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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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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Adopted: Reese

Quick Facts: Breed: Mastiff Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year Size: Rescued at 70 pounds, currently 80, healthy weight is more like 100 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 12+ Hi, my name is Reese and I am a sweet, gentle, loveable guy with a traumatic past, looking for someone to help me learn that life can be safe and secure and maybe someday, even fun and happy! ***Reese 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 his adoption.*** History I came from a really rough situation in Alabama; there was abuse, neglect, and near starvation. I had terrible infections in my eyes, my retinas were partially and extremely painful. I was rescued by Willow’s Wings Animal Sanctuary and for the first time in my life, things feel safe.…

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CooperPupp

Quick Facts: Breed: German Shepherd (Sable) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 years old Size: 75 pounds Good with… Dogs? Not so much, see Cohabitation/My Ideal Home section below! Cats? Sorry, nope! Kids? Not little ones, too stressful for me! Hi there! My name is Cooper Pupp, and I am an energetic, playful, and loving goofball who loves running and playing! History I made my journey from Mount Elgin, Ontario, to the Finger Lakes in December 2020 and have been with my family ever since. I came from Narnia Kennels and am Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) certified. My parents trained me themselves, and I picked up commands quickly. I have an extremely high ball-drive, and playing fetch is my absolute favorite activity! With my family, I am loving, affectionate, and always ready to play. I thrive on regular good exercise and mental stimulation. Without it, I find it hard to relax.…

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Adopted: Groot

Breed: Saint Bernard mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4.5 years old Size: 100+ pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes, dog-savvy cats! Kids? 6+ Meet Groot (fun all day long!) **Groot is not a CDR dog and he has not been evaluated by CDR. He is a courtesy posting for his current owner who needs to find a wonderful new home for him.** To apply for Groot, fill out an online adoption application and the rescue will forward it to his current owner who will be in touch with you! Hello! My name is Groot, I am very handsome and I love lots of fun activity and attention! History I was adopted in Jan 2021 as a 1 yr-old after being surrendered by previous owner who was a bit aggressive with correcting me, which made me uneasy around large men. In my new adoptive home, I spent the next 1.5…

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Spud

Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10 years old Size: 66 pounds Good with… Dogs? No! Cats? No! Kids? Unknown ***Spud is not a CDR dog. He is now being helped by Jet’s Rehab Rescue.*** If you are interested in adopting Spud, please fill out an online application at Jet’s Rehab Rescue.

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Adopted: Charlie

Quick Facts: Breed: Mexican Village Dog Gender: Male, neutered Age: 3 years old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes…especially if they’re smaller than I! Cats? Yes! Kids? 12+ if calm! Hello! My name is Charlie and I’m a smart, curious, inquisitive 3 year-old male! History My pregnant mother was found stuck in a bear trap just over the Mexican border in southern Texas. Horrifying, right? She was rescued, thank goodness, and her puppies were adopted out all over the U.S.! I was adopted by my current family here in upstate NY and we’ve been a sweet pack for 3 years now. While I’ve been happy and healthy, living in a house with two little kids and lots & lots of action and commotion is too much for a pup like me who is happiest when things are calm, quiet, and predictable. Personality In a calm home environment: On most…

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Adopted: Abe

Breed: St. Croix Island Dog Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4-5 years Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Limited exposure does not chase them. Kids? Will meet some soon! Large Livestock? Barks, but not aggressive. Smaller Livestock? (Goats) wants to herd them. Abe- Amazingly optimistic St Croix Dump Dog! History “Abe”  arrived at the St Croix dump scared and timid,  He came to ‘Ruff Start STX” hero Katie Nelson to begin is long journey to find his human family.  Abe is extremely social, loves all the people he has met at his new foster home in Ithaca.  Not shy with humans at all anymore.  He reminds me of the book “Are you my Mother?”  He looks at everyone he meets as if to say “Are you my person?…” Abe has had many long travels to arrive in Ithaca, he does great in the car, either behind a pet barrier…

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Adopted: Goose

Quick Facts: Breed: Great Dane Gender: Male, unneutered Age: 1 year young! Size: Large! Good with… Dogs? Females, yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 6+! My name is Goose and I am a silly and loving Great Dane and I am looking for a wonderful new home! ***Goose 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 his adoption.*** I am a 1-year old, charcoal-gray male Great Dane. I am a big, sweet, affectionate goofy boy, who thinks I am really a lapdog, hahaha! I love all people! I have been around kids who are 7 and older, and I love them too. I also love cats! I am fun to be with! I love to run, jump, and play, and I really enjoy interacting with my people! I’m not so good (yet) at…

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