Dogs Available for Adoption in Foster

Please note, these dogs are NOT at our facility, but they are still looking for their forever homes! If you find a specific dog you are interested in and would like to meet, 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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Daisy

Female - Dalmatian - 5 years old

Daisy weighs around 62 lbs. She arrived to us from an Amish puppy mill where she was used for breeding her whole life. She is super friendly and sweet! She can be timid at first but then warms up quickly. She enjoys smothering you with kisses and snuggling on the couch. She is currently in a foster home with 3 other dogs, and she is great with them. Older kids are preferred due to her size.

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Wilson

Male - Yorki - 1.5 years old

Wilson is a tiny boy who weighs only 5.9 lbs. He was found as a stray on the streets of Philly where he was clearly neglected and severely matted. He’s getting some much needed TLC and rest after being on the streets. He is loving his new fluffy bed! He is currently in foster and recovering from his neuter.

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Turnip

Male - Cavapoo - 7 years old

Turnip arrived to us from an Amish puppy mill where he was used for breeding his whole life. This poor boy is understandably terrified and is decompressing in one of our wonderful foster homes. Turnip lived 7 years in only a crate, so he is not potty trained. We are looking for an adopter who will be patient and willing to work with him as he learns how to live in a home. We are also looking for a home with another dog to show Turnip how to be a dog. He seeks guidance and comfort from the foster's dogs. Amish dogs can take longer to acclimate to a normal household environment, but we are hopeful his forever family is out there! He has plenty of love to give, but he just needs help building confidence and trust. He seems to enjoy walking around the neighborhood and love car rides! His foster mama says he is super sweet and loving despite what we think he’s been through.

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Vixen

Female - Presa Canario - 1.5 years old

Meet our beautiful girl Vixen! She arrived to us from a high kill shelter in Philly where they found her tied to a pole. Unfortunately, she needed immediate medical attention to address a uterine prolapse. It was very scary for her to be in pain and abandoned on a busy road. Luckily she got the surgery she so badly needed and now is fully recovered! She’s healthy, and she’s ready for her forever home. Vixen is a goofy and loveable big gentle giant. She is super sweet, playful, and fun! Vixen has been enjoying this past week in a foster home where she got a much needed break from the shelter. Vixen’s foster mama says that she is an absolute sweetheart. She is housebroken, walks nicely on the leash, and a total couch potato (with the cutest little snore)! Need a lap dog? Maybe a little slobber? Vixen is your girl. Sadly Vixen has a partial tear in her ACL and will need a brace. We are looking for a medical foster with intent home for this girl.

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Elmer

Male - Plott Hound mix - 1 year old

Elmer has been through it all - he was found with a broken leg after being hit by a car, and sadly, someone chopped off his ears… so cruel. No one claimed this terrified boy after his terrible accident. We knew we had to scoop him up and get him to a foster home to heal. He was heart broken (and physically broken) and desperately wanted loveDespite having a painful past, he’s a happy and bubbly pup ready for his forever home! Fast forward to today, Elmer is an absolute love bug! His favorite things include sitting on your lap, chasing leaves, playing with his favorite toy dragon or chewing on a bone, catching some zzz’s, and laying in the sunshine. He definitely prefers to be around people and is always curious to know what everyone is up to! The foster calls him their little shadowThat said, he does well when home alone, he’s potty trained and knows not to be destructive - he’d rather sleep! He’s on the mend from a broken leg but that doesn’t stop him from wanting to play tug of war and throw his toys around! He’s still very much a goofy puppy.After these bursts of energy he just wants a lap to lay his head on. He’s a handsome boy with a beautiful brindle coat. Despite missing some ears, we think he’s the cutest! Anyone would be lucky to have a dog like Elmer!

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Prince

Male - Terrier mix - 3-4 years old

Meet Prince! A little guy with a huge personality who definitely lives up to his name! He would be right at home on an old English estate chasing rats out of the fancy horse stables…or whatever it is terriers do on old English estates. Since that isn’t an option, he expresses his terrier-ness by going for long walks, “alerting” every time he hears a squeak by perking his ears up and trying to find the source, and by absolutely destroying every rope toy he meets. He is also happy to curl up on the couch and take it easy. It takes him a while to warm up to people and he doesn't like hands or feet coming directly at his face, which is reasonable and even relatable if you ask me. Failure to respect those rules will get you a very stern reminder, so Prince needs to be in a child free, dog savvy home. He is not an appropriate option for a first time dog owner. He reacts to the cat he lives with when he sees her, but is easily redirected and quickly forgets she exists. Prince is reactive (a.k.a barks a lot) when meeting new dogs, but he lives in (relative) harmony with five bossy chihuahuas. Prince is fully house trained. So, bottom line, Prince is a tiny little guy in a big, sometimes scary world and he needs a special person to help him navigate that world. If you are that person, Prince will repay you with a lifetime of loyalty, laughs, and love.