Sumo

In August 2024, a good thing happened to me and my nine other companions. We ended up in a shelter in Virginia for a short stay. My lucky day (along with siblings Brownie, Mame and Gracie) was our transfer to Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue (AGPR). We were very underweight, suffered from mange (practically hairless), had infected ears, eyes and incredibly long nails, and were emotionally detached.<br/><br/>But that all changed. I'm Sumo, the brother in the bunch and thanks to all the loving and caring people at AGPR, I am handsome, have a lovely coat, and have learned how to love and trust. My human friends say that when I look up into their eyes, they feel me in their hearts.<br/><br/>A volunteer did a DNA test on all four of us just because she was curious. I came back 49% Great Pyrenees and 31% Maremma...hard to believe with my colors, but all that is important is that I am a handsome boy and ready for a forever family.<br/><br/>I enjoy my walks, love laying out in the yard during the day (and sleeping while the breeze blows), and am crate trained. Every so often I like to play with my Jolly Ball, do some Zoomies, and then take another nap. <br/><br/>I want to be honest - last year when we came in, I tested positive for heartworm. I'm being treated using the slow kill method and will be tested again this coming August. I believe I'll turn five years old sometime this year, but I have no proof.<br/><br/>Please consider adopting me. I've come a long way from an absolutely horrible situation. I'm ready for a family who will spoil me rotten!<br/><br/>All Great Pyrenees require a fenced-in yard (at least four foot high). If you have questions about the breed or our adoption policies and procedures, please go to our website at www.agprescue.org. There's plenty of good information about the breed on our website - Pyrs aren't a breed for everyone!<br/><br/>Our adoption application is online: http://agprescue.org/adoption-application/agpr-application-donations/ Please note that we are a small regional rescue organization. We will consider adopting to families within a four to five hour drive to Richmond, VA

In August 2024, a good thing happened to me and my nine other companions. We ended up in a shelter in Virginia for a short stay. My lucky day (along with siblings Brownie, Mame and Gracie) was our transfer to Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue (AGPR). We were very underweight, suffered from mange (practically hairless), had infected ears, eyes and incredibly long nails, and were emotionally detached.

But that all changed. I'm Sumo, the brother in the bunch and thanks to all the loving and caring people at AGPR, I am handsome, have a lovely coat, and have learned how to love and trust. My human friends say that when I look up into their eyes, they feel me in their hearts.

A volunteer did a DNA test on all four of us just because she was curious. I came back 49% Great Pyrenees and 31% Maremma...hard to believe with my colors, but all that is important is that I am a handsome boy and ready for a forever family.

I enjoy my walks, love laying out in the yard during the day (and sleeping while the breeze

In August 2024, a good thing happened to me and my nine other companions. We ended up in a shelter in Virginia for a short stay. My lucky day (along with siblings Brownie, Mame and Gracie) was our transfer to Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue (AGPR). We were very underweight, suffered from mange (practically hairless), had infected ears, eyes and incredibly long nails, and were emotionally detached.

But that all changed. I'm Sumo, the brother in the bunch and thanks to all the loving and caring people at AGPR, I am handsome, have a lovely coat, and have learned how to love and trust. My human friends say that when I look up into their eyes, they feel me in their hearts.

A volunteer did a DNA test on all four of us just because she was curious. I came back 49% Great Pyrenees and 31% Maremma...hard to believe with my colors, but all that is important is that I am a handsome boy and ready for a forever family.

I enjoy my walks, love laying out in the yard during the day (and sleeping while the breeze blows), and am crate trained. Every so often I like to play with my Jolly Ball, do some Zoomies, and then take another nap.

I want to be honest - last year when we came in, I tested positive for heartworm. I'm being treated using the slow kill method and will be tested again this coming August. I believe I'll turn five years old sometime this year, but I have no proof.

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