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. Courtesy Post - Winter

    Dec 05, 24 06:50 AM

    *Her family decided they couldn't live with out her. Congratulations to Winter and her family!* DOB: Approx. November 2022 (1-year-old) Location: Lower

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  2. Henry

    Nov 05, 24 02:57 PM

    Here is my newly found best friend, Henry. We are pet lovers in general and most pets we have owned have enjoyed a long life span. Nothing special in our

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  3. Buster

    Oct 30, 24 09:35 AM

    *ADOPTED* This big boy has been adopted by an older gentleman who has much experience with these fluffies. We couldn't be happier for Buster! Enjoy!

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  4. Bates

    Oct 13, 24 08:48 AM

    *ADOPTING PENDING* Location: Acton, ON DOB: Approx. September 3, 2022 Single-family home required. Minimum 5-foot securely fenced yard. This beautiful

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  5. Grace, our Hobo

    Sep 26, 24 08:28 AM

    Grace loved to jump on our retaining wall
    We met Susie in 2011 (later named Grace)when we went to see Dr. Carol Graham. We introduced Grace to our 4 year old Pyr, Max. She was about 8 months old

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  6. Coop

    Sep 24, 24 06:27 PM

    Coop is a two-year-old great Pyrenees mix that came into my life as a little kid. coop is my daily companion and we spend hours outside together every

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  7. Courtesy - Tux

    Sep 09, 24 01:29 PM

    DOB: December 3, 2022 Location: Mulmur, Ontario Breed: Pyr x Great Dane Single family home where he will be part of an active family. A very large

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  8. Anemone

    Sep 03, 24 08:52 AM

    *ADOPTED* DOB: Approx. July 2022 Location: Acton, Ontario Anemone is a sweetheart. This Great Pyr came from a neglect situation, and the SPCA asked

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