Adopted: Cooper

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle/Boxer mix (our best guess) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats?Unknown Kids? Yes, 9+ Hi, my name is Cooper and I am SUCH A GOOD BOY!!! History I was bounced around a bit as a little pup, getting some love and care with some teenagers who were doing their best to take care of me. The second teen’s family said I could live with them, but had to stay outside 24/7 because one of their family members is allergic to dogs. They were nice, but I didn’t love being outside all the time, too much time alone, and autumn was here and it was getting COLD! The next-door neighbor saw me out there in the cold, and was having none of it. The same family had had a former dog live outside for its entire life, and it…

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Benny

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 5 years Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Some cats! Kids? Yes! 13+ Hello! My name is Benny! I’m an easygoing hound dog who loves to bask in the sunshine! ******No applications for the rest of 2023!  He staying in his foster home until then!****** History I was found wandering the woods of Kentucky, landed in a rough shelter there but 3 years ago was transported to NY and adopted by my current wonderful, loving family. I’m a very calm, old-soul kind of pup in general, but my early life left with me some anxiety/sensitivities and I’m not a good fit to live with little kids. I’m so sweet and loving, and it breaks my parents hearts to have to find me a new home, but with a little toddler in the house and another on the way, we…

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Adopted: Sadie

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 7.5 years old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Maybe! See Cohabitation section! Cats? Probably not! Kids? Yes…12+ years! Hello! My name is Sadie and I am a sweet soulful girl! ***Sadie is not a CDR dog but please fill out an adoption application and it will be forwarded to her family!*** History I was found wandering the streets without a home back in 2016, and landed at the local SPCA. My current family adopted me from there, and I have been happy in their home with mom, dad, and 2 little kids since. Unfortunately, as the kids have gotten bigger and more rambunctious (they are now 3 and 6 years old), I have gotten a bit stressed and overly excited by their enthusiasm, and as I try to both join in, and police, their play, things have gotten a little…

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Adopted: Pluto

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 9 ½ months old Size: 55 pounds (not quite finished growing!) Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes 9+ Hello! My name is Pluto and I am the most enthusiastic and playful fellow you’ll ever meet! ***Pluto is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for his family who will make all decisions about heis adoptive placement.*** History I came from Alabama in April of 2021 through a rescue operation in upstate NY. The rescuers said I was a Cocker Spaniel mix, but my new family thinks I am a sweet ol’ Hound dog! I moved in with my family when I was 8 weeks old… I was tiny and adorable! I adjusted very well to life in Ithaca and have had a happy puppyhood!! Personality I love to play outside!…

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Adopted: Jocco and Jackie

Quick Facts: Breed: Jocco, Shepherd/Hound mix Jackie, Boxer/Hound mix Gender: Jocco, male, neutered Jackie, female, spayed Age: 6-1/2 years (siblings, same litter but different daddy?) Size: Jocco, 70 pounds Jackie, 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Limited exposure, but always fine! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Amazing! Jocco and Jackie are the epitome of “good boy!” and “good girl!” History We got the dogs when they were 4 months old. They’ve been great dogs the whole time. They started with us in an apartment and now live with us at our home with a fenced yard. We’ve never had any major issues with them. They really are great dogs! Personality These dogs are the epitome of “good boy!” and “good girl!” They are medium-energy,, and enjoy lounging around just as much as they do going for a walk or playing outside. They LOVE playing ball (see video)! Jackie could play all…

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Adopted: George

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound Gender: Male, neutered Age: 3 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is George, and I just want to make you smile! ***George is not a CDR dog and have 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 him.*** History I came from a “kill only” shelter in Georgia, where dogs are not adopted out and where our only chance is for a local rescue to pull us and try to find homes or another rescue for us– otherwise we are simply killed. I was incredibly lucky to have been pulled by Rainbow of Hope Rescue in NY! I have met so many wonderful people…

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Adopted: Benny

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 years Size: 55 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Depends on the cat! Kids? Yes! 6+ Hello! My name is Benny! I’m super smart, loving and ready to find my forever home! History I’m originally from Kentucky but I have been living in a foster home in Central NY since the end of December. I’m living with two awesome dogs (a Lab mix and a Maltese mix), two cats, and two adult humans! I’m having so much fun!!! Personality I’m a very (very!) sweet boy who loves (loves loves loves!) to hang around my people! My foster parents are very impressed with my great house manners, especially when a stranger comes over! I do not jump or bark, instead I politely request a nice butt scratch and cuddles. My energy level in the home is pretty mellow which is surprising…

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Adopted: Duke

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound Gender: Male, neutered Age: 7 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Fine yes, but see below. Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6+ Hello! My name is Duke and I am as sweet and easygoing as I look! ***Duke is not a CDR dog and have 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 him.*** History I loved my current dad. He and I were a very content couple of bachelors but one day he went into the hospital and wasn’t able to come back for me. After he left, his friends tried to take care of me but I really didn’t like their nosy little dog. So, I went back to dad’s place…

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Adopted: Bella

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2 year old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! ***Bella is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. You can find her at Schoolhouse Rescue on Facebook*** History I came from a very busy shelter in Kentucky. I have been with the wonderful students at Schoolhouse Rescue since early Fall 2016. Although everyone is really nice here, I’d love a family of my very own! Personality I have a very outgoing personality!! I love people and sometimes get very excited when I see people. I try so hard to keep my feet on the floor. I’m a work in progress some say! My very favorite thing to do is run around in the play yard! I REALLY love it when Miss Erinn brings her dogs for me to play with. They can…

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Adopted: Wonderdog

Hello my name is Wonderdog! Quick Facts: Breed: Hound mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 9 year old Size: 55 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Loves people! Incredibly affectionate! Wonderful with other dogs! Totally sweet with cats (ignores them)! More info coming soon! Just arrived on 2/25! 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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