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DJ fka Taylin

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Springdale, PA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet DJ! This beautiful 4.5-year-old mixed breed weighs 68 pounds and is one BIG lovebug. DJ thrives with structure, training, and one-on-one attention, and she absolutely loves being with her people. She’s incredibly affectionate, cuddly, and friendly with both adults and children. Her vets adore her and have left wonderful comments in her chart, and she consistently gets great reports from the kennel when her family travels. DJ is a smart, energetic girl who can be a lot of dog in the best way. She’s excitable and enthusiastic, especially when meeting new people or dogs, and she loves BIG. With structure and guidance, she settles nicely and enjoys relaxing with her family. She is comfortable being crated during the workday and sometimes will even choose to hang out in her crate with the door open. At night, she loves sleeping with her family. DJ is very devoted to her people and loves being involved in whatever her family is doing. She does best with clear boundaries, consistency, and plenty of positive attention. She needs a securely fenced yard, and if a secure yard isn't available, she will need to be constantly leashed when outside. DJ would do best in a home without cats or small animals like rabbits and chickens, as those types of animals naturally bring out her instinct to chase. DJ would likely thrive as the only pet in a home where she can soak up all the love and attention for herself. While she is wonderful with children, she would love to be the center of her family's world, so a home without young children—or possibly with older, dog-savvy teens—would be ideal. Her perfect family will appreciate a big personality, enjoy training, provide structure and exercise, and have plenty of love and attention to give her. DJ has so much love to give and is looking for someone who will give her the same in return. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and is available for adoption now. Apply directly at www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt through Paws Across Pittsburgh, Springdale, PA 15144, KL#16182. ##1467309##
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Samson

Boxer Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Springdale, 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 Samson! This 1 year old, ~50lb brindle Boxer mix is a happy spirit with a playful personality who is ready to find his forever home!  Samson is joyful, friendly, loves people, and has an incredible zest for life. He approaches each day with enthusiasm and believes every day should include a little fun. He loves sprinting around the yard, showing off his impressive jumping skills, tossing toys around, and spending time with his favorite people. He’s the kind of dog who can make you laugh just by being himself. After a good play session, Samson is happy to chill in the grass outside. If inside, he will settle in his crate or on the couch with a toy, bone, or chew. He loves being with his people and is slowly becoming an expert couch companion - he has yet to master personal space! Samson is crate trained, a great eater, and mostly potty trained. He may have an occasional accident if he isn't taken outside regularly, but he's doing very well with his house manners. A fenced yard would be his dream, giving him plenty of room to run, explore, play fetch, and enjoy his zoomie sessions. Samson loves other dogs, although his exuberant play style can sometimes be a little much for dogs who prefer a quieter approach. We think he could happily live as the only dog or with canine companions who enjoy an energetic playmate. Perhaps you have a dogs in your neighborhood. Samson would love to be the only dog in the home yet have play dates with neighbor dogs. Note he has not been living with cats, and we believe a cat-free home would be best. Kids 5 and up would likely be a wonderful match for Samson. He has met several children and has been fantastic with them. He loves giving kisses, making kids giggle, and soaking up attention. A home where he can run around the yard and play fetch with a small human of his own would be pretty close to his idea of heaven. For disclosure purposes, we want to be transparent that Samson had a leg injury when he was a puppy. The injury healed, but his one back leg is slightly shorter than the other legs. Multiple veterinarians have evaluated him and recommend leaving the leg as-is because he uses it well and shows no signs of pain. It doesn't stop this energetic boy from running, playing, jumping, or enjoying life!  He does not have any activity restrictions or leg-related medications. If you're looking for a loving, spirited, goofy companion who will keep life active and full of laughter, Samson is ready to meet you!  He can go home today to an approved adopter. He is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and negative for heartworm and Lyme. Apply to adopt Samson at pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt  KL 16182 ##2726833##
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Pepper

