Rover's Do Over

Rover's Do Over RDO is a non-profit, no kill animal rescue for misguided, mistreated and misunderstood animals in the Mohawk Valley. Explore our process and make a difference!

Rover’s Do Over is a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary for misguided, mistreated and misunderstood animals. Join us in redefining animal rescue as we work to give these animals a second chance - or "do-over" - with the love, care, and attention they need to thrive.

🧣❄️ NEW ARRIVAL ALERT! ❄️🧣Keep your head warm and your heart even warmer 💛Our brand new winter beanies are here — cozy, ...
12/01/2025

🧣❄️ NEW ARRIVAL ALERT! ❄️🧣
Keep your head warm and your heart even warmer 💛
Our brand new winter beanies are here — cozy, cute, and for a cause!🐾✨
👉 www.roversdoover.com/shop

🦃🍁 HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Rover’s Do Over 🍁🦃Today, our hearts are overflowing.When we look back on this year, one thing...
11/27/2025

🦃🍁 HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Rover’s Do Over 🍁🦃

Today, our hearts are overflowing.
When we look back on this year, one thing is clear: we could not do any of this without you.

Every life saved… every dog healed… every second chance made possible… it all comes from a community that chooses compassion, again and again.

Today, we’re thankful for:
🐾 Our incredible fosters who open their homes
🐾 Our volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart
🐾 Our adopters who choose love and forever
🐾 Our supporters who donate, share, cheer us on, and believe in our mission
🐾 Our partner vets, animal controls, and good Samaritans who work with us to save the ones who need it most
🐾 And most of all — the dogs who remind us every day why this work matters

Because of you, dogs who were once scared, sick, abandoned, hopeless, or forgotten are now warm, safe, loved, and living the lives they always deserved.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being part of this beautiful community.

Thank you for seeing value in every life.
Thank you for helping us save them, one tail at a time.
Thank you for believing in Rover’s Do Over.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with love, gratitude, and lots of wagging tails. 🧡🦃🐾

— The Rover’s Do Over Team

🐾💛 Meet Roscoe — The Brave Pup Who’s Ready for His Fresh Start 💛🐾Roscoe isn’t just looking for a home… he’s looking for ...
11/21/2025

🐾💛 Meet Roscoe — The Brave Pup Who’s Ready for His Fresh Start 💛🐾

Roscoe isn’t just looking for a home… he’s looking for his person.
A partner.
A leader.
Someone who will see the extraordinary dog he’s becoming and help him continue to blossom.

Roscoe is a 1-year-old Lab/Boxer mix, all legs, love, and goofy puppy energy. But behind that handsome face is a story of courage that deserves to be told.

When Roscoe first came to us as a stray several months ago, he was absolutely terrified — of people, sounds, movement… even his own shadow. This boy would cower behind his foster mom when someone walked by across the street. It was painfully clear he had endured neglect, fear, or possibly abuse in his past. 💔

But Roscoe didn’t give up on the world — and neither did we.
We immediately paired him with a professional trainer, and for the last three months, he has worked so hard to overcome the weight of his past. And the transformation? Absolutely incredible.

✨ Today, Roscoe likes meeting new people and he LOVES playing with other dogs.

Roscoe’s progress has been nothing short of inspiring — but his journey isn’t finished. He needs a structured, committed home who will continue his training and provide the routine he thrives under.

💛 WHAT ROSCOE NEEDS:
• An adult-only home (he can be mouthy and a bit stubborn when he doesn’t want to do something)
• A family willing to maintain positive, consistent structure
• An active lifestyle — he’s a big puppy with energy to spare
• Someone willing to continue working with his trainer
(We will financially contribute to ongoing training for his adopter)
• BONUS: A home with another playful dog — he LOVES roughhousing and canine companionship

💛 WHAT ROSCOE LOVES:
• Swimming — this boy LOVES water
• Car rides
• Adventure of any kind
• Playing until he plops over
• Learning, working, and being mentally engaged

💛 WHAT ROSCOE HAS MASTERED:
• Housebroken
• Crate trained
• Letting his true personality shine

If you’re willing to take a chance on a dog who will give you his whole heart… Roscoe is waiting.

