Adopted: Apollo

Happy Spring!! My name is Apollo and spring means so many new smells that I can’t wait to get out for a stroll. Quick Fact Sheet: Age: 7 years old Breed: Standard Poodle (apricot) Size: 50-60 pounds Gender: Male, neutered Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? 10+ years Personality: I love attention, I love being petted, and I love being near you!  It makes me very, very happy to be part of the family and to spend quality time with you hanging out, watching movies, reading books, and taking walks!  I am no couch potato, but I  am a pretty chill dog when it comes to people.  When someone new comes to the door, I will bark to announce their presence but once they are through the door I hang back and check them out. If they start to pet me, then man… I’m stuck like glue to them!…

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Adopted: Kipper the Shiba Inu

Hi!  My name is Kipper the Shiba Inu and I am a gloriously wonderful young boy!​ Quick Fact Sheet: Age: 7 1/2  month old Breed: Shiba Inu Size: 12 pounds Gender: Male, neutered Good with… Dogs? Yes. Cats? Yes. Kids? Unknown History: I was purchased from a pet store as a puppy.  While in this home somehow my leg was injured.  My leg did not get better and I was returned to the pet store.  The pet store returned me to the breeder.  There was no indication that I ever went to a vet’s once I was purchased, not even to have my leg checked out.  The breeder brought me to the vet to have x-rays taken of my left rear leg.  The x-rays did not reveal exactly what had happened to my leg.  The damage is not repairable.  I can use my leg; the muscles and tendons are not…

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Adopted: Cookie

Hi!  My name is Cookie and I am a 7 week old Chihuahua mix puppy!  I am hilarious!!!!!! Quick Facts: Breed: Chihuahua mix Gender: Female Age: 7 weeks Size: 20 pound when adult Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below! Cats? Yes! Kids? Older kids! I am just a tiny little girl, but i have a HUGE personality and a zest for life that cracks everyone up constantly!  I’m very playful, always curious, investigating, pouncing on my toys and showing them that I’m their boss!!  I was the first in my litter to walk, the first to find my voice, and the first to climb out of our whelping box!  Whoo-hoo!  Ready to explore the world around me!  I am endlessly fascinated with everything around me, so must be a very, very smart little girl. I like my affection too, for sure, but mostly want it after I have tired myself…

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Adopted: Riley

Hi my name is Riley, and I am an incredibly adorable little pupster! Quick Fact Sheet: Age: 2 years old Breed: Llasa Apso/Bichon Frise mix Size: 13 pounds Gender: Male, neutered* Good with… Dogs? Small females only! Cats? Yes! Kids? 6+ years * you must neuter him to adopt. Personality: Hi everyone! I am Riley and I am a healthy, adorable, sweet and cuddly love bug! I love people, love your attention, love your petting and fussing and kisses, love snuggling, and I will give you all the kisses in return that you can stand! I’m very playful but have no problem cuddling on the couch watching movies too! I like to go for walks and car rides, and I love to visit the people at Petsmart, Lowes and Tractor Supply! I would love to have a yard that’s fenced in so I can explore. I enjoy playing with stuffed…

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Adopted: Henri

Hi, my name is Henri (I really like it spelled with an “i”), and I am an adorable, sweet, silly, funny, and happy boy! Quick Facts: Age: 2 years old Breed: Lab/Boxer mix Size: 67 pounds Gender: Male, neutered Good with… Dogs? Females only! Cats? Yes! Kids? 10+ years Henri’s owners really want to help potential adopters to get to know him and are very willing to meet applicants to help with introductions.  Henri is a bit of a shy dog right at first, but once you know him, his true, amazing personality comes out!! Personality: Hi everyone! I’m Henri! I’m an incredibly good-natured, generally mellow boy, who is also playful as a puppy! I love to play and I am really pretty goofy sometimes! When I am in a playful mood you can tell because I will throw my ball around for myself and flip my bed around and…

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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: Darwin

Hi hi! I am an enthusiastic ball of joy, looking for an active household with maybe a doggie playmate! Quick Facts: Breed: Terrier mix Gender: Male neutered Age: 2.5 year old Size: 15 lbs Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes, see below Kids? Yes!   If you love the spirit and happiness of a Boston Terrier, Darwin could be the dog for you! If you are active and love to participate in dog sports – Agility…Flyball…Barn Hunt… Darwin is the dog that could bring home the ribbons! If you enjoy long runs (or walks) on trails and in the woods, this boy would be a great companion! If you enjoy a dog who loves being with people, Darwin is it! Energy and enthusiasm for life exudes from Darwin’s adorable being!! Long leash walks with his dog walker friend who visits him several times a week give Darwin the…

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Adopted: Lizzie

Hi! I want to be your quiet, loving companion! I am the essence of a sweet dog companion, and love everyone! Quick Facts: Breed: Pomeranian Gender: Female Age: 3-4 yrs old Size: 14 lb Good with… Dogs? Yes, see below Cats? Yes! Kids? School age kids…yes! Background: I was surrendered with my ‘brother’ to a very poor, overcrowded shelter in KY when my family was no longer able to care for me. The shelter workers immediately could see I was an amazing dog companion, so they contacted dog rescuers to get me out of there and away to a forever family.. and here I am, with Cayuga Dog Rescue! Personality: I am a calm, sweet, gentle dog! I’ve only been with Cayuga Dog Rescue for a few days, but so far everyone says they love me so much. Which is great, because I love them! More info coming in a…

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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: Nevin and Natalie

Hi! We are Nevin and Natalie! We are a bonded pair (maybe daddy and daughter?) and are the most special pair of dogs imaginable. Really. Our foster mom says we are the 2 nicest Great Pyrenees dogs that she has ever had the pleasure to know, which is a stunning statement, because she has rescued and fostered easily 75 of them, and pretty much every one has been a total gem! Wowza! That kind of praise makes us a little embarrassed, but it’s mighty nice to be seen to be so extra special! Quick Fact Sheet: Breed: Both purebred Great Pyrenees dogs Age and Sizes: Nevin is about 4 years old and about 85 pounds. Natalie is about 2 years old and about 90 pounds. Good with dogs: Yes, both of them like dogs! Good with cats: Not yet tested, but highly likely. Great Pyrs are almost always very gentle…

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