mixed her with my other dogs due to her injury and the need to let it heal. She has been non reactive to them so I think she will be fine. I do know she is the most voracious eater of any Pyr I have ever seen and I have fostered over 80 of them! Her appetite is ravenous. Usually Pyrs are picky eaters who eat well one day then don’t eat the next, but this could be because she was a stray for a few months, and fending for herself…
Elsa is looking for a home with a fenced in yard (she is fine with a 4 ft fence), as the Great Pyrenees breed love nothing more than to hang out in the yard, patrol a little here and there and watch the world go by. If you are a Great Pyrenees lover, you will know their delightful stubborness is what makes them so fun and challenging just the same!! If you are not familiar with the wonderful LGD breed, we suggest you do some research on them before applying as to know the Great Pyr is to love the Great Pyr!
So, some things about Elsa… she differs from a Pyr in four areas: She is not a big barker, as noted above, she is not a picky eater, she is treat motivated and she immediately comes inside when called! IF you know the Great Pyr, these are four areas of BIG Pyr difference! Elsa has had some training. She knows how to sit and will automatically give her paw when sitting. When she wants to come inside, she lays down or sits by the door and calmly waits for it to open.
We are still learning about Elsa from her foster mom, so please check back later for more info, but if you would like to meet this sweet girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
This is Emma, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyreness mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Emmett, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Etta, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This is Eva, one of Elsa's puppies born on February 4th. These puppies are Great Pyrenees mixes.
Elsa's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This beautiful girl is Faith… Faith was one of the breeder dogs that was rescued from horrid conditions from the Amish puppy mill rescue in early Dec. Faith & Ivy are a bonded pair and as of now (mid-March 2024) we anticipate that they may be ready to consider being transitioned to the right adoptive family, possibly by June.
**** Faith continues to be extremely unsocialized at this time, and the type of home she is needing is not just your typical home. There are quite a few MUST HAVES for her and they are: MUST have someone who is experienced in helping unsocialized breeder dogs transition from the kennel situation to a home. This is NOT just for anyone, as the time and patience put into helping to rehabilitate these dogs is huge. She also MUST have another stable dog, MUST have a secure above ground fenced yard with direct access to the yard from the house, MUST have someone home more than the typical working family, and a home with NO kids under the age of 16.
We are still learning about Faith but we do know she is very fearful of everything right now. You can tell she WANTS to get love but she is very hesitant and when one of the volunteers was able to pet her (once), she laid down in fear. Faith has only known the small confines of a kennel, so this new world she has been introduced to is very scary for her. She finds comfort in other dogs as when she is in the play area with volunteers, she was very indifferent and not so interested in people, but when she is outside with some other dogs, she will get excited and bounce around some.
We know we need to get her out of the kennel so she can begin her new journey in life. She needs to find a forever family or foster family that is excited to show her what love and compassion are about. Faith is going to take time… things can not be rushed for her. As said above, she is going to need to have a stable dog living in the home so they can show her the ropes and help build her confidence in everything, especially people. Faith is considered a flight risk, and will need a home with a secure above ground fenced yard with direct access to the yard from the home. We do not know how she will be with kids and or chaos, so a home with no kids under the age of 16 is best and we do not know how she is with cats at this time.
If you want to be the one to show Faith what life as a beloved family member is all about, please fill out an application:
GRRAND dogs are looking for their foster or adoptive homes in our current service area of Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, or Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we can’t make exceptions to this area at this time.
This Floofydoodle girl is Ivy… Ivy is a 2 year old, 65ish lb, Goldendoodle and was one of the breeder dogs that was rescued from horrid conditions from the Amish puppy mill rescue in early Dec. Ivy and Faith are a bonded pair and as of now (mid-March 2024) we anticipate that they may be ready to consider being transitioned to the right adoptive family, possibly by June.
**** Ivy continues to be extremely unsocialized at this time, and the type of home she is needing is not just your typical home. There are quite a few MUST HAVES for her and they are: MUST have someone who is experienced in helping unsocialized breeder dogs transition from the kennel situation to a home. This is NOT just for anyone, as the time and patience put into helping to rehabilitate these dogs is huge. She also MUST have another stable dog, MUST have a secure above ground fenced yard with direct access to the yard from the house, MUST have someone home more than the typical working family, and a home with NO kids under the age of 16. Sadly, after a year, she is now talking treats from us, and will occasionally let us pet her head. No aggression, just terrified of people.
We are still learning about Ivy but we do know she is very fearful of everything right now. You can tell she WANTS to get love but she is very hesitant and when one of the volunteers was able to pet her (once), she laid down in fear. Ivy has only known the small confines of a kennel, so this new world she has been introduced to is very scary for her. She finds comfort in other dogs as when she is in the play area with volunteers, she was very indifferent and not so interested in people, but when she is outside with some other dogs, she will get excited and bounce around some.
We know we need to get her out of the kennel so she can begin her new journey in life. She needs to find a forever family or foster family that is excited to show her what love and compassion are about. Ivy's rehabilitation is going to take time… things can not be rushed for her. As said above, she is going to need to have a stable dog living in the home so they can show her the ropes and help build her confidence in everything, especially people. Ivy is considered a flight risk, and will need a home with a secure above ground fenced yard with direct access to the yard from the home. We do not know how she will be with kids and or chaos, so a home with no kids under the age of 16 is best and we do not know how she is with cats at this time.
If you want to be the one to show Ivy what life as a beloved family member is all about, please fill out an application:
GRRAND dogs are looking for their foster or adoptive homes in our current service area of Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, or Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we can’t make exceptions to this area at this time.
Fez is a 2 1/2 year old, large sized (told 60lbs, but TBD) Goldendoodle who is new to GRRAND so we are still learning about him, but we are told that is is a "pretty well-behaved boy. He is a big teddy bear that loves to give hugs and show affection. He needs a family who is willing to be patient with him and give him the exercise and direction he needs to be a good boy". He came to the GRRAND kennel a bit timid, but is warming up and we are told that he will sit in your lap if you get on the floor! We are told he is house-trained and gets along with other dogs. We are also told he is in need of a good groom!
As we learn more, we will update, but if you would like to meet Fez, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Fitzwilliam is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Jane and her brother George are 2.5 year old, 100ish lbs (each), beautiful and bonded Great Pyrenees looking for their forever family who can offer them the security of a fenced in yard and a warm loving home. Their family had to make the hard decision to surrender them, for their safety and needing better containment.
