Welcome!

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fully volunteer organization based in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York State. We are committed to our dogs' physical, social, and emotional well-being, and to finding them safe and happy homes!

Adopt

Our goal is to keep dogs out of shelters and find them forever, loving homes. We are not a shelter, all our dogs live in caring foster homes in the central NY region. If you are looking to adopt, check out our adoptable dogs today!

Foster

If you are looking to help save lives, but can't adopt, try fostering! It is such a rewarding process. Like our adopted dogs, all of our foster homes have undergone a several-step process to ensure the safety of our dogs.

Donate

We are a 100% volunteer organization. Every donation we receive is used entirely for the dogs. Bonus: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation is fully tax-deductible!
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!

May 30, 2023
Wonderful, dog-loving community…the pups of Cayuga Dog Rescue really need your help.
Donations have been significantly down since Covid while veterinary costs have increased. Soon we will be unable to provide the critical veterinary care, food, and basic supplies that our dogs so desperately need.

601! Dogs Have Been Adopted Since 2005

What we do:

We rescue dogs from high-kill shelters, place them into loving local foster homes, and provide them with all needed veterinary care. We love them, care for them, help them with any fears they might have, and lovingly teach them basic manners while we look for, and carefully assess, potential permanent adoptive homes.

We provide ongoing consultation and support to foster homes and permanent adopters for the life of the rescued dog.

We promote compassionate dog guardianship through our public education efforts.

Adoption Process

Interested in adopting a dog? Check out our adoption process, online application, and adoption contract.

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Adopted!

See our success stories -- dogs that have found forever homes through us!

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Services

Helpful dog-related services, like training and grooming, for the CNY area.

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Finn

Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua / Dachshund mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10-12 year old Size: 12 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes Cats? Unknown Kids? 12+ ok Hello! My name is Finn, and I am a spirited, affectionate, and spunky guy who loves a good cuddle and a blanket. History and Why I Need a New Awesome Home I was adopted from the Schuyler County Humane Society in Fall of 2016. I was surrendered there by my previous owner who wasn’t able to financially support me. My new dad adopted me and I moved in with his girlfriend and her mini-poodle and things were really great, we all got along beautifully. After a couple of years, things changed, and then it was just me and my dad, and I really loved that too! We were best pals, and I was totally fine being the only dog in the house. Then a…