📩 Apply to adopt Roscoe: www.roversdoover.com/adopt

Please share — his person is out there.

🐾 FETCH NEEDS HIS FOREVER HOME NOW 🐾Meet Fetch — a heartbreakingly sweet 10-month-old medium-sized mixed-breed boy whose...
11/20/2025

🐾 FETCH NEEDS HIS FOREVER HOME NOW 🐾

Meet Fetch — a heartbreakingly sweet 10-month-old medium-sized mixed-breed boy whose whole heart is waiting for one person to finally choose him. 💛

This pup has never known what it feels like to be someone’s priority. Found as a stray, unclaimed, then returned from a trial adoption that wasn’t the right fit… Fetch is still waiting for the person who will finally choose him.

What he’s like:
• Incredibly affectionate — the ultimate velcro dog who wants nothing more than to be by your side
• Lives for fetch and balls (the name fits perfectly!)
• Knows sit, lay down, shake, stay, easy, and “find ball”
• Housebroken ✅
• Sleeps quietly in his crate all night as long as his person is nearby
• Loves car rides
• Great with kids and all people
• Has been good with other dogs but doesn’t like sharing his person
• Not a fan of cats
• Sweet, quiet, playful when invited

The truth: Fetch is working through separation anxiety. Being left alone is terrifying for him right now.

His perfect forever home looks like this:
• Someone who is home most of the time (work-from-home, retired, or can take him along)
• Ideally an only-pet home so he can have every bit of your love and attention
• A patient, committed person who understands anxious dogs and wants the most devoted companion on the planet

All he needs is one person who won’t give up on him. In return, he’ll give you the kind of loyalty and adoration that makes every day better.

THE BEST PART: His adoption comes with one-on-one sessions with a professional trainer fully covered by Rover’s Do Over, specifically working on his separation anxiety.

Fetch isn’t broken — he just loves harder than most dogs. With the right person and this built-in professional support, he’s going to blossom into the most devoted companion you’ve ever had.

He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready for adoption!

Please… if you’ve got the time and the heart, be the person Fetch has been waiting his whole life for.

📩 DM us right now or apply at roversdoover.com/adopt

Share this post — his perfect human is out there, and he can’t wait any longer. 🧡

🌟 Huge Thank You to Waterville Animal Resort! 🌟We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Waterville Animal Resort for col...
11/20/2025

🌟 Huge Thank You to Waterville Animal Resort! 🌟

We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Waterville Animal Resort for collecting donations on behalf of Rover’s Do Over and several other local animal organizations. Your kindness, community spirit, and dedication to helping animals in need truly make a difference.

Because of generous partners like you, more dogs in our community get the second chances, care, and comfort they deserve. We are so grateful for your support — and for everyone who donated!

From all of us (and all the pups you’re helping)… thank you! 🤍🐾

💔🐾 Bo Deserves His Break — Can You Be the One to Give It to Him? 🐾💔Some dogs carry stories that are heavier than their b...
11/20/2025

💔🐾 Bo Deserves His Break — Can You Be the One to Give It to Him? 🐾💔

Some dogs carry stories that are heavier than their bodies…
Bo is one of them.

Bo has only been in our care for one month, but in that short time, we’ve seen both incredible progress and the shadows of the trauma he’s endured. His reactions, his sensitivities, and the way he startles at the world around him all speak to a past that was far from kind.

The strides he has made in our program are nothing short of inspiring. With patience, routine, and gentle reassurance, we’ve watched him slowly unfold — revealing a dog who is sensitive, loyal, and full of quiet hope. But Bo is telling us what he needs next, and it’s clear:

💙 Bo needs a foster home with more time, structure, and stability.

His current foster family has given him love and safety, but their schedule does not allow them to provide the consistent, day-to-day support he needs to fully decompress and continue healing. Bo deserves a home that can be present, predictable, and patient as he continues to navigate life after trauma.

Bo is a beautiful soul. He bonds deeply once he feels secure. He is gentle, smart, sensitive, and so eager to please. He just needs a person or family who can meet him where he is — someone who sees not what happened to him, but who he has the potential to become.

