Dogs for Adoption in Adams County, PA: 6 Dogs Looking for a Home
20 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 1 rescue or shelter in Adams County. Here are 6 of the newest arrivals, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption in Adams County, 3 puppies, 11 young dogs, 2 adults and 4 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are Hound, Labrador Retriever and Shih Tzu, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Lucky Charms
MEET LUCKY CHARMS — YOUR FUTURE BEST FRIEND!
Looking for a sweet soul who just needs a little love and patience to shine? Meet Lucky Charms!
Lucky Charms is a female mixed-breed dog, over 1 year old, who is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. She may be timid when you first meet her, but underneath that shy exterior is a loving girl who wants nothing more than to feel safe and give her heart to someone special.
A little about Lucky Charms:
Read more about Lucky Charms
Female, 1+ years old, 25 lbs
Spayed and up to date on vaccines
Working on house and crate training with a consistent routine
Loves belly rubs and giving kisses
Rides well in the car
Dog-friendly
Cats are an unknown
Lucky Charms can be scared at first, especially around sudden movements, so she will need a patient, understanding family who will give her time to build trust and confidence. A calm home with a young couple or a family with older, respectful children may be the perfect fit for this sweet girl.
With consistency, kindness, and lots of love, Lucky Charms has so much potential to blossom into a wonderful companion. She just needs someone willing to see the love waiting beneath her shy exterior.
Fostered in New Freedom, Pennsylvania
Could you be the lucky one to give Lucky Charms her happily ever after?
Please share to help this deserving girl find her forever home!
Apply today at www.pack9rescue.org.
Lic #9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 10am-1pm Lowe's East York (2449 E. Market St, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at https://pack9rescue.org/applications/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Sadie
Sadie the SweetPea is full of love and wants to tell you her story
After surviving years of neglect, look at her smile! She was rescued in Georgia where she finally received veterinary care and lots of TLC. This brave girl had to have most of her teeth removed because of the neglect. She is absolutely loving her yummy soft food and treats! Because of severe matting, she was shaved of all her hair and look at how soft and beautiful she is!
Read more about Sadie
Sadie is the most perfect lady: Her most favorite spot is on a soft pillow, bed or snuggled in a blanket. She is so laid-back and only wants to follow her human and look out the door to see what is up in the neighborhood. Walks are the highlight of her day!
Sadie gets along with dogs of all sizes and cats. She is spayed and current on vaccines and preventatives. Sadie is a 10 year old Shih Tzu mix; still needing to gain weight, Sadie loves her afternoon snacks, especially peanut butter balls!
This precious girl will wiggle her way into your heart in a minute, what are you waiting for? Come meet her in New Cumberland, PA.
LIC #9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 10am-1pm Lowe's East York (2449 E. Market St, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at https://pack9rescue.org/applications/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Bambi
Bambi is back with us due to no fault of her own.
Meet Bambi, a 11 month-old Beagle mix with the softest velvety ears and the sweetest little soul. This 45-pound girl is incredibly timid when she first meets new people and will need a patient home willing to give her time to feel safe and come out of her shell.
Once she knows you, Bambi is affectionate, gentle, and loves having her people nearby. She enjoys calm, playful dog friends, is kid-friendly, and has been non-reactive around cats. She is doing well with her house and crate-training schedule and just needs a family to keep helping her build confidence.
Read more about Bambi
Bambi is spayed, current on vaccines, and fostered in Harrisburg, PA.
LIC #9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 10am-1pm Lowe's East York (2449 E. Market St, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at https://pack9rescue.org/applications/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Buzz
Dear Buzz’s Future Family,
Hi! I’m one of the kids at Buzz’s foster home, and I wanted to tell you about him because I think he’s a really awesome puppy!
First, you should know that Buzz LOVES toys. Like, REALLY loves them! If you give him a toy, he’s the happiest puppy ever. He loves playing with us kids and the other dogs at our house. He’s always ready to have fun!
Buzz is also super sweet. He loves people and getting attention, and he just wants to be part of whatever we’re doing. If we’re playing, he wants to play. If we’re hanging out, he wants to hang out with us. I think he just really likes having friends!
Read more about Buzz
He’s only 14 weeks old, so he’s still a baby and has lots of things to learn. Sometimes I wonder how big he’s going to get because his mommy is only 30 pounds, but nobody knows who his daddy is! The grown-ups think he might be anywhere from 50 plus pounds when he’s bigger. That’s a pretty big difference if you ask me!
I really like having Buzz at our house, but I know he’s not supposed to stay here forever. He’s waiting for his own family, and I hope they have lots of toys, maybe another dog to play with, and people who will love him as much as we do.
If you decide to adopt Buzz, can you promise me something? Please be patient with him while he learns how to be a good boy. He’s still little, and he has his whole life ahead of him. I hope he gets to spend it being somebody’s best friend.
Love,
One of Buzz’s Human Foster Brothers
A Little More About Buzz!
17 pounds
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Current on age-appropriate vaccines
Cats unknown
Mixed breed
Fostered in Harrisburg, PA
Do you want to be Buzz’s forever family?