Mixed Breed (Medium) Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Springdale, 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 Pepper! Your future little shadow is waiting for you. Pepper is a 4-month-old, 18-pound puppy who's ready to leave her shelter days behind and find a family of her very own! This sweet girl came into rescue with her sister, after spending the beginning of her life in a shelter in West Virginia. Her sister has found her forever home, and now it's Pepper's turn! Pepper is a happy, playful girl who loves people and wants to be wherever the action is. Whether you're playing with her, hanging out around the house, or simply going from room to room, chances are Pepper would love to be right there with you. She's the kind of puppy who doesn't want to miss a thing! She loves other dogs, enjoys playing with older kids, and even thinks cats are fun if they're willing to join in. She'd love a doggy sibling to play with, but she can also be perfectly happy as your one and only, as long as she gets plenty of love, playtime, and attention. Like any young puppy, Pepper is still learning her manners. She has plenty of puppy energy and can get a little mouthy when she gets excited, but she's easily redirected to a toy and is learning every day. A home with older, dog-savvy kids would likely be the best fit while she continues learning appropriate play. Here's the good news for her future family: Pepper is crate trained and sleeps in her crate all night without crying or having accidents! She's also doing really well with potty training when kept on a consistent schedule. She's a smart girl who's already making great progress. She also working on commands like sit, down, place, and come and is during really well with those. She is a quick learner! Still needs a little work on her leash walking skills but is making progress each day. We think Pepper may be a Lab, Pittie, and Terrier mix, although we can't know for sure. Her momma is around 45 pounds, and we expect Pepper will grow into a medium-sized dog. With her beautiful black coat, little hints of brown, playful personality, and love for being around her people, Pepper has so much to offer the family willing to give her a chance. She's spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, and ready to start her next chapter. Pepper's sister found her family. Now we're hoping it's finally Pepper's turn. Could that family be yours? Pepper is available through Paws Across Pittsburgh, KL#16182. Apply to adopt Pepper at www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt ##2848426##
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Barbie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Springdale, PA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Barbie is a tender-hearted, deeply loving girl who forms strong, meaningful bonds once she feels safe. When she trusts you, she will love you with her whole heart. Like many sensitive dogs, she needs time, patience, and a calm environment to fully come out of her shell—but she is so worth the wait. Barbie hasn’t had the easiest start in life and appears to have spent much of it outdoors. She came into rescue after needing surgery due to complications while giving birth to her puppies. Despite everything she’s been through, her capacity for love is truly special. Because of her past, Barbie does experience separation anxiety. She will do best in a home where someone is around most of the time—such as a work-from-home household or one with a flexible schedule. When left alone, she’ll benefit from enrichment like Kongs, Nylabones, and puzzle toys to help her feel secure and occupied. A predictable routine, along with positive reinforcement, will help her continue to build confidence and settle into home life. Barbie tends to be more comfortable with women and may be fearful of men at first, likely due to limited exposure rather than true dislike. With patience and gentle, positive experiences, she has the potential to grow more comfortable over time. She would do best in a home without small children, as she can get a bit enthusiastic and doesn’t always realize her own strength when excited. Barbie also has a high prey drive, so a home without cats is important. She may be happiest as your one and only pet, though she has done well around pot-bellied pigs, showing she can coexist with the right companions. Barbie is fully vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. She is currently working on crate and potty training and continues to make progress each day. Barbie isn’t the right fit for every home—but for the right person, someone patient, understanding, and committed to giving her the stability she’s never had, she will be an incredibly loyal, loving, and rewarding companion. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and is available for adoption now through Paws Across Pittsburgh, Springdale, PA KL# 16182.  ##2642993##
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Maureen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Springdale, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Maureen! This sweet girl came from a hoarding case and was adopted once and returned with no fault of her own. She’s 1 year and 4 months old with a very big personality. She’s 16 lbs and we think she is part whippet and terrier of some kind. Her vet notes state that she has separation anxiety which is true, she whines/crys when she is left alone in her crate. We are still working on being fully potty trained (as we have had a few accidents). She is extremely good with kids and other dogs. She has 2 furry friends now and would really enjoy to have a friend in her forever home. She has a lot of energy and would do best with someone with an active lifestyle. Her current foster parents work opposite shifts so someone is always home with her.  When she gets very excited she does nip as she thinks she is playing (we are working on that). In her free time she enjoys chewing all the stuffing out of her stuffies, chewing on some bones and playing chase with her foster siblings in the back yard. She also enjoys a daily walk and when her foster humans plays fetch with her. She walks well on a leash and knows some basic commands.  She would do best with a family who will be able to keep up with her active lifestyle and give her all the cuddles she deserves. Maureen is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccines, flea, tick and heartworm medications. Maureen is ready for adoption on or after September 29th  through Paws Across Pittsburgh, Springdale, PA KL#16182 ##2851712##
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Jax

Mixed Breed (Medium) Boxer

Female 3 yrs 1 mo
Springdale, 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
Jax is a 3-year-old, 44-pound mixed breed who is  an absolute love bug! He’ll greet you in the morning asking for belly rubs, welcome you at the door with his big, wiggly happy butt.  He’s a true shadow dog who just wants to be near his person—and if you allow dogs on the bed, he’s definitely going to take you up on the invitation! Jax is 100% housebroken.    No crate needed for this guy .   He's fine in the house alone & has never chewed anything .  This boy LOVES to play fetch and could chase his ball over and over again!  He is very active & would do well with an active person or family.   He  comes when called to  , or just a whistle .    He has been outside on the  10 acre farm with no leash , just hangs out .  He knows commands, sit , down , paw & stay .    Jax walks great on a leash & goes shopping at Rural king & Lowe's & steals the show .  He does not bother the chickens or barn cats .  A simple "leave it " & he will walk away .   He travels well in the car & lays down in the back seat .   He's easy to keep clean & does not shed very much . He truly is a great dog & at no fault of his own ended up in foster care.   His original owner passed & he was surrendered to us to find him his forever family .  Jax is an active, smart, loving guy who loves getting outside, playing fetch, and having things to do—but once he’s had some exercise and playtime, he settles beautifully indoors. He’s happy to curl up on the couch, relax, and simply hang out with his person. He has that wonderful combination of being ready for an adventure when you are and perfectly content to lounge around the house afterward.   If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate shadow dog who can keep up with you and then happily snuggle on the couch afterward, Jax may be your guy! He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and will be available for adoption starting 10/4/26. Apply directly at www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt through Paws Across Pittsburgh, Springdale, PA 15144, KL#16182. ##2853965##

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Paws Across Pittsburgh

346 Orchard St, Springdale, PA 15144

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West Deer Township Dog Shelter

109 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024

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Humane Animal Rescue - Pets in foster

Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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Humane Animal Rescue - East

6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Pittsburgh, PA

2910 S. Archibald # A 607, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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LifeSavers Animal Rescue - SC Chapter

Hartsville, SC 15235

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Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

730 Church St, New Kensington, PA 15068

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ARPH - Western PA

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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Lilys Hope Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.

PO BOX 189, Monroeville, PA 15146

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