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Puppies and dogs in Pennsylvania

Looking for a puppy or dog in Pennsylvania? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Pennsylvania. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Dory

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Warrington, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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#3234Meet Dory! She is a super cute 10 month old petite Labrador mix. If you are looking for an everyday companion to be by your side day and night, is quick to give kisses, hugs and cuddles, and never gets tired of a good game of fetch or walks in the park then Dory is the girl for you! Dory was found stray in Philadelphia and was brought to ACCT Philly. As all dogs there are at risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding, Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue pulled her and she has been thriving in a foster home. She is now ready to find her forever home! Check out Dory's blog to learn more about this special girl who won't take up much room in your house but will totally fill up the space in your heart!! https://brooklinelabrescue.org/blog/dory-black-labrador-retriever-mix-female-10-months-old-id3234/ PLEASE NOTE: While this Lab may not be available for adoption by the time you complete the adoption process, other great Labs are always finding their way into our Rescue. For more information on this Lab, please contact info@brooklinelabrescue.org.  If you are interested in adopting this Lab or any other Lab from our Rescue, please visit our Web site, www.brooklinelabrescue.org, for more information on our adoption process. If you need additional information about the adoption process or whether you are in our coverage area, please send an e-mail to our Rescue at info@brooklinelabrescue.org Even if you are not ready to adopt, you can still help us help our Labs! Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization funded entirely by donations. Donations are always needed to help with veterinary costs, transportation, and supplies for our dogs. For information on donating to BLRR please click here. Donations are accepted via PayPal or you can mail a check to: Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638 April 26, 2024, 10:24 am
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Empress

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Malvern, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Meet the baby peaches! Empress (nicknamed "Emmie) is a 3 month old neutered female boxer/staffie mix puppy who weighs around 25 lbs. Emmie and her littermates came into this world as strays, kept safe in the crawl space underneath a church by their mom, Peach. Peach chose a far corner of the space where heat billowed out of a vent, a move that undoubtedly saved her puppies' lives in frigid temperatures. Thanks to amazing humans, this little family was captured and transferred to a foster home and Peach had the opportunity to dote on her puppies without worrying about survival. They were warm, fed, comfortable, and loved. Peach was a wonderful mama and was so grateful for the kindness she was shown by her rescuers and foster family. These puppies haven't known anything except a loving home and caring people, and their personalities show it! They are outgoing, playful, and always ready to learn something new. Emmie is a spitfire! She loves to wrestle and romp with her canine friends and would love a rough-and-tumble playmate in her forever home. She is doing great with her crate and house training, is food motivated, and seems to enjoy learning. Emmie is not at all a couch potato, so her ideal family will be experienced and active and adventurous like her. She is curious, outgoing, and full of light! We just adore this gorgeous girl and can't wait to find her the forever home she's been searching for... could that be yours? Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application: www.all4pawsrescue.com/We are always looking for new volunteers and fosters; learn more about how to help us help animals in need: www.all4pawsrescue.com/get-involvedFollow us on Facebook for current events and a complete list of our adoptable dogs: www.facebook.com/all4pawsrescue/All 4 Paws is a non-profit, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA. As a foster-based organization, we do not have a kennel facility you can visit. All adoptions must take place at our office in Malvern, PA so adopters living outside of our area should be prepared to travel. Please read our FAQs to learn more about our adoption process and organization: www.all4pawsrescue.com/faqAll 4 Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 122, Chester Springs PA 19425. PA Kennel License #11772.
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BREE

