Andy- Good with dogs, cats & kids Maremma Sheepdog & Golden Retriever Mix Indianapolis, IN

Andy came in to rescue as a result of a neglect case in a nearby county, along with 5 other Great Pyrenees and mixes. https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/03/04/indiana-supaca-farms-owner-sue-childers-28-dead-alpacas/9353256002/

Andy is a friendly boy, who enjoys playing with other dogs, and is outgoing and loves attention, Andy is smaller Great Pyrenees most likely mixed with Golden Retriever, as there was a Golden on the property. We estimate his birthdate as October 2020. He will most likely weigh less than 80 lbs, He is very silly and enjoys romping and playing with other dogs. He could also be a Maremma, not a Great Pyr, based on his confirmation.

We recommend obedience training for all newly adopted pyrs, to help you create a special bond with you and your new friend, and so you have a well behaved canine. Great Pyrenees are willing to learn, but are not as eager to comply with commands as much as other breeds. They are bred to be independent thinkers. Applicants must be over 25, children in the household must be over age 6, all resident pets must be sterilized, you must have a good history of vet care for them, and you must have used heartworm preventative year round for your dogs.

Andy will be placed as an inside pet with outside privileges. You MUST have a securely 4'+ fenced yard accessible from your home. Invisible fencing does not work with this breed and they will take the shock for the freedom. Great Pyrenees are bred to roam and will create their own territory if not secured, which can led to them being lost, hit by vehicles or shot by people who see them as a threat. The breed is not a good off leash dog, and cannot be trusted to not run away. A Great Pyrenees off leash is a " DisAPyr."

If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please complete the appropriate application on our website, www.igpr.org under the Adopt tab.

All of our dogs marked as needing foster homes are also available for adoption. If a dog is listed on this site, it is available. No need to contact us to see if it is, We do require you complete the adoption application prior to meeting a dog.

We also offer a foster to adopt program. You foster the dog, and have first right of refusal on them if an approved application is submitted for them.

In fostering a dog, the dog comes to you fully vetted. and groomed. You provide good quality food, grooming, and we provide the heartworm preventative and medical care, if needed* .(*Based on approval from IGPR.)

Adoption fee is $350