Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Scranton, PA: 12 Dogs Good with Cats
By Dogs of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Scranton have 12 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 12, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with cats, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. French Toast
Young (1 year 1 month) · Female · French Bulldog (short coat) · 50 mi from Scranton


French Toast came to us from Manhatten ACC after being brought in with a painful and horrible ulcer in her eye and ear infections. She was seen by our vet right away and put on medications for both her eye and ear and is doing much, much better and we are pretty hopeful she can keep her eye! We were so worried she would lose it and it’s now looking just so much better.
Read more about French Toast
She is just over 1 year old and currently hanging out in an upstate NY foster home and doing great. She is getting along well with the resident dogs, and is also super spunky and playful with the resident kitties.
She is a sweet little girl, just around a year and can’t wait to find her forever home.
All of our animals receive comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption, including a full exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, spay or neuter, heartworm testing, and any necessary medical treatment.
A vet reference, home and/or family visit, and an adoption fee are required.
Transport options are available within our operating region, including Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and New England. We do not adopt animals to Canada.
For more information or to submit an application, please visit www.pmarinc.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Deanna
Puppy · Female · Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 50 mi from Scranton


Deanna is a cute little pittie/lab mix (we think) who was brought to the shelter with a mild rectal prolapse. When we have helped so many recently – what’s one more – so welcome Deanna! Currently in an upstate NY foster home, she is about 6 1/2 - 7 weeks old and happy, sweet and spunky. She is already proving to be a smarty pants and doing great with potty training, and will learn additional puppy basics as she settles in.
Read more about Deanna
All of our animals receive comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption, including a full exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, spay or neuter, heartworm testing, and any necessary medical treatment.
A vet reference, home and/or family visit, and an adoption fee are required.
Transport options are available within our operating region, including Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and New England. We do not adopt animals to Canada.
For more information or to submit an application, please visit www.pmarinc.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Pebbles
Young · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 17 mi from Scranton



Pebbles is the cutest, sweetest, gentle little girl. Smaller and cuter than she appears in photos. She is only 3 years old, under 40 lbs, and has not had a great life. Bred several times (probably not on purpose) and not well cared for, this happy, silly girl is a love, once she comes out of her shell (takes a day or so). A touch timid with new people, but then super playful, affectionate, and a bit goofy, once she knows you. She should have a fenced yard (or experienced people), since she is a touch skittish in new situations, and on leash. Good with dogs and cats. Pebbles truly is a happy, silly girl, who just wants to be with her person/people. A must meet, for again, so much cuter and smaller in person and she will steal your heart, for sure.
Read more about Pebbles
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health. We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take a while. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Molly
Young · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat) · 17 mi from Scranton



Molly is the cutest little thing. Just a sweet, mini-cattle dog. She is only about 1.5 years old and 22 lbs of an adorable and playful little herder. Molly is super friendly and social and good with dogs, and cats (but with cats, she needs correction from time to time). She is truly such a good little girl and so easy to work with and train, and such a happy, bouncy, fun, companion dog, although a touch timid at times, with some new people. BUT, she is a cattle dog and needs folks who understand what this means, so she can get the home she will thrive in. Way smaller than she apears in the photos and SO adorable! Knowing this type of breed is a must, for her to get what she needs, and so folks understand what a little dog like this is all about.
Read more about Molly
A must meet, for she will steal your heart for sure.
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health. We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take a while. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Harry
Adult · Male · Miniature Schnauzer / Mixed (medium coat) · 17 mi from Scranton




Harry is the cutest guy, and super sweet and silly. His owner got sick, so he ended up at the shelter. His coat was a mess and his hair was almost glued over his eyes, but he is a lot better now and on his way to a beautiful coat (will take several more months of good nutrition). He has clearly been fed junk and not cared for very well for a long time. He has a little vision and hearling loss, but gets around fine and will follow us everywhere. He is a diamond in the rough, for sure. Harry is 7 to 9 years old and 17 lbs of affection. Harry is so gentle and loves being in the yard or going for a walk, and would do best if not alone all day without his humans. He does not shed and loves being with his person/people. Not an ounce of agression, but we prefer no very young kids who are not super experienced with smaller dogs. He is good in most any situation and good with dogs, and cats. A must meet, for this adorable little hypoallergenic boy is just the best. So much cuter than these photos. Sweater photos show him with his face groomed up a bit. Harry will steal your heart, for sure.
Read more about Harry
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health. We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take a while. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Cosmo
Puppy (3 months 9 days) · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 50 mi from Scranton