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Mechanicsburg, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Spay scheduled for May 2, 2024 at TimberviewNow accepting applications for Mama Bree.  She is the Mama to our current J litter of pups.  She has completed her Mama duties and will be spayed by our Vet in Dillsburg on May 2, 2024.  She can be adopted prior as long as new owner can take and pick her up from her appt. Bree is a sweet, loving gal that is crate trained, leash trained, rides well in a car and is good with other dogs.  She is however shy and timid and needs time to acclimate and come out of her shell.  She is doing better with her Foster mom and is not submissive peeing when being touched as much as when she first arrived the the Foster home.   Bree needs a home with no small children, and adults that will be patient and loving to her and help her build her confidence so she can be a loving and loyal companion that we know she can be. If you are interested in meeting Bree and have an approved application with us, please reach out to her Foster Mom at Twhite@weavermoving.com  Tell her a little about your family, day to day life and what name and email your application was submitted with. If you need to complete an application, please go to:  HTTPS://homewardbound2u.rescuegroups.org "Homeward Bound Animal Rescue are licensed and inspected by PA  Dept of Dog Law.  Our license numbers are 4914, 16902 and 16903."Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 10:03 am
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Remi

Labrador Retriever

Female,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Suzanne (suehollenbach@comcast.net) for more information about this pet.Now accepting applications on the R litter of Lab/Hound mixes. Remi will be undergoing Cherry Eye surgery and be spayed at the same time at our Vet office in Dillsburg, PA Look at the smiles...and the ears.  love love love  DOB is 2/9/2024 - they are 10 weeks old as of 4/19/24.  This group is super friendly and All About the Love.  They have your typical lab/hound personalities and are active, love to play, and love all people.  Their perfect forever family will love to be outside, playing in the yard and going for walks.  They would love another doggie friend but are also fine on their own.  If you are preapproved please reach out to Foster Mom suehollenbach@comcast.net  In your email please describe daily home life and why you think one of these pups may be perfect for you.  They are located in Mechanicsburg, PA. To complete an application, go to HTTPS://homewardbound2u.rescuegroups.org "Homeward Bound Animal Rescue are licensed and inspected by the PA Dept of Dog Law.  Our license numbers are 4914, 16902 and 16903."Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 10:03 am
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Reid

Labrador Retriever

Male,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Suzanne (suehollenbach@comcast.net) for more information about this pet.Now accepting applications on the R litter of Lab/Hound mixes. Reid will have hernia repair surgery and also be neutered by the Rescue at our Vet's office in Dillsburg, PA. Look at the smiles...and the ears.  love love love  DOB is 2/9/2024 - they are 10 weeks old as of 4/19/24.  This group is super friendly and All About the Love.  They have your typical lab/hound personalities and are active, love to play, and love all people.  Their perfect forever family will love to be outside, playing in the yard and going for walks.  They would love another doggie friend but are also fine on their own.  If you are preapproved please reach out to Foster Mom Natalie at suehollenbach@comcast.net  In your email please describe daily home life and why you think one of these pups may be perfect for you.  They are located in Mechanicsburg, PA. To complete an application, go to HTTPS://homewardbound2u.rescuegroups.org "Homeward Bound Animal Rescue are licensed and inspected by the PA Dept of Dog Law.  Our license numbers are 4914, 16902 and 16903."Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 10:03 am
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Journey

Border Collie

Female, Young
Mechanicsburg, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS We are now taking applications on the “J” Litter of Border Collie mix pups!!! These pups are a playful bunch!!! They are super sweet and just love each other, other dogs and anyone that comes to give them love! After all the zoomies and playtime is over they are in a fluffy puppy pile cuddling away. If you are interested in one of these babies please email your approval letter and a little about your family to acmmustlovedogs@gmail.com. “Homeward Bound Animal Rescue are licensed and inspected by the PA Dept of Dog Law. Our license numbers are 4914, 16902 and 16903.” Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 26, 2024, 10:03 am

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Shelters & rescues in Pennsylvania

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Pennsylvania. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Norristown, PA 19401

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Philly Bully Team

Philadelphia, PA 19403

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Ten Lives Cats

Eagleville, PA 19403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - EAC

2100 Chemical Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Montgomery County SPCA - Conshohocken PA

19 East Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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French Bulldog Village

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue Without Borders- Blue Bell PA

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hemlock Edge Rescue

Blue Bell, PA 19422

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Mid Atlantic Jack Rescue

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Pet Types: dogs

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Spay and Save

PO Box 122, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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