Jane and George are looking for a loving foster or forever family, with a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space! Great Pyrenees are a special Large Guardian Dog breed, and interested applicants should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying!
They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together and we are told they lived with other dogs, cats and other farm animals.
We are still learning about these 2 cuties, but if you think you would like to meet them, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Jane and her brother George are 2.5 year old, 100ish lbs (each), beautiful and bonded Great Pyrenees looking for their forever family who can offer them the security of a fenced in yard and a warm loving home. Their family had to make the hard decision to surrender them, for their safety and needing better containment.
Jane and George are looking for a loving foster or forever family, with a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space! Great Pyrenees are a special Large Guardian Dog breed, and interested applicants should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying!
They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together and we are told they lived with other dogs, cats and other farm animals.
We are still learning about these 2 cuties, but if you think you would like to meet them, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Georgiana is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This 1 yr 5 mo old, 90lb handsome (and a little overweight) dude is Griffy! He is looking for an experienced adult only household (this means no kids or visiting grandkids) in the Cincinnati/Northern KY area only, who has the time to work with him on continued training. We need him to stay in this area as his trainer is there and needs to be apart of future follow up training with him and his new people.
This is what we know so far as we are still learning about him: "He is fine with the outdoor cat (GRRAND did cat test him) and free-range chickens. He was crate trained while being housebroken but has not been in a crate since he was 6 mo old. He is consistent about going outside to potty; consistent about staying off furniture; and does not chew up any belongings. He lived in a home with no fence so he is on a leash when outdoors". We do also know that Griffy gets along and plays well with other dogs (of all sizes) as he has spent lots of time on doggie play dates and has fun romping around as a part of the group!
If you would like to learn more about Griffy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Update on Han from her foster mom… "Han is from Leia’s litter and will be 9 weeks old on Tuesday and weighs in at just 13 lbs. He is super affectionate but has an independent streak. He also likes to look longingly into your eyes and is very aware of his surroundings. He likes to wrestle with his siblings but likes to be brave and play with the big dogs too. Very inquisitive and adventurous! He'd be the perfect addition to any family that wants an intelligent and loving companion". We know momma Leia is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Leia's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Leia's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Merry Christmas from our "Fifth Dogs of Christmas" … Harper!
Hi! My name is Harper, and I'm a pure Golden girl, nearly 3 years old. I'm fairly new to GRRAND, but I'm settling in nicely! Everyone loves me and I love to be cuddled and hugged!
My family gave me to GRRAND as I have a little issue with my bladder. I was sad, but the GRRAND people are so nice, and they are helping me with my little issue. Still, I'd rather be in a nice warm home with my own family!
So that's what I want for Christmas – my own family to love!
Merry Christmas!
Love, Harper
Looking for a sweet Golden that won't swipe everything from your coffee table? Harper is your girl, as she has no tail to do so!
Harper is a 3 year old, medium sized at about 60lbs (or so), female Golden Retriever who had some trauma in her past as a puppy and is being surrendered as the people who had her can't care for her anymore. She has been surrendered because she is incontinent… She had trauma to her tail when she was a puppy which caused nerve damage and incontinence, and her tail had been amputated. GRRAND is working with her and vets to see what can be done to help her, so we will update as we learn more. Her former owners say: "We have done all that we could do for her. We do not have the time and attention that she really seeks and needs. We have developed some things in our lives and have some things facing us soon that we are needing to find her a new home urgently. She is incontinent as she suffered from a tail evulsion when she was young which caused her to have some nerve damage causing the incontinence issue. Vet said she does have a little muscle tone it is isn't completely gone, she does squat somewhat to pee at times but her bowels she doesn't as well. We did surgery to remove her tail since it was dead as recommended by our vet. She is very sweet and just wants to be loved on. She would do well I feel in a home where someone could give her more attention and possibly with another companion". She is good with other dogs and has lived with 3 other Goldens, including a littermate.
She has spent most of her time outdoors, and we know she will be so happy to finally get to know what living full time in a warm home, with a soft bed and non-stop TLC is all about!
We will update as we learn more, but if you would like to meet sweet Harper, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Henry is a 6-7 year old, Chocholate Lab at about 90ish (or a bit more) lb that has been surrendered to GRRAND with his brothers because their 2 legged sibling was found to be allergic to the dogs.
We are learnig about Henry but we are told by his past family that "Henry is a big cuddle bug and definitely a friendly giant. He loves to be in your lap and give lots of kisses (and drool). He has spurts of playfulness, but often times gets tired easy. Henry barks if he is curious about someone leaving, entering the door or if he his hungry and wants food/water".
Henry is crate-trained, and house-trained. As we learn more, we will update, but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Jane is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This guy… he has blossomed in his foster home!
UPDATE 2-27 on Joey from his foster family "He’s settling in nicely after just about a week with his foster family. His favorite thing to do is to pull all of his toys out and try and pick apart the soft toys. He doesn’t chew on anything he’s not supposed to, has had no accidents in the house, and walks well on a leash. His personality is starting to come out and he is so sweet, someone out there will be lucky to have him"!
This is Joker-now AKA Joey… When this poor pup came to the kennel on August 2nd, 2023 he was 6 weeks old, and absolutely terrified. He came in with his 11 siblings, but was by far the most fearful. Since then he has been to two foster homes, but has not shown any progress with his socialization skills. He's now back at the kennel and the kennel team are spending a lot of time with this boy, showing him he can trust people, and putting loving hands on him. If you look at the pictures you will see that he won't look you in the face.
When he originally arrived at the kennel the vet gave him the name 'Joker'. We don't like that name, so at the kennel we now call him Joey! We've learned he loves to be with other dogs. He doesn't play much, but happily stands and watches them. He has shown no aggression, but will shy away when you go to pet him… he needs to learn to trust people and socialization skills with time.
'Joey' needs a loving, calm and most importantly, a patient home where someone is home more often than not, and who can spend time with him to help him build trust. He also needs another stable, sweet and confident dog who can help Joey build his own confidence from and who can show him the ropes.
Interested applicants should expect Joey to be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
Can you help this sweet, shy boy learn how to become a confident, happy dog? If interested in meeting Joey, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Hi, I'm Jonny! I'm a small (30 lbs.), very cute 2+ year old Goldendoodle. I came to GRRAND in March after an Amish breeder didn't want me anymore and had sent me to be euthanized. Thank goodness the vet realized I was a good boy and called GRRAND to come get me!
I've definitely had a rough start in life, but I'm so thankful GRRAND has taken me in, and they are so patient working with me. Slowly but surely, I'm learning to trust a few people.
