Adopted: Lygia

Quick Facts: Breed: Standard Dachshund (AKC registered) Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6 years old Size: 23 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes, with guidance! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes, 12+ Hi, I’m Lygia and I am a delightful, sweet pup! History I lived with my first set of humans for the first 6 years of my life. I love my first family as we went on many walks and played in the gorges in Ithaca.  My family needed to move into an apartment, and they had two babies! It became a little tight for all of us and the human babies didn’t understand how to play with me in a safe way.  I had a wonderful and happy life with my humans and now I am looking for my new forever home. Personality I love my humans and I really enjoy going for walks with them.  If we go for a car…

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Adopted: Momo

Quick Facts: Breed: Dachshund-Chihuahua mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 10 years old Size: 12 pounds Good with… Dogs? Sorry, no! Cats? Untested Kids? NO!!! This is Momo, she is a super wonderful dog. *** Momo is not a CDR dog but please fill out an application and it will be forwarded to her rescuer!*** History and Why Momo is Looking for a New Home I adopted Momo in 2014 from an Alabama rescue that takes dogs out of kill shelters and ships them to new homes in the Northeast. I wanted a Velcro dog, and I got one! Momo will follow you everywhere, snuggle at the drop of any hat, and want to sleep in bed with you at night. Unfortunately, she is also very possessive, attacking any dog she suspects of having designs on you, even large ones. Because she couldn’t stop attacking one of our larger dogs and…

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Aopted: Duda

Quick Facts: Breed: Miniature Pinscher/ Dachshund Gender: Male, neutered Age: 8 years old Size: 13 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! ***Duda is not a CDR dog but please fill out an adoption application and it will be forwarded to his rescuer!*** History We rescued Duda from Scottsville Pet Adoptions about 8 years ago. We weren’t given much of his history, just that he came to them from Miami. Personality I am the sweetest dog!! I have energy to play at times, but I love to snuggle up on your lap and lay with you just as much! I love playing with people and other dogs too! Sometimes when I play I make really silly noises that cracks everyone up! I’ve lived with dogs, cats and kids and have loved them all! I’ve been around pretty much all ages, from newborns to teenagers to grandparents. I’m very,…

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Adopted: Uno

Quick Facts: Breed: Dachshund mix Gender: Male Age: 12 years old Size: 18 pounds (could lose a little!) Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Uno, easy going cool guy! ***Uno is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Rainbow of Hope Animal Rescue (contact info: 607-562-8085 sford@stny.rr.com) who will make all decisions about his adoptive placement. Please contact by above phone or email to apply to adopt.*** History I had the same dad for all of my 12 years until, sadly, he passed away. Although I miss him very much, I’m doing really well in my foster home where I have a foster dog sister and two foster bunny siblings. I also have two human foster sisters who love me very much. Sometimes they argue over who gets to sleep with me. Personality I…

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Adopted: Marvin

Quick Facts: Breed: Miniature Dachshund Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1.5 years old Size: 9 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? No, sorry Kids? No, sorry Hello! My name is Marvin. I am playful, happy, and I love being with people and other dogs! ***Marvin is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Marvin’s family will make all decisions regarding his adoption.*** History My previous owner, a college student, bought me from a miniature dachshund breeder somewhere in the vicinity of New York City. In addition to being in college, he was working full time, including some weekends and late evenings. I spent a lot of time alone and was very sad and lonely. He brought me to Ithaca in August, but because no dogs were allowed in his home, I stayed with his friend, a 19-year-old girl, who also is a college student. When school began,…

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Adopted: Sasha

Howdy, my name is Sasha! I am a snuggly, loving dachshund mix. Quick Facts: Breed: Dachshund mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 4 year old Size: 25 pounds Good with… Dogs? Some Cats? Yes! Kids? 14+ ***Sasha is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History My family adopted me from the Tompkins County SPCA two years ago; I was two years old at the time so I’m pretty sure I’m almost four years old. The SPCA was very scary for me and I barked and growled at everyone while in my room. When I met my people in a neutral area of the facility, they sat on the floor and were given treats to share with me and soon I was coming to them and letting them pet me. Then they got a toy and threw it for me and I was in love. When they…

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Jackie

** COURTESY POST ** Hi everyone! My name is Jackie and I am loving life after being rescued from a high kill shelter in North Carolina. Breed: Dachshund/Corgi Mix Gender: Female spayed Age: 1-2 years old Size: 28 lbs Good with… Dogs?Yes, see below Cats?Maybe Kids?Yes Hi everyone! My name is Jackie and I am loving life after being rescued from a high kill shelter in North Carolina. For reasons that remain a mystery, I was at the shelter for over a month and on the put to sleep list for two weeks because it was so crowded. Things worked out for me when I gave the photographer my best smile and my silly picture was seen by a great rescue group as well as a man way up in NY who just knew I would fit into his home while we waited for my forever family to find me.…

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