ADOPT or FOSTER
ADOPTABLE UNEGA DOGS
These pups are living with the Unega pack or paired with a foster. They are all adoptable and looking for their forever homes!
Interested in adopting or fostering?
Fill out our form! it’s at the bottom of this page
If you have questions, contact us!
As a small nonprofit with limited resources, we’re tied to our mission: rescuing the abandoned and abused working dogs that otherwise would never even see a home or shelter. That said, we do our best to provide education and opportunity for owners currently looking to manage or re-home their Pyrenees/Akbash.
Please check out our owner rehoming page for more adoptable dogs!
Cricket & Badger
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 3 Years Old GENDER: FEMALE and MALE BONDED PAIR
BREED: Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES!
SAYS NO TO: Inadequate fencing for a good escapist
WORKING? NO, THESE TWO WANT TO SLEEP INSIDE AT NIGHT!
HOBBIES: Cuddling with humans, wrestling, running, pool time
SPAYED AND NEUTERED?: YES
WHAT THEY REALLY WANT? A LOVING FAMILY AND A YARD THEY CAN RUN FREELY IN!
ABOUT CRICKET AND BADGER
Brother and sister, bonded for life. When one of their owner’s passed away, we stepped in to see what we could do to get them safe and cared for. Luckily, we were able to find a loving foster where they’ve been given time to adjust to a new way of living. And turns out, they are an adoring, funny, caring pair!
Cricket is a joyous lady! She loves water and completing zoomies. She is a busy girl and lets you know it; chasing, running, getting your attention with her goofiness! Cricket can also be an excellent escape artist, she is in instigator but once she settles into her home; she’s a loyal one.
Badger is a big guy. Gentle as ever-soft, tender, and more Great Pyr aligned. He is more skittish and shy than his sister; often scaring himself with his own shadow. During his decompression period he can be scared of new smells, sounds, and quick movements. We can’t pinpoint what exactly happened to him versus Cricket as they grew up together, but he is slowly shedding his fear and building trust and confidence in himself and good humans.
The breakdown? Badger needs to eat in view of Cricket. He won’t take a bite unless so. He needs her more than she needs him, so their lovely foster has been working to improve any separation anxiety tied to his past. They both love the house and are not destructive. They need love and patience…and a couch and a cuddle. Badger will be slower to trust, but Cricket manages to keep the peace and make him safe always.
What you need? A caring home. Tall, secure fencing (Cricket will try her hardest, often succeeding in her escapes!). The patience to allow them space and to come to you. Quiet. and plenty of play time!
Have they piqued your interest? Fill out our form today!
Video of Cricket and Badger: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcBQIxyjmUU/?img_index=1
Lady & Beau
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 2 years; Birthday: 8-21-24
GENDER: FEMALE and MALE BONDED PAIR
BREED: Great Pyrenees
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES!
SAYS NO TO: No other dogs, and non-see through fencing
HOBBIES: Cuddling with humans, wrestling, running, toys, sleeping
SPAYED AND NEUTERED?: YES
WHAT THEY REALLY WANT? A YARD/PROPERTY THEY CAN STAY SAFE AND SECURE IN, A PURPOSE, AND LOTS OF LOVE!
ABOUT lady & BEAU
Lady and Beau are just two years old. They are two of Indie’s three babies and they truly haven’t found their person. They unfortunately have been returned to us. They are an incredibly independent, people affectionate young pair. They will sleep in bed with you all night, wrestle with you, hike with you, and even enjoy fetch once in a while. They are an energetic and charming pair with souls of gold.
Lady & Beau were born all the way in Chicago, when we adopted out their mother, Indie, unknowingly pregnant. Indie had three babies, and eventually at 14 weeks-they were all brought back to Unega. Lady and Beau just haven’t found the right home, and have tried two different homes each-with us figuring out the necessity of fencing they can see through. Once they have that, they are completely good dogs; with sweet tendencies and good instincts navigating perimeters together.
While many of our dogs end up doing extremely well in environments with wood plank or vinyl fencing, many have behavioral issues because they simply can’t see what’s on the other side. In the home, around people of all types, they are remarkable, responsible, and calm.
We are in desperate need of a loving and patient home for the young Lady & Beau. As we have no housed section for them, they desperately would like one! They will need a home with 6 foot wired fencing, (ours on rescue is 6ft wood and no climb wire) and with that they display absolutely no fence line aggression (apart form when they work!) and are at peace knowing they can see!
We would love to talk more with you about Lady and Beau’s behaviors, needs, and absolute love and guardianship they can bring to your life.
Please reach out if you think you have the appropriate and loving home they so want and need! 💗
indie & Tobin
QUICK FACTS
AGE: 2 years 9 months
GENDER: Female & Male Bonded Pair
BREED: Indie-GP,
GOOD WITH KIDS: YES!
HOBBIES: PLAYING, BIRD WATCHING, CUDDLING, WRESTLING, SUNBATHING, SHADE LAYING, TOY SHREDDING, PERIMETER RUNNING
SPAYED AND NEUTERED?: YES!
