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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Erie, 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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Etta

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Wattsburg, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Etta is 9-10 months old, was told she was 6 weeks old on 1/15/23. We have had her since 1/19/23. Spayed, microchip, lifetime license current on shots, approx 42 lbs., good with other dogs and adults, children make her nervous. She isn't comfortable around my kids, they give her treats,feed her,walk her and take her out to the bathroom and she still dosen't seem to like them.She has been around many kids and has been fine with them but she dosen't seem to like living with them.She is very food motivated and learns quickly,knows basic commands,crate trained,needs leash manners worked on.She likes cats but ours isn't a fan of her and stays away.She is a very athletic dog, an active owner without kids and room to run would be perfect! Etta is sweet, goofy, snuggly, playful dog and deserves a home she feels comfortable in. Rehoming fee negotiable, we just really want her to have a good home.

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Channa

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Union City, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Currently in our Paws-In- Prison program! I am ready for adoption as soon as I complete my training! (Approx. November) You may apply now but will not be available until training program is complete. Super happy go lucky with a shy twist! I partially grew up outside until rescue. I didn't have much socializing either! However, I did have time around cats, kittens, other dogs and little kids! So I'm great with all of those! What I didn't have much experience with is: strangers and inside the home sounds/things... and this is the area where I am timid. Once I feel comfortable I am right back To my happy silly self! In rescue I am working on many things such as: Learning how to live inside Gaining courage around strange things Accepting strangers Basic Obedience Crate Training I am not house trained but since I only had ever gone outside before the hats the only place I want to go now! So I chose to go outside and not inside. I just haven't learned fully yet how to let the humans know I have to go! Working on that! Our dogs are fully vetted. This includes spay or neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, rabies, microchipped, Heartworm and Lyme tested, worming, flea treatments, Heartworm prevention started and any other medical care needed. Our adoption fee also includes 6-week group obedience class (value $125.) If adopting a puppy under age we cover spay/neuter at 6 months. Adoption for this dog is $325 To apply to adopt: Visit our website- www.caninepartnersprograminc.org Click Adoption tab- Read about our adoption process and requirements then complete the adoption application by clicking on the rescues face. Their info will pop up with an application button. Canine Partners Program giving dogs a second chance at a happy life with our rehabilitation program! Thank YOU for considering giving them that happy home they deserve!

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Thelma

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Union City, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Story
Aren't they GORGEOUS! Wow these two girls are absolutely wonderful dogs! They are mom and pup! Thelma is mama and Louise is her pup! We do not know their past as we were not their original rescue. However when they came to us they were completely emaciated. Absolute skin over bones! It took a good solid month for them to slowly gain the weight they needed. Through all of this they remained the sweetest girls. Thelma is very house trained and Louise needs reminded to go outside frequently. Thelma is super friendly with everybody she meets and Louis is slightly shy at first but warms up quickly! Both adore each other and will remain together for adoption. Neither are good with cats. Thelma and Louise were adopted from the previous rescue and unfortunately the new owners didn't know Thelma was very dog aggressive. She had gotten loose during a walk and attacked another dog. She lost part of her ear during this fight. You can see in the pictures one ear is slightly shorter then the other. Due to Thelma dislike for other dogs we have to adopt to a home with solid privacy fence. A neighboring dog would not be best for her either. We will also require a double door entry meaning there must be a porch or mud room etc. When Thelma goes for walks she will need to be muzzled. Thelma has been properly muzzle trained and rehabilitation has been done. She can exist around other dogs and remain in a calmer state but she can NOT live with another. She should not be trusted with another dog other then her own pup... Louise. Louise is not dog aggressive. We know that Thelma may sound like a huge problem dog to adopt but she is actually wonderful!!!!! You'll just need to meet those few requirements and she will make an amazing companion. Our dogs are fully vetted. This includes spay or neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, rabies, microchipped, Heartworm and Lyme tested, worming, flea treatments, Heartworm prevention started and any other medical care needed. Our adoption fee also includes 6-week group obedience class (value $125.) If adopting a puppy under age we cover spay/neuter at 6 months. Adoption fee for this dog is $300 (for both girls- not each) To apply to adopt: Visit our website- www.caninepartnersprograminc.org Click Adoption tab- Read about our adoption process and requirements then complete the adoption application by clicking on the rescues face. Their info will pop up with an application button. Canine Partners Program giving dogs a second chance at a happy life with our rehabilitation program! Thank YOU for considering giving them that happy home they deserve!

