Some guardians protect homes, not herds
Not every livestock guardian dog is suited for the field — some are happiest by your side. These rescued Great Pyrenees and LGD breeds have gentle temperaments and thrive as loving family companions. We also list all the dogs we have not livestock test.
Each dog is health-checked, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. Some are currently in foster homes, so while they may not have been temperament tested by our staff, their foster families provide valuable insights about their behavior in home settings.
By adopting, you’re saving a life and helping us continue our mission to protect both dogs and livestock through responsible placement.
Scroll below to meet our available companion dogs — each one ready to bring loyalty, love, and peace to your home.
Adoption fee starting at $400
Mixed, Non-LGD breeds $350
Family Guardian
Bruce
Male - Born in 2020- Great Pyrenees - Perris, CA
Bruce was placed on the euthanasia list because of a severely injured leg, with amputation initially recommended. After we rescued him, he went directly to the hospital for a complete examination, bloodwork, and full-body X-rays. He was also treated for worms and painful ear infections.
Because amputation is such a life-changing decision, we wanted to explore every possible option. Testing revealed that Bruce’s injury was very old—the bones had already fused in the wrong position. His specialists determined that the injured leg would either need to be amputated or managed with long-term pain medication.
During a hospital pain-management trial, doctors discovered that Bruce’s stronger leg also had significant damage and could not safely support his full weight after an amputation. He underwent surgery to repair and stabilize that leg, and everything went well. Bruce will now begin physical therapy and focus on healing. Once his repaired leg is strong enough, his medical team will reevaluate the best and safest plan for his other leg.
Bruce still has a journey ahead of him, but he is finally receiving the care and compassion he deserves.
Applications to adopt Bruce are welcome! 🐾
Apollo
Male - Born July 31, 2026 - Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix - Location: Anaheim, CA
Apollo’s life began beneath the foundation of a house. Born August 8, 2026, this Great Pyrenees mix was one of several tiny puppies our team raced to rescue—crawling under the foundation, digging through the dirt, and working together until every puppy was safely removed.
Their brave mama fought tirelessly to protect her babies, despite suffering from what appeared to be severely infected, embedded foxtails that required immediate veterinary care.
Apollo is now safe, thriving, and ready to begin the next chapter of his life with a loving forever family. He is currently located in Anaheim, California. Apply today to give Apollo the home he deserves!
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Leo
Male - Born July 31, 2026 - Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix - Location: Anaheim, CA
Leo's life began beneath the foundation of a house. Born August 8, 2026, this Great Pyrenees mix was one of several tiny puppies our team raced to rescue—crawling under the foundation, digging through the dirt, and working together until every puppy was safely removed.
Their brave mama fought tirelessly to protect her babies, despite suffering from what appeared to be severely infected, embedded foxtails that required immediate veterinary care.
Leo is now safe, thriving, and ready to begin the next chapter of his life with a loving forever family. He is currently located in Anaheim, California. Apply today to give Apollo the home he deserves!
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Sky
Female - Born July 31, 2026 - Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix - Location: Anaheim, CA
Skye's life began beneath the foundation of a house. Born August 8, 2026, this Great Pyrenees mix was one of several tiny puppies our team raced to rescue—crawling under the foundation, digging through the dirt, and working together until every puppy was safely removed.
Their brave mama fought tirelessly to protect her babies, despite suffering from what appeared to be severely infected, embedded foxtails that required immediate veterinary care.
Sky is now safe, thriving, and ready to begin the next chapter of her life with a loving forever family. She is currently located in Anaheim, California. Apply today to give Sky the home she deserves!
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Star
Female - Born July 31, 2026 - Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix - Location: Anaheim, CA
Star's life began beneath the foundation of a house. Born August 8, 2026, this Great Pyrenees mix was one of several tiny puppies our team raced to rescue—crawling under the foundation, digging through the dirt, and working together until every puppy was safely removed.
Their brave mama fought tirelessly to protect her babies, despite suffering from what appeared to be severely infected, embedded foxtails that required immediate veterinary care.
Star is now safe, thriving, and ready to begin the next chapter of her life with a loving forever family. She is currently located in Anaheim, California. Apply today to give Star the home she deserves!
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Nova
Female - Born July 31, 2026 - Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix - Location: Anaheim, CA
Nova's life began beneath the foundation of a house. Born August 8, 2026, this Great Pyrenees mix was one of several tiny puppies our team raced to rescue—crawling under the foundation, digging through the dirt, and working together until every puppy was safely removed.
Their brave mama fought tirelessly to protect her babies, despite suffering from what appeared to be severely infected, embedded foxtails that required immediate veterinary care.
Nova is now safe, thriving, and ready to begin the next chapter of her life with a loving forever family. She is currently located in Anaheim, California. Apply today to give Nova the home she deserves!
