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Minnie is a sweet Tennessee stray who's ready to find her forever home. With her soft coat and gentle soul, this people-pleasing Pyr is equal parts couch potato and outdoor adventurer: perfectly happy to snooze the afternoon away on her dog bed, but absolutely ready to zoom around the yard like she's been saving up energy all week. Her true personality really shines outside, where she'll play her heart out before coming back in to lounge like the royalty she is. Minnie is fully housebroken, leash-trained, and crate-trained, and she walks so nicely on leash that a toddler can hold her. She's working on basic commands and is very treat-motivated. She's curious about the world around her but has no interest in escaping - she'd much rather stay close to her people and observe the neighborhood from a comfortable spot in the yard.

When it comes to the other residents of a home, Minnie is wonderfully easygoing. She gets along great with other dogs and absolutely loves cats, happy to get rowdy with a cat who's up for it or leave well enough alone if they're not. She's a total love bug with new people - no jumping, very respectful of personal space, just a polite little nudge on the hand when she'd like more scratches, please. She does well with kids but would thrive in a slightly calmer household; the resident toddler energy can be a lot for her, though she handles it graciously.

A few fun Minnie facts: she will not get on your bed or couch no matter how many times you invite her, but she's perfectly happy to have you join her on her dog bed for some cuddles. She loves a good plushy toy, a satisfying chew, and anything you'd like to gift her from the deli drawer. She occasionally dumps her food out to eat it off the floor. And she has claimed the closet as her personal sanctuary.

Minnie would do beautifully in a home with outdoor space and a four-foot fence, or with a family committed to regular leash walks. She'll thrive with or without other pets, and with any age of humans who appreciate a calm, affectionate, and deeply good girl.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Minnie in TN

Age: 5 yrs 2 mos old as of June 2026

Color: White

Dew Claws: Yes, Double

Estimated Adult Weight: 90 lbs

Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Maynardville, TN

Medical: Spayed, dewormed, positive for heartworm and undergoing treatment, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with an Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.

Housebroken: Yes

Can Be Placed With: Dogs, Cats, Kids

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.

Fees: Adoption fees are determined on a sliding scale depending on age, location and transport. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. Fees for dogs adopted locally start at $400 and can range up to $700 for puppies under six months. Puppies placed on spay/neuter contracts receive $100 back when the dog is spayed or neutered. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.

More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our Adoption Application. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply.

NYS Registered Non-Profit Rescue # RR102. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) has been rescuing and adopting out Great Pyrenees since 2006. Our relationship doesn't end with adoption, as we continue to support adopters throughout the lifetime of their dog.

Our goal is to assess every application on its own merits. Key considerations are: 1) the experience of the applicant with large breed dogs 2) children in the household or regularly visiting the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature and 3) the sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid same-sex aggression issues. For puppies under six months old, the applicant's ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.

We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.