I have been in a foster home, but they couldn't keep me because of travel commitments. I did make progress and even jumped up on the bed once! I love, love, love other dogs and have zero aggression tendencies. I share my kennel space with three other dogs from Amish breeders, and we get along great.
I'm a good jumper, so I can jump right over a 4-foot fence when left alone without another dog in the yard. The kennel team thinks I could even climb a 6-foot fence if I was scared enough! Because of this, I'll need a home with a good fence AND another confident, stable, friendly dog. I might also not be the best match for younger children.
I know I'm safe and loved at GRRAND kennel, but I sure would like to have a home to call my own. I realize I'm a challenge because of the mental scars from my past, but I hope there's a patient, loving person out there who will give me a chance!
From the GRRAND kennel staff: 2 year old Jonny, one of the dogs rescued from the puppy mill earlier this year when they were dumped at a vet to be euthanized because an Amish puppy mill was facing an inspection. (PLEASE remind your friends: do not buy puppies from Amish counties, pet stores, or online!) EXCITING NEWS as Jonny has come a long way since early May when he went to live with his foster. He was terrified of every movement, sound, or touch, only finding comfort with the other Amish dogs. Stressors made him tremble and urinate. Since arriving at his foster home, he has begun to trust humans.
Jonny now enjoys being the center of attention but is still reluctant to seek it, although when the other dogs are getting pets he slinks right into the mix like no one notices him. Trust is his issue. He remains fearful of strangers, slow to warm up.
Jonny likes going for short walks and is good on the leash but doesn't understand cars, bikes and groups of people yet.
He is beginning to eat in the presence of humans and near the other dogs but still retreats if anyone or thing comes near. He has shown zero aggression. He has spent extended time with a boisterous 5 yr old grandson and seems to enjoy small people (they are more trustworthy), whining for more when the kiddo goes inside, however, Johnny has never lived with young children and GRRAND will not place him in a home with kids under 6 as there is no history of him with kids. Jonny has been non-reactive with a cat, allowing it to rub under his chin.
Jonny remains a flight risk; so he will need an above ground secure fenced yard, he knows his name and responds with acknowledgment and a short advance, but he still doesn't come, so at his foster home he still wears a short leash, just in case. He definitely knows how to play keep away!
Jonny is beginning to show evidence of joy and happiness, with his head held high, tail and ears up, his bouncy run and the zoomies. He is learning to chew on bones but still ignores stuffies.
This little guy was so thin, matted (he had to be shaved) and fearful of everything when he arrived. His fur is growing back, he has put on weight, and he is beginning to trust and be happy. Instead of cowering in fear, he follows foster mom everywhere.
Jonny is a sharp little guy who is really ready for a family that will love him. He's come a long way and still has lots to learn and trust to develop but he's ready to establish that bond with that forever family. He is on his way to being a great companion.
If you want to show Jonny how great a forever family is, please fill out an app:
If you are interested in meeting Jonny, please complete an application:
grrand.org/foster-a-golden-retriever-with-grrand/
GRRAND dogs are looking for their foster and forever homes in our current service area of Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we cannot make exceptions to this area.
Kitty is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Lady Catherine is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Lemon was saved from euthanazia from a Cincinnatie shelter in mid-January. She was to be euthanised due to her skin condition. Just six weeks later, with good food and vet care she is already showing a lot of improvement. She is such a sweet girl. She loves to rest against you and and get petted. She craves attention, probably because she'd been neglected for so long. We are still learning about Lemon, but so far all we've seen is a big love bug!! We think she's ready to go to the right, loving, caring home.
Lizzie is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Lucy is a large Goldendoodle, estimated at around 18 months old, at around 60lbs, about the size of a standard poodle and roughly 24 inches tall. She is NOT a mini-doodle and we do not know the breed of the father of the pups. Their foster mom states they are on the larger size and do not appear to be mini-anything.
Lucy is now looking for her own forever family as her puppies are just about ready for theirs too! This is what her foster mom says: "This poor girl was dumped on the side of the road as a pregnant momma and had to be trapped for us to take her in. When she was dumped, she chased the car crying. She stayed at the spot for 2 days and no one could catch her. A kind soul named Rhonda trapped her and held on to her for a few days until another kind soul was able to transport her to me.
Lucy is shy and a bit insecure. She depends on my dog to figure out what to do and how to act. Lucy is needing a home with a secure fenced in yard and a home with a confident and stable dog to help build her confidence and show her the ropes… but not an Alpha reactive dog, because Lucy will growl at first but she doesn't attack. She will growl when eating if someone comes close to her bowl but again, not react in any other way. She has been through a lot, and had to fend for herself, and needs time now to take care of herself and learn to trust. She gets along with both dogs and cats and is learning to play with our dog Skye. She is completely potty trained and signals us by standing at the door whining.
She does not like floors that are not carpeted. We place carpets strategically in areas for her to cross an uncarpeted room. We are slowly reducing those and she's getting better. She doesn't get on furniture. She's allowed to but doesn't do it as she loves laying on her dog bed! This cutie is super sweet and loves getting attention!
Car rides were hard for Lucy at first. I believe she thought we were going to dump her when we went to the Nature Center for walks. It took awhile but now she enjoys car rides as she is feeling more comfortable. We are working on getting her to jump into the car. She walks well on a leash and really seems to enjoy the walks.
She does have Lyme disease but no ill effects and will be on antibiotics after the pups are completely weened. She will be a loving addition to the right family. She now has a new prosperous life ahead of her! If you would like to meet Lucy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Please welcome Luke! He is one of Leia's 7 puppies that were born on Jan 3, 2024! We know momma Leia is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not know what the breed of the father is
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Leia's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Leia's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
This adorable Goldendoodle is 2 year old, 80lb Lion, and he is looking for a full-time home where he can put down some roots. His temporary fosters think Lion’s the greatest, but he stresses HARD when he has to spend time in the kennel. Can you help him while we help find his people?
Lion is currently working with a trainer to work through some stranger danger and wanting to guard his people. Because of this, he’ll need a home with no young kids.
Now for the positives:
Sweet, affectionate and silly pup. Wants to be your best friend and always by your side or in your arms
House-trained, no messes when left alone, loves car rides, playing in water, and eating veggies and fruits.
