Barnett Collie & Great Pyrenees Mix Charlotte, NC

Barnett is an 8 year old Great Pyrenees mix who came to us from a large hoarding case in Virginia. On arrival, Barnett was seriously ill from an infected uterus and she was in very rough shape. A couple of months later, and she is healthy and on her way to happy.

Barnett is on the shy side of things and she will never be your social director. She'd prefer to hang out at home with a minimum of fuss and she is not interested in crowds of people. She would do well in a low chaos home with another calm dog to hang with. She is good with cats and she is fine with kids that aren't screechy.

I do think a home with a securely fenced yard is a good idea. She will need a patient owner who does not expect instant perfection. This is a dog whose love you earn, but it won't be long and it can be hastened with a judicious offering of rotisserie chicken.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ and then email kim.tompkins@bigfluffydogs.com.

Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process.

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