Meet Merida in SC - Sweet & Playful Pocket Pyr!.

Beacon, NY · Adult · Great Pyrenees (long coat)

Listed since Jul 2, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Nov 2, 2026

In the shelter’s words

*** Check Out My Video Album Below! *** Meet Merida, our honey-colored treasure! This petite Great Pyrenees has all the sweetness and charm of the breed wrapped up in a smaller, more portable package. Found as a stray in Georgia, Merida is a happy, affectionate girl who makes everyone smile. With her constantly wagging tail, sunny disposition, and love for people and dogs alike, she is truly the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet! Her beautiful honey-gold coat is soft, thick, and shorter than a typical Pyr’s, giving her a look that is as lovely as her personality. Best of all, she doesn’t seem to shed much! Merida is friendly, gentle, playful, and wonderfully easygoing. She loves meeting new people and quickly becomes everyone’s favorite, whether she’s greeting visitors, charming the neighborhood kids, or enjoying time with her humans. She gets along beautifully with children and cats, and she absolutely adores other dogs! She has happily lived with a group of up to 6 dogs and loves nothing more than romping and playing with canine friends. When playtime is over, she’s just as happy snuggling up with her people for some cuddles or settling in with a favorite bone or antler. Cheese and scrambled eggs are also high on her list of favorite treats! Merida has a high activity level and will enjoy an active family that can give her plenty of opportunities to play, explore, and grow. She is already housebroken, leash trained, and crate trained, with polite house manners and an eager-to-please attitude that make her a joy to have around. She has an average Pyr bark, and will let you know when unfamiliar cars or people approach, making her a thoughtful little watchdog without being overly vocal. Merida’s ideal home will have at least one playful canine companion, and a 4-foot fenced yard where she can enjoy the outdoors. Her smaller size, sweet temperament, friendly nature, and happy-go-lucky spirit make her a truly special find. If you’ve always loved Great Pyrenees but dreamed of a smaller version who can fit comfortably into your home and adventures, Merida may be your perfect match. She’s ready to fill her forever home with wagging tails, warm cuddles, joyful play, and plenty of love! NGPR Pooch Profile Name: Merida in SC Age: 3 yrs 6 mos old as of November 2026 Color: White and golden Dew Claws: Yes, Single Estimated Adult Weight: 60 lbs Current Location: NGPR approved foster in Belton, SC Medical: Spayed, dewormed, negative for heartworm, 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, Dog-savvy 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.

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Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC
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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.