Join Our Foster Campaign

A CRY for Help - Foster Homes Needed

What is a Foster Campaign anyway?

As you probably know, Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario has an active Pyr Rescue Committee. As a result we are contacted regularly to take in Pyrs in desperate need of new homes. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate all rescues. Sometimes, it is because of a problem that cannot be fixed – such as extremely aggressive dogs, but more often it is a question of space.

Carol, our President and Veterinarian, takes those dogs that need medical attention and they stay with her until placed. Some of our Quebec dogs stay with our Quebec based affiliate, Marianne. However, we cannot deal with all the dogs that we are asked to rescue. WE JUST DO NOT HAVE THE SPACE.

Once a dog is in our care, it stays until placed. That is our commitment. While it is usual that we can place a dog fairly quickly, often within a few weeks, others take longer. This is especially true of dogs needing medical attention. As a result we have to turn away some dogs due to lack of space.

So why mount this Foster Campaign? Our Pyr Rescue Committee is asking for HELP. And we are in real need. We desperately need foster homes where we can house dogs until they are adopted.

Can you foster a Pyr Rescue? Do you know someone who could foster a Rescue? This can be a rewarding experience, since you would be helping one of these amazing dogs in need. You can get started now by visiting the Foster section of our web site.

Perhaps you have decided against fostering as you might consider it to be a long-term plan and you have other commitments or time constraints.

It is possible you may have only a few weeks or months of the year that you can assist. That is OK. We understand. We all have other things in life that take priority. But even a few weeks here and there would greatly assist us.

If you can help, please contact us. Our President, Carol Graham or any member of the Executive will work with you to ensure you foster only a dog that fits into your particular home lifestyle.

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP. If you have room in your heart and in your home for one of our Pyrs in need, we would be eternally grateful. Please visit our website to join our Foster Campaign.






Breaking News

  1. Bo

    Oct 10, 25 04:03 PM

    *Bo is staying with his foster.* DOB: late Sept 2023 (don’t know for sure) rescued Dec 2023 Location: Norwood Ontario Name: Bo Single dwelling home

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  2. Courtesy Post - Remi

    Oct 05, 25 05:36 PM

    Remi (Retriever/Pyr cross) D.o.B: Sept. 30, 2023 Location: Between Owen Sound and Port Elgin (Tara, ON) Remi was given up because of health issues

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  3. Courtesy Post - Virgil

    Sep 30, 25 01:03 PM

    *ADOPTED* DoB of Virgil: 2021 (4.5 years old) Reason for rehoming this big white fluffy: Owner has passed away and he is presently living in an apartment.

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  4. Gaston

    Sep 28, 25 05:49 PM

    Gaston *ADOPTED* This beauty went right into foster and was adopted soon after. DOB appox: 2020 (6-years-old) Location: Acton, ON Beautiful Gaston

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  5. Lola

    Sep 26, 25 06:44 PM

    A single family dwelling and a securely fenced yard of at least 5 feet are musts. DOB approx: Februay 12, 2021 Location: Acton, Ontario This is sweet

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  6. My dog Sam - 18-years-old

    Sep 26, 25 05:58 AM

    Just before his birthday
    Sam was rescued from a bad situation. His microchip showed his birthday was 2 months before my 2 year old son. They grew up together and he was the best

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  7. Pogo

    Sep 26, 25 05:51 AM

    Shenanigans on dad’s bed with Roxy!
    Pogo was a mix between a Great Pyrenees and a collie. Some people down south are trying to get dogs like him registered as a Great Collie. He was our gentle

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  8. Hardy

    Sep 15, 25 02:41 PM

    Hardy Location: Acton, ON DOB: Approx. January 2025 (we think he is older though) Single-family home required. Minimum 5-foot securely fenced yard.

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