Adopted: Otis

Quick Facts: Breed: Shepard/Husky mix Gender: Male Age: 7 years old Size: 75 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! (But I have little patience with puppies) Cats? Sorry, no! Kids? 6+ years Hello! My name is Otis and I am a devoted companion and a loveable goofball! History I am a rescue pup from the Tompkins County SPCA. I was adopted by my current family when I was 10 weeks old.. I’ve been in the same loving home since then. Personality I love ALL people!!!! I am super friendly and fun and cheerful and optimistic! I wag my tail, and often my whole body, and smile a huge goofy (and very toothy!) smile when I meet you. If you didn’t know me, you might think I’m baring my teeth at you, but nothing could be further from the truth…I’m grinning with delight!! I’ve never met a person I don’t like, but…

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Adopted: Dr. Pepper

Quick Facts: Breed: Island mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: <1 year old Size: medium Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! ***Dr Pepper is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for SAOIRSE PASTURES who will make all decisions about his adoptive placement.*** History Dr Pepper flew in from the beautiful island of St Croix a few weeks ago. His litter was found as strays on the streets. The wonderful folks at St Croix Animal Welfare Center took them all in.  They received their initial vaccines & were neutered.  Once they were healthy enough to take a flight north we partnered with them to find him his forever home. Needs Dr Pepper’s adopters will ideally have a fenced yard (Invisible fence is OK), a companion dog to live with and a veterinary reference that will be able to confirm a…

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Adopted: Teddy

Quick Facts: Breed: Pomeranian (aka fuzzy teddy bear) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10? years old Size: 11 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes 11+ Hello. My name is Teddy and I’m an adorable and loyal Pomeranian! ***Teddy is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for his momma who will make all decisions about his adoptive placement. *** History I was adopted by my current family from the Cortland County SPCA in May 2020. The shelter had very little information about where I came from or why I was there so I don’t know anything about my life before then. Personality I am a funny, quirky, adorable, friendly boy! Like most Pomeranians, I am little, cute, fuzzy and friendly, and sometimes quite vocal (barky-barky)! I love my people, you can tell that I get very attached to them…

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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: Toby

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male, Neutered Age: 7 years old Size: 40 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Hi, my name is Toby and I am incredibly affectionate, loving and sweet-tempered! History I landed in a high-kill shelter in Kentucky. The shelter didn’t note whether I was found stray or had been surrendered, but the rescue folks are guessing that I had been lucky to have had a nice owner, but that maybe I got lost or maybe he/she died or had to go into a nursing home and there was no one to care for me. I clearly have been treated very well by humans because I LOVE humans, and I show no fears or concerns about people, dogs, or cats. I just smile and wag-wag-wag at everyone! Personality I am silly and sweet and incredibly friendly and very affectionate! I wake up every…

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Adopted: Willis

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle Gender: Male, Neutered Age: 10 years old Size: 35 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Hi! My name is Willis and I am the cutest, sweetest beagle who just wants to hang out with you! History I was adopted from a Cornell research dog program when I was 9 months old. My new family had a young female dog who showed me the ropes of being a family dog since I had been housed full-time in a kennel when I was in the research program. It was so fun! I learned loads of things, but maybe my favorite was finding my Beagle bark! This took months and was so delightful (to everyone) when I found it! My doggie sibling was a bit food aggressive and bossy about her space, so sometimes she would yell or growl at me, but I’m an easy going…

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Adopted: Roy

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male Age: 12 year old Size: 31 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Hi,I’m Roy, the most laid back, sweet and friendly Beagle mix around! History I was found as a stray in Central Kentucky. No one came looking for me, so after a little while, I was lucky to catch a ride up to the CDR foster program and my foster home in Ithaca! No one knows anything about my life before May, 2020, except that I was neutered, I’m sweet, friendly, relaxed, house-trained, and have great house manners (including “sit” via hand signal). Everyone’s guess is that I spent my former life as a loved indoor dog family member! Personality I’m a deeply sweet, very friendly, go-with-the-flow kind of a dog!! I really like every person and every dog that I meet… I am all friendliness, happiness and curiosity.…

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Adopted: Jake

Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Gender: Male Age: 12-14 months old Size: 31 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Most! Cats? Not yet tested, sorry! Kids? Yes! 12+ Adopted Jake is staying with his foster family forever! Hi! I’m Jake, and I am a SUPER smart, loyal, and affectionate boy! History and Why I Am Looking for a New Home Rough back story! One very cold night in February, on the shore of Oneida Lake, I think someone just dumped me. Very scary and confusing. I spent the next 36 days running in a 10 mile circle, visiting the same houses over and over, and so hoping that I would find my family again. It was tough times for me,filled with fear, cold, wind, rain, and snow. One man sent out his hunting beagles to “run me back, someone else threatened to shoot me if they saw me again, and…

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Adopted: Gizmo and Mike

Quick Facts: Mike Breed: Min Pin mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10 years young! Size: 18 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6+ Gizmo Breed: Tibetan Spaniel/Shih Tzu mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 13 years young! Size: 13 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6+ Hello! We are super sweet and friendly, love people, mellow, curious, fun and low-key pups! History We were surrendered together to a high-kill shelter in Kentucky when our family could no longer take care of us. We are a bonded pair, very sweet together, and would love to be adopted together if possible!! We are delightful puppers and very low maintenance! Personality We are both incredibly sweet, friendly and delightful small dogs! We love to pal around together, snuggle on dog beds together, and go outside in a fenced yard to investigate the world together! We are completely housebroken,…

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Adopted: Lenny

Quick Facts: Breed: Mountain Feist mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 8 months old Size: 32 pounds and growing! Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? No, sorry! Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Lenny and I’m a super friendly young pup who loves being active! History I was born in Alabama and was taken to a shelter there before I was even 8 weeks old. Luckily, a rescue stepped in, got me vaccinated, neutered, and when I was all healed up and ready to go, a huge network of transport volunteers drove me all the way to Ithaca, NY! I’m having a great time in my foster home but am feeling super ready for my forever home! Personality I’m awesome! My foster parents say I am super good-natured, super friendly, and super happy-happy-happy! I am a very curious and bright dog and I really love being active. I adore going for walks,…

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