Ever wanted a walking stuffed animal? One that makes you abandon whatever productive thing you were doing because, clearly, your new priority is putting your face in her fluff and telling her she is the most precious creature ever assembled? Say hello to Ruth, a 4-month-old, 27-pound female Great Pyrenees mix. Yes, she is real. Yes, we understand you need a minute. And yes, that noise coming out of your mouth is remarkably similar to Agnes from Despicable Me discovering her unicorn. “It’s so fluffy!” Exactly, Agnes. Thank you for providing the official scientific assessment. Ruth has the kind of cuteness that turns otherwise reasonable adults into embarrassing publicists. Suddenly, you’re holding your phone six inches from a stranger’s face saying, “But LOOK at her,” as though this person has personally requested a presentation on your puppy. They have not. They were trying to buy paper towels. At 27 pounds, she is currently a generously stuffed teddy bear with a growth subscription you cannot cancel. She is only four months old, so please do not look at her and think, “Perfect! A conveniently sized decorative dog.” This is a Great Pyrenees mix puppy that will continue growing.
Apply here:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Broken Arrow, OK
-Her adopter must pick her up in person at her foster location. We do not transport.
Ruth loves other dogs, and she expresses this affection with the subtlety of someone arriving at a family reunion after three cups of coffee. There is no restrained little introduction. There is Ruth, there is a potential friend, and there is apparently no good reason those two things should remain several feet apart. She may launch herself onto a nearby dog like a fluffy greeting card that has been fired from a cannon. The message is lovely. The delivery needs work. Fortunately, after a few minutes, she settles down and will leave a dog alone if they are not engaging with her. She is enthusiastic, but she is beginning to understand that friendship occasionally involves letting the other person finish their nap. She has grown to love playing with her foster family’s 4-year-old male dog and does everything she can to encourage him to join her. You can almost hear her little sales pitch: “What if we played now? What if I brought this toy? What if I became extremely adorable directly in front of you?” Another playful, puppy-tolerant dog could be a wonderful companion for her. A dog who likes their peace and quiet may need more space and carefully managed introductions while she learns that love does not always require a running start. She could also do well as an only dog with people who give her plenty of attention. Ruth is happy being around her humans with her toys, so she does not require a canine sibling to complete her world. She would simply appreciate someone who notices when she is being precious, which, according to Ruth, should not be a difficult scheduling commitment. Cats are unknown because she has not met any in her foster home. Her foster suspects a cat might also receive one of her enthusiastic pouncing invitations, and we suspect the cat would have some strongly worded feedback. Ruth may see a potential playmate. The cat may see a toddler in a fur coat approaching without an appointment. A family with cats would need slow, supervised introductions, safe places for the cats to retreat, and patient help teaching Ruth that friendship with a feline is generally negotiated at the feline’s convenience. Children are also unknown, as she has not been around any yet. She has been extremely friendly with every adult she has met, and her foster thinks she could do well with kids, but we would want thoughtful introductions rather than assuming everyone will immediately become a storybook illustration. Ruth is sweet, loving, and still learning where to put all that enthusiasm. A small child could find themselves being warmly welcomed by a 27-pound cotton ball who forgot to check whether they were standing securely. With new people, Ruth is an absolute social butterfly. Her foster says that if you are capable of petting her, she is in love with you. That is the entire screening process. No lengthy interview. No three references. Just functioning hands and a willingness to use them for their obvious intended purpose. She meets adults with the trusting enthusiasm of a little girl who has decided the whole world is full of nice people and would appreciate it if everyone hurried up and proved her right. She loves being the center of attention, although with that face, we cannot pretend she has had much reason to develop an alternative lifestyle. Imagine trying to finish a conversation while a living teddy bear is available for admiration. Ruth is simply responding to market demand. She is loving, trusting, and very ready to make herself an important part of someone’s everyday life.