Bo loves people, but does take a little longer to warm up to men. He is open to meeting other dogs, but not been introduced to cats.

🌟 We’re looking for a foster (or adopter) who:
• Has a consistent, reliable daily routine
• Can offer time and patience to help Bo continue decompressing
• Work along side our trainer to help Bo continue to put his best paw forward
• Understands that healing takes love, predictability, and structure
• Wants to be part of a dog’s transformation — one of the most rewarding experiences in rescue

If you’ve ever wanted to change a dog’s life in a truly meaningful way, Bo is waiting.

📩 Apply to foster or adopt Bo: www.roversdoover.com/foster

Please share — his future family or foster is out there, and he’s been waiting long enough.

ADOPTED🎄✨💙 Nova Wants One Thing for the Holidays… a Home of Her Own 💙✨🎄Beautiful Nova is one of our longest residents, a...
11/19/2025

ADOPTED

🎄✨💙 Nova Wants One Thing for the Holidays… a Home of Her Own 💙✨🎄

Beautiful Nova is one of our longest residents, and we can’t believe she’s still waiting. This sweet girl has watched so many other dogs come and go, but somehow, her forever family hasn’t found her yet. And with the holidays right around the corner, we can’t help but hope that this is finally her moment.

Nova is gentle. Loving. Loyal. And she has a heart that’s been waiting far too long to belong to someone.

She’s the kind of dog who…
💙 Leans in for affection
💙 Bonds deeply with her people
💙 Is patient, kind, and full of quiet sweetness
💙 Just wants to be included in everyday life

Nova has been overlooked again and again — not because she lacks anything, but because the right person simply hasn’t seen her yet. But we know that the family meant for her is out there… and when they meet her, it will feel like fate.

All Nova wants for the holidays is a warm home, soft blankets, her own humans to love, and the feeling of finally — finally — being chosen.

✨ If you’ve been thinking about adopting…
✨ If you’ve been waiting for a sign…
✨ If you want to give a dog the greatest gift of all…
Let it be Nova.

📩 Apply to adopt Nova: www.roversdoover.com/adopt

Please share — let’s make this the year Nova gets her miracle. 💙

11/19/2025

SAVE THE DATE
Screaming Nurse & Rover's Do Over
Are teaming up on Sunday, April 12, 2026 for a family, friendly band fest fundraiser !
It will be at the ROME POLISH HOME!! 2-5 pm
There will be vendors ,raffles, surprises and great music - and so much more !
WE ARE CURRENTLY COLLECTING DONATIONS OF GIFT CARDS AND NEW ITEMS TO RAFFLE OFF. ALL PROFITS GO TO ROVER’S DO OVER !
Message if you want to help in anyway!
We will be looking for vendors also!


🐷💗 Meet Penelope — Our Potbellied Pig… Dog! 💗🐷(Yes, you read that right.)Penelope is one of the most unforgettable, one-...
11/19/2025

🐷💗 Meet Penelope — Our Potbellied Pig… Dog! 💗🐷
(Yes, you read that right.)

Penelope is one of the most unforgettable, one-of-a-kind dogs we’ve ever welcomed into our program — and somehow, this sweet, hilarious girl has had zero adoption interest. We don’t get it… she is an icon.

Penelope is a bulldog/potbelly-pig mix in spirit — low to the ground, round in the middle, wiggly in the back, and full of personality from snout to tail. She is the kind of dog who makes you laugh without even trying.

But don’t let her quirky looks fool you… Penelope is truly a catch:
💞 SUPER affectionate — she loves to be near her people
🐕‍🦺 Dog-friendly and enjoys a good romp
🛋️ Professional couch potato with Olympic-level napping skills
🍪 Food-motivated queen (obviously)
😌 Chill, sweet, and just happy to exist in your general area

Penelope is a dog everyone notices — but no one has scooped up yet… and she’s starting to wonder why. She is ready for her people. A family who will appreciate her goofy charm, her waddle walks, and her snuggly nature.

