Ahsoka is a 12 week old bobtail kitten who tends to be a little shy at first. Because she is shy, she will follow her sister to discover the world around her.  She is coming out of her shell and starting to venture a bit on her own as well. Both kittens make their foster mom laugh every day with their chasing and acrobats when playing with toys.  Nap time is a must after being a playful kitten, and they will curl up together for a snuggle. Ahsoka’s foster mom has seen her transform from a skittish kitten who would run away to being more confident and playful.  Give her some time and she will continue to grow and be as confident as her sister. show less

Albert is an approximately 3 year old, 13 lb. little shihtzu mix gentleman who was found running in the middle of a four lane highway. His foster family loves his sweet, calm, and gentle personality and can't wait to help him find his forever family in a nice quiet home where he will thrive!  Albert was crate trained and potty trained when he was found. He has been fully vetted and neutered since coming into foster. He appears to have some environmental allergies (eye discharge) and has some crooked bottom teeth that the vet says may need to be removed someday. Albert doesn't shed much but will need routine grooming.  Albert loves quiet, cozy time, and will curl up on the couch with his foster mom and foster dad at any time of the day. Albert seems to really enjoy being held by his humans. He gets along great with new people he's met, including several polite children from two to eight years old, and has done extremely well with all other dogs he's encountered. Albert has not yet met a cat that we are aware of. Albert has bonded really nicely with his foster brother Sammy (1 year old 25 lb rescue poodle mix) and enjoys playing with him and going on walks. Albert is very good in public and is super well behaved at various coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants. He generally curls up on his blankie and goes to sleep. He's been on one vacation with his foster family and is happy to ride in the car in either his crate or his seatbelt harness. Alberts dislikes include being cold, having his face washed, getting his sweater put on, and getting his nails done at the groomer.  Aside from spending time with his foster family, Albert loves three things most of all: Curling up in a nest of blankets, his daily Greenie, and belly rubs.  Albert would be the best fit with a family who is home a lot. (He is extremely well behaved while his foster parents are working from home.) Albert would be great for someone who travels and would like to take him with them.  He would be suitable as an only dog or with another low energy dog-friendly dog that he could snuggle and play with. Albert can't wait to find his forever home!  show less

Apple is an absolute sweetheart! This four month old kitten has had a rough start: rescued from very bad conditions, she almost lost her life to a parasite infestation - but you’d never know it now! She’s the sweetest little bean, loving nothing more than snuggles and pets and playtime. Great with other cats, dogs, kids, and noisy environments, Apple will be a joy to whatever family welcomes her. Loves to give kisses and cuddles, and will not hesitate to commandeer your lap for nap time! Apple is bonded to her sister Storm. The two of them love to wrestle and play-fight almost as much as they love to snuggle. Apple doesn’t like being alone, so Storm helps keep her calm and happy when her humans can’t be around.  show less

Sweet Autumn Momma did not have the best start at life, but she is making up for lost time now.  Autumn is approximately 4 years old, possibly younger, and 17 lbs.  She came into rescue with her five 8 week old puppies, and was incredibly attached to them.  She is still a timid and nervous little lady, but she has gone from having her tail tucked between her legs to wagging it nonstop as she prances around the house and yard following around her favorite humans, specifically her foster dad.  She loves to be snuggled up with her foster family, and is great with kids.  She will definitely take some time to adjust to a new setting and family, but once she does, she is the best pup and is so lovable.  She at first seemed to be unsure how to play with toys, but she has started chewing on her bones and rolling around with toys.  She also LOVES treats!  She doesn't mind other dogs if they give her space at first, and she can often be found watching them play from a distance.  She would do well as an only dog, or with dogs on the calmer side.  Autumn is housebroken and crate trained, and is UTD on vaccines.  She was not a huge fan of the leash or walks at first, but she is learning that walks can be fun.  She needs a patient, compassionate, loving family (or person) that will let her take the time and space that she needs to feel comfortable and at home. Once she is comfortable, she is PERFECT.  If you are looking for a little best friend who has so much love to give, apply for Autumn Momma today at Paws Across Pittsburgh. show less

Hi, my name is Ava. I am a 10 pound 12 year old sweetheart. They say I am a Chihuahua mix and I am spayed and UTD on all my vaccines.   I love car rides, walk's,  my foster fur siblings and i absolutely love to snuggle!  I am completely house trained and I will use a crate if you want me to but I do excellent left alone in the house. I get along great with small dogs and cats.  I have not been kid tested but with my petite size I would prefer older respectfully children please.  My foster mom says that senior pets are the best! You know our temperament our size and no puppy nonsense lol ! I would love to snuggle with you while you read or watch TV.  If you would like me to come home with you please apply at Paws Across Pittsburgh.  show less

Meet Beau. This lovable, gentle giant didn't have a great start to life. Before coming to rescue he lived his life on a chain and knew little about life in a home. He came to us covered in fleas, black fly bites and severely underweight. He is now learning the joys of cuddling and getting lots of love from his foster family.  He is an intelligent dog and knows "sit", "down", "stay" and "come". He walks well on a leash and is fine with other dogs and cats. Beau is a sweet boy who is ready to show you his unconditional love and who deserves a great forever home. show less

Meet Bennet! He is a 10 week old bouvier. Currently weighing 15 pounds, Bennet will one day be a big guy. Bouviers can weigh up to 120 pounds! Bennet is super sweet, smart and cuddly. He loves to run and play and has tons of energy. Because of his breed he will need an adopter who is commited to training, exercise and mental enrichment. Bennet is learning a thing or two from the other dog is his foster home and is becoming more confident everyday. He loves people, is very loving and will make a great family dog. Bennet is learning about house training and crate training and will need continued work on these things. Because of his size and breed he will require a yard with space to run. Experience with large breed dogs like Bennet would be a huge plus! If you think Bennet would be a fit for your family apply today at pawsacrosspittsburgh.com!  show less

Reintroducing Lyla (Formerly Biscotti) a 20 month old super sweet cuddly girl with a rough start to life at no fault of her own! Lyla thought she had found her furever home, but she was returned to Paws a few months later. She is looking for a fresh start with someone who will give her the structure, training and the boundaries she needs after having so much inconsistency the first couple years of her life. Lyla absolutely LOVES her humans and will build the strongest bond that will last a lifetime with anyone that shows her kindness (or feeds her). She may come off shy at first but once she feels comfortable, she will give anyone more love than they could ever ask for (no seriously, there are never enough pets and doggie kisses for this lover girl). Lyla is crate trained and potty trained (impressive right?!) She is doing great with her leash training and other commands… Lyla is a people pleaser and is very smart! Lyla does a great job entertaining herself while her foster mom works from home. She lays in her bed without a peep and enjoys some alone time in her crate throughout the day. Lyla loves her toys, bones, car rides and especially playing fetch…she is very fast and athletic! Because Lyla loves her people so much, she can get protective over sharing her human’s attention with other dogs. Though she has done well coexisting with dogs in the past, at this time, Lyla would do best in a single dog home. Are you the one that can give Lyla the love, training, and routine she deserves?!   show less

Blaze is a nine week old Bouvier. He is a spunky little boy and lives up to his name. He loves playing in leaves and running around with zoomies. He is currently being fostered with his brother Buck in a home with cats.  Blaze is available for adoption on 11/20! show less

Bobbi is a 12 yr old german sherpherd mix who is looking for his furever home.  Bobbi didn't have the best start to life.  Actually, Bobbi has never known the love and comfort of having a home until he met his foster family.  Bobbi is described as loving, mellow and an overall wonderful companion.  Bobbi gets along with everyone and everything, including cats.  Bobbi loves to be close by and would enjoy having family who is home to show him that he deserves the world.  Bobbi is house trained as long as he is let out on a regular schedule.  Bobbi does have hypothroidism which requires medication 2x a day and a special diet which means he is part of our LOVS program and the rescue will assist with the cost of these items. Due to Bobbi being a little over-weight, he would need some sort of exercise once per day which is perfect because Bobbi loves going for walks.  If you think you'd be a good match for Bobbi and would love to rescue an old soul who is looking for love and companionship, please apply today! show less

Meet Brock!He is a 10 week old bouvier. Currently weighing 15 pounds, Brock will one day be a big guy. Bouviers can weigh up to 120 pounds! Brock is super sweet, smart and cuddly. He loves to run and play and has tons of energy. Because of his breed he will need an adopter who is commited to training, exercise and mental enrichment. Brock is learning a thing or two from the other dog in his foster home and is becoming more confident everyday. He loves people, is very loving and will make a great family dog. Brock is learning about house training and crate training and will need continued work on these things. Because of his size and breed he will require a yard with space to run. Experience with large breed dogs like Brock would be a huge plus! If you think Brock would be a fit for your family apply today at pawsacrosspittsburgh.com!  show less

Meet Bruce! He is a 10 week old bouvier. Currently weighing 15 pounds, Bruce will one day be a big guy. Bouviers can weigh up to 120 pounds! Bruce is super sweet, smart and cuddly. He loves to run and play and has tons of energy. Because of his breed he will need an adopter who is commited to training, exercise and mental enrichment. Bruce is learning a thing or two from the other dog in his foster home and is becoming more confident everyday. He loves people, is very loving and will make a great family dog. Bruce is learning about house training and crate training and will need continued work on these things. Because of his size and breed he will require a yard with space to run. Experience with large breed dogs like Bruce would be a huge plus! If you think Bruce would be a fit for your family apply today at pawsacrosspittsburgh.com!  show less

Buck is a nine week old Bouvier puppy. He loves long naps and snuggling up on the couch. Most of his time is spent playing with his brother Blaze or trying to play with the cats in the house.  This sweet boy is available on 11/20. show less

Hi my name is Buttons! My foster mom says I'm the best house guest!  The sweetest, most cuddly pup ever! I am housebroken, crate trained,(although, with my puppy energy, would prefer not to be in a crate all day) walk well on a leash and know my basic commands. (sit,paw, lay). I love to chase balls in the yard but still learning how to bring it back. Although, I love my foster human siblings, my foster mom says I would do best in a house with older kids. I do love dogs of all sizes, but can also be the only dog in the home. I can be nervous around new people at first but once I warm up, I'll be the best cuddle buddy! I'm looking for the perfect family to call my own! show less

Hey, do you have a sweet tooth? Well, then meet the Cookie Crew! My name is Cannoli, and I had a pretty rough start to life. I was born in a house where two cats had kittens around the same time, but the young mama refused to feed hers. So my amazing "mom," Oreo, nursed all 10 of us! Our owners tried to take care of us, but we were starving and covered in fleas. Mama was feeding us as best she could but needed help. So we were surrendered to Paws. Now we are all cured of fleas, eating food like crazy, spoiled rotten and even mama is living her best life with us. As for me, I'm a male, 4-month-old white and black spotted cow. I'm a super calm kitty but love to play with toys, wrestle with my siblings, and love chilling and playing around on our cat tree. I am super sweet to everyone I meet but it takes me a little bit of time to warm up to new people and new situations.  That's why I am part of a bonded pair with my brother Thumbprint.  He helps me to feel safe and brave. I have been around dogs, other cats and kids. So if you'd like to satisfy that sweet tooth, go ahead and apply for Thumbprint and I at Paws Across Pittsburgh!      show less

This absolute sweetheart is Duncan, a one year old big boy who deserves ALL of the good things in life.  Duncan was abandoned for several days in January, left in a cat carrier in the cold until volunteers discovered him. Duncan is curious but very cautious and would do best in a quiet household that can give him the time he needs to settle in.  He does exceptionally well with young cats, especially kittens under one year old.  His hesitancy and caution can make him a target for older cats as they try to establish dominance. This sweet boy will quietly meow for attention and loves to be pet and brushed.  He loves to play with catnip toys and cat wands!   Duncan will need a safe space where he can go when feeling overwhelmed or simply wanting a quiet place to take a nap.  There is absolutely NO aggression in this quiet, friendly boy.  Duncan requires a patient loving family who is willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe and secure in his new home.   show less

Emily is a beautiful four month old grey kitten that was rescued with her siblings Ernie and Fitz. Emily is adjusting to life indoors, and while she loves to run, play, and climb, she is not so sure yet about humans approaching her. She LOVES head, neck and chin scratches and pets, but prefers to receive attention right now on her own terms.  As Emily is more of a follower than a leader, so she would most likely do best in a home with another kitten or a friendly older cat who would snuggle with her.  She would likely be anxious as a solo-cat.  She is truly a sweetheart and has the potential to be a real love-bug, but she needs a calm home and very patient adopter who will work with her and let her adjust on her own terms. Earning the trust of this shy little girl is definitely worth the wait!    show less

Envy is a 4 month old Airedale Terrier/Lab mix, weighing about 15 lbs. Little did she know she would go from being abandoned and running the mountains of Kentucky to meeting Nickelback in Pittsburgh! She especially liked meeting Chad and Mike Kroeger before the show! When Envy was found as a stray, she had been hit by a car, which fractured her pelvis. She was seen by 2 different vets who said since she was a young puppy, no surgery would be needed as her bones would heal on their own at such a young age. She still has a little limp but she doesn't let that stop her from running and playing her sibling and other dogs.  Her luck has turned in life and she is ready to continue her "Rockstar" journey in her forever home! She is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. "There's gotta be somebody for (her) out there!" Is it you? show less

Ernest (Ernie) is a four month old lanky, all-black kitten with comically long back legs and the world's softest fur that suggests he'll grow to be a large, beautiful, majestic cat. He has true kitten energy and loves running and wrestling with his sisters.  He is working on his social skills but may always be a "cat's cat.", which is why he is part of a bonded pair with his sister Fitz.  Ernie would do best in a house with friendly older cats who he can learn from and who won't be annoyed by him following them around 24/7. He feels very secure and safe around other cats and will head-butt and rub up against them, snuggling with them every chance he gets.  He is still shy around humans and does not often directly seek out human attention. Although he may never be a true lap cat, he does enjoy pets and scratches from the humans he trusts and will purr and seek out belly rubs when he's in the mood for attention. He is always nearby but is still learning to trust.  He is a sweet boy and earning his love is well worth the wait! show less

  Finn is an estimated 8 year old, 50 lb terrier mix.  Finn was found chained up in horrible conditions, sad and unloved.  His 'home' was a falling apart dog house and his 'freedom' was a five foot chain.  Upon entering foster, Finn didn't know how to receive human touch and he had never lived in a warm home before. What is beautiful is he now seeks attention from his foster and will do the cutest lean in when you get him in the right spots.  He's really loving the family home life with regular meal times and opportunities for pets!  He is most often seen laying on the ground near his favorite 'human'. He's a chill dog who loves to go for short walks.  He is low activity overall. Finn has a medical diagnosis, with Cushings Syndrome.  Symptoms include incredible thirst, unsatiable hunger, pott belly, significant hair loss, and heightened arousal.  He is currently on medication which is successfully reducing his symptoms.  He should have a full life with continued medicine treatment and monitoring. Finn went from no home skills to fully house trained, crate trained, and knows a few basic commands.   He is currently living with three other dogs in foster but can be unpredictable especially with male dogs that are unneutered or a dog that shows any sign of aggresion towards him.  He will also guard his food from other dogs but has no aggression to humans near his food.  Finn is not aggressive towards humans at all, however his foster did get nipped in the leg when breaking up a fight with him and another foster who growled at him. The bite was not intended for the foster mother, but it is important to know that for this reason Finn will need to be your one and only for his remaining years. I know there is someone out there who would love Finn in his final years.  Let's find Finn the loving forever home he deserves!   show less

Fitz is a four months old female that is bonded with her sibling Ernie. She has another littermate named Emily.  Fitz is a little bundle of playful kitten energy. She enjoys running, playing with all manner of toys, wrestling and climbing. She is vocal when she wants a snack and is persistent until her demands are met. Fitz is the bravest of her siblings and once she's comfortable with you, she will be your little shadow.   She loves to follow her adults around and will nap on her foster mom for hours on end. She has a powerful little purr that runs almost constantly.  Fitz would do well with other friendly cats, as she's made fast friends with the other cats in her foster home. She is looking for an adopter who has time on their hands -- someone who won't mind having a clingy little stalker follow them around all day and can give her all of the love and attention that she needs (and very much deserves).  show less

