Great Pyrenees Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.

01/12/2025

Today, Nahnee's owners delivered her to rescue. Nahnee is a sweet, healthy 18-month-old. She is house-trained, crate-trained, and rides well in a car. Nahnee does not dig or challenge fences. She is not and has never acted aggressive.
Why is Nahnee in rescue, you ask?
Nahnee is very shy. She gets nervous with new sounds, new people, and new things. Her owners, with children and a busy household, could not accommodate her. Even after trying everything they knew, they sadly and painfully decided they were not what was best for her. They also knew the hustle and bustle of a shelter would overwhelm her. So, they drove her two hours on this icy day to do what they thought was best.
We will be seeking a quiet home without a lot of people traffic. A home with a well-adjusted male dog would be helpful. A minimum 4-foot fence is necessary, as she is a flight risk.
Patience is a must . And acceptance that Nahnee may never be a little social butterfly is a must as well !

If interested in adopting Nahnee please send us an email at [email protected] for an application !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

Ready for another Dan and Diane ?

01/11/2025

Finally some really great news !!!
Charlie after 10 months in care has found his family !!
Charlie came into care surrendered by an owner who loved him dearly . She had always made sure Charlie was well vetted , had nutritious food and her love . In time his owner sadly realized that Charlie and her other male dog could not get along as serious fights had occurred . She did the best thing although for her the hardest thing and brought him to us for rehoming .
Charlie had a tremendous fear of men , hated all trucks and was quick to let them know how he felt as well as a distrust of other dogs .
Thru time Charlie began to accept Fed Ex trucks as they came with a treat ! UPS not so much !
We began to pair Charlie with friendly females and worked our way up until he learned to be a gentleman.
Volunteers Dan Sanderfoot coming all the way from Oshkosh each week and Gunner slowly and repeatedly worked with Charlie . At last he had male friends in his circle !
Then came his new family to visit ! Not once but three times until Charlie was comfortable with them .
We then took Charlie to visit his new home and while I thought it was great , Charlie needed time . His new family patiently waited thru 3 visits . And then Charlie moved in .
There were bumps . Big bumps . Charlie was unsure of his new sister Kaja the most beautiful husky and she of him . There were those pesky trucks coming to the house . There was all this “newness “.
But there was much love and much patience from his new owners Dads Conrad and Dustin .
Charlie will live in Manitowoc with them and his beautiful sister Kaja . Queen Kaja .
Conrad and Dustin I can’t thank you enough not only for putting so much into Charlie but also for the wonderful , wonderful life you gave to our Diesel now passed. Twice a miracle !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

01/09/2025

This is Soobie .
Soobie has been in rescue for almost 2 years .
Soobie needs a family . She deserves a family … but she also has specific needs.
Soobie needs to be an only dog .
She needs a securely fenced yard in which to run .
Soobie needs a family with time and patience .
A few more things about Soobie .
She loves going for walks . She loves toys .
She loves attention . She is house trained . She rides well in a car . She does well at the groomers . She is very healthy !
And she is loved …. But it’s not home .
Carole and Crew
GPRW

01/04/2025

While I am grateful for the donations received this season, and on this day I am not anxious about heating bills or the source of their next meals, I find my heart heavy. I look into the eyes of the dogs who remain unchosen, who continue to greet me with hopeful expressions, thinking perhaps today they will find a family, only to be disappointed at the end of another day when no one has come for them .
Some of them are beginning to give up as they no longer seem interested in the comings and goings at the rescue . Gone are the crazy tail wags and dancing feet .
There are 5 such dogs here right now .
While adopting them may well keep you on your toes for awhile and probably even cause some disruption in your lives at first ….i will guarantee that as each issue resolves there are few accomplishments that will touch you as deeply as saving a needy abandoned dog .
This week I will feature these dogs .
I ask that you put your thoughts and ideas together to help us find homes . I ask that you forgo any negativity because they have known enough .
I thank all of our adopters , our precious volunteers , all of those who donate and all of you that follow us .
Your presence even as followers keeps us strong .
Carole
GPRW

12/25/2024

A very Merry Christmas wish from GPRW as we announce our first place contest winner of 2024 submitted by Holly Sperry from Friendship, WI.
This picture along with the verse below was featured on GPRWs Christmas cards this year .

The verse inside:

As we reflect on this year , may our hearts be filled with peace , love , and simple blessings .
Let’s cherish the gentle souls who bring joy to our lives , especially our furry friends !

Holly I hope you enjoy your gifts !

We wish all of you the best !
Warm hugs ,
Carole , Hanna , Gunner , Marisa, Paul, Diane , Dan , Glen and Justin .

Take those pictures and send them to [email protected] for our 2025 contest anytime between now and 11/15/2025.
Photos should include a Christmas or winter scene , and a Pyr or Pyr mix dog ,
The dog need not have been adopted from our organization and may be a dog that lives now only in your memories .

12/24/2024

On the second day of Christmas …
Catherine and Easton Vogel proud adoptive parents of Aurora submitted this beautiful picture and in doing so claimed second place in our contest !!
Congratulations to all !
We hope you enjoyed your gifts !!
Carole and Crew
GPRWadoptive

12/23/2024

On the 3rd day of Christmas…..
We bring to you our third place contest winner
“Olaf “ submitted by John and Cindy Kolstad Olafs proud owners !
Thank you John, Cindy and Olaf !
I hope you enjoy the gifts that have been sent your way !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/22/2024

On this forth day of Christmas we bring our rendition of the manger scene !!
This is Bear along with Baby Harry submitted by mamma Ava Zhong .
Enjoy !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/21/2024

On this 5th day of the countdown to Christmas we bring you Sophia !!
This beautiful picture was submitted by Luann Skinner .
Thank you for sharing Luann !!
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/20/2024

On the 6th day of Christmas we bring you Pyr Joy !!!
Look at Ceaser !! His expression always brings a smile to all !!
This picture submitted by Isabelle Berger and family , proud owners of Ceaser.
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/19/2024

On the 7th day of Christmas ….we bring you Humphrey !
Sam Havel shared this comical picture of her mischievous but very beloved Great Pyrenees Humphrey .
As you can see a Santa’s helper he is not !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/18/2024

On the 8th day of Christmas GPRW brings you ….drum roll ….. Yogi and it doesn’t get much cuter than this !
Thank you for sharing Honesti Runde !
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/17/2024

On the 9th day of Christmas … we give you Barry with a bow !
This picture sent to us by Krista Vander Zander .
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/16/2024

On the 10th day of Christmas….
Is Poppy ! !! Adopted by Jillian Dempsey and Brad Klingsporn!.
ENJOY !!
Carole and Crew
GPRW

12/15/2024

On the 11th Day If Christmas… a Pyr lover brought to me ……
Zues !!! From Krystal Thorn !
Enjoy !
Carole and Crew

12/14/2024

Counting down the 12 Days of Christmas starting with this beautiful picture of Rollie submitted by David Simpson !
Reminder Pyr people to get your pictures taken while the decorations are up for next years contest !
Thank you David and Rollie !!!
Carole and Crew

12/07/2024

The 3 top Christmas/winter Pyr/pyr mix pictures have been selected and the prizes will soon be in their way . Those that won have been notified .
Starting on Dec 14th we will be sharing the top 12 pictures with #1 being featured on Christmas Day !!
We have the contest each year so why not snap some pictures during the holiday season for next year !

Also please remember the Pyrs we have in care this year as well as those animals in shelters all over the state and keep them in your hearts .

Carole and Crew

11/07/2024