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Meet Talon, and get ready to fall in love! He is just a big, beautiful, sweet boy at the perfect age with lots of good habits. We expect he was born around 3/1/2013.
An example of a perfect Great Pyrenees, handsome Talon is well behaved, laid-back, playful, cuddly, and affectionate. He is house trained, dog door trained, good on leash, good at riding in a car, and knows his commands.
[Note from Talon: My foster mommy DNA’d me. I’m 7/8 Great Pyrenees, so that’s where I get my majestic good looks and lovely Pyr-ee ways. I’m 1/8 something-from-the-hound-group. Foster mommy said, “So that’s where you get your squeaky, howly, bark! You sound like a Beagle!” And I said, “You’re squeaky!” She said, “Hee, hee!” And I said, “YIP!”]
Talon has a condition called mega-esophagus. This means that his esophagus is weak and has trouble pushing food and water downward into his stomach. His food and water bowls must be elevated making him stretch his neck upwards to reach them. This allows gravity to help get the food and water moving downward, compensating for the weak esophagus.
To manage the condition, he needs a special feeding chair called a Bailey chair. It keeps him upright while he eats and drinks. His foster mommy built one for him, complete with soft teal cushions all around. Since that one worked wonders, rescue heroes donated the funds to buy him a very fancy custom-ordered built-to-size one. Without it, Talon is at risk of his food moving in the wrong direction and entering his trachea and lungs which results in a potentially deadly inflammatory lung condition, called aspiration pneumonia.
He is very happy in his feeding chair, and gets in it eagerly. If he is fed frequent, small meals, this is better for him. And his kibble should be small in size.
Look in the dictionary under "adorable" and you will find a picture of Talon. This amazing dog lost his home when his mom became ill and could not care for him. He came to us all the way from Alabama, and he's a real Southern Gentleman.
If you want a big Pyr with a heart of gold that everyone will love, Talon is your man. Hurry and apply; Talon will be scooped up fast because he is the dog everyone wants!
All of our dogs require secure and VISIBLE fencing.
Adoption Fee: $275
* Note to NW Adopters: The adoption fee does not include the cost of transport.
There are many things YOU can do to help us:
1. Adopt! If this Gentle Giant looks like the one for you, fill out an adoption application today!
2. Foster! This is a temporary commitment that gives all dogs in need the assured time to find the loving home they deserve. Your benevolent decision to foster unquestionably determines whether a loving dog gets to live or die.
3. Donate! Safeguarding these Gentle Giants result in expenses that are in upwards $8/day. If veterinary care is needed, the costs exponentiate to $1,000+ for a single dog. Every penny you donate makes an impact when it comes to vet bills! If you were to make a one-time donation of just $25, you would be adding 3 more valuable days to the life of every rescued dog and provide the chance to find the home they have been waiting for their entire life.
As always, all donations are gratefully accepted.
If you are interested in adopting this dog or need further information, please contact GPRS at info@gprescuesociety.org or fill out our SHORT application form.
Every dog adopted thru the GPRS program is up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered and on heartworm preventative.