Available Dogs - Midatlantic
PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, DC
Please visit our adoption page to read about applying for a New Spirit dog.
The link to the application is at the bottom of that page.
Many times, a dog on this page will already be adopted by the time we process your application. If a dog you were looking at no longer appears on this page, please check our "Happy Endings" page to see if they've been adopted.
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Coming Attractions:
The dogs in Coming Attractions are not yet available but if you see one that interests you, please submit an application now to allow time for processing.
Hold: These dogs in the New Spirit program are currently undergoing medical treatment or behavioral assessment. No applications are being accepted on them at this time. Please check back for updates.
Bailey Blue is a work in progress, learning to trust people. She may have been abused or had some head injury or is just naturally extremely shy of people, but she is great with other dogs. This girl is a flower waiting to bloom and it will take some time to see how much more progress she can make. She may never be a very social dog with people she doesn't know but it's clear she will learn to love and trust at least one or two people. Bailey Blue is fostered in Collegeville PA. NS3780
Mangus - ADOPTION PENDING - is in the 30 pound range and presently on medical hold due to recuperation from an accident. He is approximately 8 years old and semi-velcro. He always wants to know where you are and can hear you move from two rooms away. He is totally trust worthy without a crate, but will slip into his crate periodically for a nap. He experienced some time on his own before being rescued so asks that we keep all garbage can lids closed. He does not play with toys but enjoys belly rubs while in your lap and loves hanging on the deck watching the deer and new fawns on the outside of the fencing. Fostered in Stroudsburg, PA NS3884
Champi
Champi is a sweetheart of a boy and is a typical velcro pup! He is 9 months old and was rescued from Puerto Rico and brought to the US to find his forever home.
Champi loves to be around his people, walks very well on a leash and loves to play with tennis balls. He is very cat savvy and is interested in them but does not invade their personal space. He likes other dogs as well and is learning appropriate boundaries with dogs with less energy than him.
Champi would do better in a house where he doesn't need to be crated as much as he doesn't like to be away from his people. However, we are working on this in his foster home!
He is such a love bug and cannot wait to meet his new family!!
Champi is fostered in Mays Landing, NJ
Apply here for him. NS4098
Please check back for updates.
Brian
Brian is a handsome 4-year-old red bi Aussie, weighing 38 pounds, no tail, and he’s ready for a new beginning. This housebroken boy rides well in the car and is easy to handle for grooming. He’s gentle with kids and has a calm, submissive nature. He has come a long way in foster and now trusts his main caregiver and is ready and able to form an attachment to a person. He spent most of his life living outdoors with minimal human contact.
While Brian tends to avoid human interaction at first, once he feels safe, he’s sweet and cooperative. He will do best in a home with a secure yard and at least one other playful doggie companion. After a rough start, he's now fantastic on leash. Brian crates easily but now sleeps peacefully through the night uncrated in the bedroom and can be left loose in the house when you're away with no problem.
Brian now wiggles in response to sweet talk, and is very food motivated so he learns quickly and happily with a few treats. He is such a nice boy, with a fantastically soft coat that he has learned to like having brushed.
This guy might take a little longer to integrate into a new household and adjust to new humans than a dog from a more conventional background. but he is so worth it!
Brian is fostered in Collegeville PA.
Apply here for him. NS4101
Annie Oakley
Oh, that Cinderella smile! This sweet, spunky gal is a true delight. She can prance her way down any runway and boy, will heads turn! Her daily walks on the rail trail have passersby mesmerized at her gorgeous coat and of course, smile! She walks beautifully on a loose leash and is enthralled at all the sights and sounds of nature. She is non-reactive on the leash with runners, bicycles and dogs. This medium energy, healthy, nine year-old is the perfect companion dog, as she just loves to be with her person. She knows basic commands and her favorite activity is fetch, either indoors or out. She is very patient waiting for you to join in her game.
She loves to run errands with you and rides quietly in the car. She jumps in and out of the back of the SUV very nicely, and is content to just enjoy the ride. This healthy 45 lb gal is up to date on everything to include dental. Those sparkling white teeth and gorgeous smile are quick to catch every photographer's eye!
Annie is a very pleasant, upbeat girl. Her tail has not stopped wagging since she entered foster. She crates beautifully if needed, and is hands-down reliable in the house. Although Annie has lived with other dogs, she is a bit of a diva, and prefers to be your one and only, to include cats. This gal has been lovely with kids, so she adjusts nicely when the grandchildren visit.
At the top of Annie's Christmas list is "Forever Home". Annie is a treasure, deserving of only the very best, as she is the perfect complement to any human who loves nature walks, fetch and a cuddle.
She is fostered in Lebanon, PA
Apply here. NS4135
Koda Chrome
Koda Chrome is settling into a rural foster home with two humans and a resident dog. He is a happy two-year-old 46 lb. male with a beautiful shiny black coat, white chest and paws. He has the darkest of eyes that follow everything intently. He is high Velcro to his humans and is good with other dogs. Through no fault of his own, his previous family could no longer care for him. He is house-trained, crates quietly for sleep overnight and is an excellent car traveler. He is in a crate while alone in the home. Upon entering the crate, he whines but soon settles in. No food guarding noted and very responsive to touch.
Koda Chrome has a young dog's high energy but chills at your feet after exercise, especially after playing with another dog. It is so much fun to see him wait in a sit to play Chuck-it. He retrieves and promptly returns for over and over play! He runs 2-3 miles with his foster mom. He is a hard chewer so tough toys and brain puzzles are recommended. He easily corrects to the word "off" if on furniture or for the occasional counter inspection. He is excelling at his ongoing training! He is treat-driven, knows basic commands of sit, stay, wait, come, check in and is learning hand signals for commands. His recall is excellent. Leash training is conducted in a quiet environment until his training advances. Because of Koda Chrome's high energy, a home with no young children or cats would likely be best for him.
Koda Chrome is smart, locked on and loves to work for his humans! Another resident dog or access to dog play would be helpful in expending his energy. He is looking for an active person(s) willing to continue his training so he can live his best life of outdoor activities with his fur-ever family.
Fostered in Media, PA
Apply here for him. NS4126
