Adopted: Bella

Quick Facts: Breed: Basset Hound mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 6-8 years old Size: 40 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6+ Hi, I’m Bella, which means beautiful in Italian, and everyone says that is the perfect word to describe my soul! History I was adopted by a wonderful human mom many years ago. We and another older, smaller dog lived together so happily and with so much love until our mom passed away 5 months ago. Her passing was the saddest thing ever. We didn’t have any place to go, so mom’s vet clinic boarded us while they searched for new homes for us. After 5 months of patient waiting, we both found places to go! I got to enter the CDR foster program and am now living in a wonderful foster home which is so much fun, I cannot stop smiling! There is a really…

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Adopted: Milo

Quick Facts: Breed: Black Labrador mix (Boxer?) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes…if they don’t mind my fascination with them! Kids? 10+ Hello, my name is Milo and I love my people, my toys, and playing with other dogs! ***Milo is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for his foster family who will make all decisions about his adoptive placement.*** History An elder in the family went into nursing care with dementia and when I was transferred into a temporary foster care situation, they found that I had unfortunately been severely neglected due to the dementia of my owner. My ribcage was sticking out an awful lot, and I was very dehydrated. When they found me, I was eating grass to try to keep myself going. It was very sad,…

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Adopted: Joey

  Quick Facts: Breed: German Shepherd mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 8 years young Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? From a distance! Cats? YES! YES! Kids? Yes! 15+ Hello! My name is Joey and I am the best cuddler and most loyal companion you will ever find! History I was lucky to be rescued at one year-old by my current owner. I had been abandoned at the local SPCA and was unsure what would happen to me, and then this nice elderly lady came and brought me home! We’ve been together for seven years now, and it has been soooo nice! I kept her warm at night by sleeping in bed with her when she needed me, I have chased the pesky squirrels out of the yard (she never asked me to do this, but I could tell she wanted me to), and I let her know when anyone…

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Adopted: Duke

Quick Facts: Breed: Hound Gender: Male, neutered Age: 7 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Fine yes, but see below. Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! 6+ Hello! My name is Duke and I am as sweet and easygoing as I look! ***Duke is not a CDR dog and have not been evaluated by CDR. 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 his adoptive placement. Please contact by above phone or email to apply to adopt him.*** History I loved my current dad. He and I were a very content couple of bachelors but one day he went into the hospital and wasn’t able to come back for me. After he left, his friends tried to take care of me but I really didn’t like their nosy little dog. So, I went back to dad’s place…

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Adopted: Jazzy

Quick Facts: Breed: Lab/hound mix Gender: Female, spayed Age: 5 years old Size: 48 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Hello! My name is Jazzy, and I am the sweetest and most affectionate girl you will ever meet! ***Jazzy is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Jazzy’s family will make all decisions regarding her adoption.*** History I was abused and beaten by my first owner. I was taken in by a rescue group and lived in a foster home for a year before being adopted by my current family. I did not trust men until I had lived with my current owners for several months. I was never aggressive, but cowered when they tried to pet me. Now I am fine with men and women as well as children. I have been with my current owners for the past three years. Personality…

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Adopted: Dancer

Quick Facts: Breed: Yorkshire Terrier mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 3 years old Size: 25 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes, 12+ please! Hello! My name is Dancer. I am adorable, loyal, playful and loving! Active folks who want a running / hiking buddy will love Dancer’s speed and stamina! ***Dancer is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Dancer’s family will make all decisions regarding his adoption.*** History Before I was adopted by my current caretaker I was beaten and abused. It took the past two years with my caretaker for her to prove to me that people can be safe and wonderful. Now I give kisses and am very affectionate and loving! I especially love to be petted and cuddled…I sleep with my owner on her bed at night and love it! Personality True to my Yorkie breed, I have loads…

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Adopted: Murphy

Quick Facts: Breed: Golden Retriever/German Shepherd Gender: Male Age: 8 years old Size: 97 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! ***Murphy is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Murphy’s family will make all decisions regarding his adoption.*** History My owner, the wonderful woman who rescued me when I was 2 years old, passed away in February. It was unexpected and incredibly sad. We were the best of friends and I was by her side until the end. I was so lost when she died. But then her lovely daughter- who lives here in the Ithaca area–drove all the way out to Arizona where I was living, and brought me back to beautiful Upstate NY so that I could enjoy the fresh air and grass, and also because she wants to find me a wonderful new home from among the dog loving community…

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Adopted: Charlotte

Quick Facts: Breed: Cairn Terrier mix Gender: Female Age: 3 months Size: 10-20 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? Yes! Charlotte (aka Charley) 11 weeks old (born around Christmas time)! Momma was a 10 pound Cairn terrier mix, unsure of daddy. Likely to be 10-20 pounds when full grown. Very friendly, curious, affectionate, loving! Loves other dogs, good with cats, great with gentle kids! Hoping for a home with another small or medium sized dog! Summary If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an online adoption application and live close to Ithaca , Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, or Elmira. We do home visits on every applicant, and can’t do home visits where we don’t have local volunteers.

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Adopted: Luna

Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees Gender: Female, spayed Age: 7 months old Size: 55 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Yes! Kids? ? Hello! My name is Luna and I am a very sweet and affectionate pup! ***Luna is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. Luna’s family will make all decisions regarding her adoption.*** Luna is a 7-month old purebred Great Pyrenees pup who weighs about 55 lbs. She belonged to a backyard breeder but was found, on multiple occasions, wandering in the road with her 2 brothers. The owner/breeder bailed them all out several times, but the fine increased every time they were picked up. So the last time, she took Luna’s brothers but left her there. She is a very timid girl and doesn’t have an aggressive bone in her body. She’s very sweet and affectionate and is mostly housetrained. The only time…

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