Good on leash, knows sit and stay, very trainable
Loves mud, getting in bathtubs and running showers (!), wants to always be with his “person”
Very eager to protect and please
Loves to play catch with his toys
Good with people and dogs
Needs time and love
Lion would love someone who is willing to bring him with them on their daily adventures and who can give a lot of love but knows how to set boundaries. He loves running in the dog park and will find any water to play in!
We don’t know about cats but, he has ignored them while on walks
As we learn more about Luscious, we will update, but if you would like to meet this boy, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
ADOPTION PENDING! We are no longer accepting applications for Margaret, but please check out our other needy dogs looking for homes!
Momma Margaret is a marvel! She too was one of the Great Pyr momma's left tied out outside, in all weathers in horrible living conditions. Our volunteer picked her up from the shelter and Margaret almost immediately gave birth to her puppies! The volunteer says: "after all she has endured, she is patient with her little ones and extremely attentive to them as well, She industriously cleans them, and just soaks up any kind of loving affection, so I am constantly petting her and praising her. She is reluctant to leave them to go out.
Margaret is in a foster home and WOW… look at what they say aout this beautiful girl: "
Margaret (aka Margot) is a stunner of a Great Pyrenees, but is beautiful inside as well. She has never met a stranger, and despite her rough start in life, greets everyone from child to adult with a smile and wagging tail. She loves hugs, pets, brushing, and simply likes to sit or lie close to a person. Just petting her or talking to her will lower your blood pressure. She is the lowest of low-key dogs, is good on a leash and in the car, loves to sit outside in the sun. She doesn't chew, and is housebroken and trustworthy inside. Because she is only about one and a half years old, she has a goofy side, and sometimes surprises herself with an urge to play, but she doesn't really know what to do yet. Margaret weighs 65 pounds but should be just over 70 — she's working on gaining weight after her rescue and puppies. She hasn't been cat tested, but likes dogs. She would make an ideal family pet"!
If you are interested in Margaret, we recommend you do some research on the Great Pyrenees before you apply. The Great Pyrenees is a fabulously sweet, yet independent and sometimes stubborn breed, and to know them is to love them! They are beautiful and sweet like a Golden, but they are not a Golden. She would love to have a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
If you would like to meet Margaret, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Marley is a 2-3 yr old, 60ishlb Lab mix looking for his forever home!
Marley came to us from a shelter, and we believe he may be the littermate to our Moose (also currently looking for a home).
We are still getting to know all about Marley, but here’s what his foster family says about this adorable guy:
“Marley is a sweet pup who can still be fearful of the world because he was a stray, and we don’t really know what happened.
He loves other dogs and is playful around them, but we are still working on building trust in humans. He must go to a house with another confident/stable dog to help him learn the ways of the world since he loves to follow what his foster brother/dog is doing. He is a very submissive boy and has shown zero aggression, but lacks socialization and and stability and will learn that from a social and stable doggie sibling. As he is very unsure of all things around him, he is considered a flight risk and must go to a home with an above ground secure fenced yard.
He is potty trained and crate trained. He does fantastic on leash and does not pull. His favorite play is fetch. He is very food motivated, so it will be easy to train him once he opens up to you and gains your trust.
At this moment, he needs a lot of reassurance and building confidence. Other than that, he is the definition of a couch potato with a low to moderate energy level.”
We have no information at this time about kids or cats.
Winning over the trust of a dog is one of the best feelings in the world. If you want to meet Marley and start building your bond, please fill out an adoption application:
GRRAND dogs are looking for homes in our current service area of Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we cannot make exceptions to this area.
Maybellene is a 5-6 year old Goldendoodle at about 70lbs surrendered to GRRAND as her people have come upon some financial hardships that does not allow them to be able to take care of Maybellene's health needs anymore. Maybellene has severe allergies and they say "Due to financial hardships, we can no longer afford to keep up with the medical care she needs for her severe allergies. She has severe aggergies, and we are not sure what from and she needs constant allergy meds daily and if not she can easily get eye, skin and ear infections which we can no longer afford. We love her to pieces, but we no longer have the means to take care of her. And she’s often breaking out in her allergic reactions because we can’t afford to stay on top of it. She’s a very good dog, potty trained, listens good and very loving. She is crate-trained, but does have full run of the house and she does live with a cat. She’s a sweetheart that lives for love and attention! She can be a little timid at first around strangers, but warms up nicely. This is extremely hard for us, but we feel like her being with a family that can afford her care will be so much better for her because we know it really makes her miserable".
We are still learning about Maybellene, but if you would like to meet her, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
So Millie has a sweet face, but this face is full of SPECIAL REQUESTS!!! PLEASE READ before you apply to adopt Millie…
This sweet girl is a lover and is looking for a dog-savvy, adult only couple or single person to love her back! Millie came to us from a home where she had been improperly trained on an electric fence and was repeatedly being shocked when she would leave the yard. She has overcome many of her issues related to this, but she will require a home with an above ground physical fenced yard!!!
Millie does have some resource-guarding behaviors that she is currently working with a trainer on (who will help transition Millie into her new home), but she will need an adult only, experienced dog-savvy person committed to continual management of these behaviors. Due to this, NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 and again, she will need an above ground fenced yard and that means no apartments or condo type structures! We will not bend on this and in the end, Milie's trainer will have the final say of the right home for her.
Millie would love an active person who will take her to doggie daycare to get her energy out or good runs/walks. She would do fine as an only dog or with a stable, submissive dog, but NO CATS! She is also crate-trained.
Millie has a waited too long for her happy forever, and with just the right person, you can live a happy great life together! Can you be the one she deserves?
Nash is a young doodle needing a certain kind of home… Please read about his needs before applying!!
Nash:
Nash is a 4.5 year old beautiful Golden/Doodle. He is house trained, knows basic commands, and walks well on a leash. Before he came to GRRAND he was attacked by a large dog which has caused him to be selective on what other dogs he likes. Nash enjoys chasing a ball and we recently introduced him to the pool where he paddles, but hasn't actually swam yet – we're working on that.
Nash needs a home with mature, dog savvy adults, no children. He can be dog selective, so no other animals.
Please consider giving Nash a second chance and a loving home.
More information to follow on Nash.
