Available Adoptions
Faith (See More Info Below)
Sissy (See More Info Below)
Slate (See More Info Below)
Mack (See More Info Below)
Cody (See More Info Below)
Paco (See More Info Below)
Some of our wonderful pets looking for forever homes.
We have some awesome dogs for adoption and would love to help you find your perfect companion. If there is a dog on our site that interests you, the first step is to put in an application here and let us know you are interested in a certain dog on your application.
You can also email us at rambini427@gmail.com for more information on a particular dog you are interested in.
As always our dogs are placed not on a first come first serve basis, but based on who is the best fit for the dog. It may take some time to go through all of the applications, so we appreciate your patience. A reminder that we do conduct home visits and therefore applicants must live within 50 mile radius of Albany, NY.
Thank you for helping us make these wonderful animals wag their tails in joy.
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Faith
Female Puppy, Carolina Dog - Shepherd/Terrier mix, 25 lbs (full grown perhaps 30 lbs), 6 months
Faith with her unusual heterochromia eyes is so pretty and soft - she is a lovebug of a family dog. She is not the most active of puppies compared to others of her age, but she definitely likes to play and a home with another dog and fence would be wonderful to give her that active home that she would thrive in. She greets her foster with enthusiasm when she gets home and loves attention - but is not a stage 5 clinger :0) She loves exploring on her own the sights and scents of her backyard. She is currently being transitioned from training on puppy pads to going outside and is making great strides in the short time we have had her. Can't you imagine this lovely little girl playing tug with you and giving nib-nibs to her stuffies? Let's try to get her the home that she never had. She has not been tested with cats yet - but we can attempt that if you have one. She would be good with children - although not toddlers as she might jump on them. As with all young pups, training and socializing are the key for successful transition into adolescence.
Medical: very healthy, current with vaccines and heartworm negative, microchipped . Spayed.
Slate
Male Black Lab - Boxer mix, 55 lbs, 1.5 - 2 yrs old:
Meet fun-loving - joyful - up for any lark - Slate! This dog does not have a mean bone in his body! He is looking for a forever home with a loving and committed owner who will give him the attention, exercise and mental stimulation he so richly deserves. An active household where he can go on regular walks, hikes, or runs would be ideal for him. At the moment, Slate spends every minute he can wrestling with other pups out in the yard - often he is the one on his back in the submissive pose - but he loves it. A securely fenced yard where he can safely play and explore is a necessity. While we believe Slate would be an ideal family dog with his friendly and open nature, small children might be tumbled by his exuberant energy. At 55 pounds he is full grown. He has enjoyed playing with many dogs at his current foster, but has yet to be cat-tested. If you have a cat, let us know and we can test him with cats ahead of our meet-and-greet. Slate would be a perfect candidate for ongoing obedience training - he has already made a stellar start and is super smart and eager to please. Like many of his breed, Slate craves human attention so would be better in a home in which his humans are not away more than 10 hours at a time. He is crate trained and has never soiled it - you could say he is very mindful.... but not very demure - lol.
Medical: neutered, current with vaccines and heartworm and lyme negative and microchipped.
Sissy
Female, Yorkie mix, 1.5 yrs old, 15 pounds:
Looking for a smaller "apartment" size pup? - well look no further than our little Sissy - or should we call her "Sassy." Sissy is a playful, feisty Yorkshire Terrior mix pup who has had a sad start in her young life. She was rescued from a hoarding situation. This has made her uncertain at times - especially when she is alone. For that reason, we will only adopt Sissy into a home with another canine companion. As you can see from our photos, she absolutely loves other dogs - of all sizes - and looks to them for guidance. Like many terrior mixes, she has a very full, lively personality. She is intellengent and would do well in a home ready to provide her with mental stimulation and interactive play. We request a fenced in yard so that she can have freedom to let some of her energy out. In her hoarding situation, she did not get much outdoor space to play so we want to change that for her! She is naturally watchful and alert to her surroundings. She is of a perfect size and temperament for various living environments, but she is looking for a stable home to snuggle on the couch after her rather unorthodox beginnings. She is both crate and paper trained, but is young and will need more training. Yorkie mixes often live to 12-15 years.
Medical: very healthy, current with vaccines and heartworm negative . Spayed.
Paco
Male, Cocker Spaniel-Chihuahua Mix, 24 lbs, 2.5 yrs old:
Paco is the cuddly, friendly, energetic, and super smart boy you were looking for!!!! There is honestly nothing bad we can say about this little guy except that he can not be around cats or small children as he has some definitely herding habits - think border collie. He is just the right size for a smaller home and is light weight so can be lifted with realitive ease. We would love it if he found a home with another dog for him to play with. He absolutely LOVES AGILITY and has some basic obedience skills - he is smart and would benefit from toys or treat puzzles. Very healthy, crate/house trained, but good loose as he is not at all destructive. He will only be adopted to a home with a fenced in yard - no exceptions, as he needs a safe place to run and play.
