Ben

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…

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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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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: Baba Voss

Quick Facts: Breed: American Bully Gender: Male, neutered Age: Puppy – 4 months old (DOB around 7/23) Size: 20 lbs now but likely to be 70 full grown! Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Probably! (fostered with cat now and he is curious & respectful but she hides too efficiently for him to engage) Kids? We think so! 8+! History Meet Baba Voss! If the name leaves you scratching your head, check out the TV series “See.” Voss has been sight-impaired since birth. He can see some shadows and more out of one eye vs. the other. You’d never notice unless you were looking for this! We rescued him from a shelter in rural NC, where the amazing shelter staff advocated against his being euthanized. He was unlikely to find an adoptive home there, but we knew we’d be able to find him a great home in the Ithaca area! Personality…

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Adopted: Brook

Quick Facts: Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Gender: Female, spayed Age: 18 months old Size: 16 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 9+! My name is Brook and I am the most adorable, friendly, playful puppy you could find! ***Brook 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 her adoption.*** History, Personality and What I am Looking for in a Forever Home I was adopted as a small puppy by a fine person. I had a seizure and they started me on the proper medications, but that required follow-up bloodwork and they didn’t have the money for that so they stopped my medications, and then I had another seizure. Since they didn’t feel able to provide the ongoing medical care that I need, they very kindly surrendered me to Willow’s…

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Adopted: Missy

Quick Facts: Breed: St. Croix Island dog! Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6 months old Size: 20 pounds now, likely to end up at 35-45? Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6 + Chickens/Birds? Sorry, no, she likes to chase them! Missy—wonderful puppy survivor from St. Croix!! **Missy is not a CDR dog but please fill out an application and it will be forwarded to her rescuers!*** History “Missy” and her litter mates were found dumped in a chicken feed bag in a remote area of national forest on St Croix, Sandy Point.  Horrifying. Luckily they were found and saved and are all now doing great! Missy was fostered in St. Croix by some wonderful folks who did a terrific job with her. They gave her tons of love, got her the medical care she needed (including treatment for a nasty abscess on her leg which is all better…

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Adopted: June

Quick Facts: Breed: Lab/Border Collie mix (our best guess!) Gender: Female spayed Age: 2 years old Size: 40 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Even better with confident/happy dogs that are respectful! Cats? Yes! I love cats and will give them gentle kisses if they let me! Kids? 8+ if quiet and gentle, just like me! Hello! My name is June and I am the most gentle, sweet, adventurous, and smartest girl around! History Not much is initially known about me, but this is what I do know: I have already been through a lot in my life. I was found pregnant and roaming the streets in Texas last summer. After some very nice people found me, I moved to New York, had my puppies, and have been adjusting to life in the house since then. I was adopted by my current mom this past November and have lived in Ithaca…

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Adopted: NiuNiu

Quick Facts: Breed: Golden Retriever Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6.5 years old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 5+ Hello! My name is Niu Niu, and I am the most adorable, smart, sweet dog around! History I was born in a breeder’s home in Maryland in Jan. 2017. My mom and dad brought me home when I was 2 months old. I stayed with my family in Philadelphia for 2 years and then moved to Corning in 2018. I shared lots of golden days with my family and there were almost no bad memories. I have to leave them because my little human brother starts to have skin rashes frequently due to my hair. Personality I am a smart girl as I learned quickly during my obedience training in the puppy school. Now I understand the commands like “sit” “turn around” “high five” “stay” etc.…

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Adopted: Archie

Quick Facts: Breed: Doberman Gender: Male, neutered Age: 18 months old Size: 96 pounds Good with… Dogs? Some! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, older, calm children Hello! My name is Archie and I am a sweet, snuggly, and super smart Blue Doberman! History and Why I am Looking for a New Home I was adopted by my family when I was 3 months old and have lived happily in my home ever since. I am a super sweet, very loving, very friendly, very lively and affectionate boy! I truly am! I am a doll with people and very respectful of dogs who are higher status than me. Please keep this in mind as you read the next paragraph, because I really truly am a loving wonderful boy with a heart of gold–I just have a bit of an obnoxious streak with submissive dogs in my home! Ok, so I live with…

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Violet

Quick Facts: Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Gender: Female, spayed Age: 8 Size: 58 pounds Good with… Dogs? Not in the home! Cats? Probably! Kids? Yes, all ages! Hello! My name is Violet and sometimes I think humans are lollipops that need to be licked down to the center! Other times I like to keep your feet warm by sleeping under the blankets! History I came from a small litter of puppies that all looked identical! I got adopted by a terrific couple, and was the only dog in the home for the first two years of life. When I was almost 2, I was in a very bad vehicle accident and barely made it out alive. So very scary and painful, but thankfully I got good veterinary care and help with rehabilitation and got to have my whole life ahead of me! I am in great shape now! I am…

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