Peanut is a senior 9ish year old, Lab/Golden mix at about 75ish lbs who was literally "left with the house" when his so-called people, sold their house… they just abandoned him. He went to a shelter for 2 months and they said that he was exceptionally friendly, loves other dogs and passed the cat test with flying colors. (GRRAND has not cat tested him) We are so happy that Peanut went to a foster home and this is what they say:
Hi, I’m Peanut! Though I’m more like a Brazil nut! (haha doggie humor!) 'cause I’m a big boy but a good one! I love to eat…but treats…I don’t like them, I LOVE them! When I was at the shelter, I was that dog sitting in the corner of my kennel waiting to be noticed. All the other dogs were barking “PICK ME! PICK ME! and they were picked – over me. (sigh) Just because my muzzle may be a bit gray, or my eyes not as bright or my gait not as gingerly, I got passed over again and again. And then, I got SO LUCKY and someone took me into their home from the GRRAND rescue.
Now in my foster home, I go readily into my big kennel. Then when it’s time to go outside, I like to run around the yard and then lay down on my doggie bed under the deck.
When inside I will nudge you to be petted, take treats easy from your hand, sit on command, and go lay down when it’s time to. I am learning “Wait” and “Stay.” And I know that “No” means “No”!
I walk easy on a leash and love to ride in the car and put my muzzle out the back window.
When I am at home and not sleeping, my eyes and ears are attentive to what my foster mom is doing, hoping she will include me. I look forward to having a loving furever family and I will be their buddy and they will be my whole world!
Find me on GRRAND’s website – again hoping that someone will PICK ME! PICK ME"!
If you would like to meet Peanut, and give this deserving boy a loving home forever, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Merry Christmas from our "Twelfth Day of Christmas Dog"… Penny!
I'm Penny and am very pleased to meet you! I'm a beautiful pure Golden Retriever, 3+ years old. I came to GRRAND in early 2022, so I have been in the kennel for a while.
I can be a bit grouchy if you try and take one of my prize possessions away from me, usually a stick, but my close kennel buddies know to trick me with a treat for my stick! It works out beautifully, and don't tell them, but honestly, I get the better deal . Oh, and they said if anyone wanted to take me home they would teach them the same trick!
I do love it at the kennel! I get love, two meals a day, and have a warm bed of my own in my 6' x 6' cozy kennel run. I even have a glass door to look out of; Tyg and Adam are across the way so we have nice conversations when the kennel team isn't around. I get to go outside with my favorite people at least three times a day. We play in the yard, go for walks, and sometimes go on field trips to the park and Starbucks. I love going to the pool in the summer, but my favorite is office time where I get to be petted and do stimulation games (and earn treats)!
But my kennel guy seems sad these days; He says I'm getting 'institutionalized' at the kennel. I don't mind being in my cozy kennel run 20 hours a day, but he says I deserve better, like a home with people who love me and who will spend time with me. We have a radio at the kennel (Christmas carols playing now), but he says I should be able to watch Hallmark movies and Animal Planet on TV, whatever that is!! I think I'm his favorite, but don't tell Tyg!
So just to make him happy I guess I'm ready to go home with a great person or couple this Christmas. I have been at the kennel for almost 600 days so going to a loving home would be an amazing Christmas gift.
I realize I'm not 'Buddy The Elf' but the wonderful team at GRRAND love me (and I them) and they are committed to finding the right home for me and giving the family the right tools and education to make my adoption a success.
Please consider fostering or adopting me in the very near future.
Merry Christmas, Love Penny XOXO
Penny is an absolutely beautiful 3 year old Golden Retriever who needs a very specific home! Please read all about her needs before applying!
Penny is happy, tail wagging, and if she knows you, extremely friendly! After coming to GRRAND, we learned she had resource guarding tendencies, and she spent time with our excellent trainers and behaviourists to evaluate her needs.
What we have learned is that Penny does resource guard certain items, and she can be sensitive around her head.
Our kennel manager has spent a lot of time with Penny, and they have a close bond. He reports that Penny takes awhile to be comfortable and trust a person, but when she does trust you, she's an awesome dog who is very loyal and loving. We have a small team who handle her daily, and she loves to play and run outside, go for walks, do mental stimulation games (she is very smart!), and hang out in the office with her person.
Penny needs the right home with a dog-savvy family who understands how dogs communicate. She will give a warning (ex. growl) if something is going on she doesn't like. This is Penny’s way of telling us she wants us to stop doing something, which is great!
Her home must have no children or other animals, either in the home or visiting (e.g., grandchildren who come over). We would do a slow introduction period with several visits to the kennel and to her potential home to help build a bond, along with resource guarding training so we are sure the adopter/foster knows Penny's triggers and how to deal with them. And, as a young Golden, Penny will need plenty of high-quality exercise.
If you are looking for a dog to take to family gatherings or breweries, Penny is not for you. But if you want to truly rescue a dog that just needs patience, understanding, love and training, Penny will reward you with an abundance of love and loyalty
If you think you could be a good fit for Penny, please submit an application so you can connect and learn more!
grrand.org/foster-a-golden-retriever-with-grrand
GRRAND dogs are looking for homes in Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Greater Cincinnati and Dayton. We’re sorry we cannot make exceptions to this area
Please welcome Petra Parker! She is one of Leia's 7 puppies that were born on Jan 3, 2024!
Update on Petra Parker from her foster mom… Petra Parker is from Leia’s litter and is just now 7 1/2 weeks old and weighs in at 12.1 lbs.. She is our daredevil. She was the first one out of the 7 puppies to learn to climb stairs and the first one to leap like she's flying through the air and take a few comedic tumbles. Nothing keeps her down and she is a bundle of energy but loves to put her paw on your arm so will pick her up so she can nuzzle your neck.
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Leia's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Leia's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
GRRAND has taken in a momma Great Pyr and her 12, now 12 week old puppies!!! OH MY!!!
GRRAND was contacted by a shelter that feared bringing Athena and her pups into their shelter, because they were going to have to euthanize them all upon intake due of lack of space!! It took a village, but they are all safe, bathed and in foster homes! They all apparently lived in a barn stall, never leaving it, and standing on a ton of feces, which they were covered in when they arrived. Some of the pups are terrified, having lived in the barn stall, with no socialization, all their lives and are going to need families with a lot of patience. After a rough start, Runey and Piper are in a foster home together, and we are happy to report they are doing great!
They are SO sweet and playful and LOVE attention!
Update August 28: "They now all run up to me and my husband when we go in the room!! This is so great! They lick my nose and they come over for pets and love and we all played tug of war"!
Here is their latest report on Piper as of Aug 21: "Piper is still the timid one, but she is doing better though. If I’m very slow she has krept up to me once for a pet. She wags her tail when i came in the room. Ideally if Runey and Piper get adopted separately, they MUST go to a home with another dog. Piper for sure and she needs a dog that she can learn the ropes from and gain confidence from. They light up when another dog is around and I really don’t think I would have gotten them out of their room if not for my dog Ivy. Piper is starting to gain confidence daily and gets along great with my other dogs".
