Adira

Meet Adira, a 5-month-old, 40-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently read “Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails” and decided the fluff requirement was more of a suggestion. She brought the paws. She brought the tail. She simply declined to arrive dressed as a stuffed animal you often spend all your time and money trying to win at the fair. But please direct your attention to those gorgeous red-and-white markings, that sleek coat, and a personality sweet enough to make a cinnamon roll feel like it needs to work on itself. She may have skipped the cloud costume, but she absolutely understood the assignment. At 40 pounds, Adira is already a respectable sack of puppy potatoes. Her coat offers a slightly different aesthetic than our usual “a polar bear exploded in the living room” collection. Less wearable comforter, more custom-painted sweetheart. We aren’t promising your vacuum can retire—she is still a dog, and we do have limits on how aggressively we’ll market a puppy—but she doesn’t need six inches of fluff to be spectacular. And don’t think choosing the sleek model means you’ll escape the public questioning. “What breed is she?” “Look at those markings!” “Where did you GET her?” Congratulations. Your quick walk has become an unpaid press conference, and your dog is the celebrity while you stand there holding a bag of poop. A glamorous arrangement for everyone involved. Adira is proof that a girl can leave the oversized fur coat at home and still bring all the sweetness, beauty, and heart necessary to make you embarrass yourself talking about her. The fluff department may have taken a personal day. The charm department clearly worked overtime.<br/><br/> Apply to adopt Adira:<br/>https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app<br/><br/> Adira is fostered in Norman, OK. Her adopter must personally pick her up there. We do not transport.<br/><br/>Other dogs are Adira’s favorite people. She loves them all and operates under the deeply optimistic assumption that they all love her back. Some dogs may feel they have not signed the necessary friendship paperwork, but Adira remains confident their application is processing. She’s still figuring out how to join in when other dogs play, so sometimes she looks like someone who wandered into a Zumba class thinking it was a staff meeting. Everybody’s moving. She would like to participate. None of her limbs received the instructions. She’s the bolder personality compared with her sister, but that doesn’t mean she’s running around demanding everyone hand over their lunch money. When another dog makes it clear they need space, she can take a little time to understand the warning, then roll onto her back in a dramatic display of, “Understood. I am merely a baby. Please direct all complaints to my representative.” Cats remain untested. We have no idea whether Adira would consider one a roommate, a potential bestie, or a very small dog with a deeply concerning attitude. We will not be handing her a “cat-friendly” certificate based on pretty eyeliner and good intentions. Adira may have an impressive friendship acceptance rate in her own mind, but cats famously reserve the right to reject an application without explanation. Children are also untested, so we cannot provide a glowing review from a toddler named Brayden who met her for eleven seconds. What we can confirm is that she’s forty pounds of growing puppy, and enthusiasm at that size occasionally requires a spotter. Also, while Adira enjoys being held like a baby by her foster, that does not authorize a preschooler to attempt a deadlift. One baby carrying another baby is how everyone ends up needing an adult. Meeting new people has become much less “I’ll need to consult my attorney” and much more “You may approach the eyeliner.” Adira is steadily realizing that unfamiliar humans often come with gentle hands, excellent scratches, and unsolicited commentary about how beautiful she is. Naturally, this has improved their credibility. Her greetings are getting happier, and she’s increasingly pleased to accept pets from new friends. Give her a little time to feel comfortable, and she’s discovering that strangers may simply be people who haven’t yet had the privilege of fussing over her. A promising development for a girl whose face already looks prepared for a meet-and-greet at the cosmetics counter.<br/><br/>Her energy level is around a 6 out of 10: enough puppy pep to enjoy play, walks, toys, and investigating the world, with room in the schedule for being cradled like a Victorian infant. She’s curious about the outdoors and loves sniffing around, so she could make a fun adventure buddy as she grows. If your idea of an outing includes exploring while your dog conducts a detailed forensic examination of one patch of grass, Adira would like to discuss joining your team. Her leash progress deserves its own tiny graduation ceremony. When she first started wearing a harness and leash, she was decidedly unconvinced that this equipment required her participation. Now she happily gets ready and enjoys multiple walks a day for potty breaks and outdoor time. Car rides have become part of her routine, too. She regularly accompanies her foster to the office and has gotten good at hopping into the car herself. Yes, Adira is already a working woman. Her résumé currently includes showing up, looking adorable, and knowing absolutely no commands, which is a remarkable level of professional confidence. Toys are a big yes. Water is also a yes. Fetch is more of a flexible agreement. Sometimes she brings the toy back; sometimes she goes to get it and decides to enjoy it right there. You threw it away, and now you want it returned? Interesting business model. She’s happy to participate, but she reserves the right to interpret the assignment.<br/><br/>Her foster hasn’t observed food or resource guarding, and there are no particular fears or dramatic reactions reported. Potty training is progressing, although “potty trained-ish” is currently the most honest entry on her résumé. With easy access outside, she goes outdoors, but she’s still learning how to alert someone when she needs a break. Her new family will need to keep up with regular trips outside and help her develop a clear signal. At the moment, expecting her to formally announce her needs would be like expecting a toddler to manage the family calendar. Her experience with a kennel is unknown. She’s usually with her foster, and on the occasions she stays home, she has had free roam of the house. She does occasionally chew something she shouldn’t, but her foster doesn’t describe it as a regular hobby, and no other major mischief has been reported. Appropriate chew toys and puppy supervision will still be part of the package. Being gorgeous has, tragically, never stopped a puppy from considering whether an item might be improved by chew marks. She will bark at her sister or other dogs while they’re playing, and occasionally in the backyard. Sometimes a girl needs to contribute commentary, especially when other dogs are doing something and have failed to appoint her activities coordinator. A securely fenced yard could work well for Adira, but it isn’t a requirement. An apartment or home without a fence could also suit her with regular leash walks, potty breaks, exercise, and play. Her foster feels she could fit into a variety of homes, especially with people who will include her in their lives and keep helping her learn. Adira brings sweetness, a little sass, an enthusiastic appreciation for other dogs, and the sincere belief that forty pounds is a perfectly reasonable size for a baby. She’s learning, gaining confidence, and discovering how much fun the world can be. Now she needs a family who will keep showing her—and who understands that sometimes the best thing you’ll ever bring home comes with fancy eye makeup, a sleek coat, and absolutely no respect for your lap’s weight limit.<br/><br/>To apply for this exceptionally cute addition to your household, you’ll need to fill out an adoption application so we can send it to her foster family. Unfortunately, commenting “WANT” does not legally transfer custody, and announcing “someone should adopt her” while making direct eye contact with her pictures is a fascinating way to avoid being that someone.<br/><br/>Adira will need to be picked up in Norman, Oklahoma. Yes, you have to come get your baby. She may dress like she flies first class, but she does not arrive by courier with a little bow and complimentary tracking updates. Plan the drive. Prepare the passenger seat. Practice explaining to your family why you’re now holding a forty-pound dog like a newborn.<br/><br/>Apply here: https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app

