Hank Great Pyrenees Louisville, KY

Handsome Hank! He is a 2 year old, 77ish lb, (should be 100lbs or so) Great Pyrenees who came to GRRAND as a stray from a rural shelter in KY, and went directly to our amazing Great Pyr foster mom (who has GRRAND dog Snow right now too)! She says Hank came to her with hookworms, giardia and coccidia, horrible matting of his fur (hence his new hair cut) and.is going to be a work in progress, as he has had no socialization (however he loves people), never been in a building or, non the less a home and everything is new to him. This is going to be a process for him, but his love for people gives him comfort and will help him learn it will all be ok! He was in a foster home and is now at the GRRAND kennel and they say: "Hank has now been at the kennel for almost two weeks. He is adorable; a gentle giant! Our newest, most inexperienced kennel volunteers are allowed to take him out to play and to love on him. We have him running with a large group of other kennel dogs (well, he methodically plods along behind the pack), and he does great. He is very happy to lay his giant head on your lap and let you pet him for hours! He was neutered yesterday (10/9), and weighed in at 76 lbs. He still needs to pack some pounds on, and we are feeding him three times a day at the kennel to help with that. He is an excellent walker; no pulling and doesn't react to squirrels etc. He does have some separation anxiety so Hank will need to go to a home where someone is around most of the time. Please consider taking this sweet boy into your home."

His foster mom said "Hank is a beautiful, young and totally neglected boy. Underneath all those mats is an emaciated skeleton of a dog. But shining forth despite that abuse, is a loving soul who followed me around the yard as I mowed and waited by the gate for me to finish mowing the front yard so I could come back to pet him. Hank loves to lean against a person to be scratched and petted. Hank just went to the vet to get all those mats shaved off (see pics) and start getting the medical care he needs. He has a lovely calm temperament, and one of these days, Hank will be as beautiful on the outside as he is on the inside.

And... The pics show Hank getting his first bath. I have never seen spotted fur on a Pyr before. They all have spotted skin, but not fur that I have seen before and it is beautiful! And right after his bath, of course, I went in to fix his food and the little turkey rubbed against the wood fence, getting himself filthy!!! LOL! Typical Great Pyr! He is still skeptical of going inside, but is getting better everyday and daily walks help him decompress some. He gets along well with my female Pyr, but he has no idea how to play just yet. Time... it takes time"!

Sept 23 UPDATE! "Hank is getting better about entering a building. Voluntarily goes inside now. Still not a fan of a kennel, but he is a big lover and even follows me behind me when I am mowing the yard. How many dogs do that?! Hank just wants someone to devote his life to. He's not a big player with other dogs, right now, he's more focused on me. But has shown zero aggression toward other dogs. Just hangs out rather than plays".

Hank 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. Great Pyrs and Goldens are not the same, and we suggest you do some research to find out their breed similiarities and differences before applying. 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, to know the Great Pyr is to LOVE the Great Pyr"!

Stay tuned for more updates, but if you would like to meet Handsome Hank, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org