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Puppies and dogs in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Curly - brother of Nibs

Cattle Dog Bulldog

Male, 9 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, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Curly: Curly is about an 8.5 month old (DOB: February 4, 2026) Cattle dog / Bulldog mix (best guess) that weighs about 40 pounds. Curly and his brother Nibs were born in a shelter when their pregnant mother was picked up as a stray in Frazier, TN. Curly is now being fostered in the south and would love to catch the next freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Curly is very friendly with everyone he meets, but can be a bit shy at first. Curly is great with both dogs and cats. Curly has enjoyed all the people he has met, including children. Curly loves to play in the water and run zoomies in the yard. Curly also loves to go for car rides! Curly is working on house training; as a pup, he will need some patience while he continues to work on the process. Curly is crate trained and learning how to walk on a leash. We would love for Curly to have a home with a fenced in yard for him to run all of his puppy energy out and play freely as he grows. Curly is up to date on his shots and neutered. If you are interested in giving this cutie a great life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA. ##2865080##

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Buddy

Husky

Male, Young

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

** PA Foster/Adopter Needed! Meet Buddy: Buddy is a friendly Husky/Pyrenees/Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix that is approximately 2 years old (as of July 2026) and weighs 90 pounds. Buddy was found as a stray in a MS subdivision going from house to house looking for someone to help him. Thankfully he walked up to the right home and the family brought him into their home until he found a foster in PA. Buddy is being fostered in the Pottstown, PA area while he waits for his forever family to come get him. Buddy is very friendly and loves people. Buddy loves being outside either alone or with another dog. He plays nicely with his furry foster sisters, one his size and the other half his size, but does not like male dogs. We recommend no small dogs or small children because Buddy plays hard and does not realize his size. Buddy is your typical Husky/Pyrenes mix. He is very intelligent but has a stubborn side too. He knows a few commands – sit, down, paw, and look. Buddy will need additional patience and training as he continues to learn not to jump up and hug you to say hello, walk nicely on a leash, and not to counter surf. Buddy's Pyrenes and Husky show though the most as he guards the home and occasionally howls as Huskies do. Buddy is crate trained and has not had one accident in the home. In the evening, he settles and hangs out with his human and other dogs in the home. Buddy definitely needs a fenced in yard and a family that is very active. Buddy is up to date on all his shots and neutered. If you are interested in adopting this sweet boy, please go to our website at charliescrusaders.org and fill out our adoption application. REQUIREMENTS: Fenced in yard and a female dog in the home. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Home in Pottstown, PA 19464 Kennel License #17584 ##2367372##

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Draco

Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Draco: Draco is about a 4 year old (as of May 2026) pit / lab mix (best guess) that weighs about 45 pounds. Draco was found in an abandoned apartment in Memphis where the owners moved off and left him behind. Someone called one of our rescuers and luckily she was able to go get him. Draco is currently being fostered in the south and would love to take the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families. Draco is a very friendly, gentle and sweet boy. We are confused on how someone could leave him behind. Draco loves people and loves to be petted and snuggled. He likes to talk to you and wants to be your shadow! Draco has been good with both other dogs and the resident cats. Draco walks well on his leash and is both crate and house trained. Draco is looking for a person or family that can take it easy with him, as he is on hip and joint medication due to a previous knee injury. He does limp on his back leg every so often. We would love for Draco to have a home with a fenced in yard so he can run and play freely. Draco is up to date on his shots and is neutered. Draco has lots of love to give to a family. If you are interested in adding this gem 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 ##2739997##

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Almond - mixed nut litter

Labrador Retriever Blue Heeler

Female, 4 mos

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Almond: Almond is about a 4 month old (as of November 15, 2026) lab / heeler mix (best guess) that weighs about 35 pounds. This adorable litter of mixed nuts (Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pistachio, Cashew, Almond, Chestnut, Peanut and Walnut) was an unexpected surprise for the parents' owners. Thankfully, the pups' mom and dad are scheduled to be spayed and neutered. Almond is being fostered in the south and would love to catch the next freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Almond and her littermates are being raised with lots of love but are in an outside kennel. She would love to know what it’s like to be in a warm, loving home. Please consider giving her and the rest of the litter the life they deserve. Almond is a sweet girl that wags her tail every time her caretaker comes to visit her. Almond is loving and affectionate, and is full of playful, puppy energy. Almond has been good with the dogs she has been around. Almond will need some patience and help with potty-training. We feel that it won’t take her long to master this skill. We would love for Almond to have a home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play freely as she grows. Almond is up to date on her puppy shots and will need to be spayed when age appropriate. If you are interested in adding an adorable and loving new friend 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. ##2872881##

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Loretta - Country Gal

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Lancaster, PA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Loretta: Loretta is about a 3 year old (as of July 2026) lab mix that weighs about 35 pounds. Loretta was found with her sister, Patsy, near a dump site on a country road in the south. A nice man found them and brought them to us and we were able to get them into the rescue. Loretta is currently being fostered in the Lancaster, PA area and would love to meet her forever family. Loretta is as sweet as can be! This cutie is a petite gal that is very loving and friendly. Loretta's charm shines when you meet her. She is a total love bug and loves giving kisses! Loretta is very shy when first meeting her and will need a family that will be very patient with her in taking her outside and letting her know she will not be forgotten or abandoned again. It will only take a few weeks for her to adjust with her new family. Loretta loves to play with other dogs and is very submissive. Loretta is medium energy and will romp and run around but then settles to chill inside. We think Loretta's ideal home would have a companion dog to play with and a fenced in yard. Loretta loves children and is very gentle. She was a little wary of the cat she met, but didn't bother with it and was seemingly indifferent to the cat. Loretta loves water - she would happily accompany you on a trip to a lake or hike along a creek! Loretta is working on her house training and has done great with routine breaks outside. She is crate-trained. Loretta needs a little help with leash training, as she pulls when she is walking. Loretta is up to date on her shots and spayed. If you are interested in adopting this cutie, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Home in Lancaster, PA 17601 Kennel License #17584 ##1795067##

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Nibs - brother of Curly

Cattle Dog Bulldog

Male, 9 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, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Nibs: Nibs is about an 8 month old (as of October 2026) Cattle dog / Bulldog mix (best guess) that weighs about 40 pounds. Nibs and his brother Curly were born in a shelter when their pregnant mother was picked up as a stray in Frazier, TN. Nibs is now being fostered in the south and would love to catch the next freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families! Nibs is very friendly with everyone he meets. Nibs is great with both dogs and cats. Nibs has enjoyed all the people he has met, including children. Nibs loves to play in the water and run zoomies in the yard. Nibs is working on house training; as a pup, he will need some patience while he continues to work on the process. Nibs is crate trained and learning how to walk on a leash. We would love for Nibs to have a home with a fenced in yard for him to run all of his puppy energy out and play freely as he grows. Nibs is up to date on his shots and neutered. If you are interested in giving this cutie a great life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA. ##2865075##

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Rescue

Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Australian Shepherds Furever - Lancaster, PA Chapter

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pet Pantry of Lancaster County (Pa)

26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

The Pennsylvania SPCA - Lancaster

848 S Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Paradise Rescue (Lancaster, PA)

Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: dogs

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

Brandywine Valley SPCA - Lancaster

2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Humane Pennsylvania - Lancaster Campus

2195 Lincoln Highway East, Betsy & Ted Lewin Adoption Center for Cats & Critters, Lancaster, PA 17602

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Golden Angels Retriever Rescue

po box 68, Silver Spring, PA 17575

Pet Types: dogs

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