This handsome 3-year-old Pyr is Alder. He came to us from TX, where the stray dog population is overwhelming. Thankfully, he is one of the lucky ones who made it out and is on his way to finding a loving, forever home. Alder is a shy but friendly gentleman. He wants to show his excitement, but he's not 100% sure how to. He likely wasn't given much affection or attention, but he definitely craves it. We suspect he'll master the Pyr paw in no time. Alder doesn't really know how to play with dogs. He seems interested but unsure. We think a home with a calmer, playful dog would be beneficial, and assume once he can decompress, he will come out of his shell. That said, he's a bit protective of his food (and who can blame him after surviving on the streets), so he'll need to be fed separately from other dogs. For those of you wondering how he is with cats -- he doesn't seem to mind them. And what about kids? He's pretty mild mannered, so a home with kids beyond the screeching years would likely be fine. Does he need a fenced yard? One would be ideal, but he does walk well on a leash, so as long as you're ok lacing up your sneakers a few times a day so he can get his sniffs in and rack up some steps, a home without one is acceptable. Just don't expect to open your back door and let him wander, as he likely will not stay close to home. If you are interested helping Alder's personality shine by giving him a home, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/dog-adoption/ and email kristen.harding@bigfluffydogs.com. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be.