Tundra

My story

Meet Tundra: the dog who’s practically a Zen master with a secret wild side. She's reserved, calm, and believes in the art of being a quiet observer when humans are around—because, you know, why would she get involved in all that unnecessary excitement? But the moment other dogs are around, boom—her playful side comes to life like a snowstorm in the middle of July. Tundra’s ideal life? Watching you do your thing, while plotting her next epic play session with her doggie pals. Tundra is a 2.5-year-old, 70lb female Great Pyrenees who, for reasons only known to the universe, ended up in the shelter. Oh, and just to make her life even more dramatic, she came out heartworm positive, making her chances of finding her happily ever after even slimmer. But don’t worry, we swooped in and brought her into our fluffy butt family, where she’s now preparing to be someone’s soul dog. Or, you know, at least the dog you’ll exchange judgmental stares with when your friend gets a little too loud and Tundra’s "please shut up" face says it all. Tundra is basically the ultimate introvert, and the other dogs in the house? Yeah, they’re her emotional support group. Without them, she’d probably be curled up in a corner, side-eyeing everyone from a safe distance. They’re her confidence boosters. She’ll run with them in the yard and lounge on the patio, living her best life. She was BFFs with the cat at her first foster home because they were both very “chill” (read: very uninterested in humans). As for tiny humans, she’s interested, but definitely not ready for the rollercoaster that is their unpredictability. They’re a bit too loud for her taste, so she’s more likely to hide under a bed than engage in a game of tag. But hey, with time (and patience), she might come around. Don’t worry though, she’ll be keeping an eye on you—just from a safe distance, with a lot of judgment. You’ve been warned. Tundra’s energy level falls somewhere between a sloth and a cat who’s had too much catnip—about a 6 out of 10. She’s not racing around like a maniac, but she’s definitely not snoozing through life either. She’s active and loves to play with the other dogs, but don’t expect her to be sprinting marathons anytime soon. Now, let’s talk about the leash. Tundra is not a fan. You know how when you try to convince your partner to go somewhere they really don’t want to, and they give you that "I’m not moving until you realize I’m not doing this" look? Yeah, that’s Tundra when you try to put the leash on. If she thinks you’re taking her somewhere she’d rather not be, she’ll stop dead in her tracks, like she’s trying to put an invisible wall between you and her. But, if she’s feeling good about the destination, she’ll walk like a champ once that leash is on. It’s like trying to convince your partner that they definitely want to go out for a 5-star dinner when they thought you were just going to the grocery store. Just be patient, and Tundra will eventually come around. Tundra’s mostly a homebody. She’s not exactly booking flights to Paris anytime soon. But she’s active and loves to play with the other dogs, so once she’s comfortable with her new family, she’ll be ready to embrace adventures (just give her time to warm up first—she’s not quite ready to sign up for any spontaneous road trips yet). Tundra in an apartment? Well, let’s just say she’s more of a house hermit than an extroverted social butterfly. You know, the kind of dog who thinks “weekend plans” are synonymous with "napping on the couch in peace." She’s not the type to be out mingling with every passing dog or human; she'd rather enjoy a quiet night in with a good chew toy. Oh, and by the way—Tundra is potty trained! So, no need to worry about her leaving little surprise gifts around the house. And just to add another feather to her already impressive "I'm a good girl" cap—Tundra is kennel trained! Tundra's got this... curiosity about things. It's like the cat that has to knock everything off the counter just to see if it’ll fall. She’s been given a big, new indoor world, and she’s just... exploring it. It’s not that she’s misbehaving, it’s more like she’s just channeling her inner cat, seeing if it’s all as interesting as it looks. No harm, no foul—just a little exploration to make sure your stuff is as intriguing as she thought it would be. With time, she’ll figure out what’s meant for playing and what’s meant for… just being. So, you think you’re ready for Tundra? All you need to do is fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app, and we'll send it over to her foster family—after all, they’re the true experts in her quiet, judgmental ways. But don’t get too excited just yet—she won’t be able to head home until she’s all finished with her heartworm treatment, which should be around mid-May. Oh, and you’ll need to pick her up in Yukon, OK, because she’s not just going to show up at your doorstep with a bow on her head. What are you waiting for? Your new best friend—and your new expert in “side eyes” is waiting! Get on that app.

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