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Free Adoptions through our Seniors for Seniors Program

For years, our Seniors for Seniors Program has adopted wonderful dogs aged 7 and older into loving homes. So many of these dogs languish in shelters, and are overlooked because of potential medical problems or the cost of medications. For this reason we fundraise specifically to save these sweet dogs and provide the care they […]

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Love Stories ~ Chloe

I got Chloe at the start of COVID in 2020. She howled like a banshee when her foster dad dropped her off at my house. He left in a big red truck and for days after Chloe tried to chase every red pick up she saw.  She was independent from me. I only adopt senior dogs, […]

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NO MEET & GREET SATURDAY 6/22

Hi everyone! We are not holding a meet and greet tomorrow, because of the heat! We will meet individually with folks, however, by appointment. Please let us know if you are interested in meeting any of the dogs. Sophie and Squid are meeting potential adopters this evening, as is Rocky! Cross your paws for a […]

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Before you get your puppy….

Hi! We’ve had a lot of interest in puppies lately, and want to take this opportunity to educate people about how to prepare and what to expect when bringing a puppy into a home. One of my favorite behaviorists is Dr. Ian Dunbar, who has numerous books and has lectured internationally for years. You can […]

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Love Stories! Henri & Cleo

Henri, a boston terrier,  came into our lives about 6 years ago. Wonder Dog Rescue found Henri in central CA, and he was not an easy catch, from what I’d been told. I still think that, even now,  he is afraid of being left and forgotten, abandoned. Poor guy! We are not sure of his past, but […]

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June 8 Taproom Event!

Exciting News! We will be doing our first pop-up event in the #hudsonvalley at @thebarntaproom on Saturday, June 8th. We will have adoptable dogs and pups available, so if you are interested in adopting one, please submit the application to adopt in advance. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

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Saturday Meet & Greets at the WDR Location

We invite you to come by to meet the available dogs at the rescue every Saturday (weather permitting) between 1-3pm. You can also make an appointment to visit during the week, and in both cases it’s a good idea to submit the application to adopt in advance. We are located at 329 Church Road in […]

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Welcome to the WDR Blog!

We will be using this space to give updated information on our activities, about the sweet dogs available for adoption, special events, volunteer opportunities and other goodies. I also want to resurrect something from the old days…. “Love Stories” were short stories with a photo or two, written by our adopters. We love to hear […]

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