Bane - Devoted - Foster Needed Great Pyrenees Indianapolis, IN

Bane is in search of a new home through no fault of his. He spent his life with a family as an inside pet until October 2020, when his family had to move and he was unable to go with them due to space limitations. His original owners thought they found him a great home, where he would live a house pet, as he did with them. Instead, he was kept outside, where he was shot at by neighbors. He was then surrendered to an animal shelter, six weeks after they got him. His name means Glorious Defender in Slavic. His original owner said he was fine with their young children, who were born after they got him, other dogs, and guests in their home. However, since Bane was rehomed, he is now very protective of his people and will need someone who is willing to develop a relationship with humans again,
After he was rehomed, he was very traumatized by what happened to him. He does not do well with cats.

We recommend obedience training for all newly adopted pyrs, to help you create a special bond with you and your new friend, and so you have a well behaved canine. Great Pyrenees are willing to learn, but are not as eager to comply with commands as much as other breeds. Bane would do best in an adult only home, Great Pyrs are bred to be independent thinkers. Applicants must be over 25, own their own home. Your resident pets and previous dogs must be up to date on vaccines, sterilized, you must have a good history of vet care for them, and you must have used heartworm preventative year round for your dogs and are able to provide proof of purchase. .


Bane will be placed as an inside pet with outside privileges. You MUST have a securely 4'+ fenced yard accessible from your home. Invisible fencing does not work with this breed and they will take the shock for the freedom. Great Pyrenees are bred to roam and will create their own territory if not secured, which can led to them being lost, hit by vehicles or shot by people who see them as a threat. The breed is not a good off leash dog, and cannot be trusted to not run away. A Great Pyrenees off leash is a " DisAPyr."

If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please complete the appropriate application on our website, www.igpr.org under the Adopt tab.

All of our dogs marked as needing foster homes are also available for adoption. If a dog is listed on this site, it is available. No need to contact us to see if it is, We do require you complete the adoption application prior to meeting a dog.

We also offer a foster to adopt program. You foster the dog, and have first right of refusal on them if an approved application is submitted for them.

In fostering a dog, the dog comes to you fully vetted. and groomed. You provide good quality food, grooming, and we provide the heartworm preventative and medical care, if needed* .(*Based on approval from IGPR.)

Adoption fee is $350