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Puppies and dogs in Ephrata, Pennsylvania

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ephrata, 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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Trooper

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, young , Special Needs
Lititz, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Trooper is a loving dog, but he has some fears. He is scared of going outside and needs a house with a fenced in yard to help him acclimate. He does not like loud noises. He also gets very energetic inside the house and needs to be around children older than 5. He is playful but sometimes too much and does not realize his size when he runs around.
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Meadow

German Shepherd Dog

Female, young
Reinholds, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
We acquired Meadow (one and a half years old) from a family member who got sick and was no longer able to care for her. She is a high energy girl with some behavioral issues/anxiety. She is a typical shepherd with pacing, guarding, watchdog behavior. She has anxiety and is on medication for it. She is easily overwhelmed and can be difficult to follow commands when she is in this state. Does not do well with other animals in the home. She jumps a lot, when she is excited or wants something she tells you by jumping up on you. She will make a great dog for someone who understands what she needs and is willing to put in work on some of these issues. She is sweet, playful, loving, loyal, funny, and would protect you against any threat no matter what.
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Luna

Australian Shepherd

Female, 8 mos
Lancaster, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Courtesy Post: Owner Surrender/Rehoming- Burnt Cabins, PA Luna is a 8 month old Australian Shepherd and weighs 28 lbs. She is up to date on shots but isn’t spayed or on heartworm prevention. Luna is good with kids, cats and dogs. She is fearful of strangers but warms up after a while. She is crate trained but isn’t housebroken. The owner is surrendering her because she doesn’t have enough yard for the dog to run. If you think you can provide a great home for Luna, please contact the owner listed below. There is a $150 rehoming fee to assure good folks with good intentions. This fee will be donated to Australian Shepherds Furever for their assistance in placing Luna. Owner’s Contact Information: Katie Mellott at (717) 816-0301 or katiemellot31@gmail.com.
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Finnegan

Australian Shepherd

Male, senior , Special Needs
Wernersville, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Finnegan is a sweet boy - well behaved - yet, will be shy at first with new people, but not aggressively so. He always seems to enjoy children & other dogs. Finn has lived with cats in the past & was fine with them, although would not overly interact with them - except to sniff them briefly, as they might walk by. Unfortunately, he has had seizures in the past & now is given meds that have seemed to help greatly! Health concerns are not my reason for giving him up - 'it breaks my heart, to do so' - however, so many places to live at will not allow for pets/dogs especially. Finn has good energy for 10+ years - he's actually at a pretty perfect stage, right now, behavior wise. Even, his potty habits are great, really! Enjoys car rides & he gets around with no problems - and will interact with you, as you interact with him.
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Nala

Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, senior
Sinking Spring, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Nala is a stunning 7 year old petite pittie mix. Even though she's getting older she is full of energy ! A family that can be very active with her and take her out on walks/hikes/runs as well as someone who has a fenced in yard would give her the opportunity to fully flourish. She is defenitly a people dog and loves to be with her human/ humans. She'll even love to go on car rides with her new family. She is an extreme attention hog and would be best suited for a home where she could receive all the attention and not have to share,as she can also be pretty selective with other animals. She currently resides in a home with 2 small children and does well with them, however she does get super excited at times and forgets that she needs to be careful around them so she doesn't knock them over. She is leash trained and needs to be crated when home alone but doesn't love to be in her crate for long periods of time. She is currently taking something to help her deal with her separation anxiety and her new home would need to be ok with administering her 1 pill a day. A family that can be home with her quite often would be a good fit for her. If you're looking for a lifetime companion that will stay by your side, then Nala might be the one for you !
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Georgia

Norwegian Elkhound Great Pyrenees

Female, adult
Sinking Spring, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Georgia! Georgia is a young Norwegian Elkhound/Great Pyrenees mix. She came to us as a young puppy with a broken back leg which required surgery and an external fixator to correct. She has since recovered wonderfully and is ready to find her forever family! Georgia is very sweet and loves hard. She is high energy and very vocal when she wants attention. Her favorite things are running around the yard and playing with her foster siblings. She would make an excellent running or hiking partner! She could potentially excel in learning a dog sport to help keep her stimulated. She would do best with another fur sibling to play with and help relieve some of her energy. She is great with dogs of all sizes but sometimes needs to be reminded that they need some personal space. She has been exposed to cats and will tend to chase them, but hasn't shown any outward aggression. Georgia would love an active family who can match her zest for life! Any human siblings should be older than 10 because of her high energy and likelihood of knocking over little ones. Her ideal home is a detached, single family home with a physical fence to allow her the freedom to run and play like she loves to do. She is potty trained but regression is common in new environments. Georgia is spayed and up to date on her core vaccines and preventives. Her adoption donation is $450.

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Blue Ridge Bull Terrier Club, Inc.

Lititz, PA 17543

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Companion Animal Rescue Elite Services

7 Sunflower drive, mailing address only, Ephrata, PA 17533

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A Home Fur Now - Reinholds Chapter

209 Mustang Trail, Reinholds, PA 17569

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Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.

60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds, PA 17569

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Operation Scarlet Inc.

P.O. Box 8463, Lancaster, PA 17604

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American Maltese Assoc. Rescue--Ohio

Newmanstown, PA 17073

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Organization for Responsible Care of Animals

608 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17520

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Humane League of Lancaster County

2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602

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Zoe's House Rescue

P.O Box 2372, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

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