Medical: neutered, current with vaccines and heartworm negative and microchipped.
Paco is the cuddly, friendly, energetic, and super smart boy you were looking for!!!! There is honestly nothing bad we can say about this little guy except that he can not be around cats or small children as he has some definitely herding habits - think border collie. He is just the right size for a smaller home and is light weight so can be lifted with realitive ease. We would love it if he found a home with another dog for him to play with. He absolutely LOVES AGILITY and has some basic obedience skills - he is smart and would benefit from toys or treat puzzles. Very healthy, crate/house trained, but good loose as he is not at all destructive. He will only be adopted to a home with a fenced in yard - no exceptions, as he needs a safe place to run and play.
Medical: neutered, current with vaccines and heartworm negative and microchipped.
Cody
Male Feist Mix, ca. 45 pounds, 2 yr old:
THIS BOY IS SOOOO AWESOME!!!!! This southern gentlement rescued from Texas is a mix of energy, fun and curiosity. Feists are playful and affectionate. Cody loves to run zoomys around his fenced in yard (which will be a requirement for him) and will hunt chipmunks and squirrels in your yard until called inside. He is easy to train and loves being given jobs or sensory play. Cody is a very consciousous house pet - not destructive, knows his manners and is crate and house trained. He gets along with other dogs - and, in fact, we would prefer to home him with another dog to give him confidence as he is somewhat fearful in new situations. In his foster home, he is great with dog-savy cats (maybe older/low-key cats) and children. If you have the patience to really get to know this young boy, he will be your lifelong friend who knows very well that you gave him the chance that others did not.
Medical: very healthy, current with vaccines and heartworm negative . Neutered.
THIS BOY IS SOOOO AWESOME!!!!! This southern gentlement rescued from Texas is a mix of energy, fun and curiosity. Feists are playful and affectionate. Cody loves to run zoomys around his fenced in yard (which will be a requirement for him) and will hunt chipmunks and squirrels in your yard until called inside. He is easy to train and loves being given jobs or sensory play. Cody is a very consciousous house pet - not destructive, knows his manners and is crate and house trained. He gets along with other dogs - and, in fact, we would prefer to home him with another dog to give him confidence as he is somewhat fearful in new situations. In his foster home, he is great with dog-savy cats (maybe older/low-key cats) and children. If you have the patience to really get to know this young boy, he will be your lifelong friend who knows very well that you gave him the chance that others did not.
Medical: very healthy, current with vaccines and heartworm negative . Neutered.
Mack (aka Bandit)
Adult Male German Shepherd Mix, ca. 60 pounds, approximately 5-6 yrs old:
Well - we are called Good Shepherd for a reason - this good boy is for all of you shepherd lovers. Mack has a sad story of neglect and abandonment before coming to our rescue. He has blossomed over the year that he has been trained and socialized by one of our patient and caring fosters. At first, he was hesitant to be around other dogs, but now has become truly part of a pack as you see him cuddling with other pups at the rescue. Mack is a gorgeous, healthy, and loyal German Shepherd mix. He is JOYFUL and ready to play fetch or ball for hours. He is not a family dog and will not be adopted to a home with children . While he is a perfect gentleman around his foster - he is on the alert and is unpredictable when there are strangers - we think a quiet, rural home would be best. He would need a physical fence - please do not apply if you do not have a fence. We would be happy to have a conversation with you about this deserving pup to see if you would be a good match. We know that there is a person out there who is patient and kind who will give this boy the home that he was denied earlier in life! All Mack needs is someone ready to give him a chance.
Medical: Mack is current with vaccines, heartworm/Lyme negative and neutered.
Well - we are called Good Shepherd for a reason - this good boy is for all of you shepherd lovers. Mack has a sad story of neglect and abandonment before coming to our rescue. He has blossomed over the year that he has been trained and socialized by one of our patient and caring fosters. At first, he was hesitant to be around other dogs, but now has become truly part of a pack as you see him cuddling with other pups at the rescue. Mack is a gorgeous, healthy, and loyal German Shepherd mix. He is JOYFUL and ready to play fetch or ball for hours. He is not a family dog and will not be adopted to a home with children . While he is a perfect gentleman around his foster - he is on the alert and is unpredictable when there are strangers - we think a quiet, rural home would be best. He would need a physical fence - please do not apply if you do not have a fence. We would be happy to have a conversation with you about this deserving pup to see if you would be a good match. We know that there is a person out there who is patient and kind who will give this boy the home that he was denied earlier in life! All Mack needs is someone ready to give him a chance.
Medical: Mack is current with vaccines, heartworm/Lyme negative and neutered.