Adopted: Riley

Hello! My name is Riley. I am a loveable, personable, Parsons Russell Terrier! Quick Facts: Breed: Parsons Russell Terrier Gender: Male, neutered Age: 6 year old Size: 19 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Sorry, no! Kids? Yes! 4+ years! ***Riley is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR.*** History I’ve been a family dog since I’ve been a puppy. I was living with my dad until November when he passed away. Since then I’ve been moving all around the country with family members and am currently staying in Ithaca until I can find a forever home. Personality I am a happy-go-lucky, extremely personable, and affectionate dog. I love going to the dog park, socializing with other dogs, going for walks, and playing with the noisiest toys I can find! I am also fond of snuggling on the couch, sitting on your lap, and giving you…

Continue reading

Adopted: Rune

Rune has a terrific personality and will make some lucky person an exceptional companion. Quick Facts: Breed: Pit Bull mix Gender: Male Age: 1 year old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Unknown Kids? Yes! ***Rune is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. However, he is being fostered by a very trustworthy and experienced dog owner/ dog rescuer whom we know very well, so we trust that all that she is saying about Rune is absolutely accurate!!*** Like to Hike? Got Peanut Butter? These are important questions for Rune, a 1 year old male neutered Pit Bull mix! Rune is impossible not to love! He wants to be pals with everyone. In the prime of his life Rune has a terrific personality and will make some lucky person an exceptional companion. Rune does great with friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes! He…

Continue reading

Adopted: Mollie

Hi! I’m Mollie, an incredibly friendly and easygoing 8 year old female Chocolate Lab mix! Quick Facts: Breed: Chocolate Lab mix Gender: Female Age: 8 years old Size: 60 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? No! Kids? Yes! Loves people! Great with other dogs! Loves to chase a tennis ball! Whoo-hoo!! Not good with cats, sorry! Just arrived on 11/12 More info coming soon. 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.

Continue reading

Adopted: Layla

My name is Layla, and I am a hilarious, incredibly good-natured, affectionate lovebug! Quick Facts: Breed: Boxer/Lab mix Gender: Female spayed Age: 5 years old Size: 55 pounds Good with… Dogs? No Cats? Nope! Kids? 12+ Yes! Layla is not a CDR dog. This is a courtesy posting for Layla’s current owners, who will make all decisions about her adoption. To apply to adopt Layla, fill out an online application and we will forward it to her current owner. History I was adopted by my current family when I was just old enough to leave my mom (the Lab) and dad (the Boxer), and I have lived with them ever since.  Life was great up until a few months ago when I suddenly decided that I am not very fond of my nosey older sister dog. Personality I’m Layla! Hi! Hi! Hi! Super glad to meet you! I’m told I’m…

Continue reading

Adopted: Paige

Hello! My name is Paige and I am a squishy bundle of love! Quick Facts: Breed: Rottweiler/Sharpei Gender: Female, spayed Age: 8 years old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? Sorry, no! Kids? Sorry, no! Paige is not a CDR dog and has not been evaluated by CDR. This is a courtesy posting for Paige’s caretaker, who will make all decisions about her placement. Background I was rescued from a puppy mill when I was young and have lived with my current family ever since!. Personality I am a super lovey girl. I love my people and show it with lots of affectionate cuddles and the occasional polite kiss.  When I was younger and a little smaller I used to cuddle up every night in my mom’s arms like a baby. Now she says I am too big for that but I think she is wrong, I know…

Continue reading

Champ

Hello! My name is Champ and I am a sweet, loving, loyal dog who loves being a part of a family. Quick Facts: Breed: Mastiff mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 10 years old Size: 70 pounds Good with… Dogs? Most! Cats? No, sorry. Kids? Yes!! History Hi my name is Champ and I just turned 10. I have lived with my owner for 9 years and we have had many adventures together. We have lived in a big city, in the country where I could run free and in an apartment near Cornell University. I am very adaptable. Several times I have lived with other dogs and I enjoyed that a lot. I even lived in California by the ocean with three other dogs. After their work our owners would take us to the beach for hours of running and play. That was an amazing year. 3 years ago my…

Continue reading

Adopted: Penny

Hello! My name is Penny. I am a sweet, smart, fun loving young lady. I adore tennis balls and spending time with people!! Quick Facts: Breed: Border Collie Mix Gender: Spayed female Age: 2-3 years old Size: 60+ pounds Good with… Dogs? No, sorry! Cats? No, sorry! Kids? 8+ years old History I was surrendered to a high kill shelter in KY when my family could no longer keep me. So sad in a way, but as it probably wasn’t the most loving home, maybe it was a good thing too! Especially since I avoided being put to sleep (the shelter was SO overcrowded) when Schoolhouse Rescue said they could take me into their rescue program! Whew! That was a close one! I have been living at Schoolhouse Rescue in the Binghamton area since Spring 2015. I LOVE all of the people who I have met and who visit with…

Continue reading

Adopted: Wally

Quick Facts: Breed: Black Lab/Border Collie Mix Gender: Male, neutered Age: 8 years old Size: 50 pounds Good with… Dogs? Sorry, no! Cats? Sorry, no! Kids? Yes, 12+ Hi! My name is Wally, and I am a ridiculously happy, silly, fun loving 8 year old neutered male Black Lab Mix! History and Why I am looking for a new home I was picked up as a stray when I was about a year old, by a local shelter that had no facilities. All of us shelter dogs were chained up to a dog house with tons of food and water. That was the best they could do, and I appreciated their efforts, but it was incredibly cold outside, all through the winter. I was very confused and sad, and it was super hard for a young, athletic and super affectionate dog like me to be chained up 24/7. I need…

Continue reading

Adopted: Jack

Hi! My name is Jack ​and I am as you can see super adorable and add to that: a great exercise partner! Quick Fact Sheet: Breed: Cocker Spaniel Gender: Male, neutered Age: 7 years old Size: 23 pounds Good with… Dogs? Yes! Cats? NO!! Kids? Yes! ***Jack is not a CDR dog. 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 Jack’s adoptive placement. Please contact by above phone or email to apply to adopt Jack!*** History: For 6.5 years, I lived with two other dogs and a small child but my family did not have much time for me and so I was frequently crated. They gave me to an older woman that had cats (which I don’t like) and who was unable to give me the exercise outlet that I needed. So I was then surrendered…

Continue reading

Adopted: Millie

Hi everyone! My name is Millie I am a sweet, affectionate, beautiful girl with the most beautiful eyes you have ever seen! Quick Facts: Breed: Great Pyrenees mix Gender: Female Age: 2 1/2 years old Size: 75 pounds Good with… Dogs or Cats?Not inside my own home. Kids? Yes, 12+ Background: I was surrendered to an overcrowded, high-kill shelter in KY when my family there fell on some hard times and had to move to an apartment that did not allow dogs. Thankfully, I was rescued by a kind rescue lady in Kentucky who works with CDR a lot. Once she met me, she knew I was super special and had the best heart ever, so sent me up to join the CDR foster program! It’s been awesome! I am currently in a foster home as an only dog and LOVE IT!! I love having my people all to myself!!…

Continue reading