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Louise

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Union City, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
Story
Aren't they GORGEOUS! Wow these two girls are absolutely wonderful dogs! They are mom and pup! Thelma is mama and Louise is her pup! We do not know their past as we were not their original rescue. However when they came to us they were completely emaciated. Absolute skin over bones! It took a good solid month for them to slowly gain the weight they needed. Through all of this they remained the sweetest girls. Thelma is very house trained and Louise needs reminded to go outside frequently. Thelma is super friendly with everybody she meets and Louis is slightly shy at first but warms up quickly! Both adore each other and will remain together for adoption. Neither are good with cats. Thelma and Louise were adopted from the previous rescue and unfortunately the new owners didn't know Thelma was very dog aggressive. She had gotten loose during a walk and attacked another dog. She lost part of her ear during this fight. You can see in the pictures one ear is slightly shorter then the other. Due to Thelma dislike for other dogs we have to adopt to a home with solid privacy fence. A neighboring dog would not be best for her either. We will also require a double door entry meaning there must be a porch or mud room etc. When Thelma goes for walks she will need to be muzzled. Thelma has been properly muzzle trained and rehabilitation has been done. She can exist around other dogs and remain in a calmer state but she can NOT live with another. She should not be trusted with another dog other then her own pup... Louise. Louise is not dog aggressive. We know that Thelma will sound sound like a huge problem dog to adopt but she is actually wonderful!!!!! You'll just need to meet those few requirements and she will make an amazing companion. Our dogs are fully vetted. This includes spay or neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, rabies, microchipped, Heartworm and Lyme tested, worming, flea treatments, Heartworm prevention started and any other medical care needed. Our adoption fee also includes 6-week group obedience class (value $125.) If adopting a puppy under age we cover spay/neuter at 6 months. Adoption for this dog is $300 (for both girls- not each) To apply to adopt: Visit our website- www.caninepartnersprograminc.org Click Adoption tab- Read about our adoption process and requirements then complete the adoption application by clicking on the rescues face. Their info will pop up with an application button. Canine Partners Program giving dogs a second chance at a happy life with our rehabilitation program! Thank YOU for considering giving them that happy home they deserve!

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Sadie

Pit Bull Terrier Rottweiler

Female, Adult
Union City, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Story
Oh sweet Sadie! This girl is so full of snuggles and love! However, she is very shy when it comes to meeting new people. She is extremely shy around men. Sadie is fearful of many things, she needs an owner that will help her continue to experience life and build her confidence. She is a lover of individual attention and of learning new things. She just needs a PATIENT person to understand that so many things are new experiences for her. Sadie needs a fenced yard! She also needs to have a female as her owner/main caretaker. She would do best in a home that doesn't have loads of strangers stopping in. If you are ready for the absolute sweetest girl and have the time to help her, we would LOVE to meet you! Sadie is fully vetted- spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. She also comes with 6 weeks of positive reinforcement obedience training! Sadie was DNA tested and the results were a surprise to us! Pitty, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Perro de Pressa Canario mix! Our dogs are fully vetted. This includes spay or neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, rabies, microchipped, Heartworm and Lyme tested, worming, flea treatments, Heartworm prevention started and any other medical care needed. Our adoption fee also includes 6-week group obedience class (value $125.) If adopting a puppy under age we cover spay/neuter at 6 months. Adoption for this dog is $200 To apply to adopt: Visit our website- www.caninepartnersprograminc.org Click Adoption tab- Read about our adoption process and requirements then complete the adoption application by clicking on the rescues face. Their info will pop up with an application button. Canine Partners Program giving dogs a second chance at a happy life with our rehabilitation program! Thank YOU for considering giving them that happy home they deserve!

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Charlee

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Union City, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Currently in our Paws-In- Prison program! I am ready for adoption as soon as I complete my training! (Approx. November) You may apply now but will not be available until training program is complete. Super happy go lucky with a shy twist! I partially grew up outside until rescue. I didn't have much socializing either! However, I did have time around cats, kittens, other dogs and little kids! So I'm great with all of those! What I didn't have much experience with is: strangers and inside the home sounds/things... and this is the area where I am timid. Once I feel comfortable I am right back To my happy silly self! In rescue I am working on many things such as: Learning how to live inside Gaining courage around strange things Accepting strangers Basic Obedience Crate Training I am not house trained but since I only had ever gone outside before the hats the only place I want to go now! So I chose to go outside and not inside. I just haven't learned fully yet how to let the humans know I have to go! Working on that! Our dogs are fully vetted. This includes spay or neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, rabies, microchipped, Heartworm and Lyme tested, worming, flea treatments, Heartworm prevention started and any other medical care needed. Our adoption fee also includes 6-week group obedience class (value $125.) If adopting a puppy under age we cover spay/neuter at 6 months. Adoption for this dog is $325 To apply to adopt: Visit our website- www.caninepartnersprograminc.org Click Adoption tab- Read about our adoption process and requirements then complete the adoption application by clicking on the rescues face. Their info will pop up with an application button. Canine Partners Program giving dogs a second chance at a happy life with our rehabilitation program! Thank YOU for considering giving them that happy home they deserve!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Erie, Pennsylvania

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

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Humane Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania

418 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Criter Haven

7091 Ediboo road, Erie, PA 16509

Pet Types: dogs

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Chautauqua County Humane Society - Pets at Erie PetSmart

7451 Peach St, inside PetSmart, Erie, PA 16509

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

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Happy Bark

PO Box 9062, Erie, PA 16505

Pet Types: dogs

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NBRAN Pennsylvania

Erie, PA 16510

Pet Types: dogs

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The A.N.N.A. Shelter, Inc

1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511

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

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French Creek Animal Rescue

13869 Route 19S, Waterford, PA 16441

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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USBC Dogue De Bordeaux Rescue

7420 Woolsey Rd, 5660 Sunnybrook Drive, Girard, PA 16417

Pet Types: dogs

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HOPE Rescue

32708 Forest Home Road, Union City, PA 16438

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Canine Partners Program Inc

32708 Forest Home Road, Union City, PA 16438

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

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier