Adopted

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Staying: Beasley

Quick Facts: Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer (purebred) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 6 years old Size: 55-60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Sorry, no. Kids? Yes! Very patient with little ones, but am excited and enthusiastic and can accidentally knock them over, so best in a home with kids 6+. Would love to play with older kids all day! Hello! My name is Beasley and I am a German Shorthaired Pointer who loves humans and the outdoors. History and Why I am Considering a New Home I was born in Ohio and adopted by my Ithaca area family as a puppy. My loving family have been my wonderful world for the past six years. My first three years of life, I was an only “child” and my parents had ample time to do loads of fun outdoor activities with me like hiking, kayaking, running, camping and road tripping. We spent…

Adopted: Topanga

Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua and Dachshund mix Gender: female spayed Age:11 years old Size: 18 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! All ages Hello! My name is Topanga and I am kind playful and I love to give hugs. History Topanga was a Valentines gift many years ago. I’ve had her since she was a pup. She’s a sweet family dog and has grown up with us. Personality I am so kind and I love to play… I would love a backyard and some kids and animals to keep me company. I love to give hugs; I’ll climb in your lap and wrap my neck around yours and hug you tight! I am very energetic given my age ( I love to run around as fast as possible…the “zoomies”), but also am a very chill dog who also loves to lay down and relax. I have basic…

Adopted: Fig Newton

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 year old Size: 35 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, gentle kids 10 or older! Hello! My name is Fig Newton, and I am a sweet, sensitive, loving and loyal boy! History I came to my current family when I was about 1½ years old after coming from an abusive situation, in which it is reported that I was hit and beaten regularly. I was traumatized. So scared of people, so scared of quick movements, so scared of loud noises. But then a miracle happened! Those abusive people didn’t want me anymore and so I got adopted by my current mom, who is wonderful! She was so understanding about my fears, and has worked so lovingly with me to help me heal! She says that in the beginning, whenever she left the house, I would scream and…

Adopted: Hank

Quick Facts: Breed: American English Coonhound mix Gender: male, neutered Age: 15 months Size: 53 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? No Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Hank and I am a cheerful, handsome, bouncy hound mix who also loves a good snuggle. History Hank was fostered in central New York, then adopted to a family near Columbus, OH in the spring of 2025. His OH family is embracing big life changes, so Hank was looking for a new home when he returned to the Ithaca, NY area in December of 2025. He had always lived with other dogs, and this was to be his first home without a dog buddy. We had hoped cats would be an ok substitute. Unfortunately, upon his arrival to his new home, Hank learned that he doesn’t want to live with cats. Because of very tight quarters, managing his relationship to the OG…

Adopted: Juno

Quick Facts: Breed: Husky Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2 years, 10 months Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Loves to say hi, play, initiate tug-tug, chase, and wrestle! Cats? Yes! Pretty mellow with them & cats comfortable with her! Kids? Yes! Friendly with everyone! History Juno’s was originally adopted from a breeder near Utica, NY, by a young couple. She did great with them. They had a baby a few years later, and found that there were not enough hours in the day to care for a baby and a young husky. As friends of the family, my partner and I took a chance adopting Juno into our established pack of two dogs (a male husky and a female pitbull and two indoor/outdoor cats. Coming home with us, Juno quickly adjusted to new routines, with slower mornings, walking with two other dogs, and having ample free time in a…

Adopted: Zazu

Breed: Pitbull mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 5 year old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? No small dogs…big dogs are a maybe! Cats? Sorry, nope Kids? Yes, 12+! My name is Zazu, and I am a sweet, snuggly girl with a heart (and eyes) of gold! History I came to Ithaca, NY from a shelter in Virginia in 2020. My original owner kept me in single rooms in shared rentals, where I didn’t always have the space or socialization I needed. Since then, my owner has left the country and left me with my foster family. My foster family has known me for the past five years, but this is my first time living with them full-time. Personality I’m a sweet, affectionate girl with a big personality! I am a very expressive girl, and wear many of my emotions on my face. You will see me respond to all…

Quiche Lorraine

Breed: Labrador/Pitbull/Boxer Gender: Female, spayed Age: 3 year old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Probably! With the right dog! Cats? Probably! See more info in Cohabitation section. Kids? Yes, 12+! Hi! My name is Quiche Lorraine, and I LOVE LIFE!!! History: I was adopted from a local SPCA in early May 2025. All that is known is that I showed up as stray, was adopted by a family who had several other dogs, and then was surrendered back to SPCA with no reason given. Then I got adopted by my current moms, and things have been much better for me! They have helped me start to trust humans, and feel safe with them, and they have introduced me to how fun life can be. I am very grateful. It turns out that their life situation isn’t going to be a fit for me long-term, but they are committed to…

Adopted: 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…

Adopted: Peanut

Quick Facts: Breed: English bulldog Gender: Male, neutered Age: 9 months old Size: 27 pounds but very underweight, will weigh 40+ pounds when healthy and full grown Good with… Dogs? Yes!!!! Love ‘em! Cats? Probably! (see Cohabitation section below) Kids? Not tested, probably 10+ Hi my name is Peanut and I am the bestest pup around! History Peanut had two previous owners who weren’t able to take care of him properly. He came to his foster home extremely underweight, and his foster parents in consultation with veterinarians are all happily working to get the meat on his bones that he sorely needs! Personality Peanut is such a sweet boy! He is VERY affectionate! He is over the moon/overjoyed in the most pure and heartbreakingly sweet way to be your friend! He loves to snuggle with you, gives kisses/licks, and will be your new little happy, curious shadow– anywhere you go,…

Adopted: Reese

Quick Facts: Breed: Mastiff Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year Size: Rescued at 70 pounds, currently 80, healthy weight is more like 100 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 12+ Hi, my name is Reese and I am a sweet, gentle, loveable guy with a traumatic past, looking for someone to help me learn that life can be safe and secure and maybe someday, even fun and happy! ***Reese is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Willow’s Wings Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, near Binghamton, NY will make all decisions regarding his adoption.*** History I came from a really rough situation in Alabama; there was abuse, neglect, and near starvation. I had terrible infections in my eyes, my retinas were partially and extremely painful. I was rescued by Willow’s Wings Animal Sanctuary and for the first time in my life, things feel safe.…

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