If you grew up in the 90s, you probably remember Polly Pocket tiny, adorable, and somehow able to fit an entire world of adventure into a compact package. Well, our Polly Pocket follows that same philosophy, except she's covered in fur and considerably less likely to get lost under the couch cushions. Around the house, Polly is easygoing and affectionate. She's the kind of dog who brings a peaceful presence wherever she goes, happy to relax nearby and enjoy the simple things in life. While some dogs make sure they're the center of every scene, Polly is perfectly content being your loyal sidekick, quietly reminding you that she's there with a gentle nudge or soulful look.
Location: Sand Springs, OK
-Adopters will need to come pick up their new furry family member themselves.
Apply at:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
If you're expecting a tiny dog based on the name, we should probably address that immediately. Polly Pocket currently weighs about 81 poundsand that's a very skinny 81 pounds. Once she fills out and regrows her coat, we wouldn't be surprised to see this beautiful Great Pyrenees land somewhere in the 90-100 pound range. Polly is a 14-month-old Great Pyrenees and the proud mama of our Toy Litter (who have all found homes of their own). While her puppies are off living their happily ever afters, it's finally Polly's turn. The truth is, Polly was never really meant to be someone's beloved house dog. She was expected to be a livestock guardian dog, but Polly had other ideas. While some Pyrs are perfectly content spending their days patrolling property lines and keeping watch over livestock, Polly discovered she much preferred people, attention, and the occasional adventure. Unfortunately, those adventures often involved wandering off to see what the rest of the world had to offer. Once her puppies were old enough, they happily joined her on these little expeditions as well. As you can imagine, that wasn't exactly what her owners had in mind. As time went on, it became clear that Polly wasn't the dog her owners wanted her to be. Her future was looking increasingly uncertain, and the outlook wasn't a good one. Thankfully, rescue stepped in before things escalated further. Since arriving in foster care, Polly has been learning what it means to be part of a family. The whole "living in a house" thing is still relatively new to her. Having people who genuinely care about her? Also new. Having regular meals, a soft place to sleep, and humans who are happy to see her? Definitely new. And while she's still figuring it all out, we're watching her slowly start to relax and realize that this is home. Physically, Polly is still recovering from raising a litter of puppies while not getting the nutrition she needed herself. Her coat is currently thinner than we'd expect for a Great Pyrenees, but between proper nutrition, time, and lots of love, we have a feeling this girl is going to blossom into quite the fluffy showstopper.
When it comes to other dogs, Polly very much believes she should be included in whatever the pack is doing. She gets along well with other dogs and is respectful when meeting them, but don't mistake respectful for boring. The second Polly suspects another dog might be interested in playing, she is ready to play. Her favorite tactic? Steal a toy and dramatically run away with it in hopes that someone will chase her. It's basically the dog equivalent of yelling, "Bet you can't catch me!" and then sprinting off. Polly has not officially met any cats yet. She does occasionally bark at the cat across the street, but to be fair, her foster siblings are doing it too and Polly firmly believes in supporting group activities. When she encounters a cat without peer pressure involved, her reaction is much less dramatic. She'll usually trot over for a closer look and then simply sit and watch. Polly hasn't had direct interactions with children yet, but she does have some unofficial experience observing the neighborhood children next door. When they are running, screaming, and generally behaving like children do, Polly will often run over to see what's happening, bark a little, and then settle in to watch the show. For a dog who wasn't raised as a family pet, Polly is surprisingly good at making friends. She greets new people with quiet affection and what can only be described as her signature "Excuse me, I believe you forgot to pet me" expression. She's not pushy about it, but she is very convincing. Polly seems especially fond of men, though she's happy to accept affection from anyone willing to provide it.
Energy Level: 4/10. Polly is what we'd call a "selectively energetic" dog. She's not going to run a marathon, but she also isn't a decorative throw pillow. Most of the time she's perfectly content lounging around, supervising the household, and contemplating life's great mysteries. However, if another dog suggests a game of chase or if an adventure presents itself, Polly is willing to clock in for a shift. Polly has not yet decided whether cars are transportation devices or elaborate kidnapping machines. At the moment, convincing her to get into a vehicle requires some negotiation and occasionally a gentle push. The good news? Once she's in the car, she settles down nicely. S y sticks close to your left side. With that said, the walking and adventure part is not the problem. The problem is convincing her that having a leash attached to her collar does not mean she's being drafted into military service. Once the leash is on though, she's happy to go. In fact, she's even starting to get excited when she realizes a walk is being offered. Polly is just beginning to discover the magical world of toys. Remember, this girl spent most of her life focused on survival and motherhood, not accumulating a toy collection. She's experimenting with squeaky toys, crunchy toys, soft toys, and anything else she can get her paws on. Watching her discover play is honestly one of the cutest things ever. As for fetch? Polly understands approximately 80% of the assignment. Throw toy. Polly runs after toy. Polly catches toy. Polly starts bringing toy back. Polly suddenly remembers she has free will.
Close enough. Polly hasn't jumped into the water herself yet, but she spends a lot of time watching the resident dogs swim and chase water from the hose. She doesn't seem afraid of it at all. She's more like that person standing at the edge of the pool saying, "Looks fun. You go first." Polly is still settling into a life that is completely different from the one she's always known. Every week, more of her personality shines through. At home, she's calm, affectionate, and communicates in a surprisingly polite way when she wants something. She isn't a demanding dog. Instead, she'll quietly let you know she needs attention, wants outside, or would appreciate a snack.
While Polly is making incredible progress, we do think she'd be happiest in a home with a securely fenced yard. Could she survive apartment life? Probably. However, Polly enjoys having room to stretch her legs, patrol her kingdom, wrestle with her dog friends, work on her landscaping projects, and occasionally stare into the distance like she's contemplating her memoirs. A fenced yard gives her the opportunity to burn off her fun-loving energy in healthy ways instead of seeing what kind of trouble she can manufacture herself. Polly is potty trained and has been a very polite house guest. Polly has never needed a kennel in foster care because she's proven herself trustworthy. Currently, her barking consists mostly of a few alert barks when the other dogs are announcing important neighborhood news or when she spots something interesting. For a Great Pyrenees, this is basically the equivalent of being a librarian. Now, Polly is still very much a work in progress, and honestly, that's part of what makes her so special. When she first arrived, if you walked toward her, she'd often walk away. Even now, she's more likely to approach if you get down on her level rather than towering over her. She's slowly learning that affection is a good thing, people are safe, and she doesn't have to keep her guard up all the time. She's only recently started walking confidently on bare floors. She's only recently become comfortable eating with other dogs nearby. She's only recently started choosing to be close to people. Basically, every week she unlocks a new software update. The best way to describe Polly is this: She's not finished becoming the dog she's meant to be yet. But getting to watch her figure it out is pretty incredible.
If you think your home might be the happily-ever-after this oversized Polly Pocket has been waiting for, the first step is filling out an adoption application.
Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Once your application is approved, we'll send it over to Polly's foster family so they can help determine if it's the right match.
Polly is currently being fostered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and adopters will need to come pick her up themselves.
Because despite her previous history of organizing unauthorized adventures, Polly has officially retired from coordinating her own transportation plans.
Trust usshe's worth the drive.
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Great Pyrenees
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Kiowa, Oklahoma
male, large, baby
Great Pyrenees
Kiowa, Oklahoma
