Adopted: Yoda

We sorry, and saddened to report that Yoda has passed away. Quick Facts: Breed: Carolina dog x Kangaroo Mix (kidding!) Gender: Male neutered Age: 3 years old Size: 43 lbs Good with… Dogs? Usually, see below Cats? No Kids? 13+ Hi-hi- hi! I’m so excited to meet you! Background: I was found as a stray and landed in an over-crowded shelter in rural KY, where I became a staff favorite, because I was incredibly affectionate, had such zest for life, and unbridled enthusiasm!! Hearing such great reports, Cayuga Dog Rescue rescued me and I made my way up the Canine Underground Railroad (that’s a thing!) to get here and wiggle my way into more peoples’ hearts. I am so excited that they decided to save me—I love getting to know everyone, and really dig the toys, dog beds, and couches that I have been introduced to! It is all so…

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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: Rooney

Hi, my name is Rooney! I’m a beautiful, loving, and incredibly affectionate and deeply sweet boy! Quick Facts: Breed: Border collie mix (maybe mixed with spaniel)! Gender: Male, neutered Age: 8 years old Size: 55 pounds Good with… Dogs? Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes! I am incredibly gentle with cats. Kids? 12+ years Background I hail from Vestal, NY where I was adopted from the Humane Society into a wonderful family in 2011 when I was 1 year old. I was so grateful to them and when I met my doggy brother, a Lab, we ran and ran, it was so much fun! They had 4 cats and I was great with them all too! I wasn’t OK with strangers and other dogs, though–they made me very nervous. Once I got to know people, I felt comfortable around them. I went to doggie school and worked with a trainer…

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Adopted: Rufus

My name is Rufus and I am an awesomely handsome, loving, playful, fluffy, fuzzy dog! Quick Facts: Breed: Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd/Chow Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 years old Size: 55 lbs Good with… People? Yes! Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 12+ years Bonus: Completely housebroken! Background: I arrived for the first time in the CDR foster program 2 years ago (at age 2), after my owners split up. Those folks had kept me in a small fenced in outdoor kennel and gave me almost no attention, care, or training, which had been a very sad life for a happy, exuberant, loving, and active dog like me. Luckily, a lovely semi-retired couple adopted me from CDR and that’s where I have been for the past 2 years. They loved me a lot, took me to fun clicker training classes, got me a needed hip surgery, and helped me with all of…

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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: Skippy

Hi everyone, my name is Skippy!  I am a very sweet, affectionate, mellow, 6 year old male, neutered Schipperke mix! Quick Facts: Breed: Schipperke/Terrier mix Gender: Male neutered Age: 6 years old Size: 12 lbs Good with… Dogs? OK, but want to be your only dog! Cats? Yes Kids? 12+ Background: I came all the way from KY, where I was originally in a high-kill, very crowded shelter. I landed in that scary place when my former owner felt she was not able to care for me anymore. The shelter needed to make some space (aka put a bunch of us to sleep), so luckily a volunteer lady in the shelter told the great people at CDR about me. They had a place with a warm bed for me, and I was able to hitch a ride on the transport to Ithaca! Personality: Whenever someone hangs out with me, the…

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Adopted: Trooper

I am active, sweet, and loyal, looking for a person who will work with me and will show me love. Quick Facts: Breed: Shiba Inu Gender: Male neutered Age: 3 years old Size: 20 lbs Good with… Dogs? Maybe, see below Cats? No Kids? No Special Notes: Looking for a calm, peaceful person or people in a non-apartment setting. See background; CDR is offering a package of 6 individual sessions in your home with our wonderful trainer completely for free when you adopt me   Personality Once I know and trust you, I am the most loyal and loving and wonderful dog ever. When I’m excited to see you, I like to crawl up in your lap and give you lots of little kisses all over your face! I love chasing every leaf that crosses my path when we are out on walks! I love tennis balls, chew toys, and…

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Adopted: Smooch

Hi!  My name is Smooch, and I am an utterly adorable, sweet, loving, and fun little guy! Quick Facts: Age: 6 years old Breed: West Highland White Terrier (Westie) Size: about 21 pounds (I’ve lost a couple and could lose a couple more pounds) Gender: Male, Neutered Good with dogs? Yes Good with cats? Unknown Good with children? I prefer adults please! Special Notes: I am recovering from two ACL knee surgeries (done at Colonial Vet Clinic in Ithaca) and am doing really well!! Background: I was raised from puppyhood by a lovely lady in her 90s who took good care of me. I lived in a ranch house with a fenced yard and two other small terriers with whom I loved to play.  She had me for 5 years, but as her health began to fail she knew she needed to find me a new home, and with the…

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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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