Interested applicants should expect these puppies to be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! These puppies all will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space! Please note the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will finally get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
If you are interested in one of Athena's puppies, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Please welcome Raven! She is one of Leia's 7 puppies that were born on Jan 3, 2024!
Update on Raven from her foster mom… Raven is from Leia’s litter and will be 8 weeks old on Tuesday and weighs in at just 7 lbs. She is SASSY with a capital "S". Don't let her smaller size fool (she is the runt of the litter). She runs around knocking into her brothers and sisters and wrestling with them until she gets tired. Tons of energy! Super affectionate and in the morning demands to be held so she can fall back asleep in your arms. She is also very helpful during cleanup time when she sits on the mop while you try to clean. She'd be the perfect addition to any family that wants a love bug and a helper around the house.
When they are ready to go to their forever families, Leia's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Leia's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
LOOK AT THIS CUTIE!!!
Rio is a 1 year old, 80ish lb Labradoodle who is being surrendered to GRRAND as his person felt he needed a home with more time to exercise and play with Rio than they could give to him. Rio was living in an apartment and it was NOT OK for him, so he needs a home that has a fenced in yard where he can romp and play, or a family that can give him the regular walks and exercise he needs to be a happy and content good boy. He was in a temporary foster home and they learned he can NOT be crated. Rio will need to have a home where he can have full run of the house.
We are told Rio is high energy, loves to play catch, loves squeaky toys, and is super friendly!!! Rio needs some training as he likes to jump when he is happy, but he is a good boy.
Please check back for more info but If you would like to meet Rio, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Merry Christmas from Ross! Our "First Day of Christmas Dog"!
Hi! I'm Ross. There's a lot of debate as to my DNA, but my kennel guy thinks I'm a Golden/Duck Toller/Collie mix! But I don't care – I'm adorable whatever I am – just look at my picture!!!I'm six-years-old and a GRRAND long-timer – 4 years!! But I'm happy, love to walk, play on our agility equipment, and entertain my kennel people with my zoomies! I'm now working with a trainer. I'm teaching him how to pet me all over without me getting agitated – he's doing well and says I can go home very soon! My kennel people love me and treat me so well that I'll hate to leave them, but 4 years in a kennel is a long time, and I'm really hoping this Christmas someone will find it in their heart to take me home so I can snuggle and watch TV!
Merry Christmas, Love Ross
Ross is a 6 year old, 50ish lb smart boy who loves to do zoomies in the yard and go for walks. He's very smart and can be trained quickly, though he does have a stubborn streak.
He's a beautiful mix, we believe Golden and small collie. He weighs 45 lbs, is completely house trained, and walks great on a leash.
Ross needs a home with mature, dog savvy adults, no children. He can be dog selective, so no other animals.
Please consider giving Ross a second chance and a loving home and if interested, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
More information to follow on Ross
This is Sammy boy… He is a 3.5 year old (4 in May), Golden/Lab mix weighing about 55lbs. and arrived at GRRAND Central Station on January 27th. When he arrived he was petrified… he huddled in a corner and growled at everyone for 60 hours! Eight days later he's happy, running around the play yard, interacting with volunteers, and excited to see other dogs in adjoining play yards. With the help of GRRAND trainers and dedicated volunteers, he has come such a long way in a short period of time and is looking for a home with kids over the age of 16, and a home where he will be able to get lots of exercise, direction and TLC.
Sammy was surrendered to GRRAND, and is said to be house-trained (is not marking or messing in his dog run), and lived with other dogs and a cat, but he has not been with any dogs at the kennel yet and GRRAND has not cat tested him. We have been told he does better with female dogs, but we are still learning. We are told by a volunteer who walked him that "He walks well on a leash (a little pulling, but stayed on my left consistently). Sammy had no reaction to other dogs, not those in the GRRAND play yard, on the road, nor even ones kinda close and barking (homeowners' dogs, behind fences close to the road)".
Sammy is a beautiful boy and he loves attention and getting petted! Please check back later for updates, but if you would like to meet him, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Meet Spud! He is a small, young (1 year oldish) russet red potato who was peeled by horrible Demodex mange left untreated. Soon though, I believe his beautiful red coat will start to emerge. Spud has a single rear dew claw on each back leg so there is probably some Great Pyrenees in his mix. But at 40 lbs. he is nowhere near the size of a Pyr. and is a very playful guy! As you can see from his pictures, he loves to play with his foster sister all day long!! His foster mom says he would make a great agility dog as he is small, agile and energetic!
We are still learning more about Spud, so please check back later, but if you would like to meet him, please fill out a app at GRRAND.org
Sunday is a Great Pyrenees-St Bernard mix, weighing in now, at about 75lbs and guesstimated age at about 1 year old,… but this guy has lots of growing to do as he is very young and pretty skinny… he definitely put on some weight.
Sunday was found as a stray, with no info, but this is what our volunteer who brought him in, bathed him and spent time with him has to say:
"Sunday is very sweet and loving. He loves hugs and he will hug and kiss you! He seems to have no fear of humans nor dogs. The few cats he saw at the vet he didn't even give them a glance. He seeks out other dogs and wanted to be involved in the neighbor dogs barking their morning greetings to each other this morning. He is energetic but not crazy. He is hesitant to go up and down stairs, but will haqppen with time. I am not sure he is house trained. He goes in a large crate easily and will whine but eventually he will settle down. He pulls on a leash (he is strong!) but I think that could easily be worked on with some consistent training. He was easy to bathe as we took him directly to Feeder's Supply after picking him up and he was totally fine with it – even the blow dryer! (Sunday's fluffy tail is as big as his head LOL) He is very smart and can open lever handles on doors!!! He is curious and loves to sniff. He needs a home with a large, fenced in yard and I would still consider him a flight risk with all of the changes for him. He got a great report at the vet and they were really impressed with him! Sunday is just a big, fun, love bug who wants to be with people and dogs".
So, this guy is looking for a home with a fenced in yard for him to play, and hang out in. We are still learning about Sunday, so please check back later for more info. If you would like to meet Sunday, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
Sweetie is an ADORABLE, very friendly, 48lb Great Pyrenees/Doodle mix… That would be a Pyradoodle?!!!! LOL! He is about 5ish months old and was rescued with 4 other dogs living in deplorable conditions. The kind woman who rescued them could not keep them all, so she reached out to GRRAND for help.