Ruth’s energy level is a 6 out of 10, although immediately after a nap she briefly becomes a teddy bear who has received very exciting news. What news? Nobody knows. Ruth cannot explain it either, but she needs to run through the house about it. She wakes up delighted to discover that she still has legs, all her toys still exist, and—oh, thank goodness—YOU’RE HERE TOO. This calls for a celebration, and apparently the celebration requires doing three laps before anyone can ask whether she needs to potty.
After a few minutes, the welcome-back parade winds down, and Ruth gets busy playing with every toy in the house. Ruth believes every toy in the house deserves a turn. It would be unkind to leave anyone out. She moves through her collection with the dedication of a little hostess making sure all her guests feel included. Fetch is still unknown, so we cannot say whether she will bring a toy back or consider your throwing it a thoughtful gift. Water play is not her thing. She is perfectly happy being a land-based puffball, thank you. Not every teddy bear dreams of becoming a pool noodle. She has not been on adventures around town yet, but she is curious in the backyard, and her foster thinks she would probably enjoy exploring. Given how much she loves people, an outing could become a very exciting opportunity to discover additional hands. She will need gradual introductions to new experiences, but she seems like a girl who could enjoy seeing the world with her family. She is also happy playing at home, where there are familiar people, familiar toys, and a couch that already understands her needs. Her ideal day does not have to be elaborate. At her age, finding out what is behind a different bush can be a major life event. Ruth does well on a leash for a puppy and will go potty while leashed, which is a useful start. She does occasionally use the leash as a rope toy, because apparently someone handed her a long dangly thing and then introduced a confusing rule about not playing with it. She is trying to understand the arrangement. Car rides need more work. Ruth currently needs help getting into the car, and once inside, she gets very excited and would like to join her person up front. Ruth’s intentions are affectionate. Her understanding of road safety is approximately that of...well...a teddy bear.
A securely fenced yard would be a lovely place for her to play and investigate, but her foster thinks she could also do well in an apartment or a home without a fence with regular leash outings and plenty of exercise, attention, and puppy care. She enjoys playing indoors and outdoors and has shown no escape-artist tendencies. More than any particular floor plan, Ruth needs people who will spend time with her and help her grow into herself. She would enjoy a yard. She would enjoy you more. Ruth is a smart little girl who already knows “sit,” “down,” and “shake.” Four months old and prepared to offer a polite handshake. We are very proud. She could probably greet you more professionally than someone who has just discovered their morning coffee is decaf. Potty training is still on her to-do list. She is not potty trained and will need frequent trips outside, a consistent routine, close supervision, and praise when she gets it right. Kennel training is also in progress. Ruth does not currently like the kennel, and her fosters are working on helping her feel more comfortable. For now, she sleeps in their bathroom and stays there when they are away. She has not been destructive in that space, which is a very nice start for a puppy. Ruth is generally pretty quiet, but if the dogs next door start barking, she responds. She would hate for them to think nobody was listening. Consider it a little conversation over the fence: “Hello! Yes! I am also a dog! Wonderful to hear from you!” Other than answering the neighbors, she is not described as much of a barker. Her preferred way of making herself known seems to involve being directly available for affection.
If you’re ready to give Ruth her forever home, fill out an adoption application at:
https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
Yes, the whole application. Not a comment saying “MINE,” not seventeen heart emojis, and not a screenshot sent to your spouse with “LOOK WHAT WE NEED” followed by suspicious silence. We understand. She looks like something you should be able to scoop up while yelling, “IT’S SO FLUFFY!” Unfortunately, adopting a living teddy bear involves slightly more paperwork than winning one at the fair.
Once submitted, we can send your application to Ruth’s foster family to determine whether you’re a good match for this sweet little girl and her ongoing education in where to potty, how to ride in a car, and why your countertops are not a puppy gift shop. Approved adopters must pick her up in person; we do not offer transports. You will need to come collect your own marshmallow. Please allow extra time for standing there saying, “Oh my goodness, she’s even cuter in person,” while Ruth falls in love with you and investi
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Great Pyrenees
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Kiowa, Oklahoma
female, large, baby
Great Pyrenees
Kiowa, Oklahoma