WHAT THEY REALLY WANT?A YARD THEY CAN STAY SAFE IN AND SEE OUT OF, BIRDS TO WATCH, PEOPLE TO LOVE
ABOUT Indie & TOBIN
Tobin was found abandoned and wandering a nearby ghost town, on the verge of complete dehydration and malnourishment as his blood levels and body mass were not thriving. Once arriving at Unega, he soon realized he could be himself; And that is a happy, energetic, wild, little Great Pyrenees/Siberian Husky man. Tobin is a bit of a dork, with excellent bird watching and hunting abilities. With Indie, he enjoys wrestling and toy shredding. We also find him to be incredibly independent when he wants; flipping toy buckets and working the trees for birds quite often.
He seeks attention, but also only when he wants it. He is especially charming when he sits down and gives you his round black eyes saying, “don’t you want to pet me? I’m a pretty handsome guy.” He IS a dashing, young man, with sharp, pulled back ears, a perfectly mixed husky and GP rounded tail, and an overall charming demeanor that’s hard to resist. He seems to get along with all dogs, and quite enjoys access to a yard and a home.
Indie was abandoned near us; left underweight and severely dehydrated at just 9 months old. Unbeknownst to us, she was pregnant when she was adopted out- giving birth to three babies all the way in Chicago! (LADY AND BEAU ABOVE ARE HERS!) Soon after, all FOUR returned to us. During the cross country trip, she was an incredibly playful and loving mother, and overall good sport. And back on rescue, she continued to be so.
Now, as she has grown into herself outside of motherhood, Indie-Anna is a remarkable guardian; fiercely protective of fence lines and her people. And when she is not working her yard? She is an absolute love; melting into you, looking at you with her big eyes and tan freckles. Indie can only be around her partner, Tobin. She is a strong-willed lady with an equally defensive and protective disposition towards other dogs (especially females).
We would love to talk more about these two, their unique behaviors, and needs! Reach out today.
Meet the big five
The “Big Five” were rescued from an animal hoarding property, they were the last puppies pulled from over 40 various guardian breeds. On this property since birth, they experienced physical, mental, and emotional abuse. They had never known a healthy relationship to humans or other dogs and as such, they are extremely guarded and fearful when meeting new humans and new environments.
Since arriving at Unega, they have been seen by our behaviorist, with each dog coming out with distinct and powerful personalities. They are not a dog to take lightly and will only be going to homes prepared to handle their uniqueness and instincts.
They are just over a year old and are mix of Great Pyrenees, Maremma, Akbash, and small amount of Saint Bernard as well.
We would love to discuss each with you and if their abilities and behaviors may be the right match for you!
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The “Beta”
Apollo is a very sweet and tender man. He is the largest of his siblings. He is incredibly intelligent and observant. He is often uncertain in new situations; but will do well with confident training and guidance. Apollo also struggles with seperation anxiety and will do well with a confident dog to soothe him. He is someone that his siblings look to for cues on being social; he will be the one to set a tone but not always understand the urgency or lack there of in specific situations.
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“The Scout”
As a very keen observer, Artemis is steadfast and soft. She is always accesses situations intensely, and looks to her siblings to help interpret. She is quiet and gaining confidence, her boldness shines when the group does well. She has strong interest and motivation, and is only gaining more as the days go by.
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The “Alpha”
Clearly the Alpha, he is strong-willed and is passionate about his siblings. With additional confidence, he will more thoroughly take on the Alpha roll. As a more reactive fellow, he often shifts the tone to fearful for the group (along with Raven), and they follow in suit. He is not an outwardly aggressive dog, yet he does display behaviors that test boundaries and assertiveness when a threat is perceived. He is incredibly sharp, watchful, and he will take more time to gain trust than others.
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The “Delta”
Calliope is currently the most ready to head home. She is food motivated and overall a curious, calm guardian. She is especially alert at dawn and dusk as a keen guardian dog. She responds well to gentle interactions and will thrive with a confident guide to aid in her transition to her home.
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The “Sentinel” or Alpha
Raven is the most standoffish and fearful, with hesitation toward new situations. She is an excellent surveyor and protective of her personal boundaries. While gaining confidence, she is of high curiosity and eventually wins trust through time and space. She is guarded with an instinct and fear to bark upon meeting. The group, such as with Atlas, watch and listen for her tone. She will need a home that is just as watchful as she; careful to note responses, and one that can navigate patience over excitement.
Adopt or Foster forms
Foster form
Fill out this form if you are interested in fostering for us! Whether now or in the future, we love building safe and genuine foster families. 
WorKing Adoption
Domestic adoption
This form is for dogs that will be sleeping inside a home, with no expectations. to work protecting livestock, poultry, etc. This form is for dogs that will mainly live and work outside, protecting their land and livestock, poultry, etc. Please reach out with questions about any of our adoptable dogs!
