Adopted: Robby

Hello, my name is Robby! I am a very happy, loving, and active 1 year old male Terrier/Chihuahua mix. Quick Facts: Breed: Terrier/Chi mix (we think!) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 yr Size: 22 lbs Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Maybe, see below Kids? YES! ***Robby is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Robby’s parents, who will make all decisions about Robby’s placement. To apply for Robby, fill out an online adoption application and the rescue folks will forward it to my parents, who will be in touch!*** Background: My story is a typical one – I was born in the backwoods of Kentucky, and then was living life as a stray when I had an unfortunate meeting with a car, which left me with a broken leg.  Luckily, a kind rescue group found me, got me good…

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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: 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: 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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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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ADOPTED: Diesel

Hi! My name is Diesel (also known as Deedee or Deezy)! I am a cute, silly, bouncy guy who wants to show you how much I can love you and be a good boy! Quick Facts: Breed: Boxer mix Gender: Male Size: Medium (40-45 pounds) Age: 3 years old Good with… Other dogs? Fine with large dogs, not okay with small dogs (thinks they are prey) Cats? Nope, sorry! Kids? Good for kids over the age of 8; too rambunctious with younger kids. Medical notes: I am allergic to grain products so I have to have a grain free food. If I eat something with grains in it I turn a red, pink color under my coat, start sneezing and I get itchy. ***Diesel is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Diesel’s parents, who will make all decisions about…

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Adopted: Paige

Hi! My name is Paige. I am adorable and loving! Quick Fact Sheet: Age: 3 years Breed:Terrier mix (maybe Feist mix?) Size:24 pounds, full grown! Gender: Female, spayed Very shy at first but wants attention and affection very much. Traumatic back story: Was found stray and unable to be caught, so folks in KY set a live trap for her. It worked, but she was stuck in the trap, in frigid, freezing temperatures, for 12+ hours before someone checked. Must have been very scary and terribly cold for this little girl with very, very short fur. Nervous with the small dogs in her foster home; did fine with the dogs with whom she was kenneled at the KY shelter. Great with the 8 year old in her foster home Not yet cat tested. More info coming as we get to know her better! If you are interested in adopting Paige,…

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Adopted: Pearl

Hi! My name is Pearl. I am pretty much the most adorable, incredible, sweet and loving little dog you’ll meet! Quick Facts: Age: 1 year old Breed: Chihuahua mix Size: 12 pounds Gender: Female Just had 3 puppies (1 boy and 2 girls!) on 2/6/15!! Baby #1-boy-tan fat boy with a stubby tail Baby #2-girl- black & white long tail Baby #3-girl- white with a few tan spots like her mama, long tail Loves to SMILE!! check out photo #3!! She is being an amazing momma, taking such gorgeous care of her 3 babies and making us love her even more than we thought possible. She will be ready to go to her new home once her puppies are weaned, at around 7-8 weeks old! Taking applications now! Also her 3 puppies will be looking for great homes! Pearl is great with small dogs and cats! Untested with larger dogs……

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Cooper

Hi! My name is Cooper, and I am a very sweet, affectionate, 1 1/2 year old, neutered male Great Pyrenees mix! Quick Fact Sheet: Age: 1 1/2 years old Breed: Great Pyrenees mix Gender: Male, neutered Size: about 70 pounds but needs to put on some weight Good with dogs: Yes! Good with cats? No! Barks and growls at them, not a good sign… Good with kids? Yes! Background: I come all the way from KY, where I was originally in a high-kill, very crowded shelter, and it’s a pretty amazing thing that I am alive right now. The shelter needed to make some space, so called their veterinarian to come and put to sleep those of us who had been there for a little while, but when the vet met me, she just couldn’t do it. I was too sweet, she thought, and far too friendly. So she called…

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