Meet Everest, an 80 lb Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mix with plenty of pep in his step for an 8-year-old! He’s always excited for a walk or a romp around the yard. Once he’s back inside, he’s a champion lounger who settles nicely while his foster family works or runs errands. He’s a super sweet, easygoing boy who loves attention and cuddles. He doesn’t care much for toys, because his people are his favorite thing, and you’ll usually find him hanging out right next to them.

Everest loves meeting new people and wants to be everyone’s friend. He has perfected the classic “Pyr lean” and greets every new person by leaning into them for a big doggy hug. He’s also determined to befriend the squirrels and bunnies in the backyard. For some reason, they always run away when he runs over to say hello!

So far Everest has gotten along with every dog he’s met, and he lives happily with his 10-year-old Golden foster sister. He has shown some resource guarding around food, so the dogs are fed separately, and his new family should do the same if there’s another dog in the home. He hasn’t been around cats, so we don’t know how he’d react to them. He hasn’t spent time with children either, but because he’s so laid-back and social, we expect he’d do well with them.

Everest walks beautifully on a leash! He may pull a little when he spots a squirrel or bunny, but it’s nothing excessive, and he’s easy to redirect. He’s great in the car and is working on basic commands like sit, stay and come. Around the house he’s very trustworthy. He does well in a crate when needed, but these days he sleeps wherever he likes at night. He’s also been doing great when left loose in the house, though he’d certainly never complain about having someone home more often! One thing to watch for: Everest likes to be first out the door, so his new family will need to be mindful when opening exterior doors.

Everest’s ideal home will have:

• A securely fenced yard with a tall fence (required), ideally a privacy fence

• Separate feeding if there are other dogs in the home

If you’re looking for a gentle giant with a big heart and plenty of love to give, Everest might be your guy!