We do not know much about Sweetie, except he is a sweet puppy and any interested applicants will have to abide by the GRRAND puppy guidelines.
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, Sweetie will need a home where someone is home most of the time as he needs to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. He will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so she can grow up to be a good pup! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Sweetie is good with other dogs and looking for his forever family! If you would like to meet this beauty, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
TJ is a beautiful 4 year old strong, high energy boy. He will do best in a home that can give him plenty of exercise. No children or other pets. An experienced dog person would be best to help manage his behaviors. Once TJ knows you, he will be your best friend.
please fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you would like to learn more about TJ.
Merry Christmas from our "Eleventh Day of Christmas Dog"… Tygrys!
Nice to meet you! My name is Tygrys, but everyone calls me Tyg! According to my kennel guy's free app, I'm mostly Anatolian Shepherd and Belgian Malinois! I am a big, handsome boy; just look at my pictures and see for yourself. I get a lot of attention both at the kennel and on field days when my guy takes me to the park and then Starbucks for my weekly pup cup!
I came to GRRAND in 2019 as a cute little puppy and was quickly adopted by a sweet couple. Life was good, but my owners split up 4 yrs after taking me home and my mom went to live with a family member whose dogs didn’t like me so in June they drove me back to GRRAND from Wisconsin, so they could be sure nothing bad would happen to me.
My GRRAND people are learning about my breed mix; I'm definitely NOT a Golden Retriever. I love to work and to protect my family. I constantly patrol the kennel fence line to make sure all the other pups and kennel volunteers are safe. I will bark at strangers or dogs I don't know. I'm not crazy about UPS, Amazon, or any van for that matter. I'm happy to be outside, but of course, I also love being indoors with my person.
I'm extremely loyal. I love all my people at the kennel. I will try and squeeze my 105 lbs body on a chair with them for hugs and kisses. I let them dress me up and I never complain . I am very well trained and walk great on a leash (until that pesky UPS van goes by). I know a lot of commands and like showing off my skills. In the summer I loved my daily swim in the GRRAND pool!
I tolerate most dogs and I'm buddies with Ross, who you would have met on Day One, but I really don't like to share my people, so I can't be in a home with other dogs.
I'll let you into a secret; my kennel guy tells me that Penny (Day 12) and I are his favorites! I love him too, but it's time for me to leave the kennel.
Like I said earlier, I'm not a Golden Retriever, but I really hope this Christmas just the right family is out there looking for a big loveable, protective pup like me. GRRAND trainers have promised me that they will educate the right family on how to handle a breed like mine.
Merry Christmas, Love Tyg XOXO
Tygrys is a 4 year old, 100lb, Great Pyrenees-Anatolian Shep mix. This handsome guy was adopted from GRRAND when he was saved from a kill shelter at 3 months old, and his family has had some life changes that have sadly resulted in them making the hard decision to turn him back into GRRAND.
We are told by his current owner's, that he is a sweet boy, is house-trained and seems to have the Guardian Dog protecting the house tendencies, as at night he likes to roam from room to room to keep watch and make sure everything is ok. They say he gets along with other dogs, but has had some issues with some other dogs he used to live with who didn't accept him in the pack so he is seemingly dog selective. He was out in the play yard with Cookie and Noelle at the kennel and they all had a good time together!
He is new to a foster home and his foster parents used a few adjectives: "loyal, sweet, attentive, protector, wants to please, has serious side of his personality but does relax". They are also doing all they can to get him out to socialize and walk him, and we will update as they tell us more!
This is what the kennel staff says about Tig "We love him at the kennel! He has been well-trained and walks perfectly. He loves to lay out in the play yard, watch over the kennel, and play in the pool. When he comes into the office he will curl up in one of the beds and rest; you don't even know he's there. The kennel manager has taken him on field trips to the park and a brewery, and reported that he's perfect! He is so handsome and gets a lot of attention, which he laps up! He was out in the play yard with Cookie and Noelle and they all had a good time together!
Tig does need a yard to play in and we've learned that once he gets to know his person he will protect them, even against other dogs, so even though he can be around other dogs outside, he needs to be the only dog in the home".
If you would like to meet this cool guy, please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
Vance is a Golden/Pyrenees mix and he is just a beautiful boy who desperately needs a dog-savvy and experienced foster home!!
He will curl up on your lap and jump on your bed if you let him😊. He loves 'his people', which right now is the kennel staff and volunteers.
You won't have to worry about squirrels or chipmunks in your yard as he'll chase them off for sure!
He definitely needs a dog experienced, adult household, with no kids under 18, and an above ground fenced yard (no apartments or condo type home). Vance is not a real social dog as he likes to be at home with his people!
Can anyone take this sweet boy out of the kennel? Any family who is interested in Vance, and has been approved to meet him, MUST still be approved by his trainer.
He likes smaller dogs but he is not wild about larger dogs and no cats. This sweet boy likes walks around the park and walks fine on leash. While he was out and about at the kennel, he wanted lots of loving in the office!!! And… Vance Loves fetching toys!
We are still learning about this cutie, but if you would like to meet him and get him out of the kennel, please contact GRRAND ASAP!
Wickham is one of Winter's 10 puppies born Jan 22! They are – the Pride and Prejudice litter!
We know that these puppie's momma Winter, is a Great Pyrenees, but we do not have any idea what the daddy's breed is, as there were multiple breeds rescued and roaming this property. When they are ready to go to their forever families, Winter's puppies will be looking for a home that abides by the GRRAND puppy guidelines:
Puppies are a lot of work, and if you are interested in a GRRAND puppy and have children, PLEASE SEE THE ADOPTION FAQs section of the website for more detailed info. GRRAND policies stipulate a few important things that may stop you from applying, and here are 2 big ones-
A: GRRAND will NOT place a puppy under the age of 6 months with families with children under 6 yrs old
B: Any applicant with children under the age of 16, will require a home with direct access to a securely fenced yard… meaning direct access to the yard from the home… so this means no apartments or condos.
As with all puppies, they will need a home where someone is home most of the time as they need to be fed regularly, and let to go outside consistently and constantly ALL DAY LONG so potty training can be a breeze. They will be looking for a home with a fenced in yard and a family with LOTS of time and patience to socialize and work with a puppy so they can grow up to be good pups! ***Exercise and direction are a must as a tired puppy is a good puppy!! It is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work, and if you don't have the time, an active and non-stop playful puppy may not be for you!
