Greetings, citizens. The Avatar has arrived. Well... sort of. Korra may not be balancing the four elements, but she is working hard to master the equally important arts of backyard exploration, professional goofballery, and making new friends wherever she goes. She's curious about the world, happy to meet new people, and carries herself with the kind of carefree optimism most of us wish we could bottle and sell.
Location: Edmond, OK
-Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
Apply at:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Some dogs come into rescue as puppies. Some come from shelters. And some, like Korra, find their way back to us after years of being part of a family. Korra is a 712-year-old, 60-pound Aussie mix who recently found herself back with us after originally being adopted from PPFT way back in July of 2019. For nearly seven years, she had a family of her own. But as life evolved and their family grew, they made the difficult decision to return her, explaining that they were no longer able to provide Korra with the attention and exercise they felt she deserved. As if that wasn't enough excitement for one middle-aged lady, Korra also recently decided to participate in what we're calling "The Great Unauthorized Neighborhood Tour of 2026." A gate was accidentally left open, and Korra did what many dogs would do when presented with an unexpected opportunity for adventure: she took it. Unfortunately, her expedition ended with her being hit by a car. Thankfully, the outcome was far better than it could have been. Korra suffered a dislocated hip, but her veterinarian was able to pop it back into place without surgery. Since then, she has been diligently serving her sentence of kennel rest and repeatedly filing complaints with management about the unfairness of being told to "take it easy." The good news is that her recent recheck showed everything is healing beautifully, and she only has about two weeks of restricted activity left before she's cleared to get back to living her best life. Now, will she probably develop some arthritis in that hip as she gets older? Sure. But honestly, if you've ever talked to people of a certain age, you'd think arthritis was less of a medical condition and more of a personality trait. The ones who stand up and immediately announce, "Ope, can't get up that fast anymore." The ones who make enough noises getting out of a recliner that everyone assumes they're either seriously injured or summoning ancient spirits. The ones who tell you, "Just wait until you get older," after literally any physical activity. In short, if Korra develops a little arthritis someday, she'll just be joining a very large club whose primary hobbies include discussing the weather, making noises when standing up, and claiming they can feel a cold front moving in from three states away.
Let's talk about Korra's social calendar because, frankly, it's busier than most people's. She gets along well with other dogs and enjoys socializing when the opportunity presents itself. That said, if given the choice between hanging out with dogs and hanging out with people, Korra is probably heading toward the people. She likes dogs. But She LOVES a people audience. As for strangers, Korra has apparently never received the memo that she's supposed to be cautious around unfamiliar people. New person walks through the door? Fantastic. A future best friend has arrived. Personal space? Korra believes that's more of a suggestion than an actual rule. In her defense, if she jumps up to greet you, it's only because she feels your face is too far away and she's trying to fix the situation. When it comes to kids, Korra has experience with children of all ages and has developed some surprisingly relatable opinions. Babies? She'll politely investigate the tiny human, determine that it doesn't do much, and move on with her day. Toddlers? Korra seems to recognize the unmistakable energy of a tiny drunk person who just discovered gravity and poor decision-making. She prefers to admire them from a safe distance. Older kids, however, are much more her speed. If they're active, she wants to join the fun. If they're learning new things, she'd happily participate in training sessions. While she's not the type to spend hours draped across your lap pretending to be a weighted blanket, she absolutely enjoys being near her people. She's more of a "I'll lay next to you on the couch while we hang out" kind of companion than a "let me crawl inside your skin and become one with you" kind of companion. As for cats, we don't have firsthand experience to report. However, based on her overall temperament, we suspect she'd likely do just fine with a dog-savvy cat and proper introductions. Unlike some dogs who see cats as unauthorized wildlife, Korra tends to approach life with the assumption that everyone is probably a friend.
