Emmy

Quick Facts: Breed: Husky Gender: Female, spayed Age: 8 years old and very spry! Size: 47 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Nope, sorry. Kids? Yes! 6+ years Hello! My name is Emmy and outdoor adventures are my favorite!! History/ Why I am looking for a new home Since puppyhood, Emmy and her owner have shared long daily walks and adventures together, but an unexpected health condition for her owner makes it impossible for her to continue providing care for Emmy. Friends of the owner, we have taken Emmy into our home with our 2 dogs and cats and 2 kids, until a new wonderful well-matched person or family can be found to provide Emmy with the deep level of love, devotion and care that she deserves! Personality I’m a very, very sweet girl! I love people and love exploring the world with my people! As is a husky trait,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Hayley

Breed: Lab mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 12 year old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Please Welcome Hayley, our newest CDR rescue! Hayley is a ridiculously sweet, friendly, loving 70-pound, 12 year-old lab mix girl who needed rescue when her owner lost his home and had to move downstate to a senior facility. She has been with us for about a month, and she is really blossoming! She arrived with a host of normal, senior-dog medical issues that needed attention—she was overdue on all vaccines, had a very bad UTI, was quite overweight, was limping and achey all over, and had several broken teeth and a mouth full of tartar and inflammation. We’re on it and making good progress! Her UTI is already mostly cleared up, she is less achey all over and is limping less due to helpful pain meds and anti-inflammatories. Her…

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Amelia

Breed: Pitbull/German Shepard mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6 months old Size: 40+ pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 8+ Amelia is a sweet and spirited pup who’s been thriving with her foster family since mid-June. She is being fostered through Stay Wild Rescue out of Trumansburg. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. **Ameliia is not a CDR dog and he has not been evaluated by CDR. She is a courtesy posting for Stay Wild Rescue.** Amelia is full of puppy energy and loves romping around with her foster brother and making new dog friends. She has good interactions with kids and has shown good signs around cats (not fostered in a home with cats). Amelia lives for chew toys and tug; she is also a responsive listener when it’s time to move on to the next activity. When she’s not playing, Amelia enjoys…

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Gilly

Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix Gender: Female, Spayed Age: 2 years and 5 months Size: 96 pounds o’ love Good with… People? Yes, yes!!! Dogs in the home? Not other female dogs! Should be only dog in the home Dogs outside the home? No experience but would love the chance to learn! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes, 8+ Hello! My name is Gilly, and I am an affectionate, cuddly, sweetheart of a girl! History I’m from Fort Worth, TX, Yehaw! My family adopted me from a humane society when I was 6 months old. They already had a female dog, and we got along fine until I turned 2 (became an adult), but now I have decided that I would like to be the only dog in the home! So that’s why I am looking for a new one.  My family is devastated but knows that this is what is best…

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Bailey

Quick Facts: Breed: Shepherd- Hound mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Maybe! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Bailey and I am the most adorable, playful dog around! History I had a rough first year of life and was surrendered to Herkimer Humane Society before my current mom found me. I was very anxious at the shelter, apparently the people who surrendered me were NOT NICE folks, but life has been much, much better since I got adopted. Clearly, the people who had me when I was a puppy did not treat me kindly, which has left me very skittish with men until I get to know them. I have been in my new home for a year now and they have really helped me to become less anxious and to discover my fun side! The kids in the home…

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Adopted: Brook

Quick Facts: Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female, spayed Age: 18 months old Size: 16 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 9+! My name is Brook and I am the most adorable, friendly, playful puppy you could find! ***Brook 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 her adoption.*** History, Personality and What I am Looking for in a Forever Home I was adopted as a small puppy by a fine person. I had a seizure and they started me on the proper medications, but that required follow-up bloodwork and they didn’t have the money for that so they stopped my medications, and then I had another seizure. Since they didn’t feel able to provide the ongoing medical care that I need, they very kindly surrendered me to Willow’s…

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Adopted: Missy

Quick Facts: Breed: St. Croix Island dog! Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6 months old Size: 20 pounds now, likely to end up at 35-45? Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6 + Chickens/Birds? Sorry, no, she likes to chase them! Missy—wonderful puppy survivor from St. Croix!! **Missy is not a CDR dog but please fill out an application and it will be forwarded to her rescuers!*** History “Missy” and her litter mates were found dumped in a chicken feed bag in a remote area of national forest on St Croix, Sandy Point.  Horrifying. Luckily they were found and saved and are all now doing great! Missy was fostered in St. Croix by some wonderful folks who did a terrific job with her. They gave her tons of love, got her the medical care she needed (including treatment for a nasty abscess on her leg which is all better…

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