Shelter
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Central Illinois
Mission
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Central Illinois (GPRCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization licensed by the state of Illinois. We are dedicated to rescuing and re-homing Great Pyrenees and are funded completely by public donations. GPRCI is based in Bloomington, Illinois but also has a limited number of foster homes throughout Illinois.
The mission of GPRCI is to:
provide stray and homeless Great Pyrenees with the physical and emotional care that they need and then place them into loving, responsible, life long homes.
promote responsible Great Pyrenees ownership by educating current and potential Great Pyrenees owners in the selection, care, and training of the Great Pyrenees.
help prevent additional homeless Great Pyrenees through education and information.
All Great Pyrenees that come into our program will be spayed or neutered and given any medical treatment needed including vaccinations, heartworm test (and treatment if positive), worming, flea and tick treatment, preventative medications, and treatment for any other medical issue, major or minor. The dogs are also groomed and evaluated on temperament, personality, and behavior.
Adoption Policy
Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Great Pyrenees.
Our adoption process includes:
Completing an adoption application, which can be completed below
Allowing a home/site visit
If approved for adoption, signing a legally binding adoption contract at the actual time of adoption
We will contact you by phone or email upon receipt of your application but feel free to reach out with any specific questions the following information does not answer for you. The application will ask for a personal reference and the name and phone number of your current and/or past veterinarian(s). Vet records must verify that pets receive/have received good care, both in the case of illness/injury and preventative care (vaccinations, heartworm prevention, etc). Current pets must be up to date on preventative vet care and spayed or neutered (unless there are extenuating circumstances).
A securely fenced property is required, with very few exceptions. Great Pyrenees must be in secure fencing or on leash at all times, for their own safety, as they cannot be reliably trained to a property boundary.
The majority of the Great Pyrenees in our program are placed as inside family pets. We very occasionally get a trained livestock guardian Great Pyrenees into rescue, which we would consider for a working situation. Fencing and level of care requirements are the same for as an inside family pet or livestock guardian.
We request a minimum donation of $200 at the time of adoption to help with some of the vet care expenses. All rescues are spayed or neutered and completely vetted (heartworm tested, vaccinated, micro chipped, fecal exam, groomed etc.) before they are placed in a new home. We function completely on donations. Great Pyrenees Rescue is a 501(c)(3) not for profit. Donations over and above the requested minimum are greatly appreciated and allow us to help more Pyrs in need and treat any other medical issues they may have when they arrive in our program.