Adopted: Chloe

Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Shepherd Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2-5 year old Size: 65 -> 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Sometimes! See below! Cats? No! Kids? No! Hello! My name is Chloe! I’m an incredibly sweet, affectionate, (but shy/scared) Aussie mix girl! History My former life was rough and scary and left me quite shy and nervous about new people, new places, and unexpected sounds. Before being rescued, I spent some months chained up to a barn and ignored by the people who were supposed to be my people, and where I was before that was also awful, but I try not to think about it. I am thankful every day that the Cornell vet students who came to the farm where I was chained out, offered to take me from those mean people. And I am thankful that those people didn’t want me, and were happy to hand me…

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Adopted: Archer

Quick Facts: Breed: Pit Bull mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 3 year old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yessiree! Cats? Sorry, no! Kids? Yes, 9+ years! Hello! My name is Archer and I LOVE belly rubs!! ***Archer is not a CDR dog. 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 Archer’s adoptive placement. Please contact by above phone or email to apply to adopt Archer!*** History I was originally adopted 2 years ago from a rescue in California. When my family moved to New York this year, I came with them, so now I am a New York doggie! My dog “sister” (who is much smaller than me) hurt her back and everyone thinks it may have been because we were playing a bit too enthusiastically. She needed this major back surgery and she isn’t allowed…

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Adopted: Leigh

Hi! My name is Leigh and I am a super awesome girl! Quick Facts: Breed: Feist mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 2-3 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes for play, but not to live with! Cats? No! Kids? Yes, 12+ years. ***Leigh is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History I was found when I was around a year old and brought to the SPCA in Ithaca, where the kind folks there discovered I already knew some basic commands. My sweet face, cool tricks and intelligent manner got me adopted quickly by a couple who I stayed with for a little over a year. I stayed home with my mom most days and got a lot of attention. Unfortunately, my parents split up and I ended up with daddy, who took great care of me but had to work very long hours,…

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Adopted: Willis

Hi everybody! My name is Willis. I am a sweet, loyal and fun guy! Quick Facts: Breed: Feist mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1.5 year old Size: 35 pounds Good with… Dogs? Some Cats? No! Kids? Yes! ***Willis is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Willis is fostered at Mountain Rottie Rescue of New York.*** History I was found as a stray in KY where I was picked up and sent to an overcrowded shelter. I quickly became a volunteer favorite and the great staff there reached out to Mountain Rottie Rescue who quickly brought me into their rescue. I have a fabulous foster family in Groton, but would love a permanent home to call my own! Personality I am a very loving, happy-go-lucky boy and am also a great snuggler! I have been working really hard on learning all the great doggy manners that…

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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: Koda

Hi! I’m Koda and I’m ready for fun, adventure, and love! Quick Facts: Breed: Australian Shepherd/Husky mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 year old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 12+ History I was found stray in KY and landed in a high-kill shelter, where I quickly became a staff favorite because of how awesome I am with people and how incredible I am with other dogs! Luckily for me, the next thing I knew I was on a long car drive to central NY and into the awesome CDR foster program! Personality I am an incredibly good boy with a lighthearted and joyful spirit–everyone says so! I am a teensy bit shy in new situations, but I warm up quickly and then my fun-loving, super friendly, deeply good-natured and playful personality bursts out! I love being around you and am sooooo happy when you give…

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Adopted: Winnie the Pooch

Hello! My name is Winnie the Pooch, I’m a city dog who wants to be a country dog! Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle/Australian Shepard Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 year old Size: 37 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! ***Winnie the Pooch is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History I was born in New Jersey and was found in a cardboard box in front of an animal shelter with the rest of my brothers and sisters. A sweet couple who live in Queens, New York adopted me thinking that I was a Dachshund… but I kept growing! I’m a very good boy and they have given me the best home and life that they could, sacrificing a lot as I require lots of outdoor time and they have no backyard. Last summer I spent one month in Ithaca, NY living with my…

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Adopted: Max

Hello my name is Max! I am an affectionate, playful young guy! Quick Facts: Breed: Husky Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 year old Size: 80 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Unknown! Kids? Yes 6+ ***Max is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History I was adopted from the SPCA as a pup, I lived in a home with a couple and their other large dog. Unfortunately they worked a lot so I did not get the attention or exercise that I needed. I gained too much weight and was very lonely, so they gave me to my current family, which is a mom and her 4 year-old kiddo. Personality I enjoy an awful lot of stuff, I am a very happy guy! I love snuggles (my favorite!), getting belly rubs (yum!), getting combed (nice), running (the best!), wrestling (fun!), and walks (whoo-hoo)! I can…

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Adopted: Billy

Hi! My name is Billy and I am an outdoors and people-lovin’ Lab! Quick Facts: Breed: Labrador Retriever Gender: Male, neutered Age: 3 year old Size: 90 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? No, sorry! History I am 100% PureBred Labrador Retriever! I was adopted from a breeder near Rochester, NY by a great human family, I grew up with a mom, a dad, two kids, and a couple of cats! I also had a very good Weimaraner friend who lived next door. Even though it made them very sad, my family decided it was best for me to be re-homed (you can read more about that below) so for the past month I’ve been living with my foster mom and two feline foster brothers while I wait for my forever family to find me! Personality Never mind my size, I’m the sweetest, cuddliest, goofiest, snuggliest, loveable guy…

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Adopted: Harper

Hello my name is Harper! Quick Facts: Breed: Shepherd mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Probably not Kids? Yes! ***Harper is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History My owner found me at a rescue shelter in N.J. but I am originally from S.C. My mom was a German Shepherd and my Dad…wish I knew! There was Border Collie in the litter and you can see that in my floppy ears and some of my markings. Many people think I have Great Dane in me because I am still young and extremely lean and big! I may have some Lab too and who knows what else? Everyone just says that I’m the perfect mix! My owner has had me for about 9 months and those months have been quite eventful! When I was about 4…

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