GPRA Update - August 7, 2017
Dear Great Pyrenees Friends,

We have experienced two big events that involve two of the PYRS we rescued from the well publicized recent Florida hoarding case.

The first centers around the frightened and submissive PYR named McKinley. If you recall, McKinley stays in his crate when humans are present and ventures out of his crate when there are no people present. Almost 2 weeks ago, McKinley scaled our foster's fence and disappeared. Since that time we have experienced the epitome of human kindness in the local residents. Our fabulous GPRA members, including Heather, Dee, Meg and Robyn, have alerted the community to be on the lookout for McKinley and contact GPRA with any sightings. McKinley is totally nonthreatening but has no car sense and will run away when approached. With the support of the local community, we have set up Moultrie game cameras, have built a custom enclosure where we are strategically placing food and adding panels every night with the plan of building his comfort level. So far, the plan is working as he is coming back to feed nightly, and as his confidence builds, we expect to capture him this coming weekend. We have consulted with an expert in trapping from Tennessee and, as long as the neighborhood continues to support GPRA with sightings only, we anticipate a happy ending. McKinley will go to our trainer as soon as captured for socialization as he is a beautiful and gentle PYR.

The second big event is Malia, one of two sisters being fostered by Sherry and Mike was, unbeknownst to us, pregnant and had 8 pure bred PYR puppies last week!!! Sherry and Mike, once again, responded in an amazing way and we could not have picked a better foster home for these puppies.

We will keep all alerted to our Project McKinley journey and any donations for Project McKinley are greatly appreciated as we are spending substantial dollars on cameras, enclosures and ultimately on training.

Thank you,
John Heldrich
GPRA, President and Founder

Malia and her 8 pups
McKinley before his escape
McKinley coming around for food


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