ADOPT or FOSTER
ADOPTABLE UNEGA DOGS
These pups are living with the Unega pack or paired with a foster. They are all adoptable and looking for their forever homes!
Interested in adopting or fostering? Fill out our adopt/foster form! If you have questions, contact us!
As a small nonprofit with limited resources, we’re tied to our mission: rescuing the abandoned and abused working dogs that otherwise would never even see a home or shelter. That said, we do our best to provide education and opportunity for owners currently looking to manage or re-home their Pyrenees/Akbash.
Please check out our owner rehoming page for more adoptable dogs!
Indie
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 1 Year 3 Months
GENDER: FEMALE
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: CUDDLES, RUNNING, WRESTLING, TOYS
SPAY/NEUTEURED: YES
ABOUT indie
Sweet Indie Annie here was rescued near us, abandoned as a local sheep company moved through the area. She was found wandering, exhausted, dehydrated, and significantly underweight. Once she got to Unega she opened up; blossoming into an energetic, playful, and tender young girl.
Indie was adopted out to a family, and once there she gave birth to three pups. We had no clue she was pregnant when she was with us and neither did our vets or her new adopters vets! Indie was pregnant at just 8 months old, a baby having babies. That is the harsh reality of the sheep industry near us.
Indie is one of the hundreds of guardians left abandoned and she exudes our. mission.
Unfortunately, Indie’s first adopters could not keep her. Indie can and will jump a fence under 6 feet tall. She is getting better about fence line barking, and she is becoming less reactive to other dogs.
Indie walks great and can be reactive to some things and completely ignore others. Indie would do well in an environment that allows for both inside and outside time; especially outside as she does have her guardian instincts- she particularly likes running her perimeter.
She is incredibly loving and will take cuddles all the time; she has been an incredible mother to her three kids and is looking to start her life a new with the right family!
If interested in adopting sweet Indie, fill out a form today!
rowan
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 1.5 Years
GENDER: FEMALE
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: CUDDLES, RUNNING, WRESTLING, TOYS, TREATS
SPAY/NEUTEURED: YES
ABOUT ROWAN
We rescued Rowan from our nearby trails and sheepherding area. She was abandoned; wandering underweight, dehydrated, and with a severe eye injury that had festered to infection. We took her to the vet right away and the eye is on its healing journey.
Rowan has done amazing since arriving at Unega, she started scared and would hide away and sleep, and now she runs and runs, flips toys, and wrestles with her yard buddy, Cedar. Rowan is kind and polite, coming for treats very tenderly and eager. She does a few barks so that dinner is made on time! And she sleeps through the night peacefully; no barking, whining, or accidents inside.
As she came from definite abuse and mistreatment, she is still weary of things coming at her too quickly-yet overall she has really blossomed and is an incredibly smart and present young lady.
If interested in adopting the wonderful Rowan, fill out a form today!
Hunter & Remington
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 12 MONTHS
GENDER: MALE
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: CUDDLES, RUNNING, WRESTLING, SWIMMING, TOYS
NEUTEURED: YES
ABOUT HUNTER & REMINGTON
Rescued when they were about to be shot, these two grew up having no names and no love. It wasn’t until arriving at Unega that they were given names, shown love, and respected for the brilliant boys they are. Hunter is more white-coated, is very lanky, and is a tender boy. Remington has more tan markings and coat, he loves to run and play with toys, and will take any love you got.
Together, they love to dip in their little pools, take long naps in the shade, chase birds and chipmunks, and simply just be loved and cared for.
Since they are so young, we believe they can be adopted together or separate.
If they call to you, we’ll answer.
Fill out a form today!
Cedar
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 9 MONTHS
GENDER: MALE
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: CUDDLES, RUNNING, WRESTLING, SLEEPING, LEARNING
SPAY/NEUTEURED: NO
ABOUT Cedar
Left to starve along with his sibling, Cedar is the last remaining sibling from his litter. He made his way to Unega; scared, hungry, and hurt. They have been abused, physically and mentally. Cedar was especially abused, as he is still learning that not all men will hurt him.
Cedar is the sweetest man. He enjoys being outdoors and being inside, he sleeps through the night in his bed with no accidents. He loves to snuggle in, and sleep on his back. He flips toys in the air, especially when you’re not watching. He’ll chew sticks all day and sit for you handsome as ever.
He is not a working dog is continually working on being comfortable around a leash and with strangers.
With patience and love, he is yours. He will look into your soul and let you know how good of boy he is!
If you are interested in adding a young guardian to your home, please reach out today!