Families must understand there needs to be constant supervision as children of all ages need to learn to respect an animal and puppies, and need to be taught boundaries. We are excited these pups will get to know what a nice soft bed, in a warm and cozy home with a loving family is all about!
Applicants should also expect Winter's puppies to possibly be big, and you should be prepared for that sweet and independent Great Pyrenees personality… to know the Great Pyr breed is to love them, but they are not Goldens, and we suggest you do some research on this beautiful breed before applying! He will need a secure above ground fenced yard as Great Pyrs love to be in their yard to protect and patrol, and this happens best when they are in a secure space!
We will update as we learn more about these cuties, but if you are interested in meeting them, they are in a foster home waiting for you! Please fill out an application at GRRAND.org
THIS BEAUTIFUL face!!!!
Willow is approximately 1 year old (give or take a month or 2), 80lb female (still room for growth) Great Pyrenees looking for a home at no fault of her own. She was rescued from the side of a country road by a couple who has had some unfortunate health issues which have made them unable to care for Willow. Here is an update from her foster mom on 1-19 "Willow is the sweetest dog on the planet. She puts up with Spud who has a higher energy level than she her, with absolutely no corrections, no temper, just calm playfulness. Someone really needs to adopt this girl. She is fine with a 4' fence and would probably prefer a canine companion but I think would be fine with an attentive family or person. She is just so lovable and deserves a very lovable home".
She also says "Ok, everyone!!! Willow needs a furever home. She is as perfect a Pyr as I have ever fostered. She has that calm temperament of a Pyr, is good on a leash, loves all people and dogs. Is good with cats. Not kid tested, but I expect her to be fine with them after seeing her put up with little Spud’s shenanigans. She loves playing with other dogs. And she is absolutely gorgeous. She is good in a 4’ fence. Has shown no interest in scaling my gates. What is not to like about her? Why hasn’t she been adopted?!?! Her only faults are:
1. she is not used to a car and will whine when she is in one. This will pass with more trips to fun places.
2. She is still a puppy and needs containing while you are gone so she doesn’t find inappropriate things to chew on. This will of course, pass with time"
Willow is looking for a home with a fenced in yard, as the Great Pyrenees breed love nothing more than to hang out in the yard, patrol a little here and there and watch the world go by. If you are a Great Pyrenees lover, you will know their delightful stubborness is what makes them so fun and challenging just the same!! If you are not familiar with the breed, we suggest you do some research on the breed before applying as to know the Great Pyr is to love the Great Pyr!
Willow has a very gentle nature and had gone to a temporary foster home for the holidays that has another Great Pyr and a couple cats too! And geeze… she has really proven to be "quite the Gem"! Here are a few things they say about Willow: "Took Willow to run errands and walk through Lowe’s. She got a lot of pets and even walked up to someone sitting at a desk, put her muzzle under his elbow and flipped his arm up demanding pets and he was happy to do so"!
"This sweet and super happy girl may be one of the EASIEST fosters we have ever had! She is smart, loves life and attention and wants to please! We are just starting to see her playful personality come out and it is very fun to watch evolve. Willow will thrive with someone who can be home with her more than not, and has the time to shower her with TLC! She is food motivated, which makes her an easy dog to train as she is already learning some of the basic commands, and we are continuing to evaluate her attitude towards our cats. Today our cat was sleeping in the chair and Willow walked over and gently sniffed and walked away! We are strongly monitoring, but looking good so far, and will keep updating!
We have a six foot privacy fence and Willow does not go potty on walks, so as stated previously, a fenced in yard is very important for her. With that, she absolutely loves her daily walks, (usually twice plus yard playtime) so she is needing an active family that can take her out for daily socialization, exercise and stimulation! On walks she is friendly when approached by neighbors; her tail instantly wags and she loves a friendly pat. She is fit and healthy and she will truly blossom with someone who is affectionate towards her and can give her, the daily dose of exercise and direction she needs.
We have seen that she is very leery of cars; she was afraid to get in our car so we have been working on helping her become comfortable in the car and happy to report, that thanks to encouragement and treats we were able to get her in the car twice today for a ride and playtime! Willow is house-trained and is not afraid of loud noises including vacuum cleaners, tv sounds, kitchen and household noises, or power tools. She is a great companion who enjoys being petted BUT she also will lay on a dog bed or curl up at our feet.
Willow is still a young pup, she is needing the proper direction and supervision to keep her out of trouble at home, and to learn the boundaries of what is for dogs, and what is NOT for dogs! When we are not interacting with her, Willow enjoys chewing on a strong nylabone or a rubber toy filled with yummy treats. We have loved having Willow as our foster pup as she is a gentle soul that needs a loving home".
Please check back later for more info on Willow, but if you would like to meet this pretty girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
COURTESY POST! Willow is NOT a GRRAND dog. Please do not fill out a GRRAND app for Willow… contact John Smith, [email protected] directly!!!
Sweet Willow was abandoned. She was found at a busy intersection, tied to a pole in the snow and freezing temperatures. There was a garbage bag with some food and a couple of toys in it next to her. She was rescued by a police officer who brought her to GRRAND. She is not a GRRAND dog, but a couple of GRRAND volunteers fell in love with her and are looking to find her a forever home.
We believe she is about 15 months old. She weighs 41 lbs. She seems to tolerate male, non-dominant dogs over others. She loves all people and wants to curl up in the safety of your lap for snuggles. She loves fetching her cuddly toy with a squeaker! She isn't messing in her run, so probably house trained. She also knows basic commands, like 'sit' and she walks okay on a leash.
If you are interested in adopting this girl please contact John Smith, [email protected].
Woody is a 1-2 year old Flat Coated Retriever who was dumped by his former owners and was observed waiting for them to return for him the better part of a month. Neighbors in the area were putting food out for him and trying to catch him, but he was too fearful to be caught. We received an email from one of GRRAND's former adopters in the area, asking if we knew of anyone who could help. One of our wonderful volunteers who has trapped so many dogs, went to the area and set a trap and was able to trap this boy within about 24 hours!! Before he came to GRRAND, he had been placed in a home that was not suited for him. He is now officially with GRRAND and we will make sure he is placed in the right home for him!
Woody is a very sweet and high energy young pup. He will climb into your lap if you let him. He is still learning manners and how to walk well on a leash, but is food-motivated, so should be trainable. He needs to be in a home with a 6 foot fence and no other dogs. Older children who will not be knocked over by him would also be best.
Please fill out an app at GRRAND.org if you would like to meet Woody!
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