Brindle boy Cosmo is ready for his forever family!
At just over 3 months old and a solid 25ishlbs, he’s that perfect mix of goofy and sweet. He definitely has that funny, bouncy puppy energy—he loves wrestling and playtime—but his favorite thing to do is crash right on top of you for a long nap.
He’s doing great with his puppy basics in his Upstate NY foster home, working on potty training, crate time, and leash manners. Cosmo is going to make an awesome, loyal sidekick for a very lucky family.
Read more about Cosmo
All of our animals receive comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption, including a full exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, spay or neuter, heartworm testing, and any necessary medical treatment.
A vet reference, home and/or family visit, and an adoption fee are required.
Transport options are available within our operating region, including Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and New England. We do not adopt animals to Canada.
For more information or to submit an application, please visit www.pmarinc.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
7. Candy Litter
Puppy (4 months 4 days) · Female · Labrador Retriever / Dalmatian / Mixed (short coat) · 38 mi from Scranton





Godiva is the sassy little gourd goblin, you never knew you were missing from your life! This 4-month-old lab/Dalmatian/Australian Shepherd mix is the life of the party with ears that have six different personalities and have their own Hulu Subscription. Don’t let her petite size fool you, she plays very well with dogs 3-4 times her size and weight.
Read more about Candy Litter
Godiva gets along great with both male and female dogs, and could really care less about the resident cats in her current foster home. We are still working on housetraining, but she is improving every day. Godiva is crate trained but will cry for a bit initially. She sleeps soundly in bed all night and is the best cuddle buddy. She knows sit; currently,we are working on a few other commands. She loves toys and playing fetch.
Godiva is all around a very good puppy. She has her moments of being a little crazy (but very funny and silly to watch) and then her moments of sweet and lovable, cuddling on the couch watching TV. She is the BEST of both worlds!She's being fostered in Northumberland County, PA
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
8. Max
Adult · Male · Beagle / Mixed (medium coat) · 17 mi from Scranton





Max is the sweetest boy you could ever ask for. He is gentle and so affectionate. Max is great in any situations with people and dogs, and cats. It takes him a minute to warm up to new folks, as he can be a touch timid to start, but super friendly and wonderful, once he knows you. He is 7 to 8 years old (so not quite a senior), and 45 lbs of love. A must meet, for this handsome guy will steal your heart for sure. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs.
Read more about Max
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health. We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take awhile. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Bailey Rose
Young (1 year 4 months) · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 38 mi from Scranton


Meet Bailey Rose — Professional Face Licker, Part-Time Bug Hunter & Full-Time Good Girl!
Bailey Rose is a 1-year-4-month-old Lab mix who is ready to find her people — and if you get down on her level, prepare yourself… because your face is getting kissed!
Bailey Rose is super sweet, friendly, playful, and full of personality. She absolutely loves her humans and is great with children. Her favorite thing is being close to you, especially when you’re eye-level. Adults sitting on the floor? Yep, you’re getting kisses. Kids at her level? They’re getting kisses too! Bailey is convinced that eye-to-eye means it’s officially time for a facial. ❤️
Cats? Bailey has experience! She previously lived with cats and did well with them.
When it comes to other dogs, Bailey has a little more to say. She does enjoy other dogs, but she really loves having her humans all to herself. Because of that, a home without other dogs would likely be ideal, or she would do well with a very dog-savvy owner who understands canine body language and is willing to continue working with her on respecting another dog’s personal space.
Outside is where Bailey’s inner hunter comes out. She LOVES chasing bugs and flies, and we have a feeling that if given the chance, bunnies and squirrels would quickly become her next targets. ️
Bailey is crate trained AND house trained! She also has a hilarious little habit of “borrowing” slippers, shoes, and the kids’ toys. The good news? She doesn’t destroy them — she just seems to think everything in the house might actually belong to her.
When Bailey gets excited to see you, she may softly jump up to say hello. We’re working on her manners, and she’s learning that four paws on the floor is the way to go.
Bailey is the whole package: sweet, affectionate, playful, goofy, and incredibly loving. She’s the kind of dog who will keep you laughing, keep you company, and probably keep you wondering where your other slipper went.
Could Bailey Rose be your new best friend?
Please share Bailey’s story. Her person may be scrolling right past this post right now. ❤️
Read more about Bailey Rose
Bailey Rose is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm medication.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Sunshine
Young · Female · Boxer / Mixed (short coat) · 17 mi from Scranton


Sunshine is the sweetest, most affectionate, silly family dog. She is very petite and adorable. Very friendly and goofy. Sunshine is great with dogs, humans, and cats. She is just a year old and a lean 39 lbs. Truly a really wonderful family dog, in need of a family.
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health.
Read more about Sunshine
We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take awhile. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. Max
Senior · Male · Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 17 mi from Scranton





