Balu

Quick Facts: Breed: Australian cattle dog mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 years old Size: 44 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes, I absolutely love other dogs! Cats? Not totally sure, but I have had neutral interactions with cats so far. Kids? 8+! I like kids but can be rambunctious saying hello. Hello! My name is Balu, and I am a playful and affectionate goof! History Before joining my foster family, I was a Pennsylvania farm dog who loved to run around and play alongside other dogs. Due to an employment shift with my first loving owner, though, I ended up living tethered in a barn with few opportunities for activity and socialization. This has not stopped me from being a big sweetie who loves to romp and cuddle! Now, with my foster family, I am constantly wrestling with my cattle dog foster brother and curling up in the laps of…

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Adopted: Jake

Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Gender: Male Age: 12-14 months old Size: 31 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Most! Cats? Not yet tested, sorry! Kids? Yes! 12+ Adopted Jake is staying with his foster family forever! Hi! I’m Jake, and I am a SUPER smart, loyal, and affectionate boy! History and Why I Am Looking for a New Home Rough back story! One very cold night in February, on the shore of Oneida Lake, I think someone just dumped me. Very scary and confusing. I spent the next 36 days running in a 10 mile circle, visiting the same houses over and over, and so hoping that I would find my family again. It was tough times for me,filled with fear, cold, wind, rain, and snow. One man sent out his hunting beagles to “run me back, someone else threatened to shoot me if they saw me again, and…

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Adopted: Jenni

Jenni Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Cattle dog Gender: Female, spayed Age: 1 year old Size: 25 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? ? *1 year old, female Australian Cattle dog pup! *Extremely sweet, playful, full of happy energy! *Jenni is deaf! She is smart and will do a great job learning hand/visual commands from you! *Terrific with other dogs and also with cats! *Higher energy breed, needs strong daily exercise and mental stimulation! Super fun breed, loving, loyal, smart and athletic! If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application and live close to Ithaca , Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, 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: Minnie

Hello! My name is Minnie, I am a fun-loving, smart, and energetic young pup! Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepard Mix Gender: Female Age: 8 months old Size: 35 pounds and growing Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? No, sorry! I’m almost completely potty-trained! I know basic commands and I’ve started some “fun activity” training too. Minnie is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Minnie’s caretaker, who will make all decisions about her placement. Background Thankfully, I was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Alabama by a dedicated adoption agency. They flew me up here with my brothers and sisters, and my human family found me pretty quick!! Personality I am a super loving, affectionate, sweet, and fun-loving, joyful pup! I love being with people and I love having fun!! My favorite pastimes are snuggling on the…

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