Korra's energy level lands around a 6 out of 10. Korra enjoys adventure when adventure is available, but she's equally content spending an afternoon supervising neighborhood activity from a comfortable window or testing whether the couch is still as comfortable as it was twenty minutes ago. When it comes to car rides, Korra is a seasoned traveler. She can hop into taller vehicles like SUVs without assistance and has very specific opinions about seating arrangements. Her preferred location is either the back middle seat, where she can monitor absolutely everything, or next to an open window so she can collect important neighborhood gossip as it blows by. Speaking of outings, Korra absolutely loves walks. Now, before you picture a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, we should clarify that Korra currently approaches leash walking the same way some people approach Black Friday shopping. With lots of enthusiasm and determination. As for adventures, Korra's answer is basically, "Sure, why not?" Outdoor festival? Sounds fun. Farmers market? She'll be ready in five. Neighborhood gathering? Count her in. At the same time, if your plans involve absolutely nothing beyond lounging around the house, she's perfectly capable of embracing that lifestyle too. Korra has mastered the art of balancing occasional bursts of energy with Olympic-level napping skills. Plush toys are apparently heirloom family property. She loves them dearly and eventually destroys them with the same inevitability as taxes and gravity. Fetch, however, is beneath her. If you throw something, Korra believes that was your decision and therefore your responsibility. One thing Korra absolutely does not enjoy? Water. Frankly, if moisture were a personality type, Korra would avoid it. She acts like wet grass personally offended her family generations ago and she has no intention of forgiving it. Her overall personality is best described as happy-go-lucky, independent, curious, goofy, and incredibly social. She genuinely enjoys people, approaches life with optimism, and manages to be both an adventure buddy and a professional nap enthusiast.
As for Korra's ideal living situation, she'd really like a securely fenced yard. That said, if someone lives in an apartment and is committed to regular walks and exercise, she could likely make that work too. She's not a dog who needs to spend every waking moment sprinting around a backyard. She simply needs an outlet for her brain and energy. Speaking of brains, Korra is no slouch in the command department. She knows sit, like down, paw, shake, and sit pretty. Basically, she's got enough tricks to impress houseguests and convince them she's a very sophisticated lady. Potty training? Check. Korra is fully house trained and will politely whine at the door when nature calls. When it comes to kennels, Korra understands the assignment. Around the house, Korra is generally a model citizen. She doesn't chew things she shouldn't. She doesn't redecorate your home. She doesn't view furniture as a woodworking project. When left alone, she has free roam of the house and generally spends her time doing what most middle-aged dogs do best: napping and minding her own business. Does Korra bark? Well yes...she is a dog after all. ;) Now, before anyone panics, Korra is not one of those dogs who spends all day standing in the yard screaming at clouds. What she is is a highly dedicated member of the Neighborhood Watch Association. Korra genuinely believes it is her civic duty to keep everyone informed of important developments occurring within a three-house radius. Thankfully, this is mostly a work-from-home position. Out on walks, Korra isn't interested in yelling at every person she sees. She saves her best security briefings for the comfort of her own property, where she can properly supervise neighborhood activities and provide timely updates on suspicious events such as mail delivery, package arrivals, and people having the audacity to exist near her house and not come pet her. Finally, there is one Korra quirk that deserves special recognition. Meal reminders. Korra knows exactly when feeding time should occur. If she believes you may have forgotten, she begins her reminder campaign. First comes the staring. Then the grunting. Then she'll take a dramatic step backward while maintaining eye contact. If that fails, she may accidentally back herself into a wall, chair, or other object before regrouping and starting the entire presentation over again. It's less of a request and more of a highly organized customer service complaint.
Now for the boring human paperwork portion of our presentation.
If you think Korra might be your missing family member, you'll need to fill out an adoption application. No, sending "Is she available?" at 2:17 a.m. does not count as an application. Neither does telling your spouse "Look at this cute dog" and assuming the universe will handle the rest.
Once your application is submitted, we'll send it to Korra's foster family for review. If approved, you
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Great Pyrenees
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Kiowa, Oklahoma
male, large, baby
Great Pyrenees
Kiowa, Oklahoma
