PATCHES: When Patches owner moved, she found herself homeless and now she needs a loving family who is looking for a very friendly and sweet, housebroken, calm and well-mannered, cuddly 6 year old Jack Russell pooch. Debarked, she is quiet and laid back and will be happy to move into a caring home where she can be an affectionate companion, a gentle playmate and a devoted family member easy to care for and love.

PATRICK: One-year-old 120-pound Patrick is a big adorable good-natured fella who needs an experienced Saint Bernard owner who can work with his puppyish exuberance and teach him how to be a well-mannered buddy. Surrendered for playing too rough, he needs patient and consistent appropriate training to become a good companion and playmate -- and a home suitable to his large size. If you are a Saint Bernard person looking for a young guy to take into your heart and your home, and you can give him the attention and time he needs, you’ll want to see Patrick, and let him win you over with his kind and loving ways.

MAGGIE: Sweet and affectionate best describes this loveable 10 year old beagle mix who needs a family to cuddle with and love. An easy-going, easy-to-care-for gentle pooch, she enjoys the company of everyone who comes her way -- kids, adults and other gentle dogs. If you have room in your home and your heart for this sweetheart, come and see her firsthand and plan on taking her home to be a devoted companion whose greatest pleasure comes from the pleasure of your company. She sure does have a lot of love to give!

Back row left to right: Joe Regenski, Ayla Steimling, Paul Regenski, Patti Steimling, Diane Gravel, PCHS Board President Steve Warshaw and Tom Regenski. Front row left to right: Cheryl Bertucci, Lauren Bertucci, PCHS Executive Director Barry Heim with Coco, and Stephanie Matolyak. (Contributed Photo)

GRETCHEN: Gretchen, a 4-year-old black lab mix was rescued from a shelter where her time had run out and she’s at our shelter now awaiting a loving family she can call her own. And given her history, she’s certainly deserving. She had been taken from a neglect situation where she and her 3-month-old pup were confined in unfit outside conditions. When her pup broke loose and ran into traffic, Gretchen jumped out of her cage and broke her chains to grab her pup, with brakes screeching and cars swerving to avoid them. Observers reported her heroic efforts and called animal control. Today, Gretchen and her pup are now at the Pike County shelter safe and sound. If you can open your heart and your home to this loving pooch, Gretchen holds the promise of learning to be a devoted companion and loyal pet with the help of your TLC.

JADEN: A one year old boxer/lab mix, Jaden was turned into the shelter due to a family illness, and now she needs a family to play with and love. She gets along with shelter visitors, adults and kids alike, but doesn’t like the other shelter dogs, so she’ll do best as the only pet in the household. Housebroken and learning her basic obedience skills with the help of treats, she’s anxious to please and ready to become your best ever pet, a loving companion and playmate given your patient positive training and tender loving care.

CANTOR: This super friendly 8 year old Australian Cattle Dog is a gentle chubby fella happy to be around people and other dogs. His easy-going nature will let him move into his new home with ease to be a loveable, well-mannered, low-maintenance companion and friend, content with the simple pleasures of a loving home. Give this bubba a snuggle and a hug so you can see what a good boy he is, and expect the affectionate attention of a grateful family member simply happy to be home at last.

TRIGGER: An incredibly handsome, bouncy and bold 70-pound hound, Trigger is an exuberant one year old with childlike energy and an instinct for escaping. Best suited to a home with no small children, Trigger needs a strong, committed and loving owner who can invest in his training and provide the activity he needs to burn off energy and keep his keen mind involved in healthy pass times. If you can give this guy the attention he needs, you’ll have a remarkable well-mannered family member, and a devoted companion and loving friend. As Trigger can be an escape artist, speak with a shelter worker about recommended precautions to prevent him from getting away.

OLIVIA: Sweet eight-month-old Olivia loves to snuggle up for an affectionate hug between playful romps around the yard. At the ideal age for refining her obedience skills, she’ll sit for a treat and is anxious to please, rolling over for a tummy rub to show you her love. Give this medium-sized boxer-mix pup your attention and TLC and she will be a wonderful active playmate and devoted companion happy to be home at last.

DANTE: This 11-month-old lab mix is a very affectionate young guy who needs a patient, calm and loving, kind and strong owner committed to helping him reel in his energetic behavior with positive training. Surrendered when his owner went off to school, he misses having the love and attention a good dog needs. Come and meet Dante and see how handsome he is with his brindle coloring, white paws, soft floppy ears and expressive sweet face. And decide if you can invest the time and attention he needs to become a wonderful companion and loving playmate – a loyal and devoted pet happy to be home at last.

SAM: Shy 21-pound, eight-month old Sam is a beagle mix pup who’s looking for a kind and gentle family to play with and love. Comfortable with other dogs, he needs patient socializing and TLC to see how nice a people family can be. If a cute loveable beagle is your idea of an ideal companion and playmate, let Sam win over your heart and let him become you best ever pet.

BRANDON: A four-year-old walker hound mix who arrived as a stray, Brandon needs a loving and secure home that will keep him from running off to hunt, if his behavior is true to his breed. Very sociable and gentle, he gets along great with shelter visitors and other shelter dogs but may be inclined to hunt small household pets and is best suited to a household without small critters. Needing exercise and activity, he will thrive as an family playmate and will be a devoted family member given the loving attention he enjoys and provides in return. Meet this guy and see if he can be your best every canine companion and lifelong friend.

