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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.
We'll also keep you updated on Marla's adoption status with email updates.
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Marla

English Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Marla, an absolutely heart-melting 11-month-old English Bulldog with the sweetest soul you’ll ever encounter! This little girl is pure love, she adores children, showers every person she meets with gentle affection, and has a way of snuggling right into your heart. Her goofy wrinkles, joyful wiggles, and those big, soulful eyes will make you smile every single day. The only reason we’re searching for a new forever home for Marla is that she doesn’t get along with other dogs. It breaks our hearts to let her go, but we know she deserves a peaceful home where she can be the only pup and soak up all the love and attention she craves. Marla dreams of a family who will cherish her as their one-and-only furry companion. If you have room in your heart and home for this precious girl, she will repay you with endless loyalty, cuddles, and unconditional love. Could you be the happy ending she’s waiting for?
We'll also keep you updated on NY/Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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NY/Jake

Brittany

Male, Senior
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jake, a 10 ½ years young neutered Orange & White Brittany looking for a very special home to call my own!   Jake is currently being fostered in Northern New York, but is really dreaming of a home of his own. Don’t let he’s age fool you he still has lots of Brittany puppy energy, curiosity and mischief making ability to give. He would love an active home where he gets to go on adventures and nice walks, as Jake gets so excited when the leash comes out says his foster mom. Jake loves being around people but can get pretty excited and jumpy at times so a new home with older, dog savvy children would be best suited for him. He also enjoys the fact his foster family works from home. So, Jake really hopes his new family also works from home, is retired, or will at least spend more time home then away too. Jake is crate trained but it does make him nervous and anxious.    Jake is also quite the “talker” especially when he needs or wants something. His foster Mom wishes Jake either spoke English or she understood dog, so he could maybe tell her about his past and why he has some of the traits he does. Jake can be pretty set in his ways at times, like when it comes to sharing toys or things he’s not suppose to have. When Jake has a favorite toy, socks or other items that he’s not supposed to have, he will grab and keep it close. It’s felt he may have never had “things” of his own so now that he does he doesn’t know how to act, which is something his fosters are working on.  Jake is not a fan of other dogs, his previous interaction with them have not been positive, so he now much prefers to be an only dog. Jake’s new home should also be cat free too, as he has the typical Brittany prey instinct when it comes to chasing small critters too. Despite his quirks Jake loves to snuggle, curling up in a lap and sleeping next to his fosters at night. Jake is housetrained, current on vaccines, heartworm negative, on prevention, and micro chipped too. So, now all that’s missing is a place to call home Forever! Is that your home?  If so, please consider filling out an application for Jake/NY online at: http://nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application. Once your application is submitted the coordinator in the State where you reside will follow-up with you. Need to reach your State Coordinator, find their contact information here http://nbran.org/about/state-provincial-coordinators. Jake’s adoption fee is 250.00 which will help NBRAN cover the vetting costs and other expenses associated with bringing Brits like Jake back to good health and readying them for adoption. Don't live in NY or close by, No Problem!  NBRAN also has a wonderful transport team willing to help bring Brits like Jake to their new family, up to 1400 miles with the adoptive family being responsible for the last 100 miles, at no additional fee. Still have questions? Contact NY Coordinator Deb MacSherry at debmacsherry53@gmail.com Or Jean Rand at jrand13@gmail.com, Thank you!   November 21, 2025, 11:35 am
We'll also keep you updated on ME/(Pending Adoption)Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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ME/(Pending Adoption)Penny

