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Puppies and dogs in Pennsylvania

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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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Max of Clarence NY

American Eskimo Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Male
St. Thomas, PA
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, House-trained,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.MPlease Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more information about him/her.Meet Max, 49.3 % American Eskimo, 30.5 % Australian Cattle dog and 20.2% Border Collie Max is a 4 year old American Eskimo mix. He is a medium energy boy more interested in his people than anything else! He does  take a little while to warm up to new people and circumstances, but once he does, he's a velcro dog that wants to be the center of your world and follow you everywhere.  His foster describes him as very loving. He doesn't take off running when outside, and he has a good recall. He wants nothing more than to be loved. Max is 38 lbs, neutered, and up to date on his shots. He is house trained, loves car rides and  adores his squeaky toys. He has a strong recall. Max has no real prey drive. He has met chickens, horses and cats and didn't seem bothered by any of them. He can be a little nervous when meeting new people on his 'property', but he warms up quicky and is happy to play and engage with them. Max remains nervous and unsure around the chaos with young children, so mature children only for this smart boy.For more information please contact Colleen colleen@nycanineacademy.comRehoming fee applies.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 7, 2026, 3:03 pm
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Navi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
York, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Oakley

Pomeranian/Husky

Female, 4 yrs
Chester Springs, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Oakley Oakley is a 4‑year‑old, 15‑lb Pomsky who is truly something special. With her striking tricolor coat and one blue eye and one brown eye, she turns heads everywhere she goes but it’s her personality that really steals hearts. When we asked our volunteers for feedback to help write Oakley’s bio, the responses were unanimous: “She’s perfect.” Oakley is happy, playful, and full of joy. She’s confident and not at all timid, loves other dogs, and is incredibly fun to be around. She walks beautifully on leash, engages easily with people, and has been an absolute delight for everyone who’s gotten to know her. This sweet girl brings light and laughter wherever she goes and would make an amazing addition to just about any family looking for an affectionate, playful companion. Don’t miss the chance to welcome Oakley into your home - she’s the kind of dog that makes every day brighter. Apply to adopt Oakley and fall in love. She will come spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and 4dx tested. She also had a dental. If you are serious about adoption, please fill out the adoption application on our website www.phoenixanimalrescue.com Her adoption fee is $500. Phoenix Animal Rescue Chester Springs, PA Kennel License #5152
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Tile

Husky

Female, 4 yrs
Philadelphia, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
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Meet Tile, a sweet and sometimes fiesty husky girl who is looking for a rescue partner to pull her to a safe foster home! Tile came into the shelter as a stray after she was hit by a car and spent a few days in the hospital. While Tile was a bit grumpy and barky at the hospital, we have seen her goofy personality come out at the shelter! See more in her behavior notes below. If your rescue can help, please email lifesaving@acctphilly.org. Video: Tile knows paw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toUE89dZw_o&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fnew.shelterluv.com%2F Behavior: Behavior Eval 4/2/26: Kennel Presentation: She was sitting at the other end of the kennel when I approached, and she sat there for a few seconds and then slowly came forward. I dropped a treat for her and she sniffed it, but didn’t eat it. Then I handed her a treat through the door and she took it gently and spit it on the ground gently. Leash Skills: I got her leashed very easily although she did try to dodge it at first - she walks slowly on leash. No pulling and very polite leash manners, although she was recently hit by a car. A few times she just laid down and started sniffing the ground when we were walking. Sociability: Brought her into the volunteer office and she warmed up to me a bit and solicited out some pets. Loose body language when she took pets. She ended up taking treats from me inside and every time I held a treat out she would give me paw! She seems to know sit and paw and is pretty treat motivated. After a few minutes in the volunteer office, she got more curious and was sticking her head into bins and getting up on the couch. Typical husky behavior here. Play: No interest in toys today Dog Interaction: None today Return to Kennel: Easily went back into her kennel for unleashing. Color Level: Overall, very easy for handling- I’m going to give her Blue just due to the behavior notes from the offsite hospital. If her behavior continues this way, she can be gold. Recommendations and considerations: can go down from blue if her behavior continues positively Per 4/2/26: Per Hospital Tile's behavior drastically improved. They think she may have vision impairment as she bumped into things on her way out. She knows commands and took treats gently from staff. They noted that she barked a lot when left alone so placed her into her own room area where she did better Medical Wavier 4/2/26: Waiver: General Medical Medical Waiver ACCT Philly has noted a medical condition(s) with this animal. The condition(s) may have been observed in a shelter setting or in a previous home. ACCT Philly cannot guarantee the health of any animal after they have been adopted and adopters are strongly encouraged to establish a relationship with a veterinarian if one does not already exist. Condition(s) Noted: Aspiration pneumonia, reported HBC The condition(s), to the extent information is available, is documented within the medical records provided at the time of adoption and have been explained by the ACCT representative facilitating the adoption. The shelter’s resources are limited and as such ability to diagnose conditions also limited. A private veterinarian may determine the diagnosis is different, more severe, or more complex than diagnosed by ACCT Philly. The condition may require ongoing care which may be costly and/or lengthy and ACCT cannot reimburse for any costs. Intake 3/30/26: 3/30 6pm removed 1 stray husky at porch steps, owner of house is caller stated shes never seen dog, neighbor said dog was hbc hour prior to apo pick up. ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details. If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/ Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent. All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313
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HOKEY POKEY