MOCHA: This handsome medium-sized brindle-colored 18-month old hound mix is a loving bundle of energy, anxious to please and responsive to patient commands. While he’s friendly with shelter visitors and other shelter dogs, his enthusiastic greetings suggest he’d do best in a household without very small kids. Give him some patient training, TLC and attention, and you’ll have an affectionate, devoted companion and happy playmate for years to come. See this guy for yourself and let him win over your heart, and we bet you’ll be taking him home.

Crockett is a good-looking black and white 52 pound 6 year old hound mix who really needs a loving family to play with and love. He’s quite thin and could use both loving attention and good feedings to provide the security of knowing he’s in a caring home, and to fill out this handsome frame. As he can be protective of his food, you’ll want to ask the shelter staff how this situation can be handled. Give this boy a chance to develop into a great playmate and devoted companion and you’ll get not only incredible satisfaction but also a lot of grateful love in return.

Low Rider: Surrendered when his family moved and couldn’t take him along, 2 year old Low Rider became a homeless soul seeking a new family to love. Even as a chubby 105 pound English Lab mix, he’s gentle and playful and absolutely loves everyone he meets -- adults, kids and other dogs alike. Give this big bubba a hug and let him follow you home for good-natured good times together and a lot of genuine love.

Olivia: Sweet 8 month old Olivia loves to snuggle up for an affectionate hug between playful romps around the yard. At the ideal age for refining her obedience skills, she’ll sit for a treat and is anxious to please, rolling over for a tummy rub to show you her love. Give this medium-sized boxer-mix pup your attention and TLC and she will be a wonderful active playmate and devoted companion happy to be home at last.

NANCY: Golden Retriever lovers will be so happy to find pretty 6 year old Nancy looking for a caring new family to play with and love. Well-behaved, friendly, gentle and as sweet as goldens are known to be, she gets along with all the other pooches and both adults and kids who come her way. Medium sized and fit at 65 pounds, she’s a manageable bundle of happiness and love. Let her show you what a good girl she is and we bet you’ll be taking her home.

BARETTA: A petite 8 1/2 pound cuddly love muffin, 4-month-old Baretta is a Chihuahua mix babe who needs a gentle and loving home respectful of her small size. Adorable, playful and friendly, she’s guaranteed to bring a smile to any face that looks her way. Come and see her for yourself and be prepared to fall in love. Chances are excellent you’ll be taking her home.

HUNTER: A standout in the crowd with distinctive markings, this super friendly one year old Australian Cattle Dog mix is a peppy 43-pound pup anxious to become a part of your family for happy play time, long walks or just hanging out around the house or yard as a loyal and devoted companion. Good with children and other dogs, Hunter is housebroken and at the perfect age to master the basic commands of a well-mannered family member. If a happy playmate would be the perfect pet for you, give Hunter a chance to show you how well be will fill the bill.

Barry Heim, PCHA Executive Director shakes hands with Molly, President of Dog affairs for Books & Prints at Pear Alley, Owners Barry & Hillary Anthony and Grace look on. (Photo by Marta Luz)

ZOEY: A long and lean tan and black basset hound/German shepherd mix, one year old Zoey is housebroken and knows her basic commands: sit, stay, down and come. She gets along with the other shelter dogs but does not get along with small kids so an adult household or one with older children would suit her best. Good natured and affectionate with velvety soft floppy ears, she loves to be pet, walked and played with. Come and see her for yourself, and there’s an excellent chance you’ll fall in love with her sweet disposition and loveable good looks.

BRANDON: A 4 year old walker hound mix who arrived as a stray, Brandon needs a loving and secure home that will keep him from running off to hunt, if his behavior is true to his breed. Very sociable and gentle, he gets along great with shelter visitors and other shelter dogs but may be inclined to hunt small household pets and is best suited to a household without small critters. Needing exercise and activity, he will thrive as an family playmate and will be a devoted family member given the loving attention he enjoys and provides in return. Meet this guy and see if he can be your best every canine companion and lifelong friend.

KENAN: A 28 pound Shepherd mix, Kenan is a housebroken one-year-old energetic guy who is good with other dogs, older children and adults who come his way. He does not get along with cats. Give this loveable guy some patient and calm loving attention and additional positive training, and you’ll have a fantastic family playmate and an affectionate companion happy to please. Spend a little time with Kenan and let him show you firsthand what a good boy he is -- returning your love in generous proportions.

MOE: This one year old friendly border collie/blue heeler mix is a lovable pup happy to be with everyone who comes his way. Affectionate and playful, he’s at the perfect age, and receptive to learning his basic commands. Come and see his sweet personality, and give him a chance to show you what a nice boy he is. Then let him become your devoted companion and happy playmate for many wonderful years ahead. You’ll see -- he has a lot of love to give.

WINTER: This little poodle’s name may be Winter but she has a very warm heart, eager to be your affectionate companion, playmate and cuddle-up friend in a loving home respectful of her small size. Having spent her first 6 years with a breeder, it’s her turn now to start enjoying the attention and tender loving care her sweet disposition deserves. See her happy little face and let her steal your heart and follow you home. She sure is ready if you are.

MOCHA: This handsome medium-sized brindle-colored 18 month old hound mix is a loving bundle of energy, anxious to please and responsive to patient commands. While he’s friendly with shelter visitors and other shelter dogs, his enthusiastic greetings suggest he’d do best in a household without very small kids. Give him some patient training, TLC and attention, and you’ll have an affectionate companion and happy playmate for years to come. See this guy for yourself and let him win you over with his sweet personality, and we bet you’ll be taking him home.