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Raya

Boxer Bulldog

Female, Young
Lancaster, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Raya: Raya is about a 2 year old (as of August 2026) boxer mix that weighs 47 pounds. Raya was surrendered to a high kill shelter with her litter of 7 puppies when we were able to rescue them from there. Raya is currently being fostered in the Mountville, PA area and would love to meet her forever family. Raya is a very, very sweet girl! She’s incredibly friendly and absolutely LOVES meeting new people. She adores kids, enjoys playing with toys and chomping on chew bones, and is always happy to soak up attention and affection from anyone willing to give it to her! Raya has so much love to give, and she’s hoping to find a family where she can be the one and only dog! While she enjoys playing and snuggling with the resident dog in her foster home, Raya can become protective of her favorite people when another dog is receiving affection. This resource guarding can include growling, snapping, and lunging toward the other dog. Because of this, we believe Raya would be happiest and most successful as the only dog in her forever home. She absolutely thrives on human companionship and would love nothing more than to be the center of someone’s world! Raya is the definition of a shadow dog! She loves being wherever her humans are and spends much of her day curled up against her foster mama on the couch. She loves being petted and will even gently paw at you to ask for more! While Raya is perfectly content being a couch potato on a lazy day, she’s also curious, playful, and always up for an adventure! She would happily keep up with an active family and especially enjoys her morning routine of riding along for school drop-off. And did we mention how well-behaved she is around the house? Raya is both house trained and crate trained! She enjoys going for walks and is working on her leash manners, particularly when she gets excited. She also does great in the car! At bedtime, Raya will happily settle into her crate for the night, although she’d be thrilled to snuggle up beside you in bed. Raya is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. If you’re looking for one incredibly loving, affectionate, loyal companion to share your life with, Raya just might be your girl! If you are interested in a sweet love bug, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Home in Mountville, PA 17554 Kennel License #17584 ##2739064##
Photo of Nibs - brother of Curly

Nibs - brother of Curly

Cattle Dog Bulldog

Male, 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, 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##
Photo of Almond - mixed nut litter

Almond - mixed nut litter

Labrador Retriever Blue Heeler

Female, 3 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 12 week old (as of October 15, 2026) lab / heeler mix (best guess) that weighs 15 pounds. This adorable litter of mixed nuts (Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pistachio, Cashew, Almond, Chestnut, Peanut and Walnut) was unexpected surprise for the parents owners. These loved pups were surrendered to our rescue, but the owners are keeping mom and dad and have appointments already set to have them spayed and neutered to avoid this happening again! We are thankful that these cuties will have the opportunity for a great life ahead. 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 all very, very sweet and friendly pups! Almond is loving and affectionate, and is full of playful, puppy energy. Almond has been great with all people, including children, and has gotten along wonderfully with all of the other dogs she has been around. Almond is working on house training, but as a young puppy, she will need some patience while she continues to work on the process. We would love for Almond to have a home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play freely as she grows - playing outside is one of her favorite pastimes. Almond is crate trained and working on her leash walking skills. 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##
Photo of Loretta - Country Gal

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##
Photo of Chunk

Chunk

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
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 Chunk: Chunk is about a 17 month old (as of October 2026) border collie / lab mix (best guess) that weighs about 60 pounds. Chunk was born in a shelter on May 1, 2025. His mommy and siblings had all been adopted and found their homes and he was left behind. For one year he lived in the shelter not knowing any other life. Chunk went to many adoption events where everyone loved him but no commitments were made. Due to shelter stay length without interest, he found his name on the euthanasia list! The shelter director reached out to our rescue to see if we could help this sweet guy out. We are thankful we had a spot for him and can give him the chance at the life he deserves! Chunk is now being fostered in the south and would love to take the freedom ride north to Pennsylvania to meet more prospective families. Chunk is a total sweetheart! He is great with all people, including children. Chunk loves attention, playing with his toys, and having snacks! Chunk could spend his days rolling in the grass and hanging out with friends and be the happiest guy around! Chunk is great with other dogs and has done well with cats, too! Chunk is house trained and crate trained and walks well on a leash. We would love for Chunk to have a home with a fenced in yard so he can roam, run, roll and play freely until his hearts content. Chunk is up to date on his shots and neutered. Chunk is such a great package and ready to be your new best friend forever! If you are interested in saving this sweet soul, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Mississippi, awaiting transport to PA ##2791118##
Photo of Curly - brother of Nibs

Curly - brother of Nibs

Cattle Dog Bulldog

Male, 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, 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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Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Lancaster, PA 17601

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The Pennsylvania SPCA - Lancaster

848 S Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Paradise Rescue (Lancaster, PA)

Lancaster, PA 17603

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Pet Pantry of Lancaster County (Pa)

26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

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PA Boxer Rescue

P.O. Box 826, Lancaster, PA 17608

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Organization for Responsible Care of Animals

608 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17520

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Humane Pennsylvania - Lancaster Campus

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

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Lancaster

2195 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602

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Golden Angels Retriever Rescue

po box 68, Silver Spring, PA 17575

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