Cane Corso

Male, 9 mos
Aliquippa, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hokey Pokey is a 9-month-old brindle and white Cane Corso mix with a calm, gentle nature. He can be a little shy at first, but his quiet demeanor makes him a sweet companion for someone willing to give him time to settle in. If you’re looking for a laid-back pup to grow with, Hokey Pokey could be the perfect fit.Few can resist a puppy. These adorable, soft bundles of energy are similar to four-legged children with tails. And like children, puppies need a lot of time, care, love, and patience. A puppy will depend on you for frequent and regular feedings and walks, for guidance and training, and for much of your time and your love. Before you plunge into puppy parenthood, make sure to research! There are many rewards to caring for a puppy, but there are also many requirements. Puppy classes are highly recommended for socialization and a positive transition into your home. Puppies love to learn how to be the best dog for your family!If this dog has been successful in our play groups it is not a guarantee that a dog will be social with other dogs in their home or in public settings. Dogs are individuals and have personality conflicts, just like us. Play groups do not guarantee that territorial or resource guarding issues will not surface in the home. While play groups do help us get to know the dog`s better, once they are adopted their new environments and new relationships will influence their behavior in ways we cannot predict.Your puppy’s adoption fee includes:- Current age-appropriate CORE Vaccines (Rabies/DHPP/Bordetella)- Heartworm Tested- Current on NexGard PLUS Monthly Preventative Chew (Flea/Tick/Heartworm Preventative & Dewormer)- Spaying or Neutering- 24-Petwatch MicrochipAdoption fee: $185.00Per state law, ALL ADOPTERS must purchase a non-refundable 2026 dog license at time of adoption for any canine three months and older. The cost of the license is $11.30. (Senior Citizen or Person with Disability-$9.30)All dog adoptions come with free leash and collar.
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Magic

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Bensalem, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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If you are interested in adopting, please visit Women`s Animal Center to fill out an application in person. We cannot accept any applications online or through email, and we cannot hold any specific animal for a potential adopter.You do not need an appointment to walk through our shelter, so please stop by any time during our adoption hours.You must follow the guidelines for our adoption process listed on our website (https://womensanimalcenter.org/our-animal-shelter/adoption-process-fees) to be able to meet and adopt one of our animals.If the animal you are interested in still has an active photo on our website, they are still at the shelter and available!PA Kennel License #1516

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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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Doberman Rescue, Inc.

Sewickley, PA 15143

Pet Types: dogs

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Beaver County Humane Society

3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001

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

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Distinguished Dobermans Rescue

P.O. Box 583, Moon Township, PA 15108

Pet Types: dogs

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Hurry Home Hounds

77 S Petrie Dr, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Pet Types: dogs

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Sad Tails Of PA

360 Wolfe Run Rd, Freedom, PA 15042

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Boston Terrier Club of Western Pa.

360 Wolfe Run Rd., Freedom, PA 15042

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Friends, Inc.

562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Hay Dude Equine Rescue - PA transport

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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