Peanut

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, loves to snuggle with you, and is ready to snuggle anywhere, anytime! He will be your new little inquisitive shadow– anywhere you go, he wants to come with and see what you’re doing! In addition to his…

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Adopted: Reese

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.…

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CooperPupp

Quick Facts: Breed: German Shepherd (Sable) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4 years old Size: 75 pounds Good with… Dogs? Not so much, see Cohabitation/My Ideal Home section below! Cats? Sorry, nope! Kids? Not little ones, too stressful for me! Hi there! My name is Cooper Pupp, and I am an energetic, playful, and loving goofball who loves running and playing! History I made my journey from Mount Elgin, Ontario, to the Finger Lakes in December 2020 and have been with my family ever since. I came from Narnia Kennels and am Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) certified. My parents trained me themselves, and I picked up commands quickly. I have an extremely high ball-drive, and playing fetch is my absolute favorite activity! With my family, I am loving, affectionate, and always ready to play. I thrive on regular good exercise and mental stimulation. Without it, I find it hard to relax.…

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Adopted: Balu

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…

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Adopted: 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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Spud

Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10 years old Size: 66 pounds Good with… Dogs? No! Cats? No! Kids? Unknown ***Spud is not a CDR dog. He is now being helped by Jet’s Rehab Rescue.*** If you are interested in adopting Spud, please fill out an online application at Jet’s Rehab Rescue.

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Adopted: 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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Abe

Breed: St. Croix Island Dog Gender: Male, neutered Age: 4-5 years Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Limited exposure does not chase them. Kids? Will meet some soon! Large Livestock? Barks, but not aggressive. Smaller Livestock? (Goats) wants to herd them. Abe- Amazingly optimistic St Croix Dump Dog! History “Abe”  arrived at the St Croix dump scared and timid,  He came to ‘Ruff Start STX” hero Katie Nelson to begin is long journey to find his human family.  Abe is extremely social, loves all the people he has met at his new foster home in Ithaca.  Not shy with humans at all anymore.  He reminds me of the book “Are you my Mother?”  He looks at everyone he meets as if to say “Are you my person?…” Abe has had many long travels to arrive in Ithaca, he does great in the car, either behind a pet barrier…

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Adopted: Cooper

Quick Facts: Breed: Beagle/Boxer mix (our best guess) Gender: Male, neutered Age: 1 year old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats?Unknown Kids? Yes, 9+ Hi, my name is Cooper and I am SUCH A GOOD BOY!!! History I was bounced around a bit as a little pup, getting some love and care with some teenagers who were doing their best to take care of me. The second teen’s family said I could live with them, but had to stay outside 24/7 because one of their family members is allergic to dogs. They were nice, but I didn’t love being outside all the time, too much time alone, and autumn was here and it was getting COLD! The next-door neighbor saw me out there in the cold, and was having none of it. The same family had had a former dog live outside for its entire life, and it…

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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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