Pittsburgh/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on February 07, 2020
These Pittsburgh-based dogs are up for adoption and in need of a good homePhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Pittsburgh.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Jafar, retriever and hound mix

Jafar is a male retriever and hound mix currently housed at Animal Care and Welfare, Inc.

Jafar is happy to keep company with kids, dogs or cats. He's already neutered, and he has had all his shots.

Here's more about him:

He is 10 months old and weighs 50 pounds. He would make a fantastic dog for children and adults. The sky is the limit with his potential. 

Read more about Jafar on Petfinder.

Cocoa, Staffordshire bull terrier and pit bull terrier mix

Cocoa is a winsome female Staffordshire bull terrier and pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Animal Care and Welfare, Inc.

Cocoa will get along great with your cats. Her ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. Cocoa is already spayed, and she has had all her shots.

Here's more about her:

She has a very mild temperament and is well mannered. Cocoa is housebroken and move-in ready. She absolutely adores kids and just wants to be with people. She does well with cats, but not with dogs. 

Apply to adopt Cocoa today at Petfinder.

Chocolate, Catahoula leopard dog and Australian shepherd mix

Chocolate is a lovable female Catahoula leopard dog and Australian shepherd mix in the care of Animal Care and Welfare, Inc.

Chocolate likes to socialize, and she'll get along great with children, cats or dogs. She has had all of her shots, and she is spayed.

Here's more about her:

Chocolate needs to put on some weight. She loves children, is very personable and smiles when sees people. She will be your next cuddle bug. She is housebroken and move-in ready.

Read more about how to adopt Chocolate on Petfinder.


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