Sue! Meet Bear!!

[Logan]

I'm doing a transport this coming Saturday for Great Pyr Rescue (out of Mississippi again). Thought you might like to see my Passenger. His name is Bear and he is six months old.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d601b3127cce8ca192e135820000001610


You can learn more about Cola Bear by going
Here (http://www.geocities.com/saveMSpyrs/)

[lbaker]

OMG Logan, he's a beauty!! I couldn't read the attachment about him but how could ANYONE give him up?? He's marvelous. Does he have a forever home now?

[Logan]

He's headed to his "forever" home in Maine, Laurie! The adopting family has been fully screened and are ready for him to get there.. If you could read the info on the website, you'd want him too! He sounds perfect! I don't know how or why he ended up in rescue, but I would love to have him myself.

http://www.geocities.com/saveMSpyrs/

There is the link again. Maybe it will work better for you this way.

Logan

[delidog]

Yeah Logan!!!!
Love those Great Pyrenees...

I went to Sea World this past Sunday...They have a great show called Pets Ahoy...They Only use Rescue animals in the show....They had a Beautiful Great Pyrenees in The show...he came out at the end so All could pet him.....So Beautiful,Gentle and So Soft!!!!!

Their Mascot is "Arnie" A rescued Harlequin GreaT dANE....ANOTHER BEAUTY!!!!!!

Good Luck this weekend.....

Thanks for helping him to his new "Forever Home"!!!!

[lbaker]

Is the transportation complete to Maine? Does someone need a stopover in the DC area? My seven are other-dog friendly and I have a rather large, fenced yard if someone needs a break spot. Or help with transport. He's such a sweetheart, I was able to read about him - thanks Logan.

[Logan]

Every leg of the journey is filled, Laurie. But I think I will send you a private message with the email address of the lady who arranges these things if you are interested in contacting her. She can add you to her list and call on you sometime, perhaps. You just let me know if you want me to do that.

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

OMG.......he's beautiful, Logan!!:) What a great life he'll have in Maine! Perfect climate for a Pyr, too! Have fun Sat.!! And many, many thanks for helping this very special boy. What a great picture!:D

[dukedogsmom]

He is a real cutie! One time, one of those got loose and came to my barn. He was huge. He stayed overnight at my house and then I took him to a vet who found a home for him. It was really funny when I stopped for a drink at a store. When I came back, he was in the driver's seat with his head almost touching the roof. Was very cute.

[lizbud]

Logan,

Do you happen to know any Great Pyr. Rescue groups in Ind. ?
There's one at Ft. Wayne Animal Control. His name is Bernie.



http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/public_safety/animal_control/adoptees/d103870.jpg

Bernie - Hits 96 Pet of the Week - Big guy likes the home life. I'm looking for an experienced friend that understands my needs. I like indoor living, long walks, and frequent grooming to keep me looking so good! Handsome male Great Pyrenees, 120 pounds. #103870

[Logan]

I don't, Liz, but I will send this information to the lady who is coordinating this run. She is in Michigan. Maybe she knows of something!

I'll let you know if I hear anything. He is just beautiful and needs to get out of that shelter!

Logan

[lizbud]

Logan,

Thanks and good luck on your transport trip with Bear Saturday.

I have no personal experience with the Ft. Wayne Animal C & C.
but here's a link to their website for contact info.

http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/public_safety/animal_control/adoptions.htm

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL, 3020 Hillegas Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46808 - Business Office (260)427-1244, Fax (260)427-5514
Pet Adoptions (Last Updated: 8/18/03)

For information, call 427-5502. Leave your name & phone number for a call back or visit the adoption center weekdays 12 - 5 P.M. and until 7 P.M. Wed. For a larger view, click on the animal's picture. For a list of other available pets, call 422-PETS.

I believe a Pyr rescue group would be better able to judge
the right folks to adopt this beautiful breed.

[Sudilar]

What a great big cutie!!!!!! I just love those Pyrs! He does sound pyrfect!!! Logan, thanks so much for helping save lives!!!

I am always being tempted by this breed!!! Maybe the perfect household would include a GSD, Great Pyr and a Leonberger!!!! Wow, what a thought!!!! Hahahaha!

I'll e-mail Kathleen at Great Pyr Rescue of Chicagoland about the Indiana Pyr. Maybe she knows someone.

Good luck on Saturday, Logan!!!!!

Now the reason why people give up on these great animals is that they don't do their homework on the breed. They buy this cute fluffy white puppy. This is not your everyday, common type dog. Before you adopt a Pyr, you MUST know what to expect of the breed and what NOT to expect of them. I could go on and on, but I won't. In fact, I am watching one in my area shelter myself. The reason for giving up the dog was that he got too big!!!! WELL DUH!!!!! What did they think!

[Logan]

Liz, I haven't forgotten about you. Cathy, at the MS rescue group sent Bear on the first leg of his journey today so she probably hasn't gotten my email. Thank you, Sue, for checking on other possibilities for Bernie too.

