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Skylar - S litter of 3

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Lancaster, PA
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Skylar: Skylar is about a 5 month old (as of March 2025) shepherd mix (best guess) that weighs about 24 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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Spud

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 10 mos
Lancaster, PA
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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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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Maurice - Beauty and the Beast litter

Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Lancaster, PA
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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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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Farrah - heeler F litter

Blue Heeler

Female, 3 mos
Lancaster, PA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Farrah: Farrah is a 12 week old (as of April 24, 2025) heeler mix (best guess) that weighs about 11 pounds. This little litter (Farrah, Fiona, Finley, Fergal) were surrendered by people who could not care for them any longer. Farrah is currently being fostered in the Middletown, PA area and would love to meet her forever family! All 4 pups in this litter are very sweet, friendly and cuddly. Farrah has been good with other dogs, cats and children. Farrah is crate trained and is already doing well with house training, but as a puppy could use patience while they continue to learn. We would love for Farrah to have a home with a fenced in yard for her to run and play freely. Farrah is up to date on her puppy shots and will be spayed when age appropriate. If you are interested in adding this little sweetie into your life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Home in Middletown, PA 17057 Kennel License #17584 ##2360734##

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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 6 month old (as of April 2025) shepherd mix (best guess) that weighs about 26 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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Fergal - heeler F litter

Blue Heeler

Male, 3 mos
Lancaster, PA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Fergal: Fergal is a 12 week old (as of April 24, 2025) heeler mix (best guess) that weighs about 23 pounds. This little litter (Farrah, Fiona, Finley, Fergal) were surrendered by people who could not care for them any longer. Fergal is currently being fostered in the Mohrsville, PA area and would love to meet his forever family! All 4 pups in this litter are very sweet, friendly and cuddly. Fergal is the big boy of the litter! Fergal has been good with other dogs, cats and children. Fergal is crate trained and is already doing well with house training, but as a puppy could use patience while they continue to learn. He gets excited to go for walks and is learning how to walk nicely on a leash.  He sleeps all night long and loves to cuddle! We would love for Fergal to have a home with a fenced in yard for him to run and play freely. Fergal is up to date on his puppy shots and will be neutered when age appropriate. If you are interested in adding this little sweetie into your life, please go to Charlie’s Crusaders website (www.charliescrusaders.org) to fill out an application. CURRENT LOCATION: Foster Home in Mohrsville, PA 19541 Kennel License #17584 ##2360737##

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Lancaster, PA Chapter

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

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Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue

Lancaster, PA 17601

Pet Types: dogs

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The Pennsylvania SPCA - Lancaster

848 S Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pet Pantry of Lancaster County (Pa)

26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lancaster C.A.R.E.S.

237 Centerville Rd, Suite 2, Lancaster, PA 17603

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

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PA Boxer Rescue

P.O. Box 826, Lancaster, PA 17608

Pet Types: dogs

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Organization for Responsible Care of Animals

608 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17520

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Operation Scarlet Inc.

P.O. Box 8463, Lancaster, PA 17604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane League of Lancaster County

2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Golden Angels Retriever Rescue

po box 68, Silver Spring, PA 17575

Pet Types: dogs

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