The Second Hand Dog Rescue

Animal rescue in Rochester, New York

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Rochester, NY 14609

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Adoptable Pets at The Second Hand Dog Rescue

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Mina Sara

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Oreo

Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Vixen

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, Puppy

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Po Sammy

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Roxy

American Bulldog/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Aspen

Labrador Retriever/Norwegian Elkhound

Male, Young

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Kobe Fluff

Husky

Male, Young

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Barkley

Redbone Coonhound/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, Adult

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention
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Mumbles

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

We are an all-volunteer, foster-based dog rescue serving a 3-hour radius around Rochester, NY. Started in 2015, we find loving homes for approximately 500 dogs (and a handful of cats) each year. We serve the local population, taking as many local surrenders as we are able to, and also work with other partner shelters to pull dogs who are on a euthanasia list because of overcrowding. As a licensed rescue, we receive no govenment or municpal funding or grants, and rely soly on adoption fees and other donations to operate.
Monroe County, Wayne County, Orleans County, Erie County, Genesee County, Orleans County, Wyoming County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Yates County, Seneca County, Cayuga County, Onondaga County, Oswego County, Tompkins County, Schuyler County, Chemung County, Steuben County, Allegany County
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We schedule meets with approved applicants only, as we are completely foster-based.

Pets at shelters and rescues near The Second Hand Dog Rescue

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Bolt

American Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Melody

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Chime

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Rochester, NY

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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