Adopted: Darwin

Hi hi! I am an enthusiastic ball of joy, looking for an active household with maybe a doggie playmate! Quick Facts: Breed: Terrier mix Gender: Male neutered Age: 2.5 year old Size: 15 lbs Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes, see below Kids? Yes!   If you love the spirit and happiness of a Boston Terrier, Darwin could be the dog for you! If you are active and love to participate in dog sports – Agility…Flyball…Barn Hunt… Darwin is the dog that could bring home the ribbons! If you enjoy long runs (or walks) on trails and in the woods, this boy would be a great companion! If you enjoy a dog who loves being with people, Darwin is it! Energy and enthusiasm for life exudes from Darwin’s adorable being!! Long leash walks with his dog walker friend who visits him several times a week give Darwin the…

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Adopted: Lizzie

Hi! I want to be your quiet, loving companion! I am the essence of a sweet dog companion, and love everyone! Quick Facts: Breed: Pomeranian Gender: Female Age: 3-4 yrs old Size: 14 lb Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes! Kids? School age kids…yes! Background: I was surrendered with my ‘brother’ to a very poor, overcrowded shelter in KY when my family was no longer able to care for me. The shelter workers immediately could see I was an amazing dog companion, so they contacted dog rescuers to get me out of there and away to a forever family.. and here I am, with Cayuga Dog Rescue! Personality: I am a calm, sweet, gentle dog! I’ve only been with Cayuga Dog Rescue for a few days, but so far everyone says they love me so much. Which is great, because I love them! More info coming in a…

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Adopted: Rufus

My name is Rufus and I am an awesomely handsome, loving, playful, fluffy, fuzzy dog! Quick Facts: Breed: Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd/Chow Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 years old Size: 55 lbs Good with… People? Yes! Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 12+ years Bonus: Completely housebroken! Background: I arrived for the first time in the CDR foster program 2 years ago (at age 2), after my owners split up. Those folks had kept me in a small fenced in outdoor kennel and gave me almost no attention, care, or training, which had been a very sad life for a happy, exuberant, loving, and active dog like me. Luckily, a lovely semi-retired couple adopted me from CDR and that’s where I have been for the past 2 years. They loved me a lot, took me to fun clicker training classes, got me a needed hip surgery, and helped me with all of…

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Adopted: Summer

Hi! I am an adorable, loving, enthusiastic, and sweet female Corgi mix looking for a wonderful, new forever home! Quick Facts: Breed: Corgi mix (maybe Sheltie or Aussie in there?) Gender: Female, spayed Age: 9 years old Size: 40 lbs Good with… Dogs? No, see below Cats? No Kids? 12+ years   ***Summer is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Summer’s Aunt & Uncle, who will make all decisions about Summer’s placement. To apply for Summer, fill out an online adoption application and the rescue folks will forward it to my Aunt & Uncle, who will be in touch!*** Background: I was originally adopted when I was about 6 months old. My “Mom” and I met, on June 24, 2005 at a regional Purina Dog Challenge event in NJ. A local rescue group was there and my mom fell…

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Adopted: Oreo

Our momma, Pearl gave birth to us February 6th!!! We are super adorable, very sweet little Chihuahua mix pups! Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua mix Gender: 2 Female Age: Puppies Size: Tiny Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Oreo: female, black & white pup with a long tail Cookie: female, white with a few tan spots (like her momma), has a long tail We can be adopted out once we are fully weaned at around 8 weeks, which is soon, so CDR is accepting applications NOW!!   If you are interested in adopting Puppies, please fill out an online adoption application and live close to Ithaca , Syracuse, Binghamton, or Elmira. We do home visits on every applicant, and can’t do home visits where we don’t have local volunteers.

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Adopted: Nevin and Natalie

Hi! We are Nevin and Natalie! We are a bonded pair (maybe daddy and daughter?) and are the most special pair of dogs imaginable. Really. Our foster mom says we are the 2 nicest Great Pyrenees dogs that she has ever had the pleasure to know, which is a stunning statement, because she has rescued and fostered easily 75 of them, and pretty much every one has been a total gem! Wowza! That kind of praise makes us a little embarrassed, but it’s mighty nice to be seen to be so extra special! Quick Fact Sheet: Breed: Both purebred Great Pyrenees dogs Age and Sizes: Nevin is about 4 years old and about 85 pounds. Natalie is about 2 years old and about 90 pounds. Good with dogs: Yes, both of them like dogs! Good with cats: Not yet tested, but highly likely. Great Pyrs are almost always very gentle…

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Adopted: Spanky

I am super adorable, a dog that just wants a friend to love me! My freckles on my nose say it all–cute, cute, cute! Quick Facts: Breed: Spaniel mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2-3 years old Size: 45 lbs Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes Kids? 12+ years Background: Well…I’m sorry to say, I did not have a happy or safe early life. I was one of 43 dogs that were kept by a hoarder in a rural town in TN. Lucky for us, the animal control officers found out about the terrible conditions in which we were being kept, and took us all away to the shelter to find new, much better homes. That was back in June of 2013. As if that wasn’t a terrible enough experience, then the building next to the animal shelter exploded! Seriously! The shelter was in danger of catching fire as…

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Adopted: Gunther & Peewee

Gunther and Peewee are adorable pugs, looking for a forever home together! Quick Facts: Breed: Pugs Gender: Male neutered Age: 5 & 7 years old Size: 15 lbs Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! They are looking for a home together. Working on house training…lovely manners in general. Peewee has typically pug breathing problems, and will need soft palette trimmed, nares widened, and other breathing things fixed. This is not uncommon in smooshy-faced breeds, and will help him breathe better…and CDR is covering this $$$ pricey surgery! Gunther needs to have 8 teeth removed and is on medication for an eye condition, which is being evaluated soon. All of these are very treatable, and CDR is footing the bill for it all! ***They are NOT ready for adoption yet, need to have all medical issues fully sorted out, will post updates soon. Appreciating any donations to help offset…

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Olive

Olive has been adopted! Hi! My name is Olive, and I am a FANTASTIC, sweet, kissy-kissy lovebug. Quick Fact Sheet: Gender: Female, spayed Breed: Beagle/Lab mix (A Labbe? Beagador?) Age: 1 1/2 years old Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats? Yes Good with kids? Unknown Background: I was found as a stray in Kentucky, likely covered in icky stuff because my fur is all patchy and I have little bare spots. :( :( But I loooooooooove people. When I meet people, and they leaaaan in close, I will very slowly leaaaan up to give a couple of sweet little kisses! When my foster mom calls my name, I will dance in place from excitement. I want so very much to make you happy and play and get loving, and we think I will take to training like a duck to water because I am such an eager girl! If…

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ADOPTED: Dylan

Hi! My name is Dylan. Quick Fact Sheet: So sweet! 1-2 year old male Corgi/Shepherd mix boy! 21 pounds full grown! A bit shy but lovely and so sweet once he gets to know you! Good with dogs and cats, though shy at first! More info coming soon…just arrived! If you are interested in adopting Dylan, please fill out an online adoption application and live close to Ithaca , Syracuse, Binghamton, or Elmira. We do home visits on every applicant, and can’t do home visits where we don’t have local volunteers.

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