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Aurora

Quick Facts Breed: St. Croix Island Dog! (black with white markings) Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2 years old Size: 45 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Will chase but does not show signs of being a cat eater! Kids? Yes, 8+! Chickens/Birds? Does not show interest in ducks/geese when on walks, has not been introduced to chickens Prey Drive Seems low, does not show interest in squirrels, not concerned with horses at current foster home History Aurora was living in St. Croix, tied outdoors with limited care. Her owners wanted a better life for her so surrendered her to law enforcement who transferred her to the wonderful St. Croix Rescue “Ruff Start STX” where her physical and emotional journey to health began! After receiving basic vet care there, she took 2 airplane flights, a very long van transport and then another long car ride and finally arrived to her foster…

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…

Cupid

Quick Facts: Breed: Lab mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 6 months! Size: 45 pounds (might be 70 when finished growing!) Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! (most experience with 10+) My name is Cupid and I am an incredibly good-natured, hilarious, and slightly rascally puppy! UPDATE: Cupid has been surrendered to Tompkins County SPCA. Please go and meet him there and apply for him at Tompkins County SPCA. History I was born in a litter of 7 in November 2025, was surrendered by our owner to a shelter in January 2026, and I got adopted by my current family in February. There are 3 kids and 2 adults in my current home and I’ve been learning and playing with them since then! I got to take the AKC STAR Puppy training course through Ithaca Dog Training Club and passed the skills test at the end to earn my…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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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