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Helium
Male - Born in 2021- Great Pyrenees - Davis, CA
Liam is 5 years young, completely past the chaotic puppy destruction phase, and ready to settle into his dream home!
Liam is a gentle giant with a sweet, devoted heart. He’s looking for a family who appreciates a dog that’s equal parts loyal protector and couch potato. He loves children.
Dog Social: Liam does best either as a single dog getting all your love OR paired with small dog friends!
Cat Status: He thinks cats are fun to chase, but he’s all play and zero harm! (A dog-savvy cat or a home without cats would be ideal.)
Travel-Ready: Liam is currently in Sacramento CA but will consider out of state adoption.
Liam has so much love left to give and just needs that one special person or family to say YES to him. Could that be you? APPLY TODAY!
Linka
Female - Born September 2025- Great Pyrenees - Northern, CA
She is deeply devoted to her family and naturally protective of her home and property. She will alert to and defend against unfamiliar people, predators, and strange dogs that approach her territory. She gets along well with dogs in her household and can socialize appropriately with dogs in public, but she may be territorial toward unfamiliar dogs near her home. She loves children and does very well with them.
Ellie
Female - March 2026 - Great Pyrenees Mix - Perris, CA
Ellie is the absolute definition of joy! This vibrant, playful girl is completely full of life and brings a burst of happy energy wherever she goes. She has a wonderful, social nature and does fantastic with other dogs, making her a great candidate for a home with existing canine buddies.
Ellie is currently in her puppy "dinosaur stage"—meaning she is exploring the world with her mouth and loves to bite/chew on everything! She will need an adopter who is ready to provide plenty of appropriate chew toys and guide her through basic puppy manners.
While she is a mix and will likely stay on the smaller side, she has a massive heart and deserves a truly wonderful, dedicated forever life.
If you are ready for the fun, rewarding journey of raising a happy, spirited puppy, Ellie is ready to fill your home with love and laughter.
Door Dash
Male - Born April 2026 - Great Pyrenees Mix, ione, CA
These gorgeous babies didn't have the easiest start to life, but they are officially safe, fat, happy, and ready to find their forever families!
Their momma, Rebel, was unfortunately left alone on a property while her owners were out of state, and during that time she went into heat. Their dad is a bit of a mystery—a traveling agent's dog whose breed is unknown—making these pups unique, one-of-a-kind mixes!
They were born on a working cow farm, but we stepped in and rescued the whole family when the puppies were just 4 weeks old. Since then, they have been living the good life in our care—getting endless love, top-tier nutrition, and a safe environment to just focus on being happy, healthy puppies.
Now, they are fully weaned, well-socialized, and ready to take the next big step into their permanent homes!
Bear
Male - Born April 2026 - Great Pyrenees Mix - ione, CA
These gorgeous babies didn't have the easiest start to life, but they are officially safe, fat, happy, and ready to find their forever families!
Their momma, Rebel, was unfortunately left alone on a property while her owners were out of state, and during that time she went into heat. Their dad is a bit of a mystery—a traveling agent's dog whose breed is unknown—making these pups unique, one-of-a-kind mixes!
They were born on a working cow farm, but we stepped in and rescued the whole family when the puppies were just 4 weeks old. Since then, they have been living the good life in our care—getting endless love, top-tier nutrition, and a safe environment to just focus on being happy, healthy puppies.
Now, they are fully weaned, well-socialized, and ready to take the next big step into their permanent homes!
Yogi
Male - Born April 2026 - Great Pyrenees Mix - Ione, CA
These gorgeous babies didn't have the easiest start to life, but they are officially safe, fat, happy, and ready to find their forever families!
Their momma, Rebel, was unfortunately left alone on a property while her owners were out of state, and during that time she went into heat. Their dad is a bit of a mystery—a traveling agent's dog whose breed is unknown—making these pups unique, one-of-a-kind mixes!
They were born on a working cow farm, but we stepped in and rescued the whole family when the puppies were just 4 weeks old. Since then, they have been living the good life in our care—getting endless love, top-tier nutrition, and a safe environment to just focus on being happy, healthy puppies.
Now, they are fully weaned, well-socialized, and ready to take the next big step into their permanent homes!
Athena
Female - 2 Years old - Central Asian Shepherd - Murrieta, CA
Some Livestock Guardian Dogs want to spend their lives patrolling the perimeter under the stars, but Snow has decided her true calling is being a professional companion. This 2-year-old Central Asian Shepherd (Alabai) is a powerful, ancient soul who has traded the field for the living room. If you are looking for a massive, loyal shadow to keep your feet warm while you drink your coffee, Snow is your girl.
