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who is partially blind and deaf—but don’t let that fool you, he’s figuring out the world more every day.
The best parts about Gargoyle:
• Loves to cuddle and be close to his people
• Big fan of tug-of-war, squeaky toys, and squeaky balls
• Enjoys chewing on bones and keeping himself busy
• Does great meeting new people—he just wants pets and attention
• Sleeps AMAZING through the night in his crate (no accidents!)
• With a routine, he’s fully potty trained
He’s come a long way—his jumping is now minimal, and his barking is mostly just how he communicates (when he wants to play, eat, or go outside).
Because he is partially blind and deaf, he sometimes startles with loud noises and can bump into things while he’s learning his surroundings. Young children are not recommended. On walks, he weaves a bit as he navigates, but he does well overall.
Other Dogs:
Gargoyle is interested in other dogs and still learning how to interact. A calm, neutral dog could be a great match to help guide him.
Routine Matters:
He sleeps best in a dark room with a sound machine—it helps him feel safe and settle easily.
What he needs:
Gargoyle will need at least a week (or more) to adjust to a new home. The transition may not be perfect, but with patience and consistency, he truly settles in and shows what a great dog he is.
He’s still working on occasional excitement behaviors like light nipping (now very rare), but he’s improved so much and continues to learn every day.
Gargoyle is a really good dog who just needs a little time to feel safe. Once he does, you’ll have a playful, cuddly companion who loves being by your side
Gargoyle is neutered and up-to-date on vaccines and is heart-worm negative. He’s fostered in New Bloomfield, PA.
Apply today at .pack9rescue or request your meet and greet if already pre-approved!
New Oxford PA 17350; LIC # 9736
We are PA Caring for K-9's, an all-breed dog rescue that is solely run by volunteers. Most of our dogs are rescued from high kill shelters in the South. If the dog is posted, they are still available! Once arriving, these dogs enter foster homes, as we do not have a shelter. We cannot adopt out dogs to a home with dogs that are not fixed or up to date on shots. If interested in adopting, please submit an application online at .pack9rescue. Our adoption fee for altered dogs is $350 and goes directly to saving the lives of more dogs. Our adoption fee for unaltered puppies will be $400 which includes a refundable $50 deposit upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate. Learn more about adopting from us or volunteering for us at .pack9rescue or check us out on Facebook for more information and a complete list of dogs available for adoption. .facebook/PaCaringForK9s/
See upcoming events below where PA Caring for K9’s will be with some of our adoptable dogs!
Sunday, June 14, 2026 12pm-3pm Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse (906 W Grantham Rd Mechanicsburg, PA)
Saturday, July 18, 2026 10am-1pm Ciocca Subaru of York (1202 Loucks Rd York, PA)
Saturday, August 15. 2026 1pm-4pm Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (2310 S Queen St York, PA)
Please check our Facebook page closer to each event as we will update daily with dogs who will be attending. All are invited to meet our dogs, but only pre-approved adopters with all household humans and dogs present will be able to adopt at the event. Apply today at .pack9rescue/applications/ to become pre-approved.
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