Freddie (female) is part of a bonded pair with Mama (female). They were found living in a crate for 4 years in poor conditions.  When PAWS initially got them they were incredibly scared and stressed.  After several months of loving care these two cats have thrived. Freddie still relies on Mama to help her be brave.  For the first few months Freddie would hide behind Mama in the cave of a cat tree.  But now Freddie will jump down to join Mama when a volunteer comes to visit.  She loves to play with the laser light and loves her cat treats!  Freddie is still building trust.  She desperately wants to be pet and will flop on the floor near you but is still jumpy.  She will need a lot of patience as she adapts to her new home!  Please help give these girls the life they deserve! show less

Look into my GORGEOUS husky eyes and you will fall in love! I am Frost!  I am a two-year-old red husky ready to find my furever family!  I am true to breed.  I LOVE to play, get attention, have toys around, and play outside.  Speaking of playing, I love to play with other dogs so at least one of my siblings must be ready to do that often! I have foster brothers not interested in play and I learned to leave them alone as long as my playful sibling is ready for some fun!  Cats are a no for me as I like to chase them!   I need a family that will let me be an active, young husky!  Fenced yard would be ideal.  Can you believe I was found as a stray?  My mom suspects I was an outside dog as I didn't have initial housetraining.  But I am smart and in just two weeks I am nearly fully there!   I also am a master at sitting nice for a treat and I am pretty good in my crate.  I don't vocalize yet so my foster mom isn't sure if I have the husky voice or not but I certainly look full breed.  I don't bark at my neighbor dogs either so I am good for suburban living lol.  I am going to be a good pup for my family for many years to come!  Please apply to make me part of yours!   show less

Are you looking for a pocket sized shepherd dog with amazing house manners? Look no further! Gypsy is a beautiful, 3 year old GSD mix that demonstrates many traditional GSD characteristics: loyal, steady, smart, training-oriented, and prone to ultra-silly-goober tendencies when relaxed.  This pup is a dream in the home. She's crate-trained, house-trained, and incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone she has met. Gypsy is decently food motivated and she has a very gentle mouth, making training time with her extra enjoyable! She's relaxing enough to start playing with her fosters and enjoys a tug rope, but can take or leave your fetch game, thanks.  So far, it seems Gypsy is a bit shy around other dogs, especially overly loud or boisterous ones. If she were to live with another dog, she'd need a meet and greet, and that pup would probably need to be a fairly dog-savvy dog themselves! As we continue to help her build confidence, we will keep her bio updated on her dog preferences.  She's done very well with the older children she's met, but does jump a bit, so we'd recommend older children while she works on this habit. Her shelter notes say she's good with cats, but we haven't had a chance to see this ourselves Works in progress: At the moment, Gypsy has approximately zero leash manners. However, given how trainable she's been in other situations, we have no doubt she will develop these skills quickly with a consistent, experiened owner that's committed to the task. She also currently loves a good couch/bed a bit too much for our liking, so she's still learning to sleep on her own bed, instead of the queen-sized guest bed she prefers :)  She has the merest hint of separation anxiety when either of her fosters leave the house, so for this reason (and many more), we highly recommend you continue crating her early and often. She does amazingly her crate, so this shouldn't be a problem.  Other notes: As her foster, we can't stress enough: this is an amazing pup. She's very trainable, very loving, and very silly. She will be an incredible companion to a loving adopter for many years. We'd encourage any adopter to continue training her, as she thrives with a bit of structure and it quells her anxious tendencies To borrow a line from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue – "If you ask me if she sheds, you can't have her." They're called German Shedders for a reason, folks :)  Apply to find out more about Gypsy today!  show less

Are you a sucker for an unlikely “love” story?! Then look no further than this adorable duo! 3 year old Jaxx has been in his foster home for over 6 months now. He is the sweetest boy and gets along with all humans and other kitties. Enter Harold. 3 month old Harold came into the same foster home when he was only about 5 weeks old. Although Harold is a little shy around humans, he quickly bonded with Jaxx. How could he not be drawn to Jaxx’s luscious locks and sweet demeanor? The two have been inseparable over the last 2 months and could even pass as siblings with their adorable black and white markings and black spot on their noses! Jaxx helps Harold to feel more confident and comfortable around people. Their favorite activities include playing, lounging, and eating together. Who’s ready to welcome this sweet pair into their home? show less