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Puppies and dogs in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

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

Cane Corso Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Larksville, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nova had a tough start of her life. She was abused by her first owner they stuffed her in a cat carrier with her brother. They didn’t feed her good dog food and table food. She cowers in fear when we make certain jesters. She saved her from that bad situation. The last 2 years have been rough she has gotten into it with my mom’s dog. We moved and it is only her in the place. She is good with cats and small animals. She loves to snuggle I wish I didn’t want to surrender her but she deserves better
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Peanut

Pekingese

Female, Puppy
Wilkes Barre, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ella necesita una familia que le pueda dar mucho amor y sobre todo que le puedan costear los tratamientos necesarios para su condición. Cuando la adopte no sabía de su condición, ya lo supimos más tarde. Es mi bebé más pequeña de la casa mi princesa, se me rompe el corazón al hacer esto, pero tengo que pensar en ella y se que no puedo darle lo que ella necesita en estos momentos, espero encontrarle una familia que le dé el mismo amor o más que yo, porque ella es un amor en 4 patitas. Es una niña bien juguetona, le gusta mucho la nieve y la lluvia, le encanta andar en el patio aunque eso la pone mal por el calor. Cuando uno llega del trabajo ella siempre está en la puerta esperándote para jugar y saludarte. Ella tiene tres años, nació en octubre 31 del 2022, apenas tiene 3 años. Le gusta tener muchos juegos en casa, en especial los peluches suave. Le gusta traer cosas. Le encantan los snap. Y no le gusta que le molesten en su sueños y ronca cuando duerme.
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Kobe

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Wilkes Barre, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kobe was given to me freshly born because my older brother had his father… Kobe is very playful and I am looking for a home that has time for him as this is the only reason why I can’t have him because of my busy schedule… he gets very excited going on walks so pulls a little bit.. he barks at people in his cage because he uses it as his safe zone. The second you let him out. He will run out and lick everyone…he will not pee or poop in the house as long as he is taken out morning afternoon, like after school and at night he loves chewing hard plastic toys like Bones, but will tear a soft dog toy apart has never bitten anyone, but is afraid of anyone new until you let him sniff and lick you. Then he will become comfortable and run around. I do not want anything for him except for a great owner a loving owner to take care of him as I would if I had the time and is able to send me pictures here and there just so I can see how he’s doing that’s it he listens to lay down , come here and sit
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Brownsville

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Wilkes Barre, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Brownsville is a 2 1/2 year old, ABKC Registered, purebred, female, American Bully! Her bloodline consists of (ROYAL, GREYLINE, RAZORS EDGE, GOTTI, and BOSSY). She recently had her first, and only litter of pups in July of 2025. She produced 7 healthy puppies! Brownsville is great with other animal's and she loves children. She is a natural protector and guardian of her home and family. Brownsville is a wonderful companion dog and enjoys attention. She will make a great addition to any new home!
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Freja

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Wilkes Barre, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Freja is an approximately 1.5-2 year old female German Shepherd in search of a loving, single-dog home. She was rescued from an abandonment situation, and since then we have gotten her back up to a healthy weight in a safe environment.She knows and responds well to many common commands (sit, lay down, "crate", etc) and is receptive to new training and situations; we have been meeting weekly with a dog trainer to further her abilities. She is currently living in the same house as another dog, but she is not dog-socialised and should ideally be the only dog in the home. We are still working on her dog reactivity but at the moment she does not know how to properly interact with her fellow canine companions.Freja comes with a crate, toys, loads of energy, and even more love.
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Lucy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Wilkes Barre, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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One Home Away Sheltie Rescue

Nanticoke, PA 18634

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Mureille's Place - A Senior Dog Sanctuary

Dorrance Twp, Luzerne County, Wapwallopen, PA 18660

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4 Paws Spay and Neuter Program

Wilkes Barre, PA 18703

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SPCA of Luzerne County

524 East Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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

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Bully Breed Rescue-PA

Trucksville, PA 18708

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Modified k9 Pit Bull Rescue

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

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Sweet Bark Pit Bull Rescue

PO Box 52, Dallas, PA 18612

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Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge

974 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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K 9 Companions 4 Life

Drums, PA 18222

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Keystone Paw Pals

Exeter, PA 18643

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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