Thank you, 

John Heldrich

GPRA, President and Founder  

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am reminded every year how blessed my family is.  This year will be particularly special because last November, a tiny, sweet, timid, little female Pyr was found in Alabama that needed immediate medical attention.  Without hesitation GPRA accepted this girl into the program and within minutes of her first vet visit it was determined, in order to save her life, she needed to have her entire hind leg amputated. 

I received a call asking if my family would be willing to take a Medical Foster dog.  Of course I said YES without even really asking what it entailed because GPRA has been wonderful with placing the perfect fosters into my pack of 3 dogs already. 

  

When we picked her up from the surgeon's office and brought her home to foster, I was overjoyed with excitement but scared to death.  The first night was rough on all of us as we were all adjusting to the new situation, but by morning, this girl had her confidence back and was ready to take on the world.  As she was getting stronger everyday and learning how to be a happy tripod, her fur sisters did not allow her ailment to slow her down.  Almost immediately, she was running around and taking stairs as if she was born this way. 

  

When it was time to put her up on the website my heart stopped beating.  Though there were  wonderful families interested in adopting her, I couldn't bear to give her up and our family decided she belonged with us. 

My family and I are very thankful that we made the decision to add Bella Grace to our family and she has become the most beautiful and loving dog.  The bond she has formed with each household member is special and unique and I could not imagine our family without her.  We still have our home open for fosters as she has proven to be the real trainer in the family to show everyone the ropes.

  

Please consider opening your home up to become a foster with Great Pyrenees Recuse of Atlanta.  Without your help, GPRA cannot rescue all the Pyrs that need help. If you are interested in fostering or volunteering, please click the links below.