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 Sumo, 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. Oh, by the way, my name is Brownie and thanks to all the loving and caring people at AGPR, I am beautiful, have a lovely coat, and have learned how to love and trust. My human friends are so happy to see me rush to meet new people when I am out on a walk. A volunteer did a DNA test on all four of us just because she was curious. I came back 66% Great Pyrenees and 16% Maremma...hard to believe with my colors, but all that is important is that I am lovely and ready for a forever family. I enjoy my walks, love being inside, am crate trained (I consider my crate as my "she shed"), and currently have a shy boyfriend that I hang with in my exercise run outside. I'm trying to teach him how to trust our caring humans...I think I'm a good role model. 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. Please consider adopting me. I've come a long way from an absolutely horrible situation. I'm ready for a happy ever after/fairy tale ending! 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! 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