Misty Pines proudly sponsors their own dog adoption program, titled DAF (Dogs Adopted for Friendship) This is a wonderful dog adoption service networking with the Western PA Humane Society.

Tasha's Friends Scholarship

Misty Pines is pleased to announce a new program, designed as a pro-active approach to meeting the needs of dog owners who find themselves with dogs they are having a difficult time handling. The program is made possible through a partnership of Misty Pines and start up funds that Misty Pines has acquired through a private donation for the purpose of training difficult dogs. This is not to say that this program is for first time owners who didn't realize what they were getting into with a wild puppy. The program is for owners of dogs who have become aggressive, fearful, overly dominant or have other behavior issues that are limiting the dog’s ability to function as good citizens in the community. Recognizing that people AND dogs need a little help at times, the scholarship program is intended to help those who are put in the difficult position of giving up their dog or letting it continue being aggressive due to a lack of the economic resources required to train their dog. Many times we have seen instances where a little formal training has gone a long way with the dog and owner benefiting from the experience. Tasha’s Friends Scholarship Program is named for Tasha, a five-year old Black Lab who has been trained and is being rehabilitated by the Misty Pines staff. Tasha’s story provides the mission for the scholarship and we believe that her story provides a model for how potential can be brought out in a dog with proper training and socialization. It is our hope that many dogs will join Tasha, as her “friends,” dogs with problems who make it to good citizenship. To fully understand the nature of this scholarship, though, you must first understand Tasha...

Tasha is, by appearance, a pure bred Black Labrador Retriever who was born somewhere in Quebec Province. Around her 6th month, she was abandoned and picked up by the Labrador Retriever Rescue Mission of Canada and eventually adopted by a young college student named Jon. After a myriad of events that led to Tasha becoming aggressive, Jon finally found Misty Pines. The road has been long and the ground rocky, but Tasha has improved by leaps and bounds and wants to share her second chance with other dogs who just may be able to become one of Tasha's Friends.

The scholarship will pay for part of the training, depending on the needs of the dog, the situation of the owner, and the judgment of the Misty Pines team that the dog has the potential to become a good citizen. Those who wish to be considered for this scholarship must complete an application, available in the Misty Pines Office.

Tasha will have a booth at the Misty Pines Customer Appreciation Day to meet everyone. Tasha’s current owner will be on hand to meet and greet and answer questions about the process of Tasha’s rehabilitation. It is our hope that many dog lovers will donate to the scholarship with the intention of restoring hope to dogs who have not had Tasha’s opportunities. Click here to read Tasha's full story.

If you wold like to be considered for the Tasha's Friend's Scholarship, please download the following document, fillit out and either e-mail or snail mail it to us.

Tasha's Scholarship Application.

D.A.F. Program

Our current Adoptable Dog is a Labrador Retriever named Jake.

Adopt a dog that is right for you.

Every dog possesses certain qualities that are inherent to their breed.  Finding the right breed, age, size and temperament of dog for your family and lifestyle can be a challenge, but rest assured, our knowledgeable staff can help you.  Misty Pines Dog Park Company offers the DAF adoption program that features a dog that we have spent the time to know and understand his or her inherent qualities and behaviors.

Dogs Adopted for Friendship (DAF)

We feature a special dog adoption program at Misty Pines that partners with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. These dogs are happy, friendly dogs who are being overlooked in the shelter. These are dogs that the Humane Society Staff see as extra-special. These wonderful dogs are featured as our DAF dog, spending much time socializing in class with the people and the dogs of Misty Pines. This enables families to meet the dogs outside the shelter atmosphere, walk them around on our grounds, and introduce them to family members to see if this dog would make a good match for their family.

This selected DAF dog lives and trains daily with the Misty Pines staff to help them reach their full potential. We accept one dog at a time to be trained as a family companion, hunting dog, agility dog, obedience dog, etc. This selected dog remains at Misty Pines for as many weeks as it takes to achieve their training goals and undergo temperament evaluations. The adoption fee for these dogs reflects the special training that has prepared them for their new lives, and is directly donated to the animal shelter from which they were rescued. If you are searching for that special dog to fit your family, our DAF program offers a unique opportunity to help you find a great match.

The Reed Foundation

Misty Pines established this foundation to help rescue organizations of the gun sporting dog breeds find successful placements. When Misty Pines receives a candidate, the dog is placed in our dog training program. Through networking, we find the best home for these dogs when they have completed their training program. Gun dogs are perfect for families and as a hunting companion. There is a nominal fee for these family/hunting-trained gun dogs. This fee is directly donated back to the dog shelters and rescue organizations we originally received the dog from.