Max is the sweetest boy you could ever ask for. He is gentle and so affectionate. Max is great in any situations with people and dogs, and ca
ts. It takes him a minute to warm up to new folks, as he can be a touch timid to start, but super friendly and wonderful, once he knows you. He is 7 to 8 years old (so not quite a senior), and 45 lbs of love. A must meet, for this handsome guy will steal your heart for sure. LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER (Pregnant Dog Rescue) is a private, in home, all breed rescue facility. We exist only on the kindness of your donations and adoptions! We pride ourselves on being an HOLISTIC center and feed only holistic foods and various vitamins and supplements to all of our dogs.
Read more about Max
LOVABLE MUTTS ADOPTION CENTER dogs are well socialized, very friendly, and in wonderful health. We stand by our pups/dogs, and give 10 days for a refund and almost always take our dogs back at any age of their lives (often depends on dog)! LMAC has an application screening process. All applicants are asked to provide vet references, personal references, and a home visit. We pride ourselves in matching up the right dog with the right home. Sometimes this happens quickly and sometimes it might take awhile. We hope you understand and are willing to wait for the perfect pup for your situation. We reserve the right to turn applicants down and to change our mind about a suitable match, for we are only concerned about what is best for our dogs. Also note that we arrange our visiting hours around your schedule, as this is a private, in home facility. We respond to all inquiries promptly, so if you have any trouble sending us an email, or have not heard back from us within 24 hours, please, CONTACT US AGAIN and check your spam! (We all know how emails can be at times!) Our dogs are spayed or neutered (if old enough), up to date on vaccines, wormed, heartworm tested, and free of fleas and ticks. We temperament test our dogs and they are all suitable for many family situations. Our dogs are well mannered, know some basic commands, and are usually housebroken within a week of being with us (if old enough). They are in our family/home situation at this time (not in kennels or crates, although most are crate trained) and are worked with daily. All of our dogs do well with other dogs and many do well with cats. Adoption donations vary with age, breed, vetting, and training of the dog, and range from $250 to $695 (most being $595). (We do not tend to place puppies or small dogs with kids under 6 and reserve the right to match who WE feel would be the best homes for our dogs.)
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. Cherry Garcia
Adult · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 50 mi from Scranton



It honestly blows our minds that Cherry is still waiting for a family to call his own.
From the day he left the shelter, he has been pure joy, big laughs, and total goofball energy. He was a little rough around the edges in the beginning, but the second he realized he was safe, his sweet, spunky personality took over. Right now, he’s thriving in a wonderful foster home in VT, proving every day just how incredible a rescue dog can be when given a chance.
His cherry eye corrective surgery was a huge success—he has healed up beautifully, looks fantastic, and is completely ready to move on to his forever couch.
Read more about Cherry Garcia
Look at this handsome face—let’s find his people!
Get to Know Cherry:
Age: 3 years young
His Vibe: Sweet, affectionate, outgoing, and an absolute clown who keeps everyone laughing.
His Crew: Outstanding with other dogs, cats, and kids—a true all-around family companion!
Ready to adopt Cherry? We are waiting for your application now!
All of our animals receive comprehensive veterinary care prior to adoption, including a full exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, spay or neuter, heartworm testing, and any necessary medical treatment.
A vet reference, home and/or family visit, and an adoption fee are required.
Transport options are available within our operating region, including Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and New England. We do not adopt animals to Canada.
For more information or to submit an application, please visit www.pmarinc.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
Bringing a dog home to your cat
Tell the rescue about your cat: their age and how they react to dogs. A dog who has lived calmly with one cat may still want to chase a cat that runs.
Introduce them slowly. Keep them apart for the first few days and swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, like a high shelf or a room behind a baby gate, and keep the litter box and cat food out of the dog's way.
Rescues with cat-friendly dogs near Scranton
- Pregnant Dog And All Breed RescueNewfoundland, PA · 6 cat-friendly dogs above
- Pibbles & More Animal RescueBinghamton, NY · 4 cat-friendly dogs above
- Haven to Home Canine RescueBerwick, PA · 2 cat-friendly dogs above
Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in Scranton
How many cat-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Scranton?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Scranton, Pennsylvania, have 12 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat-friendly dog in Scranton?
The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near Scranton right now are Pregnant Dog And All Breed Rescue (Newfoundland, PA), Pibbles & More Animal Rescue (Binghamton, NY) and Haven to Home Canine Rescue (Berwick, PA). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a dog to my cat?
Slowly. Keep them apart for a few days so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route the dog can't follow.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.