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Puppies and dogs in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Maurice - Beauty and the Beast litter

Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Maurice: Maurice is a 2 year 3 months old (as of April 2025) pit / lab mix (best guess) that weighs around 53 pounds. Maurice is timid but sweet. He gives lots of kisses, likes belly rubs, and will paw for more attention. He loves being outside where he can sniff things, watch squirrels and birds, and run around. A fenced-in yard or someone looking for a walking buddy would be ideal for Maurice. He is great in the car, crate and house-trained, and will entertain himself with chew bones. Maurice is currently in a foster home in the Leesport, PA area. Maurice gets along well with other dogs, but prefers female canine companions who don't mind that he's an attention hog. Maurice is fearful of men and would thrive best in a home with only women. We would love for Maurice to have a home with a fenced in yard for him to run and play! Maurice is up to date on his shots and neutered. If you are interested in adopting this sweetie, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Care in Leesport, PA 19533 Kennel License #17584 ##1655305##

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Spud

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Spud: Spud is a friendly Pit/Lab mix that is about 7.5 years old that weighs between 50-55 pounds. This poor guy has spent over 4 years in a kennel facility. He gets outside to play only two times a day, then the rest of his time is spent in a dog run. Spud deserves a home of his own. Spud is looking for an experienced owner who can help him transitition from a life in a kennel into a loving home. Spud is a very happy and friendly boy that wants nothing more than to be loved. Spud loves people, loves everyone he meets and just wants to be your best friend. Spud is not a big fan of cats or smaller dogs but gets along great with bigger dogs. Spud would love to be in a home with someone who would love and play with him! Spud is a very loyal dog and very smart. Spud is house trained, crate trained and loves to go for walks and car rides. Spud is fully vetted, up to date on all his shots and neutered. If you are interested in fostering or adopting Spud please go to charliescrusaders.org and fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA ##372697##

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Sansa - S litter of 3

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Sansa: Sansa is about a 7 month old (as of May 2025) shepherd mix (best guess) that weighs about 35 pounds. This sweet litter of 3 (Scooter, Sansa and Skylar) were found running on a country road in Mississippi and scooped up by a wonderful person who got them safe into our rescue. Sansa is currently being fostered in the south and would love to catch the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Sansa is your typical playful, curious, happy, snuggly puppy! As a puppy, Sansa will need some patience while she works on her house training. We would love for Sansa to have a home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play freely. Sansa is up to date on her puppy shots and spayed. If you are interested in adding this cutie into your life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA ##2338112##

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Junior

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Junior: Junior is about an 14 week old (as of July 13, 2025) hound mix (best guess) that weighs 19 pounds. This sweet boy was brought into the Animal Emergency Center in Memphis by a homeless person who found him. Junior is currently being fostered in the south and would love to catch the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Junior is a playful puppy that enjoys interacting with the bigger dogs and taking naps in any available lap. As a puppy, Junior will need some patience while he works on his house training. We would love for Junior to have a home with a fenced in yard for him to run and play freely. Junior is up to date on his puppy shots and will be neutered when age appropriate. If you are interested in adding this cute little buddy into your life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Tennessee, awaiting transport to PA ##2418244##

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Keeper fka Costa - Nadia’s litter of 7

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Keeper fka Costa: Keeper is a German Shepherd/Lab/Boxer mix that weighs 52 pounds and will be 3 years old in August 2025. Keeper is a sweet, cuddly guy looking for a new family to call his own. Originally rescued off the side of the road, he has spent the last couple of years living with a nice family who loves him. Unfortunately, his current mom works in cat rescue and he cannot safely live with cats. In order to keep Keeper out of trouble, all the people who care about him have decided the best thing to do is to find him a home without those pesky felines. Keeper has soooo many good traits. He is a champion snuggler and is great with kids. He knows basic commands and is crate trained. Keeper is athletic and will go on walks/runs/hikes with you, but he also has an excellent off switch and can also be a couch potato. He has lived with both bigger and smaller dogs (including a teeny tiny chihuahua!) and have been fine. He does require a supervised meeting when finding new doggy friends, but once he knows them, they are friends for life. Keeper is quiet indoors, but will alert bark if he is out in the yard and sees something. Keeper's ideal forever home would be with someone who is GSD savvy, wants to snuggle, and doesn’t have cats. A fenced in yard would be best. He can be reactive on leash, however his current mom has worked hard and he can now be safely walked on sidewalks, hiking trails, and the beach without issue. He just does not like if dogs rush up to him unexpectedly. Keeper is up to date on his shots and neutered. If you are interested in adopting this handsome guy, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. ##1560197##

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Skylar - S litter of 3

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Skylar: Skylar is about a 7 month old (as of May 2025) shepherd mix (best guess) that weighs about 32 pounds. This sweet litter of 3 (Scooter, Sansa and Skylar) were found running on a country road in Mississippi and scooped up by a wonderful person who got them safe into our rescue. Skylar is currently being fostered in the south and would love to catch the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Skylar is your typical playful, curious, happy, snuggly puppy! As a puppy, Skylar will need some patience while she works on her house training. We would love for Skylar to have a home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play freely. Skylar is up to date on her puppy shots and spayed. If you are interested in adding this cutie into your life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA ##2338119##

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Saint Bernard Rescue #3

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Australian Shepherds Furever - Lancaster, PA Chapter

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Lancaster

848 S Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pet Pantry of Lancaster County (Pa)

26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Lancaster C.A.R.E.S.

237 Centerville Rd, Suite 2, Lancaster, PA 17603

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

Rescue

PA Boxer Rescue

P.O. Box 826, Lancaster, PA 17608

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Organization for Responsible Care of Animals

608 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17520

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Operation Scarlet Inc.

P.O. Box 8463, Lancaster, PA 17604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Humane League of Lancaster County

2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Puppies and dogs in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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