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Meet Bear, the goofiest, most huggable teddy bear you'll ever meet! Bear was pulled from an animal shelter in South Carolina, and while his early history is a bit of a mystery, everything about his personality since says he's ready for his happily-ever-after. He's fully housebroken, and his leash manners currently sit at a respectable B- (and climbing every day!). He tolerates his crate just fine, but honestly doesn't need it much - he gets the run of the house for up to seven hours at a stretch while his foster family is out, and he's never chewed a thing or made a mess, proving he's more teddy bear than grizzly when left to his own devices. His house training and socialization are excellent.
Activity-wise, Bear is a moderate mover: he mostly likes to sleep the day away, but perks right up to chase and roughhouse with his Pyr housemate. He's not an escape artist or a runner and stays put in the fenced backyard without supervision. Bear gets along with both of his foster family's indoor cats, happily playing with the friendly one while giving the more standoffish cat its space, and he's equally easygoing with other dogs - he gets along great with his fellow foster Pyr and the family's mentor dog, a 45-pound female mix. Meeting new people is a treat for Bear, who just wants all the attention he can get; he even visits his foster dad’s office once a week to make new friends. He's been great with the teenagers he's met, and while he hasn't been around little kids yet, his easy, affectionate nature suggests he'd do just fine with them too.
Given South Carolina's heat, Bear prefers short outdoor stints of 30 minutes or less, though he does love parking himself at the fence to bark hello (or maybe just announce himself) to passersby. Inside, he's a champion snuggler - he'll rest his face right in your lap or lean his head on your shoulder while you're sitting, though he's polite enough to stay off the beds and furniture entirely, simply by his own choice. He also prefers to stick to the main floor of his foster family's two-story home.
Bear has a jolly, goofy spirit - he trots around with a permanently silly grin, determined to be everyone's best friend, and follows his people from room to room like their own personal shadow. With his big, muppet-like look and his habit of nosing or gently “Pyr-pawing" you for pets whenever he's awake, Bear is basically a life-sized teddy bear who just wants to be loved. His ideal home would be moderately active - regular walks, backyard playtime behind a fence at least 4.5 feet tall, and ideally another dog to play with or someone home often enough to keep him well socialized. Bear is ready for a family of his very own to snuggle, and once he finds them, he'll be the most devoted, bear-hugging friend they could ask for.
NGPR Pooch Profile
Name: Bear in SC
Age: 3 yrs 1 mo old as of September 2026
Color: White with fawn spots, grey ears, and grey band on back of his head
Dew Claws: Yes, Double
Estimated Adult Weight: 100 lbs
Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Anderson, SC
Medical: Neutered, dewormed, positive for heartworm and undergoing treatment, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with an Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met.
Housebroken: Yes
Can Be Placed With: Dogs, Cats, Kids
Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required; invisible fencing WILL NOT contain this breed.
Fees: Adoption fees are determined on a sliding scale depending on age, location and transport. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. Fees for dogs adopted locally start at $400 and can range up to $700 for puppies under six months. Puppies placed on spay/neuter contracts receive $100 back when the dog is spayed or neutered. Fees for senior dogs (7 or older) and foster dogs will be adjusted accordingly.
More Information: Questions? The fastest way to learn more about a dog is to fill out our Adoption Application. If you call or e-mail you are reducing your chances of adopting this animal as we direct our time and energy to first serving those who apply.
NYS Registered Non-Profit Rescue # RR102. National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) has been rescuing and adopting out Great Pyrenees since 2006. Our relationship doesn’t end with adoption, as we continue to support adopters throughout the lifetime of their dog.
Our goal is to assess every application on its own merits. Key considerations are: 1) the experience of the applicant with large breed dogs 2) children in the household or regularly visiting the household are ready for a large-breed dog who is a guardian by nature and 3) the sex of other dogs currently residing in the household to avoid same-sex aggression issues. For puppies under six months old, the applicant’s ability to socialize the puppy with older dogs is a priority.
We have many Pyrs and Pyr mixes who need homes. You can see more of these beautiful dogs by clicking on Adoptable Dogs.