If you’re looking for a dog who:
✨ Makes you laugh every single day
✨ Loves deeply and without hesitation
✨ Has that perfect blend of silly + sweet
✨ And is absolutely one-in-a-million
…then Penelope is your girl. 💗

Let’s get this precious potbelly-princess into the home she deserves. 🐶🐷

📩 Apply to adopt Penelope: www.roversdoover.com/adopt

Please share! Let’s find her the family who sees just how special she is.

✨🐾 Soul Is Ready for Her Forever Home! 🐾✨If you’re looking for a dog whose story will move you, inspire you, and remind ...
11/18/2025

✨🐾 Soul Is Ready for Her Forever Home! 🐾✨

If you’re looking for a dog whose story will move you, inspire you, and remind you what resilience looks like… meet Soul. 💙

Soul came into our care back in September after suddenly developing a seizure disorder that her previous owners were unable to manage. What followed was months of vet visits, medication trials, and countless nights of uncertainty — but thanks to an incredible foster family who had many sleepless nights and around clock care and a dedicated veterinary team, Soul kept fighting.

And today, we are thrilled to share that Soul has officially achieved seizure freedom and stability on her medication combo! After everything she has endured, her sweet personality has finally been able to shine — and now, she’s ready to find the forever home she deserves.

💙 SOUL’S AMAZING QUALITIES:
• Loves to be carried and swaddled like a baby — truly the cutest thing ever
• Great with other dogs
• Wonderful with kids
• Incredibly sweet, gentle, and happy-go-lucky
• On two daily medications that she will likely need long-term — with her seizures now fully controlled

✨ WHAT SOUL NEEDS TO THRIVE:
Soul is young, energetic, and still learning how to fully decompress. She’s not a calm or low-energy dog — she’s happiest when she’s on the move, exploring, trotting around the house, or checking in with her people.

Her ideal home will have:
🏡 A structured routine — consistency helps her feel safe and confident
⏰ Predictable schedules for potty breaks, meals, and naps
🍖 Lots of training rewards — she LOVES food
🌟 A family willing to help her continue learning how to settle and decompress
💞 Someone who enjoys intense snuggles, cuddle time, and swaddling sessions — it’s her favorite way to relax

Soul is a dog who has overcome so much with grace and sweetness. She’s not just looking for a home — she’s looking for someone to love her the way she loves the world: wholeheartedly.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.
Soul is ready to become someone’s heart dog. 💙

📩 Apply to adopt Soul today: www.roversdoover.com/adopt

Please share her story — her forever family is out there. ✨

🌸🐾 Dahlia’s Story — The Beauty of a Second Chance 🐾🌸Dahlia’s story is one that reminds us exactly why foster homes are s...
11/17/2025

🌸🐾 Dahlia’s Story — The Beauty of a Second Chance 🐾🌸

Dahlia’s story is one that reminds us exactly why foster homes are so important.

This sweet girl was found as a stray and brought to animal control — tired, alone, and in need of help. It wasn’t until after her arrival that staff discovered she was pregnant. 💔 She waited patiently for a second chance, but unfortunately, that chance didn’t come soon enough.

While still at animal control, Dahlia gave birth to eight puppies — right there in her kennel. Sadly, a shelter environment is no place for fragile newborns, and three of her babies didn’t make it in those early days.

Thankfully, before her puppies even turned a week old, we were able to secure a loving foster home for Dahlia and her little family. Now, on the eve of their two-week birthday, all five surviving pups are healthy, happy, and delightfully chunky. 🍼🐶✨

Dahlia’s journey is a powerful reminder of the impact of fostering — how one open home can mean the difference between heartbreak and hope. 💕
Fostering not only saves lives, it also:
🌿 Reduces stress and anxiety for animals
💪 Supports their physical recovery and development
💖 Brings joy, companionship, and emotional fulfillment to the humans who open their homes

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to take that step. You can be the reason another dog or litter of puppies gets their second chance at life. 💙
👉 Become a life-saving foster today: www.roversdoover.com/foster

Dahlia and her puppies will be available for adoption in the coming months — but for now, let’s celebrate this beautiful mama and her five tiny blossoms. 🌸

She has four girls and one boy, and we’re looking for flower-themed name ideas in honor of their beautiful mom! 🌼🌹🌻🌷
👇 Drop your favorite flower names in the comments below! 👇

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