Apollo - Pyr Mix - Beautiful Boy - Foster Needed

Apollo was found as a stray and not reclaimed from a shelter. He is a very friendly boy, who enjoys the company of other dogs. He is friendly with people and enjoys attention. We estimate he between 2- 3 years old. He rides fine in a vehicle and will need some basic leash training. He has double dew claws on his rear legs, a standard with the breed. He does have quite a bit of tan on him, so he could be mixed with another breed like a Golden Retriever. Whatever he is, he is very handsome! He is not good with small children in a home, and can be protective of his home when strangers are visiting. He has no problem with kids when out in public. This can be easily solved by crating him and giving him a treat filled kong to keep him busy. 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, own their own home and all children in household must be over 18 years old. Your resident pets must be up to date on vaccines, sterilized, you must have a good history of vet care for them for the past two years, and you must have used heartworm preventative year round for your dogs and be able to provide proof of purchase. Apollo will be placed as an inside pet with outside privileges. You MUST have a securely 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 up to date on vaccines, You may need to transport the dog for follow up vaccines and for sterilization, based on their age. You provide good quality food, grooming, and we provide the heartworm preventative and medical care, if needed* .(*Based on approval from IGPR.) If you are adopting, we cannot guarantee your dog will be groomed prior to you taking them home. We do offer a two-week trial period, in which either party, has the right to cancel the adoption. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required prior to you taking the dog. Any veterinary expenses you incur during the trial period is your responsibility, if you do not notify us prior to a vet visit that the dog needs veterinary care. You may request the dog you are adopting be groomed at your expense, prior to picking them up. This can delay the trial period with the dog based on the availability of getting the dog an appointment with a groomer. Adoption fee is $350