MILLIE & RANGER
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 2-3 YEARS
GENDER: FEMALE & MALE BONDED PAIR
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: WRESTLING, BIRD WATCHING, STICK COLLECTION, TUG OF WAR
ABOUT MILLIE & RANGER
Oh Millie and Ranger! Such a bonded and resilient pair. We have had them at the rescue for over 5 months and they are SO ready to have a loving and patient home. They are both around two years old, and have grown with great strides since arriving here.
Millie is shy, a goof with the softest belly, and when she shows you love; boy oh boy is she so warmhearted and tender. She was tossed from a van, and we were able to get her to us. Timid at first, we watch her, as she protects Ranger and their section; flushing birds and securing their area. She runs with toys and has Ranger chase her, the mud splashing her face. And if she gets scared, she lays beside Ranger: safe, secure, loved by more than anything she has known.
Now Mr. Ranger…he is total love bug. After getting word of a working dog with a twisted foot, we stepped into action and got him to the rescue safely. As a pup, he was most likely injured and the bones fused; now as a strong two-year old, he is not phased by his injury. He grew up with it and does anything and everything he wants. He jumps in the air like no other, flips toys to no end, and always…ALWAYS appreciates a dedicated belly rub and leg massage.
Together, they are the most amazing duo. They go to each other for comfort, warmth, guidance. They play together all day, no weather can keep them back. And when they sleep, it is often cheek to cheek; as ONE. They are their own protectors. They are whole after lives of unknown abuse, conditions, and never knowing love.
If Millie & Ranger speak to you, please reach out. They are ready for their home. They really are.
Wyatt
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 8 months
GENDER: MALE
BREED: ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD/GREAT PYR
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: PLAYING, TOYS
ABOUT WYATT
Wyatt is a sweet, goofy guy who is full of personality and ready to find his forever home. He’s fantastic with kids and loves being around people. He’s already house, potty, and kennel trained, and he’s working on basic commands—he’s already nailed “sit” in no time!
Wyatt is curious, outgoing, and loves exploring. He’s also great at just hanging out and being your cuddle buddy. He patiently waiting for his forever family.
Please contact us today if Wyatt grabs your heart!
HOPE & DAKOTA
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 2-3 YEARS
GENDER: FEMALE & MALE BONDED PAIR
SPAY/NEUTEURED: YES
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: CHASING BIRDS, FLIPPING TOYS, AND CATCHING MICE
ABOUT HOPE & DAKOTA
Hope and Dakota came to us from two separate situations. Roughly 2-3 year old Hope was surrendered by a rancher in Utah after a couple years of harsh conditions and an unknown amount of litters. We were able to get her to Unega, and around the same time we moved Mr. Dakota into the same section with her.
Dakota came from the Buhl farm with Lalaei and Cal. Dakota is around a year and a half old and was the first of his group to allow us to pet him. He has really grown since arriving here at Unega, and with Hope they are truly a remarkable pair.
Hope and Dakota have made incredible strides together over the past couple months. They run and play together. Shred toys and love treats. Dakota is a very silly boy and isn’t so much into his guardian behaviors as Hope is. He loves a good pet in time, and has a very calm, curious demeanor about him. Hope is slower to be open to touch, and we are working with them both daily to socialize them to what it means to be loved and cared for properly.
These two have bonded deeply and we would love for them to stay together!
We would love to hear from you if you believe this pair would be a great fit in your life.
lalaei & Cal
QUICK FACTS
AGE: LALAEI 5/6 YEARS CAL 2 YEARS
GENDER: FEMALE & MALE BONDED PAIR
BREED: GREAT PYRENEES/AKBASH
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES
HOBBIES: SNUGGLING, RUNNING, COZY NAPS, AND WRESTLING
ABOUT LALAEI & CAL
Lalaei and Cal have been on quite the journey together since rescuing them from Buhl. Lalaei, 5-6 years old, was pregnant when we trapped her. And we believe Cal, 1.5-2 years old, to be hers from a previous litter. As we got her and Cal safely back to Unega, they soon escaped and were gone for over 10 days. Nicole was able to trap them and we got them safely back.
These two are quite the pair and have come a long way since leaving their traumatic and horrific lives. Lalaei carried to term, nursed them well, and we have now adopted out her five pups! She is very sweet, calm, and protective- she will hover over Cal-and she love LOVES treats.
Cal was very slow to open up, he kept to himself and was unsure what treats and attention were. He was cautious, and then curious, and now while he still keeps his distance, we have watched him blossom. He rolls on the grass and throws his toys around. He now loves treats and gets real up close when you have some. He is coming closer to more frequent touch each time we visit him.
We are earning both Lalaei and Cal’s trust every day. Lalaei loves being rubbed now. As long as you approach her slowly she welcomes touch and head scratches. Cal will let you do short quick rubs. It’s great to see the confidence.
Please let us know if these two are of interest.
Please reach out with questions about any of our adoptable dogs!
