10/09/2026
🐾 HELP US FIND RORY HIS PERFECT HOME 🐾-PLEASE SHARE
This is an incredibly difficult post to make, and an even more heartbreaking decision for my client, Rory’s owner.
My client is 85 years old and recently lost her husband. Along with that enormous life change, she had to say goodbye to her large home and yard and move into a high-rise condo. She loves Rory dearly and does not want to give him up, but unfortunately, their new living situation simply isn’t working for either of them.
Rory is a 5-year-old, 65-pound Great Pyrenees/Hound mix and an incredibly sweet, lovable boy. At 65 pounds, he’s smaller than you might picture when you hear “Great Pyrenees” — he isn’t exceptionally tall, but he is a strong, sturdy guy with plenty of personality. ❤️ Rory tends to favor women, is good with children and does well with cats.
Rory is leash reactive toward other dogs, but there is an important distinction: Rory does well with other dogs at both doggy daycare and the dog park. His reactivity seems to be specific to encounters while he is on leash. We also feel that with an experienced handler and some dedicated training, this is something Rory could potentially make significant progress with.
Unfortunately, his current environment makes managing that reactivity especially difficult. Navigating shared hallways, elevators and common areas in a high-rise means close encounters with other dogs can be difficult to avoid. At 85, his owner simply cannot safely control a strong dog when he reacts, and she has reached the heartbreaking realization that their current living situation is no longer safe or appropriate for either of them.
We would love to find Rory a home where he can truly thrive.
Rory’s ideal home would be:
• A stand-alone home, ideally with a securely fenced yard
• Preferably no other dogs, despite his success with dogs in off-leash social settings
• No condo, apartment or other shared living environment where close encounters with other dogs are unavoidable
• Someone comfortable with — and ideally experienced with — leash-reactive dogs who is willing to continue working with him
• Someone who works from home, is retired, or otherwise isn't away for long stretches. Rory has always lived with people who are home much of the day, and we'd love for that companionship to continue.
• A home that can provide a consistent routine, structure and clear expectations
• Women are definitely a favorite for Rory! ❤️
• Children and cats are welcome — Rory does well with both!
Rory is not a bad dog. He is a wonderful dog with a specific challenge that has become increasingly difficult for his owner to safely manage in their current environment. He does especially well with structure and routine, and we believe the right person, environment and training could make an enormous difference for him.
While our priority is absolutely finding the right home for Rory rather than simply the fastest one, there is some urgency. Winter is approaching, and icy and snowy conditions make it even more difficult — and potentially dangerous — for his owner to safely handle a strong dog if he reacts while they're outside. We would love to have Rory settled into the right home as soon as that perfect fit can be found.
His owner is absolutely heartbroken. This isn't a decision she wants to make. It's a decision she's making because she loves Rory enough to recognize that her circumstances have changed and he deserves a home and environment where both he and his person can feel safe and successful.
If you think you might be the right person for Rory, or you know someone who could be, please reach out directly to Pablo’s Pals Pet Service:
📧 [email protected]
📱 Call or text: 614-774-5685
And if you can't give Rory a home yourself, please share his story. Every share helps us get a little closer to finding the safe, loving home this sweet boy deserves. ❤️🐾
