Say hello to Halo! Halo is what would happen if your warm peach cobbler turned into a therapist. Just 40 pounds of “that sounds really hard; have you considered holding me?” He cannot bill your insurance, and his professional credentials are admittedly concerning, but he brings a lot to the appointment.
Pickup Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Her adopter will need to come to Oklahoma City to pick her up if approved.
Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
At 5 months old, Halo is a male Great Pyrenees mix, possibly with Golden Retriever or Lab, although his foster’s description suggests there may also be a heated blanket and somebody’s sweet, mildly introverted grandpa in the family tree. He’s very calm, a little shy, and deeply invested in being loved on. Other puppies are building their personal brands. Halo would like to know if we could all sit down. There’s no reason to conduct this much business standing up. He’s a little reserved at first—the emotional equivalent of a tiny old man arriving at a new senior center, hoping everyone is nice and nobody makes him lead the chair aerobics. Give him a little time to feel comfortable, though, and you’ll discover a very loving, cuddly boy underneath that initial shyness. He wants affection; he just needs a minute before signing up for the family phone plan. And he loves being brushed. Somewhere between baby puppy and retired gentleman, Halo has become a woman named Beverly with a standing salon appointment. He’s here for gentle attention, someone fussing over him, and the deeply satisfying experience of being pampered while contributing nothing toward the electric bill. He’s still a puppy, with growing and learning ahead of him, but his sweet, calm temperament is already making a pretty convincing case for bringing home a 40-pound comfort item.
Halo is a very calm, loving boy whose body appears to have ordered all its adult parts separately. Huge ears. Huge paws. Legs that go on until next Thursday. A tail operating somewhere in a different zip code. Assembly is ongoing, and we appreciate your patience. His a very calm, loving boy whose body appears to have ordered all its adult parts separately. Huge ears. Huge paws. Legs that go on until next Thursday. A tail operating somewhere in a different zip code. Assembly is ongoing, and we appreciate your patience. His ideal home has people who are around often, with a securely fenced yard where he can stretch those ridiculous legs and enjoy being outside. His energy level is about a 4 out of 10, which gives him the general atmosphere of a retired librarian who still enjoys a little gardening. He recently discovered soft toys and is really enjoying them. Imagine being five months into your existence and learning that someone manufactures tiny pillows specifically for your mouth. Finally, an industry addressing his needs.
Halo gets along great with other dogs and takes their cues. He plays with his foster’s son’s puppy but doesn’t initiate play with the big dogs. He’s like the new employee who quickly figures out which coworker wants to chat and which one needs you to leave Deborah alone until she’s finished her coffee. Another dog could help show him the ropes, though he could also be an only dog with people who have plenty of time for him. He rarely joins in when the other dogs bark. The neighborhood committee may be holding an emergency meeting about a suspicious leaf, but Halo has apparently decided the minutes can be emailed. New people get a slightly shy introduction, followed by a warming-up period helped along with pets. He doesn’t jump up or rush at people. He’s more tiny elderly gentleman entering an unfamiliar church potluck: cautiously optimistic, looking for someone kind, hoping there won’t be mandatory public speaking. He hasn’t been around cats or children, so those relationships are unknown. His foster feels little children may not be his best match because he’s already a sizable, somewhat clumsy puppy. The intentions are gentle; the landing gear is still being calibrated. Car rides make him nervous, and leash walking is a work in progress. Right now, he’s a homebody who needs patient help building confidence. Please allow the emotional support cobbler to finish orientation before assigning him a hiking itinerary.
His house manners are coming along nicely. He’s had no potty accidents in the past week, though he still needs supervision and a consistent routine. He knows “sit” and “no,” and his foster reports no inappropriate chewing or resource guarding. At night, he sleeps in a kennel in his foster’s bedroom. He needs a little encouragement to go in, but settles quietly when his people are nearby. A kennel in another room earned some complaints. Halo had booked a room with company, and reservations needed to address the discrepancy. Every day, Halo gets a little more comfortable and lets his foster see another piece of his personality. He needs a family who will give him that same patience, keep teaching him, and appreciate the sweet boy growing into those enormous paws.
If your life could use a little more softness—and a very large puppy quietly hoping you’ll scratch his ears—Halo would like to submit himself for consideration. Ready to bring home this warm cobbler with suspiciously long legs? Fill out an adoption application so we can send it to his foster family. Commenting “I wish,” tagging your spouse, or whispering “oh my goodness, those paws” into your phone are all understandable responses, but our application department remains tragically unable to process yearning.
Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Halo is fostered in Mustang, Oklahoma, and his adopters must travel there to pick him up themselves. Yes, you will need to put on actual pants and come collect your oversized comfort pastry. He’s bringing a lifetime of love and a frankly excessive amount of leg. You can bring the car.
DIANELYS MARIA "DEE" VALLADARES
Great Pyrenees
🇺🇸
Kiowa, Oklahoma
female, large, baby
Great Pyrenees
Kiowa, Oklahoma
