• Adoptable Puppies

• Adoptable Adult dogs

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Adopting a guardian dog — or any of our sanctuary animals — is more than bringing home a companion. It’s beginning a lifelong partnership built on trust, patience, and mutual respect. Our adoption process is designed to make sure every placement is a lasting success, giving both the animal and adopter the best possible start together. We take this responsibility seriously because every animal here deserves a forever home where they are safe, understood, and valued.

Please keep in mind that just like all working breeds, livestock guardian dogs aren’t born knowing their job — it takes 18–24 months of consistent training, guidance, and patience to help them grow into reliable protectors. The right genetics give them potential, but your time and commitment turn them into trustworthy partners.

Lifelong Support: When you adopt from our sanctuary, you become part of our extended family. We offer ongoing guidance, transparency, and support for the life of your animal. If challenges arise, we’re here to help navigate them — because in our family, no one gets left behind or forgotten.

How the Process Works

Step 1 – Submit an Adoption Application: Tell us about your needs, lifestyle, and experience so we can begin finding the right match.

Step 2 – Application Review & Conversation: One of our adoption coordinators will personally review your application, connect with you to learn more, and schedule a virtual home check to ensure the environment is a good fit.

Step 3 – Meet Your Match: Once we find the right fit, we’ll share the animal’s profile and arrange a meet-and-greet so you can see the connection firsthand.

Step 4 – Finalize the Adoption: When everyone is ready, you’ll complete the adoption agreement and process your adoption fee via PayPal — officially welcoming your new family member.

Ready to Begin?

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

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

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

Adoption process

Adoption Fees

What Your Adoption Fee Covers: Your adoption fee prepares your new companion for a safe, healthy start — and helps us rescue and care for more animals. Adoption fees only cover a portion of what it takes to provide ongoing, high-quality care for each animal.

Included in your fee:

• Core vaccines

• Microchip

• Deworming

• Spay/Neuter (depending on age)

• Lifetime support for your adopted animal

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

Canines

• Puppies: $250–$500

• Adults: $300–$750

Felines

• $50–$200

Goats & Sheep

• Male goats: starting at $95

• Female goats: starting at $200

• Ram lambs: starting at $275

• Rams: starting at $400

• Ewe lambs: starting at $300

• Ewes: starting at $400

Every animal that enters our care needs the basics to feel safe and start a new life. Here’s what it really takes to keep our animals healthy and thriving:

Welcome kit include:

• Bowls (x2): $20

• Leash: $20

• Collar: $20

• Microchip: $5

• Vaccinations: $20

• Deworming: $15 (per 2oz bottle)

• Toys: $20

• Shampoo/Conditioner/Brush: $2

• Towel: $5

• Name Tag: $7

• GPS Tracker: $30

Total $164

Medical Care: from routine wellness to emergencies, veterinary care is our largest expense:

• Basic vet visit: $200+

• Wellness visit with diagnostics: $150–$250

• Illness visit: $200–$500+

• Emergency care & surgeries: $250–$3,000+

• Spay/Neuter: $150–$500

• Medications: $5 and up

Total $200+

Caring for a dog every day adds up: (cost per dog)

• Food: $105/month

• Treats: $15/month

• Boarding: $4.88/day

• Monthly preventatives (probiotics, joint support, etc.): $50/month

Total $316.40

Other Essential Care

• Nail trimming: $25 per dog

• Grooming: $150 per dog

Total $175

In average each dog cost us a minimum of $855 without s/n surgery, no medical issues and only a 30 days stay with us plus the animals they guard and the 24/7 care they receive.

Goats & Sheep

• Feed & hay: $2,400/month for the herd

• Minerals & supplements: $5/month per animal

• Vet care, vaccinations, lab work: $100–$200/year per animal

• Bedding & enclosures: $20/month per animal

Ready to Welcome a New Life Into Yours?

• Start Your Application – Begin the matching process today.

• Meet Available Animals – Find the one who will change your life.

• Sponsor Instead of Adopting – Provide care for an animal who will stay at the sanctuary.

RETURNS AND REFUNDS

Adopting an animal is a lifelong commitment, and we urge you to think carefully before making this decision. These dogs require time, training, patience, and resources to thrive. They will bark—a lot—to protect their territory, likely more than you expect. Please be prepared for this natural behavior.

We do not offer refunds on adoptions. If you choose to return an animal, your adoption fee will be considered a donation to help us continue our rescue efforts. If a dog or cat has been in your home for months or years, we kindly ask for an additional donation to support their continued care. While we do our best to accommodate returns, we cannot always take animals back immediately, especially if they have shown serious aggression. We appreciate your patience and collaboration in these situations.

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