Pierce

About Pierce

Breed

Mixed breed

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

Medium

Location

Yreka, CA

Adoption fee

$300

Set and collected by Rescue Ranch, not Everybarn.

From Rescue Ranch

Meet Pierce — the sweet, soulful pup with the most endearing little ears and a heart overflowing with quiet love. Pierce came to us from a hoarding situation where, despite good intentions, things simply became too overwhelming. Since arriving at the Ranch, this gentle boy has been slowly but surely blossoming into the affectionate, trusting companion he was always meant to be. At his core, Pierce is pure kindness. When he first came in, he was understandably timid — especially around leashes. Just the sight of one would make him freeze or flatten to the ground, likely a response shaped by his past. But with patience, gentle handling, and steady encouragement, Pierce has made truly beautiful progress. He now walks calmly at your side, taking in the world one thoughtful step at a time. He’s learning to trust people, too. Pierce greets new friends with soft curiosity, offering a gentle sniff before settling nearby to enjoy their quiet company. He may not be the first to leap into your lap, but once he feels safe, he loves staying close and soaking up calm affection. And one of our favorite quirks? Pierce loves car rides! Not in the usual head-out-the-window-with-tail-wagging kind…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Pierce works

Rescue Ranch decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.