Snow is an absolute “velcro” dog who is incredible with humans and has a special, gentle affinity for children. While she is fantastic with goats, she has a high prey drive for anything with feathers, so she requires a strictly bird-free, cat-free home. She is spayed and up-to-date on all vetting.
Snow needs a family that understands the discerning and protective nature of the CAS breed but wants a devoted best friend to live primarily inside the home. She isn’t just an outdoor worker; she is a dedicated family protector ready for her forever home.
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Ellie
Female - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees mix - Pleasanton, CA
Angel is proof that big things come in small packages. Though she was discarded along with her siblings, her spirit remained unbroken. She is playful and spunky, bringing a sense of joy and fierce determination to her foster home.
Mama Bear
Female - Born September 2022 - Great Pyrenees - Fresno, CA
Sadie arrived at the shelter as a stray, waiting quietly in hopes that someone would come looking for her. Sadly, no one ever came. Faced with the threat of being placed on the euthanasia list, Sadie was running out of time—and carrying a big secret.
When we stepped in to rescue her, a quick trip to the vet revealed that she was less than ten days away from giving birth! After calling everywhere to explore every safe option, it became clear: Sadie was meant to bring her pups into the world safely under our care. We brought her into a loving, comfortable space just in time for her to rest, prepare, and become a mom in a safe environment.
Sadie is an incredibly resilient mama who has given everything to her pups, and now she is ready for a life where she gets to be loved and cared for.
Luna
Female - Born June 2022 - Great Pyrenees/Maremma - Anaheim, CA
After giving everything she had to raise eight beautiful puppies, it's finally Luna's turn to be taken care of.
Luna arrived at our rescue in pain with a ruptured anal gland, foxtail infections in three paws, infections in both ears, and no vaccines or deworming. She immediately received the medical care she desperately needed.
Today, Luna is healed, groomed, and flourishing in her wonderful foster home! Her puppies are now weaned, and this sweet mama is ready to begin the next chapter of her life.
Luna will be available for adoption after September 15, 2026, but applications are open now.
Her babies needed her first. Now it's Luna's turn. 💗
Apply today to reserve this beautiful girl!
Ivorey
Female - Born July 2025 - Great Pyrenees - Rancho Cordova, CA
Ivorey survived for weeks on the streets while heavily pregnant, with her brave mate Mateo staying by her side and protecting her despite suffering from a severe wound himself.
Before we could get Ivorey to safety, she went into labor inside the shelter. She gave birth to 11 precious puppies. Sadly, three did not survive, but Ivorey and her eight healthy babies made it safely into foster care.
After everything she endured, this incredible mama finally got to experience a warm bed, good food, safety, and love while raising her babies.
Now her puppies are growing up, and soon it will be Ivorey's turn. ❤️
This beautiful girl deserves a forever home where she will never have to worry about surviving on the streets again.
Apply today to give Ivorey the happy ending she's been waiting for!
Samson
Male - December 2025 - Great Pyrenees - Fresno, CA
Samson has had a very rough upbringing and carries the emotional weight of human neglect, but his resilient spirit is still completely intact. He just needs an experienced, dedicated handler to show him the world is safe.
Remarkably, Samson loves the company of other dogs and thrives with canine companions. Highly intelligent, inquisitive, and naturally watchful.
Because humans have let him down, he requires slow, patient introductions to new people and animals. He needs to observe from a distance before letting his guard down.
Because of what he’s been through, we are unapologetically selective about his future. Samson is a puppy who has lived a lifetime of stress, and he deserves a pristine fresh start.
Serious, breed-experienced owners only who understand behavioral rehabilitation and decompression.
With the right leader, Samson will become the loyal, majestic companion he was always meant to be.
Juno
Female - Born 2024 - Great Pyrenees
If you are looking for a stunning, affectionate companion to join you on hikes, walks, and couch-cuddles, meet Juno! She is estimated to be about 2 years old and is officially ready to find her forever people.
Juno is a special girl who needs the right environment to truly thrive. Here is the honest scoop on Miss Juno:
Juno is an absolute dream on a leash! She walks beautifully and is always ready for an outdoor adventure. She is a total lovebug who thrives on human attention and loves getting pets.
Juno is looking for a home where she can be a spoiled family pet or a companion dog on a hobby ranch—provided there is no small livestock around!
Juno is definitely not a working Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD). She has a high prey drive/play drive when it comes to smaller animals, and she will chase chickens, baby goats, and lambs. Because of this, she cannot be placed in a working guard role or on a farm with loose, small livestock.
Juno is a vibrant, loving young dog who just wants to be part of the family. If you have a secure yard, love going for walks, and don’t have a flock of birds or baby livestock for her to chase, Juno might just be the perfect addition to your pack!
Apply today!
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