Apply here: www.pack9rescue.org/applications
PA Caring for K-9’s
LIC #9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 10am-1pm Lowe's East York (2449 E. Market St, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at https://pack9rescue.org/applications/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Mysti
FALL in Love with Mysti… Because Every Season Is Better with a Best Friend!
While everyone is searching for pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, Mysti is searching for something a little more important… a forever home to spend the rest of her seasons.
At 8 years old, Mysti isn’t looking for wild adventures or a packed social calendar. She’s looking for someone to love, a comfortable spot to rest, and a family who won’t mind having a four-legged shadow following them from room to room.
Meet Mysti!
Read more about Mysti
8 years young
60 pounds of sweetness
Dog friendly
Cat friendly
Kid friendly
Fully house trained and even lets you know when she needs to go out!
No crate needed! She’s trustworthy when left home alone.
Great car companion
Enjoys walks and exploring the yard
Up to date on preventatives, heartworm negative, spayed, and microchipped
Why Mysti is the perfect cozy-season companion:
Mysti is the kind of dog who doesn’t need to be the center of attention. She just wants to be wherever you are. Cooking dinner? She’s nearby. Watching football? She’s your couch buddy. Enjoying a quiet fall afternoon? She’s perfectly content just being in the same room.
She may have a little age-related arthritis, but don’t tell Mysti she’s getting older! This girl still enjoys running around her foster family’s fenced yard and soaking up everything life has to offer.
The hardest part? At 8 years old, Mysti has so much love left to give, but older dogs are often overlooked while everyone rushes to adopt the puppies.
Mysti isn’t asking for much. Just a family who will choose her and give her the security of knowing she’s finally home.
And here’s a little extra reason to FALL for her! A generous sponsor has donated toward Mysti’s adoption fee to help this deserving girl find her happily ever after!
Fostered in New Holland, PA
Please share Mysti! Somewhere out there is a family who needs exactly the kind of love this sweet girl has to offer. Let’s help them find each other before another season passes her by.
Apply to adopt Mysti:
www.pack9rescue.org/applications
LIC #9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, October 25, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 10am-1pm Lowe's East York (2449 E. Market St, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at https://pack9rescue.org/applications/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Raider
Meet Raider the Invader!
Flown in just for you!
He’ll invade your home, take over your kitchen, get right into your personal space… and then steal your heart!
Raider spent months waiting in a small rural shelter in South Carolina without anyone choosing him. Now he’s made the trip to Pennsylvania in search of the forever family he deserves.
Raider is a handsome 3-year-old Black Lab mix weighing approximately 55 pounds. He’s recently neutered, up to date on vaccines and preventatives, and is working hard on becoming the perfect house guest. He’s mostly house and crate trained and continues to improve every day.
Read more about Raider
Raider is wonderful with children (he currently lives with a 3-year-old boy), adults, and other dogs. While he isn’t currently living with cats, he was reported to be non-reactive when introduced to cats while in South Carolina.
One of Raider’s favorite things is romping around the yard with his foster brother, Puck. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate, and loyal companion, Raider might just be your perfect match.
Currently fostered in Dillsburg, PA
Click here to apply:
www.pack9rescue.org/applications
LIC # 9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at www.pack9rescue.org. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at www.pack9rescue.org or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. https://www.facebook.com/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 9am-3pm New Holland Food Truck Festival - Country Lane Gazebos (540 Hollander Rd, New Holland, PA)
Sunday, October 11, 202612pm-3pm Paws, Protect, and Adopt - State Farm - Mike Murray (2780 Carlisle Rd York, PA)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 9am-12pm Gulliver's Run - Gifford Pinchot Park (Conewago Day Use Area - off Alpine Rd, Wellsville, PA)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Nissan of York (1212 Loucks Rd, York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at
www.pack9rescue.org/applications
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Adams County
The rescues with the most dogs listed in Adams County.
- PA Caring for K-9'sNew Oxford , Pa · 20 dogs
How to adopt from PA Caring for K-9's
$350 for all pups that are spayed and neutered. We don't believe in juvenile altering so the adoption fee for any pup under four months is $400. One the adopted family had altered the pup they send in the certificate and are credited $50. Contract applies as well sat rental check, vet check and three non family references.
Cities and towns in Adams County
- Gettysburg 248
- Littlestown 278
- Carroll Valley 60
- McSherrystown 269
- Lake Meade 80
- New Oxford 72
- Bonneauville 270
- East Berlin 76
- Biglerville 79
- Abbottstown 72
- Arendtsville 79
- Bendersville 58
- York Springs 55
- Fairfield 60
Adopting a dog in Adams County
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in Adams County
How many dogs are up for adoption in Adams County?
As of November 4, 2026, 20 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption in Adams County, Pennsylvania, by 1 rescue or shelter. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Adams County?
The rescues with the most dogs near Adams County right now are PA Caring for K-9's (New Oxford , Pa). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Adams County?
Yes. 3 puppys are up for adoption in Adams County.
How do I adopt a dog in Adams County?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.