Tennessee Big Fluffy Dog Rescue
In 2006, we placed 62 dogs in new forever homes. In 2007, we placed 221 dogs in new forever homes. Our goal for 2008 is to continue our mission of placing big fluffy dogs in forever homes, one dog at a time.
Emergency help needed!
2007 was a terrible year for drought. Although the rains have arrived, the damage is done. Working Great Pyrenees have been turned in to shelters in record numbers by farmers. As there is no hay available, the livestock is being sold and working Pyrs have no jobs and find themselves on death row in the shelters. The numbers of Great Pyrenees in need are staggering and we currently have more than 100 Pyrs and Pyr mixes in rescue. Not all dogs are listed for adoption as some are working dogs being evaluated for their livestock guardian potential and others are receiving medical care and socialization. The numbers of Pyrs in need now is far greater than after the combined disasters of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. If you are interested in helping, we need donations of food, dog houses, dog water bucket heaters, straw, Frontline, and blankets and towels. We always need foster homes.
Sponsor a Dog
If you would like to help by sponsoring a dog, you can donate here. Funds are always welcomed to help pay for the medical needs of the dogs, for boarding and for things like Frontline. *We are having problems with our paypal account, if you'd like to donate, please use another method or contact us directly. Thank you*
Who We Are
Tennessee Big Fluffy Dog Rescue is a small volunteer rescue effort for mixed breed large/giant breed dogs. We deal primarily with Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland and Saint Bernard mixes, although we have had plenty of honorary big fluffy dogs along with the occasional purebred dog. We believe that every big fluffy dog deserves a sofa to call his or her own. We are not a shelter, but rather a group of volunteers who take dogs in need in to our homes while we find a forever home for the dogs. Our ability to help dogs is directly related to the availability of foster space. We are always grateful for foster volunteers or other donations of time or goods.
WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH BIG FLUFFY DOG RESCUE OF NEW ENGLAND
Adopting a dog from us
Adoption requires an application with reference checks and a home visit. We do out of state adoptions regularly. All of our dogs are strictly indoor companions. We do not do livestock guardian dog placements as most of our dogs would be particularly bad livestock guardians. In simple terms, our dogs would probably think chickens are tasty.
Adoptions are made on a best home basis. If two excellent applications come in for the same dog, it's first in time, first in line. Our goal is to have the very best home for all our dogs.
WE NEED FOSTERS
Big Fluffy Dogs currrently has an influx of dogs of all sizes needing foster homes. If you have always wanted a Great Pyrenees but were not sure you could commit to a dog for the long term, fostering is a great way to enjoy the breed for a short term commitment. We have dogs in need of foster homes from puppies to seniors and everything in between.
Some excellent breed information and behavior links
