Adoption Process

• Adoptable Puppies

• Adoptable Adult dogs

Not all dogs are adoptable click here to view our permanent residents

Please click here to review important breed information prior to continuing with the adoption process.

Adopt a Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD) — A Working Partner for Your Farm or Ranch

Adopting a Livestock Guardian Dog is more than bringing home a pet — it’s welcoming a working partner who will protect your livestock, safeguard your land, and become a trusted part of your family.

At our sanctuary, every guardian is rescued, rehabilitated, and prepared for meaningful work. These dogs are not just survivors — they are protectors, carefully matched to the farms and ranches where they can thrive.

Like all working breeds, Livestock Guardian Dogs are not born knowing their job. It takes 18–24 months of consistent guidance, patience, and training before they grow into reliable protectors.

• ✅ Genetics provide the instinct.

• ✅ Your commitment builds the partnership.

• ✅ Our support ensures you’re never alone in the process.

When you adopt through our sanctuary, you gain more than a dog — you gain lifelong guidance and a dedicated support system. From first introductions to ongoing training questions, we stand by every dog and adopter for life.

Because here, no guardian is ever left behind.

Step 1 – Apply Online
Tell us about your livestock, property, and experience so we can begin finding the right match.

Step 2 – Review & Conversation
Our adoption coordinator will review your application, connect with you personally, and schedule an in-person or virtual home check to ensure the fit is right.

Step 3 – Meet Your Match
We’ll share detailed profiles and arrange introductions so you can connect with your future guardian.

Step 4 – Finalize the Adoption
Complete the adoption agreement and process your adoption fee — then welcome your new working partner into your family and farm.

Ready to Begin?

• Start Your Application – Take the first step toward meeting your match click here

• Learn About Guardian Dog Training – Understand what makes a successful protector click here.

• Meet Available Animals – See who’s ready to start their next chapter click here

What to Expect from an LGD

How the Adoption Process Works

Adoption Fees

Your adoption fee gives every animal the safe start they deserve — and helps us rescue and train the next guardian. Fees only cover part of the actual cost of care, but they include everything needed to prepare your new partner.

Every adoption includes

• Starter food: A small bag of the food the puppy has been eating to help ease the transition to a new diet.

• Core vaccines

• Microchip & ID tag

• Deworming

• Spay/Neuter (when age-appropriate)

• Lifetime support from our team

• A promise: we always take our animals back if needed

Adoption Fees

Canines (LGDs): Puppies $250–$500 | Adults $300–$750
Felines: $50–$200
Goats & Sheep: $95–$400+ depending on age & gender

The Real Cost of Care

On average, one guardian dog costs $855 in the first 30 days alone — not including surgeries or emergencies.

Your adoption fee helps cover:

• Welcome kit (bowls, leash, collar, toys, grooming, GPS tracker): $160+

• Medical care (vaccines, exams, spay/neuter, medications): $200–$3,000+

• Daily care (food, treats, preventatives, boarding): $316/month

For goats & sheep, care includes:

• Feed & hay: $2,400/month (herd total)

• Minerals & supplements: $5/month per animal

• Veterinary care & vaccinations: $100–$200/year per animal

👉 Click here to sponsor instead of adopting– Support a guardian who will remain at the sanctuary.

Adoption Commitment & Policies

A Lifelong Partnership

Adopting a Livestock Guardian Dog or any of our sanctuary animals is a lifelong commitment. These are not typical companion pets — they are working partners with instincts and needs that must be respected.

• They require training and consistency to grow into dependable guardians.

• They bark — often and loudly — as part of their natural duty to protect their territory.

• They thrive with patience, structure, and resources dedicated to their success.

Before applying, please make sure you are ready to meet these needs with dedication and understanding.

Return Policy

While we do not offer refunds on adoptions, your adoption fee is considered a donation that supports the ongoing care of all our animals.

If an adoption does not work out, we will always do our best to welcome the animal back into our sanctuary. However:

• Immediate intake may not always be possible, especially if the dog has shown aggression.

• If a dog or cat has lived in your home for months or years, we may kindly request an additional donation to help cover their continued care.

This policy ensures we can continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and responsibly place guardians for years to come.

Our Promise

Every adoption is backed by lifetime support. If challenges arise, we’re here to guide you — because the success of both the animal and adopter matters deeply to us.

Together, we can ensure every guardian finds their place, and every adopter feels supported on the journey.

👉 Start Your Adoption Application – Take the first step today. click here

Contact information

Adoptapyrenees@gmail.com

909-321-2621 (text preferred)

Address

PO BOX 250

Lucerne Valley, CA 92356-0250

Opened By Appointment ONLY

Monday - Sunday

8:00am to 7:00pm