Hank

My story

Handsome Hank! He is a 2 year old, 77ish lb, (should be 100lbs or so) Great Pyrenees who came to GRRAND as a stray from a rural shelter in KY, and went directly to a foster home. Since he came to GRRAND, Hank has come a long way! His current foster mom says: "He does not really chew things he shouldn’t, but he has found a shoe or glove, take it, and leave it in his bed. No food aggression or counter surfing. In the Great Pyrenees fashion, Hank is a giant cuddle bug and loves pets, playing, and following you around the house. He still has free rein of the house and sleeps on his bed in our room. The main problem we have is sometimes is that he does not want to come inside (TYPICAL Great Pyrenees antics!) so we have to give him a few more minutes until he decides he’s ready. Sometimes bribing him with treats works but other times he just does not want to come in. Other than that he is adjusting well!" Hank came to GRRAND a skinny unhealthy boy with parasites, horrible matting of his fur, and was a work in progress! He had no socialization (however he loves people), never been in a building or, non the less a home and everything is new to him. His love for people gives him comfort and will help him learn it will all be ok... AND IT DID! He was in a foster home and she said  "Hank is a beautiful, young and totally neglected boy. Underneath all those mats is an emaciated skeleton of a dog. But shining forth despite that abuse, is a loving soul who followed me around the yard as I mowed and waited by the gate for me to finish mowing the front yard so I could come back to pet him. Hank loves to lean against a person to be scratched and petted. He has a lovely calm temperament, and one of these days, Hank will be as beautiful on the outside as he is on the inside."  Then he went to the GRRAND kennel and they said: "Hank is adorable; a gentle giant! He is a big love bug! He loves people and other dogs. He is a great walker on leash. Our newest, most inexperienced kennel volunteers are allowed to take him out to play and to love on him. We have him running with a large group of other kennel dogs (well, he methodically plods along behind the pack), and he does great. He is very happy to lay his giant head on your lap and let you pet him for hours! He was neutered yesterday (10/9), and weighed in at 76 lbs. He still needs to pack some pounds on, and we are feeding him three times a day at the kennel to help with that. He is an excellent walker; no pulling and doesn't react to squirrels etc. He does have some separation anxiety so Hank will need to go to a home where someone is around most of the time. Please consider taking this sweet boy into your home." Hank is looking for a home with a fenced in yard, as the Great Pyrenees breed love nothing more than to hang out in the yard, patrol a little here and there and watch the world go by. Great Pyrs and Goldens are not the same, and we suggest you do some research to find out their breed similiarities and differences before applying. If you are a Great Pyrenees lover, you will know their delightful stubborness is what makes them so fun and challenging just the same!! If you are not familiar with the breed, to know the Great Pyr is to LOVE the Great Pyr"! Stay tuned for more updates, but if you would like to meet Handsome Hank, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org ##2180249##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Hank, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.