I'll let you know as soon as I hear back, Liz. He is simply beautiful.

Logan

[Logan]

Liz, this is the information I got back. Do you think it will help Bernie? Keep us posted, please.

Hey Logan!

I got this info below from Cathy when I asked if she had any Pyr contacts in the MI area... maybe this will help your friend??

<<You can try the rescue contacts on the Great Pyrenees Club of America site:
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcaresq.html
Also, the following link is for nationwide Pyr rescue contacts
http://www.gpcgc.org/rescuecontacts.htm >>

[Sudilar]

Heard back from Kathleen (Great Pyr Rescue of Greater Chicago, which BTW is a GREAT rescue group), she passed on Bernie's info to two Indiana Pyr rescuers. Hopefully they can help.

Kathleen regrets that their group can't help because there are 8 in foster right now and they are working on helping a female in Elkhart, IN, too. There are no more foster homes left. :(

You expect GSDs needing rescue, but now this once rare breed is being found dumped in too many shelters. :(:( Sad, very sad.

[Logan]

Our local Golden Retriever rescue is overflowing too, Sue. It's overflowing so much that I am taking in a foster this afternoon. I am on hold with the vet's office right now to try to learn a little about him. His name is Zipper and he is 8 years old.

I figure, 3 might be a crowd, but so be it. How much harder can it be to have one more and make it an even 4 for a while? :rolleyes:

[lbaker]

How can there be so many irresponsible people out there :( Do they think they are getting a toy or something :mad: Where would we be if it weren't for people like Logan and Sue and Mugsy and Aly et al :eek:

[Sudilar]

Oh, Logan, there are so many out there and I would love to save them all!!!! It is killing me not to be able to take in any fosters because of Killian's autoimmune and liver diseases. I try to help out in any other way that I can til I am able to foster again. As you know. there are always way too many GSDs out there that need rescuing and too many have to die. (not only GSDs, but all mixed breeds and purebreds). It hurts my heart. :(

[lizbud]

Thanks Logan & Sue,

Bless your hearts.:) I e-mailed the contact person listed on
the links provided(same person for Indiana). She lives in Richmond
Indiana.(eastern part of state). I don't even know Bernie, but he
looks like such a sweetie. (They all do, don't they) Oh well, I'll
certainly let you guys know if & when I hear anything more about
this. Thanks you so much for helping me with these contacts & asking around for him. Hugs to you both.:) Liz & Smokey.

[Sudilar]

Thanks, Liz, for caring about this guy! Please let us know if any of our contacts help his guy! He looks like such a sweetie.

[Logan]

Liz, please keep us posted and I'm going to try and keep visiting that website to watch for Bernie and hopefully see that he is headed to a permanent, loving home! I would like to be able to let Sheri know how he is doing and whether those contacts were able to help.

I'll hopefully get pictures of Bear and Sweetie Pie, in person tomorrow that I can share here. And I will definitely keep you all posted on Zipper! I'm picking him up in about an hour. Cross your fingers on that one!!

Logan

[Sudilar]

Good luck on Zipper and Bear and Sweetie Pie!!! Pictures, oh good!

[lizbud]

Logan,

Thanks again. I included my home email address to the Pyr Rescue person in Richmond,Ind. Hopefully I might hear something
back over the weekend. I just might try a phone call or two as
well. Can't hurt. Liz.

[Sudilar]

LIZ!!!! Great news!!! I hear from Great Pyr rescue that Bernie has been adopted!!!!! Can you verify this info??? WOOHOO!!!!

[Logan]

I just looked on the website and beside his picture, it says "I have been adopted". YEAH!!!! :D :D :D

I have one picture of Bear and Sweetie Pie that I can share from yesterday. He was a lovable, sweet, sweet boy and she was simply adorable. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera! :o So I have a picture someone took later in the day. I'll post it shortly.

Logan :)

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by Logan
Unfortunately, I forgot my camera! :o So I have a picture someone took later in the day. I'll post it shortly.

Don't you just hate when that happens! I'm not a regular picture-taker and I always forget mine.

Anxiously awaiting the picture! Wasn't it hard to pass Bear on?? Aren't they the SOFTEST dogs? Their fur is like no others.

[Logan]

Here is Bear:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d604b3127cce8d61d29cde9d0000001610

Here is Bear, along with little Sweetie Pie:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d604b3127cce8d61d284de850000001610

The best news of all is that as of 11:10 pm last night, both Bear and Sweetie Pie are in their new homes, with their new families! Sweetie Pie's journey ended in Massachusetts and Bear's in Maine. I'm sure they will both be very happy! Both adoptive moms have checked in with the transporters and are so excited about their new additions! What sweethearts!! :D

[Sudilar]

Wonderful pictures! Wonderful news! Wonderful Logan!! :):):)