Here are the lucky pups who’ve found their forever families!
Adopted: Fig Newton
Adopted: Hank
Adopted: Zazu
Adopted: Finn
Adopted: Peanut
Adopted: Reese
Adopted: Ben
Adopted: Balu
Adopted: Groot
Here are the lucky pups who’ve found their forever families!
Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 year old Size: 35 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, gentle kids 10 or older! Hello! My name is Fig Newton, and I am a sweet, sensitive, loving and loyal boy! History I came to my current family when I was about 1½ years old after coming from an abusive situation, in which it is reported that I was hit and beaten regularly. I was traumatized. So scared of people, so scared of quick movements, so scared of loud noises. But then a miracle happened! Those abusive people didn’t want me anymore and so I got adopted by my current mom, who is wonderful! She was so understanding about my fears, and has worked so lovingly with me to help me heal! She says that in the beginning, whenever she left the house, I would scream and…
Quick Facts: Breed: American English Coonhound mix Gender: male, neutered Age: 15 months Size: 53 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? No Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Hank and I am a cheerful, handsome, bouncy hound mix who also loves a good snuggle. History Hank was fostered in central New York, then adopted to a family near Columbus, OH in the spring of 2025. His OH family is embracing big life changes, so Hank was looking for a new home when he returned to the Ithaca, NY area in December of 2025. He had always lived with other dogs, and this was to be his first home without a dog buddy. We had hoped cats would be an ok substitute. Unfortunately, upon his arrival to his new home, Hank learned that he doesn’t want to live with cats. Because of very tight quarters, managing his relationship to the OG…
Breed: Pitbull mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 5 year old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? No small dogs…big dogs are a maybe! Cats? Sorry, nope Kids? Yes, 12+! My name is Zazu, and I am a sweet, snuggly girl with a heart (and eyes) of gold! History I came to Ithaca, NY from a shelter in Virginia in 2020. My original owner kept me in single rooms in shared rentals, where I didn’t always have the space or socialization I needed. Since then, my owner has left the country and left me with my foster family. My foster family has known me for the past five years, but this is my first time living with them full-time. Personality I’m a sweet, affectionate girl with a big personality! I am a very expressive girl, and wear many of my emotions on my face. You will see me respond to all…
Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua / Dachshund mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10-12 year old Size: 12 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes Cats? Unknown Kids? 12+ ok Hello! My name is Finn, and I am a spirited, affectionate, and spunky guy who loves a good cuddle and a blanket. History and Why I Need a New Awesome Home I was adopted from the Schuyler County Humane Society in Fall of 2016. I was surrendered there by my previous owner who wasn’t able to financially support me. My new dad adopted me and I moved in with his girlfriend and her mini-poodle and things were really great, we all got along beautifully. After a couple of years, things changed, and then it was just me and my dad, and I really loved that too! We were best pals, and I was totally fine being the only dog in the house. Then a…
Quick Facts: Breed: English bulldog Gender: Male, neutered Age: 9 months old Size: 27 pounds but very underweight, will weigh 40+ pounds when healthy and full grown Good with… Dogs? Yes!!!! Love ‘em! Cats? Probably! (see Cohabitation section below) Kids? Not tested, probably 10+ Hi my name is Peanut and I am the bestest pup around! History Peanut had two previous owners who weren’t able to take care of him properly. He came to his foster home extremely underweight, and his foster parents in consultation with veterinarians are all happily working to get the meat on his bones that he sorely needs! Personality Peanut is such a sweet boy! He is VERY affectionate! He is over the moon/overjoyed in the most pure and heartbreakingly sweet way to be your friend! He loves to snuggle with you, gives kisses/licks, and will be your new little happy, curious shadow– anywhere you go,…
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.…
Quick Facts: Breed: Blue Heeler mix Gender: Male Age: 4 months old Size: ? pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Ben is a completely adorable four month-old, very friendly, very lovable Blue Heeler mix. Personality He is sweet, bouncy, and brilliantly smart! He is emblematic of his breed with a keen, curious intelligence. He adorably cocks his head and looks with a questioning expression when he encounters new things! He is a fast learner, which is wonderful and makes working with him so much fun, but because he is so smart, he can get easily bored, so he needs people who really like to interact and with whom he will get both mental and physical stimulation. History He was passed between a few well-meaning but inexperienced people, and that was tough on him. He needs stability, patience, gentleness, and love. He would be so over the moon…
Quick Facts: Breed: Australian cattle dog mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 2 years old Size: 44 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes, I absolutely love other dogs! Cats? Not totally sure, but I have had neutral interactions with cats so far. Kids? 8+! I like kids but can be rambunctious saying hello. Hello! My name is Balu, and I am a playful and affectionate goof! History Before joining my foster family, I was a Pennsylvania farm dog who loved to run around and play alongside other dogs. Due to an employment shift with my first loving owner, though, I ended up living tethered in a barn with few opportunities for activity and socialization. This has not stopped me from being a big sweetie who loves to romp and cuddle! Now, with my foster family, I am constantly wrestling with my cattle dog foster brother and curling up in the laps of…
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…
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…