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.

IN FOSTER - SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF INTERESTED

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Diesel

Male - Pit mix - 1 year old

Diesel is a big ole 60 pound puppy who arrived to us from another shelter where he was at risk for euthanasia. He is currently in a foster home where he is happily decompressing from shelter life. He is a great running partner and would love an active adopter with a yard for him to get his zoomies out. He is very puppy like and we are working on his mouthiness. Once he is exercised properly, he is very lovable and cuddly! He has not been cat or dog tested yet.

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Patsy

Female - Olde English Bulldog - 3.5 years old

Meet Patsy! She weighs around 70lbs. She has been decompressing in a wonderful foster home and her foster parents are spoiling her rotten and teaching her the ropes of living indoors. She is an absolute love bug and her foster family loves her so much. We are waiting for her skin to heal up and then she will be spayed and medically cleared. She arrived to us in awful condition where you could tell she never had a bath! Her foster spent a lot of time cleaning her up and letting her heal.

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Reba McIntyre

Female - Cavachon - 4 years old

Reba McIntyre came to us from an Amish puppy mill. Reba is currently in a foster home where she is loving playing with toys, getting attention from her foster pawrents, and playing with the dogs in the foster home. She is a little shy at first but she is super sweet and warms up quickly. She is working on potty training too. She weighs around 17 lbs. Reba loves to follow the foster's dogs lead, so we prefer her to go to a home with another dog to help build her confidence.

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Loyola

Female - Petite Pit mix - 1 year old

This pretty little pup has been looking for a forever home! She was sadly surrendered at a high kill shelter where her outcome wasn’t looking great. We took one look at those puppy eyes and big ole ears and knew we had to rescue her. Fortunately, we had a foster ready to scoop her up and let her get healthy! She’s now potty trained, not destructive, and super cuddly (not to mention, absolutely adorable). Lo Lo had some digestive issues when we first pulled her, but with her diet and no treats, she has been nothing but healthy! Lo Lo is super smart to - she already knows commands like sit and lay down! She’s easily trainable as she’s a people pleaser! She has the perfect amount of spunk and energy while having her calm and quiet side. It’s the best balance! Lo Lo loves to go on walks and play in doggy play dates, but she also settles down with a bone or chew toy. She has great house manners. She weighs under 30 lbs! She prefers to be the only dog in the home, but she does like having doggy friends. Older children are preferred.

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Vixen

Female - Presa Canario - 1.5 years old

Vixen can’t seem to catch a break. We are urgently looking for a medical foster with intent to adopt home for this girl. To start her sad story, Vixen was dumped on a busy road in Philly. She was tied to a pole where she needed immediate medical attention due to a uterine prolapse. It was heart breaking for her – being stuck, abandoned, and in pain. Who knows how long she was left there? Fortunately, she was rescued and received the veterinary care that she so desperately needed. Vixen recovered quickly with us in a sweet cottage where she was able to stay calm and get lots of loving. Just when we think she is fully recovered, healthy, and happy – we noticed her favoring one of her legs. Her diagnosis showed that she has a partial tear in her ACL and will need a brace to help her heal. In case you haven’t met Vixen yet, she is a spunky girl who is a tad clumsy. She loves to go on her walks and play with volunteers. Vixen will need lots of rest and extra attention to make up for the lack of distance she can walk. She loves toys and still acts like a puppy. Once she has her brace on, it is important to have her on floors that have traction. We are hoping to find a home with carpet floors and no other pets to prevent her from getting amped up. Due to her pulling on a leash, the vet recommended keeping her in a fenced area to prevent her from pulling. She is a goofy, gentle giant – weighing just shy of 100 lbs! Believe it or not, she thinks she is a lap dog! Who could say no to those cuddles? Vixen is super sweet, playful, and fun! Vixen is potty trained in foster and a wonderful house guest. As long as you don’t mind slobber and snoring, she is an absolute dream!

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Pickle

Male - Border Collie - 1-2 years old

Pickle is currently in a foster home and is available by appointment only. His foster dad says that he is very sweet, affectionate, and playful. He loves giving kisses and getting his belly rubbed. He loves his toys, especially the ones that squeak, but tennis balls may be his favorite. He’s great on a leash. He likes sleeping in bed and will snuggle with you until you’re ready to sleep and then he lays at your feet. Pickle is an active pup who needs daily exercise like long walks, runs, or a nice size backyard to run around in. He’s an energetic boy, and he will keep up with you on runs! Being a smart breed, he needs mental exercise as well as physical exercise! He’s been working on sit, paw, down, spin, and stay. He has done amazing in play groups with Rhubarb, Jolie, Ryder. In his foster home he has met a Boxer and a yorkie too! Please do your research on this breed before applying! Pickle weighs around 35 lbs.

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Rosa

Female - Pit mix - 6 years old

Rosa is a recent arrival from a high kill shelter in Philly. She was just hours away from being euthanized. Luckily we were able to scoop her up! She is super friendly and lovable. She weighs around 50 lbs. She loves to play with squeaky balls and hang out in the yard with our volunteers. Despite her age, she still acts like a puppy by jumping around and tossing toys in the air. She is super silly and fun! Come see it for yourself! Rosa can be strong on a leash and doesn't like to walk by noisy cars/trucks. She enjoys going on long walks and playing in the yard with her favorite volunteers.

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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 shadow. That 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. He weighs around 55-60 lbs. Despite missing some ears, we think he’s the cutest! Anyone would be lucky to have a dog like Elmer!