Meet Adira, a 5-month-old, 40-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently read “Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails” and decided the fluff requirement was more of a suggestion. She brought the paws. She brought the tail. She simply declined to arrive dressed as a stuffed animal you often spend all your time and money trying to win at the fair. But please direct your attention to those gorgeous red-and-white markings, that sleek coat, and a personality sweet enough to make a cinnamon roll feel like it needs to work on itself. She may have skipped the cloud costume, but she absolutely understood the assignment. At 40 pounds, Adira is already a respectable sack of puppy potatoes. Her coat offers a slightly different aesthetic than our usual “a polar bear exploded in the living room” collection. Less wearable comforter, more custom-painted sweetheart. We aren’t promising your vacuum can retire—she is still a dog, and we do have limits on how aggressively we’ll market a puppy—but she doesn’t need six inches of fluff to be spectacular. And

Meet Adira, a 5-month-old, 40-pound female Great Pyrenees mix who apparently read “Pyr Paws N Fluffy Tails” and decided the fluff requirement was more of a suggestion. She brought the paws. She brought the tail. She simply declined to arrive dressed as a stuffed animal you often spend all your time and money trying to win at the fair. But please direct your attention to those gorgeous red-and-white markings, that sleek coat, and a personality sweet enough to make a cinnamon roll feel like it needs to work on itself. She may have skipped the cloud costume, but she absolutely understood the assignment. At 40 pounds, Adira is already a respectable sack of puppy potatoes. Her coat offers a slightly different aesthetic than our usual “a polar bear exploded in the living room” collection. Less wearable comforter, more custom-painted sweetheart. We aren’t promising your vacuum can retire—she is still a dog, and we do have limits on how aggressively we’ll market a puppy—but she doesn’t need six inches of fluff to be spectacular. And don’t think choosing the sleek model means you’ll escape the public questioning. “What breed is she?” “Look at those markings!” “Where did you GET her?” Congratulations. Your quick walk has become an unpaid press conference, and your dog is the celebrity while you stand there holding a bag of poop. A glamorous arrangement for everyone involved. Adira is proof that a girl can leave the oversized f