Updated recently
Phillus
Phillus is a Female, Bichon who loves to give you kisses. She was surrendered when a breeder was closing her breeding operation. She is learning what …
Camp Papillon Adoption & Rescue Inc • Stroudsburg, PA
Dogs for Adoption in Pennsylvania
783 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania. Showing 1–30 of 783 below.
Every dog in Pennsylvania deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
50 shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's dogs are listed mainly by rescue groups, with Yardley, Springdale and Kimberton among the busiest locations. Rescue adoptions usually run through foster homes and start with an application, which is different from a municipal shelter, where walk-in hours let you meet dogs the same day.
Open the profile, then contact the organization that has the dog. An application or a conversation tends to come first, followed by a meet and greet and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since listings cluster in a handful of places, many groups help arrange transport within Pennsylvania for the right match. For that dog's history, requirements and availability, contact the organization on the profile.
783 dogs in Pennsylvania — page 1 of 27
Updated recently
Moko
Moko... what's not to love about Moko... Well ALOT! Moko must be an only dog. Moko needs a calm home. Moko looks like a 200 pound Cujo when he gives y…
One Dog at a Time ODAAT • Lewistown, PA
Updated recently
Taylor
Taylor is one of the bestest girls!! She has a bladder problem that cannot be surgically corrected, she could wear diapers but she absolutely hates th…
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
Updated recently
Rex
Rex is looking for his forever home. He was surrendered at just a mere 8 months old to One Dog at a Time ODAAT because of his severe separation anxiet…
One Dog at a Time ODAAT • Lewistown, PA
Updated recently
At Risk
Updated recently
Naomi
Makenna and her sister, Naomi are such sweethearts! Chihuahua mixes, they’re 11 weeks old, weigh 6 to 9 pounds and will mature to only 15 pounds or so…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Vance
How cute can you get? Well, not everyone is as adorable as this little boy is! Vance is a 4-month-old mix of Feist and Rat Terrier. Haven’t heard of a…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Valerie
Valerie is a fine little Lab mix with a loving personality. She presently weighs 15 pounds and will mature to between 45 and 50 pounds. As with so man…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Cosmo Hope
Cosmo Terrier mix Sex: Male Size: 64 lb Status: Available About Cosmo Cosmo's story isn't one he chose. He was originally adopted from another shelter…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Prometheus Hope
Prometheus Age: 1 year Breed: Irish Wolfhound mix Sex: Male Size: 82 lb Status: Available Meet Prometheus - A true Southern gentleman with a goofy str…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Shamrock Hope
Age: 6 months Breed: Pitbull Terrier mix Sex: Male Size: 40 lb Status: Available About Shamrock Meet Shamrock, a 5-month-old Pit Terrier mix who decid…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Tiny Hope
Tiny Age: 1 year Breed: Heeler mix Sex: Female Size: 29 lb Status: Available About Tiny Tiny is a beautiful 2-year-old Blue Heeler mix with a gentle s…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Sage Hope
Age: 1 year Breed: Blue Heeler mix Sex: Female Size: 37 lb Status: Available About Sage Sage is the kind of dog who makes you smile because she has a …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Dill Pickles
Dill Pickes Age: 7 months Breed: Shepherd mix Sex: Male Size: 70 lb Status: Available If there was ever a dog who deserved to have his world put back …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Jenna Hope
Jenna Age: 6 months Breed: Sex: Female Size: 33 lb Status: Available Jenna is a 6-month-old Husky who has spent most of her young life as a stray. She…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Dixie Hope
Dixie is a 1-year-old, 50 lb. Husky who is, quite honestly, a Husky through and through! Before coming to the shelter, Dixie spent weeks keeping our A…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Twiggy
Twiggy is a 4-year-old Mini Aussie mix weighing 15 to 20 pounds. She’s good with all size dogs, and she’s well behaved generally. This is a smart girl…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Zanka
Meet Zanka, a great Beagle mix who is presently 5 months old. He weighs 15 pounds now and will mature to around 35 pounds. This boy is very energetic,…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Indi
Indi is an adorable 5-month-old Shepherd mix with a great temperament. She presently weighs 20 pounds and will grow to between 50 and 55 pounds. She h…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Bernie
Here we have an adorable Terrier mix named Bernie! He’s between 2 and 4 years old, weighs about 12 pounds, and, of course, each of those pounds is fil…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Matilda
Good with other dogs, kids, and her foster’s cat, Matilda is a sweet 3 to 4 month old Lab/Hound mix. (Look at those eyes of hers!) She presently weigh…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Cordelia
Cordelia is a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix with a sparkling personality. She weighs only 14 pounds and, it’s because of her petiteness and a bit of shynes…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Moose
Tucker and Moose are playful brothers. Lab mixes, they’re 4 months old and weigh about 20 pounds; they’ll mature to 50 pounds or so. Both boys do well…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Tucker
Tucker and Moose are playful brothers. Lab mixes, they’re 4 months old and weigh about 20 pounds; they’ll mature to 50 pounds or so. Both boys do well…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Winifred
Lil Mary and her sister, Winifred, are delightful, fun loving mixes of Boxer and English Bulldog, and, although they presently weigh 20 to 25 pounds, …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Buzz
What’s all the buzz about? It’s our boy, Buzz, the 1-year-old Border Collie/Rat Terrier mix who weighs just 21 pounds! He’s a fella with extremely hig…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Snow
She came to us with eight (yup, eight!) puppies and proved to be a wonderful Mama Dog to them all! Her name is Snow; she’s a 2-year-old, 50-to-55-poun…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Latte
Just look at those eyes! Aren’t they full of life (and gorgeous, too?) Latte is a 3-month-old Lab mix weighing 12 puppy pounds soon to be a mature wei…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Updated recently
Teeny
Four-month-old Teeny is a delightful mix of Chihuahua and Terrier. She weighs 17 puppy pounds and will mature to about 25 pounds. Teeny is a girl who …
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Browse by breed in Pennsylvania
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Pennsylvania
Programs that help Pennsylvania adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterPennsylvania SPCA, Spay & Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter surgery packages at Pennsylvania SPCA locations in Philadelphia and Danville.
- Low-cost vet carePennsylvania SPCA, Veterinary Care (opens in a new tab) — Overview of the Pennsylvania SPCA veterinary clinic, vaccine clinics and spay and neuter services.
- Low-cost vet careHumane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Veterinary Care (opens in a new tab) — Two Pittsburgh medical centers offering low-cost wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry and spay and neuter surgery.
- Spay / neuterHumane Pennsylvania, Affordable Spay/Neuter (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter packages with vaccines and microchip at the Reading campus, by appointment request.
- Low-cost vet careAnimal Friends, Vet Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Pittsburgh wellness clinic offering affordable exams, vaccines and spay and neuter procedures for owned pets.
Dogs available in other states
Adopting a dog in Pennsylvania — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Pennsylvania?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Pennsylvania, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in Pennsylvania up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Pennsylvania?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in Pennsylvania instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Pennsylvania offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in Pennsylvania good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
