Dogs Available for Adoption

The list below are our dogs that are on site and available to meet on Saturday from 10-2pm. Please also view our Available Dogs in Foster and Available Puppies. If you find a specific dog you are interested in and would like to apply, please email your dog adoption application to dogadoptions@thesanctuarypa.org. If you have any questions regarding a particular dog, please email the Dog Adoption Team.

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Jake

Male - Poodle mix - 2 years old

Introducing our newest love, Jake! He is the absolute sweetest boy you will ever meet. He is a poodle mix around 2 years old. Do you want to be absolutely showered with love, affection, and kisses 24/7? He is the boy for you. He would literally climb in your shirt if he could! Meet this stage 5 clinger Saturday from 10-2pm.

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Roxie

Female - Pit mix - 7 years old

Meet Roxie this Saturday from 10-2pm. Roxie arrived to us from another shelter. She was surrendered there by her owner who sadly wasn’t able to take care of her anymore. According to the owner, Roxie is 10 years old, although the vet estimated 6 or 7 years old! What we DO know, is that she is a wonderfully sweet, gentle and loving soul. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her sweet personality!
Roxie was in a foster home for a few weeks. Her foster mama said that she walks great on a leash, has excellent house manners, loves to be outside, car rides no problem! Every person she meets gets charmed by her happily wagging tail, and she really loves people. And she can be playful too! Her skin conditions are being treated and she’s feeling so much better!

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Hunter

Male - Mixed breed - 2 years old

Hunter is back with us…through absolutely no fault of his own! Once again, life has failed this boy. He was found starving, scared, and covered in mange. We nursed him back to health and his bubbly personality began to shine. We were beyond excited when we found a home for Hunter. After a few days, the adopter realized he was too rambunctious and playful, so he was returned back to us. Imagine being returned for being SO excited that you finally found your forever home. We are hoping someone will see what a great boy he is. Please note, he is very playful and puppylike. He loves long walks and being with his people. We want to make sure we are setting him up for success!

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Manzo

Male - Shepherd/Husky mix - 1.5 years old

Every shelter dog is waiting for one thing we never seem to have enough of — time.

Time to decompress. Time to trust. Time to realize the world can still be kind and to feel loved. And honestly, aren’t we all looking for the same thing? A little patience. A little understanding. Someone who sees past our hardest moments and stays anyway.

This handsome husky has been through a couple homes in the past few months — not because he’s an awful dog, but because no one has given him the time he needs to settle in. Every new place for Manzo means starting over. New smells, new people, new routines. Huskies are highly intelligent, emotional dogs, and for him, adjusting to a new home doesn’t happen overnight. He just needs someone patient enough to let him adjust at his own pace. And yes — he can be stubborn at times. He’s a husky after all...

He needs structure, consistency, and someone experienced who understands the breed. He is NOT the right fit for a first-time dog owner and a home with dog savvy older children preferred. He would love an active family to go on long walks, runs or hikes with. He also loves playing in water and would be a great buddy to take on adventures!

Behind those big beautiful blue eyes is a dog who wants what every shelter dog wants: a family who won’t give up on him. He may not be perfect on day one or even week one, but with time, patience, and understanding, he has so much potential to become an incredible companion.

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Luna

Female - Husky mix - 7 years old

Help Luna find her forever home! Luna loves her walks, is good in the car, and has great manners! She is a loyal dog and is very smart! She already knows “sit” and “paw,” and she’s eager to keep learning. Anything for a pup cup! She’s also fully potty trained and settles nicely into a routine! Luna needs to be the only pet in the home. She’s not looking for chaos or a busy household either. Because she bonds so deeply with her people, Luna would do best with a single owner without a lot of activity coming in and out. She needs a quiet home where she can spend her time being spoiled! We know her perfect match might be rare, but we also know they’re out there. And when they find her, they’ll wonder how they ever lived without her!!

Dulce

Female - Bulldog - 2 years old

Dulce has overcome so much. This sweet girl was found as a bald and skinny stray in rough condition who is now a happy and chunky girl. She was also treated for a rectal prolapse. Dulce is adorable and sweet but your typical bully breed…very stubborn and bossy. We are looking for a home with bully breed experience. Dulce recently made friends with Denver and they have been loving playing together!

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Denver

Male - Cattle Dog mix - 2 years old

Denver is a young dog that has been with us for quite some time. He was exhibiting some guarding behaviors in the home and was sadly returned to us. At the shelter and with volunteers, he is a fun and loving goofball. He loves all the activity at the shelter but definitely needs a firm handler. Denver will either need a single owner home or a home where both people will be the alpha. We know we are looking for a unicorn family for this boy, but in the right home, he will be successful.

His DNA test came back as a cattle dog/sheep dog/eskimo dog mix but to us, he looks like a border collie. Denver has turned into a dog friendly boy who loves playdates with his shelter pup friends. His play dates have been successful with happy go lucky and friendly dogs. He is very playful and would thrive in an active lifestyle. Potential adopters should have breed experience. He is also super smart and wants to please! Denver seems okay with cats but we always recommend slow introductions.

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Cider

Male - Pit mix - 2 years old

Cider came to us extremely skinny. He has gained some weight and is enjoying all of the love, attention, and extra treats. He is very nervous in the shelter environment and needs a firm and confident handler. He is adjusting to kennel life, but once he is outside the shelter, he is the best boy! He is very goofy and playful with all of our female volunteers. Cider seems to prefer women and is more fearful of men. He has been working with some of our male volunteers and has made friends with two of them already. We are so proud of him! Older children only for this nervous boy. Cider will be available by appointment only.

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Marley

Female - Shiba Inu mix - 4 years old

Marley arrived to us after she was on the run as a stray for 3.5 months! She has been decompressing and getting all of the love with our volunteers. Marley is your typical Shiba Inu who is stubborn and quirky. She takes some time to warm up to new people, but once she does…she is your best friend who just wants belly rubs. One of our volunteers has taken Marley for a couple sleepovers and said she was amazing…a perfect couch potato who just wants love. Marley would do best in a calm and quiet home. Marley’s adopter should have experience with nervous dogs and a physically fenced in yard. Marley seems okay with cats but we always recommend slow introductions. Marley will be available by appointment only.

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Sora

Female - Pit mix - 2 years old

Sora came to us very sick with neurological issues. She could barely stand up and she was not eating. She is now eating healthy meals and walking better however, this special girl will always be a little wobbly.

Sora loves attention and she loves to be with people. She is currently our “office dog” and she gets attention from our volunteers all day long. However, Sora has some behaviors that can be misinterpreted because of her neurological issues. Sora would do best with a family that is home more often than not and also with a fenced in yard where she can be let out to potty frequently. Sora would benefit from a home that’s willing to go on the journey of learning and training with her so she can continue to grow. She’s a true rescue experience and someone is going to be very lucky and privileged to go on that journey with her…..and get to stare at those radar ears every single day! Sora will be available by appointment only.

Dogs Coming Soon

These dogs are not ready for adoption yet, but they will be soon! Stay tuned while we evaluate their medical and behavioral needs and figure out any specific requirements. Applications can be submitted online before meeting them.