How to Adopt

Welcome! We’re so pleased that you’re interested in adopting one of our dogs.

Please take some time to review the information on our Resources page. You’ll find a sample of our adoption contract, information on the Great Pyrenees breed, as well as helpful tips for how to best integrate a Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees mix into your home.

After reading the Resource information, if you still wish to pursue adoption, we invite you to fill out our Adoption Application or fill out our Livestock Guardian Adoption Application.

Online Adoption Application

LGD Application

If you have completed an adoption application in the past and are revisiting the adoption process, please email us to let us know you are still interested. If it has been more than a year since you submitted your application, we kindly ask that you fill out a new one.

Once your application has been completed and submitted, you can expect to hear from Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana within 48 to 72 hours. Response times may vary, as our organization is entirely volunteer-run. Communication will typically come via email, so please check your spam folder in case our message is filtered there. If you have not received a response and are concerned that your application may have been missed, you are always welcome to send us an email to follow up.

Puppies
When puppies are available, they will be listed under Adoptable Dogs on our website. Any experienced livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) available for adoption will also appear in this section, with their profiles clearly noting their background and experience.

Livestock Guardian Dogs
From time to time, we receive surrendered livestock guardian dogs, often when a ranch or farm is sold or fencing becomes inadequate. We are not able to test these dogs in working environments and must rely on the information provided by their previous owners.

Adoption Requirements

Current Pets
All current pets in the adoptive home must be spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. We will contact the veterinary office listed on your application to verify this information. Only exception are if the dog is very old and can not be neutered or spayed. Every other dog and our GPRM dog will need to be altered prior to arriving. 

Home Check
A Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana volunteer will contact you to schedule either an in-person or virtual home check. During this visit, we will ask questions, review fencing and safety measures, and ensure the environment is suitable for a Great Pyrenees.

Adoption Approval and Fees
Once it has been determined that an adopter meets all requirements and understands the commitment involved, the adoption fee will be collected, and an adoption contract must be signed.

  • The typical adoption fee is $275 for a healthy adult dog

  • $400 for a puppy

  • $100 for a senior dog, though fees may vary based on age, medical needs, or other factors.

If at any time the terms of the adoption contract are not met, Great Pyrenees Rescue Montana reserves the right to reclaim the dog. Our top priority will always be the safety, well-being, and long-term happiness of every dog in our care.