Adopted: Violet

Hi! My name is Violet and I am the sweetest girl! Quick Facts: Breed: Black Lab mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 7 years old Size: 55 pounds (but thin) Good with… Dogs? Yes Cats? Yes! Kids? 10+ calm History I used to have a family, and lived with other dogs, but my owners ran into hard times, couldn’t feed us very well (I was very skinny) and eventually had to surrender us to their local shelter in Kentucky. That was very sad and also very scary, because I heard a lot of people say that the shelter was overcrowded and that older dogs never get picked for adoption. I just hid my head under my paws and waited for the end to come. But wow, how life can change on a dime! The shelter staff saw what a total sweetheart I was, and when CDR contacted them with an opening…

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Adopted: Barley

Hello! My name is Barley, and I am a super fun pooch! Quick Facts: Breed: Yellow Lab Gender: Male Age: 6 years young Size: 80-90 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes if submissive! Cats? Yes! Kids? 4+ This is a courtesy posting for Barley. Apply by submitting an online application and we will forward it to his current owner. History My mother saved me from what she thought was a puppy mill. It was somewhere in PA, but there were lots of dogs that weren’t in great shape and my sister lost an eye. We were living outside in a small pen in the mud. I had worms but we got that taken care of very quickly. I am so lucky she saved me. Personality I am a deeply good-natured, caring, loyal, and lovable guy. I have a very enthusiastic and energetic side, which you see when you throw sticks, balls,…

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Adopted: Sampson

Hello! My name is Sampson and I have a heart of gold and honey! Quick Facts: Breed: Yellow Lab Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10 years old Size: 90 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! History I came from a shelter in Kentucky, and I don’t know why my family left me there, for I am just so sweet and loving and well mannered. I was very, very sad for a while, but have come out of my grief and am now really loving being with my extremely nice foster family! Personality I am a laid-back fellow, enjoying naps in the soft dog bed, ambles around the yard, and playing with the other dogs in my foster home! I love to be petted, and I invite tummy rubs by rolling over onto my back–it works every time! I love to go on walks with you and see the…

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Adopted: Lenny

Lenny is just an amazing, wonderful, special puppy! Quick Facts: Breed: Black Lab/Great Pyrenees Gender: Male Age: Born June 2016 Size: 20 pounds (large as adult!) Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 6+ Lenny is in a foster home in KY, but can come up to meet potential adopters easily (we can explain how if you are interested!). The below information about Lenny is from his foster mom in KY! Personality Lenny is just an amazing, wonderful, special puppy! He is super happy and friendly, and loves to meet people! I had a friend stop over, and he was just so happy to have another person to love on!  He puts his paws on your legs and leans in for loving.  He also loves to be held and he gives kisses!  Then he’s raring to get down from my lap and pounce on a wide range of toys and…

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Adopted: Tilly

Hello! I’m Tilly! Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees Gender: Female, spayed Age: 8 years old Size: 65 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Likely Incredibly sweet, gentle soul. Quiet, loving, gentle, gentle, gentle. Good with dogs and cats! Loves calm and gentle people! More info coming soon! Update: Tilly needs 2 surgeries to remove all of her infected mammary tissue. Poor girl!! These are major surgeries, but she will feel so much better once she is all healed up. Please send wishes to Tilly for a good and speedy recovery! And if you could possibly donate toward these surgeries, we would be very grateful! 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: Moses

Hello! My name is Mo and I am as cute as a button! Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Male Age: 5-6 years old Size: 6 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes 6+ History A wonderful Samaritan found me scared, hungry and weak.  My skin was so irritated.  She took me in for a few days, kept me warm and safe and even took me to a doctor.  Her dog didn’t like another dog in the house, so this wonderful lady contacted CDR and they came to the rescue! Personality I am a hilarious and loving little guy! Though I can be a tiny bit (not much!) shy with new people, once I get to know you, I am very sweet and happy and friendly! I am living with a mom, dad, a 9 year-old girl, and several dogs in my foster home, and I have won over the hearts of…

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Adopted: Sierra

Sierra Quick Facts: Breed: Lab mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 4 years old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Maybe? Kids? Yes! 4 year old spayed, female Lab mix! 70 pounds of love! Incredibly friendly! Super affectionate! Loves to cuddle and snuggle! Great with people and great with other dogs! Does the “happy feet dance!” Just arrived on 6/11, more info coming soon! 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: Harley

Hi, my name is Harley and I’m a lover! I have these big brown eyes that will make you melt! Quick Facts: Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier/Lab mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 1/2 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes and No Cats? Some Kids? Yes! Harley is not a CDR dog. This is a courtesy posting for Harley’s current owners, who will make all decisions about his adoption. To apply to adopt Harley, fill out an online application and we will forward it to his current owner. History I was adopted around 1 year old. The only thing I remember about being a young puppy is neglect and a lack of socialization with dogs and people. The lady that initially fostered me said I was basically abandoned in a garage as a puppy and no one paid any attention to me until she took me in.  I…

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Adopted: Trevi

Trevi Quick Facts: Breed: Miniature Poodle Gender: Female Age: 8 years old Size: 17 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Super sweet, very affectionate, very adorable! Loves people! Good with other dogs and cats! Adjusting very well and very quickly to her foster home, what a trooper! Trevi is diabetic and needs insulin shots twice a day, but otherwise seems in very good health. More info coming soon!! 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: Chilly Willy

I’m Chilly Willy! I am a sweet, kind, loving, and silly pup that is searching for my perfect family!! Quick Facts: Breed: Boston Terrier/Boxer mix Gender: Male neutered Age: 4-5 years old Size: 25-30 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Chilly Willy is not a CDR dog. This is a courtesy posting for Chilly Willy’s current owners, who will make all decisions about his adoption. To apply to adopt Chilly Willy, please contact Stephanie DeMann at sdemann@btboces.org. History I was owned by some folks who didn’t take good care of me, and since they let me run around free, I kept running away and ending up in the Chenango County ASPCA. Tired of retrieving me from there, they decided to just surrender me to the shelter. It was pretty dangerous that they weren’t keeping me safe, so I’d like to think this was a good decision that paves…

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