Brittany

Female, Adult
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hey Everyone, I’m Penny an adorable and highly active 2 year old female looking for a place to call home Forever!  Right now, I’m enjoying the good life in a wonderful foster home in Eastern Maine. I’m up to date on vaccine, spayed, heartworm negative, on prevention and micro-chipped too. I’m house and crate trained and will let you know when I have to go. I walk well on leash and love playing with other dogs too. I’ve never been around cats but I’m a typical young Brittany with a high prey drive so a cat free home is highly recommended. Seeing as I’m such an energetic and active girl, my new house should also have a secure 5-6 ft physically fenced in yard so me and my new “bro-fur or sis” have a place to run and play safely.  I would really enjoy a home where my people do not leave me home all day long, even though I can spend time in my crate I’d rather be out playing with my people.   I do enjoy the company of women the most; however I have learned that men can be fun too. I just need to be given time to warm up to them. Once I do, we will have lots of fun playing and having adventures together!  I’ve not been with children much, but I’d probably do well with older, dog-savvy kids who are looking for a playmate to run around with. So, if you’re looking for a young Miss like me and have the love, patience, and time to give me a place to call home,  please consider filling out an adoption application for me Penny/ME online at: https://nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application. Once your application is submitted the coordinator in the State where you reside will follow-up with you. Need to reach your State Coordinator, find their contact information here https://nbran.org/about/state-provincial-coordinators Penny’s  adoption fee is 400.00 which will help NBRAN cover the vetting costs and other expenses associated with bringing Brits like Penny back to good health and readying them for adoption. Don't live in ME or close by, No Problem!  NBRAN has a wonderful transport team willing to help bring Brits like Penny to their new family, up to 1400 miles with the adoptive family being responsible for the last 100 miles, at no additional fee. Still have questions? Contact ME Coordinators Carla Gunn at  carladgunn@gmail.com or Karen Bailey at tmmb98@yahoo.com, Thank you.   December 14, 2025, 12:44 pm
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ME/(Pending Adoption)Penny

Brittany

Female, Adult
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hey Everyone, I’m Penny an adorable and highly active 2 year old female looking for a place to call home Forever!  Right now, I’m enjoying the good life in a wonderful foster home in Eastern Maine. I’m up to date on vaccine, spayed, heartworm negative, on prevention and micro-chipped too. I’m house and crate trained and will let you know when I have to go. I walk well on leash and love playing with other dogs too. I’ve never been around cats but I’m a typical young Brittany with a high prey drive so a cat free home is highly recommended. Seeing as I’m such an energetic and active girl, my new house should also have a secure 5-6 ft physically fenced in yard so me and my new “bro-fur or sis” have a place to run and play safely.  I would really enjoy a home where my people do not leave me home all day long, even though I can spend time in my crate I’d rather be out playing with my people.   I do enjoy the company of women the most; however I have learned that men can be fun too. I just need to be given time to warm up to them. Once I do, we will have lots of fun playing and having adventures together!  I’ve not been with children much, but I’d probably do well with older, dog-savvy kids who are looking for a playmate to run around with. So, if you’re looking for a young Miss like me and have the love, patience, and time to give me a place to call home,  please consider filling out an adoption application for me Penny/ME online at: https://nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application. Once your application is submitted the coordinator in the State where you reside will follow-up with you. Need to reach your State Coordinator, find their contact information here https://nbran.org/about/state-provincial-coordinators Penny’s  adoption fee is 400.00 which will help NBRAN cover the vetting costs and other expenses associated with bringing Brits like Penny back to good health and readying them for adoption. Don't live in ME or close by, No Problem!  NBRAN has a wonderful transport team willing to help bring Brits like Penny to their new family, up to 1400 miles with the adoptive family being responsible for the last 100 miles, at no additional fee. Still have questions? Contact ME Coordinators Carla Gunn at  carladgunn@gmail.com or Karen Bailey at tmmb98@yahoo.com, Thank you.   December 14, 2025, 12:44 pm
We'll also keep you updated on WI/Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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WI/Maple

