www.cayugadogrescue.org We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fully volunteer organization based in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York State. We are committed to our dogs' physical, social, and emotional well-being, and to finding them safe and happy homes!

1. Cayuga Dog Rescue
Introduction

2. Cayuga Dog Rescue
● Founded 2005
● Saved 475 dogs
● Entirely volunteer
● ~20 volunteers
● No shelter --
network of foster
homes
Saving Lives, Every Day!

3. Why We Help: Over-Crowding
3.9 million are dogs enter
shelters every year
2.7 million animals are
euthanized every year
One shelter we work with
in TN kills 1 dog per
hour
BeforeRescueAfterRescue

4. Journey of a CDR Dog
I can't wait for
my happy
ending!
Trooper, Shiba Inu,in CDR for 2 years

5. Dog enters
shelter
Foster
parent found
Dog brought
up canine
underground
Finding
dog
Shelter
workers
seek rescue
~2 weeks later
Adoption
process begins

6. Dog enters
shelter
Foster
parent found
Dog brought
up canine
underground
Finding
dog
Shelter
workers
seek rescue
~2 weeks later
Adoption
process begins

7. Start: High Kill Shelters
Reasons for being in a
shelter
● Stray
○ Lost & Reclaimed
○ Feral
● Owner Surrender
○ Financial
○ Behavioral
○ Property v. Pet
I've been here forever :(
Adopt me today!

8. Dog enters
shelter
Foster
parent found
Dog brought
up canine
underground
Finding
dog
Shelter
workers
seek rescue
~2 weeks later
Adoption
process begins

9. Foster Application Process
● Fill out online
application
● Phone interview
● House call
● Figuring out what dog
fits your lifestyle
I'm Tootsie! I like kids!
Adopt me today!!

10. Dog enters
shelter
Foster
parent found
Dog brought
up canine
underground
Finding
dog
Shelter
workers
seek rescue
~2 weeks later
Adoption
process begins

11. Matchmaking with Fosters
Mia: Looking for FosterRenny: Saved by a vet
Presley: Perfect Foster Match

12. Dog enters
shelter
Foster
parent found
Dog brought
up canine
underground
Finding
dog
Shelter
workers
seek rescue
~2 weeks later
Adoption
process begins

13. Canine Underground
● Entirely volunteer
● Relay race for saving
dog lives
● Every Fri/Sat

14. In Rescue
My Foster
Mom
Is Pawesome!

15. Cayuga Dog Rescue
1. Publicize dogs
2. Manage applications
a) Read online apps
b) Phone screen
c) Home visit
d) Meeting dog
e) Adoption!
I'm Pooh Bear!
I want a home with other dogs!!

16. In Our Rescue:
Foster Responsibilities
Basically like having another
(new) dog you don't pay for!
1. Taking to the Vet
2. Getting to know the dog
3. Orchestrating tail-end of
application process
I'm Birdie, GREAT with
kids!
Adopt me today!

17. How you help
● Adopt
● Foster
● Volunteer
● Advocate
● Educate
● Donate
Do something!
Even the
smallest acts
can make a
huge
difference!