Brittany

Female, Young
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maple is a 2.5-year-old French Brittany who packs a whole lot of charm into her perfect 25-pound frame. Her foster family lovingly calls her “Meatball,” and honestly…it fits. She’s adorable, goofy, snuggly, and absolutely devoted to her people. Maple LOVES car rides, plush toys, and curling up next to you for belly rubs. She didn’t get much freedom or enrichment in her early life and likely spent most of her time in a kennel, so she came to us needing a refresher on potty training and some basic house habits. She’s made steady progress but still needs a patient family willing to keep her routine consistent. She can be a bit curious and may check out items that aren’t technically “hers,” so keeping tempting things out of reach and offering plenty of dog-safe toys will set her up for success. Maple does well in her kennel when her people are out of the house. She may give a little protest bark at first (she just has to make sure you know she has notes), but she settles down and rests quietly once she realizes she’s safe. Maple is not a dog that can live with or closely interact with other dogs. Through training, she has made progress in calmly seeing dogs at a distance with positive reinforcement, but pushing those interactions too quickly can cause anxiety for her. For her comfort and safety, she must be an only dog, and a fenced-in yard (ideally privacy fenced) would suit her best so she can explore and enjoy the outdoors stress-free. She’s playful, affectionate, and incredibly people-oriented. Maple has mastered “sit", and is working on more tricks, but needs a little patience since she isn’t very food motivated. Maple is spayed, current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Now she’s just waiting for a family who sees how special she is and can give her the structure, love, and dog-free home she deserves. Maple is currently in foster care in Wisconsin and has an adoption donation fee of $400.  If you are interested in adopting her and have been approved to adopt, let your state coordinator know you are interested in her.  If you haven’t yet done so, please go to: https://www.nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application to fill out an application.  Your state coordinator will contact you and take you through the approval process.  If your application looks like a possible fit for her, your coordinator will contact Maple’s coordinator and continue the screening process. Maple’s state coordinator is Hallie Barbara. She can be reached at Minnesotabrittany@gmail.com for questions or inquires.   Thank you for considering this sweet girl.  December 15, 2025, 9:27 am
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WI/Maple

Brittany

Female, Young
Erie, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maple is a 2.5-year-old French Brittany who packs a whole lot of charm into her perfect 25-pound frame. Her foster family lovingly calls her “Meatball,” and honestly…it fits. She’s adorable, goofy, snuggly, and absolutely devoted to her people. Maple LOVES car rides, plush toys, and curling up next to you for belly rubs. She didn’t get much freedom or enrichment in her early life and likely spent most of her time in a kennel, so she came to us needing a refresher on potty training and some basic house habits. She’s made steady progress but still needs a patient family willing to keep her routine consistent. She can be a bit curious and may check out items that aren’t technically “hers,” so keeping tempting things out of reach and offering plenty of dog-safe toys will set her up for success. Maple does well in her kennel when her people are out of the house. She may give a little protest bark at first (she just has to make sure you know she has notes), but she settles down and rests quietly once she realizes she’s safe. Maple is not a dog that can live with or closely interact with other dogs. Through training, she has made progress in calmly seeing dogs at a distance with positive reinforcement, but pushing those interactions too quickly can cause anxiety for her. For her comfort and safety, she must be an only dog, and a fenced-in yard (ideally privacy fenced) would suit her best so she can explore and enjoy the outdoors stress-free. She’s playful, affectionate, and incredibly people-oriented. Maple has mastered “sit", and is working on more tricks, but needs a little patience since she isn’t very food motivated. Maple is spayed, current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Now she’s just waiting for a family who sees how special she is and can give her the structure, love, and dog-free home she deserves. Maple is currently in foster care in Wisconsin and has an adoption donation fee of $400.  If you are interested in adopting her and have been approved to adopt, let your state coordinator know you are interested in her.  If you haven’t yet done so, please go to: https://www.nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application to fill out an application.  Your state coordinator will contact you and take you through the approval process.  If your application looks like a possible fit for her, your coordinator will contact Maple’s coordinator and continue the screening process. Maple’s state coordinator is Hallie Barbara. She can be reached at Minnesotabrittany@gmail.com for questions or inquires.   Thank you for considering this sweet girl.  December 15, 2025, 9:27 am

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Humane Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania

418 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508

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Chautauqua County Humane Society - Pets at Erie PetSmart

7451 Peach St, inside PetSmart, Erie, PA 16509

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Criter Haven

7091 Ediboo road, Erie, PA 16509

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NBRAN Maine

Erie, PA 16510

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Ana's Safe Haven Rescue - CT

New Haven, CT 16510

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NBRAN Pennsylvania

Erie, PA 16510

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

1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511

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Happy Bark

PO Box 9062, Erie, PA 16505

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Because You Care, Inc.

6041 West Road, McKean, PA 16426

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French Creek Animal Rescue

13869 Route 19S, Waterford, PA 16441

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