All Creatures Big and Small Pet Rescue

11/14/2025

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11/14/2025

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Todays Diamond in the Ruff is Hoss! Are you looking for a good boy?? We sure have one for you!!

Foster to adopt home needed!

Everyone, we'd like to reintroduce you to Hoss, a sweet Hound/Lab with a sprinkle of Shepherd, perhaps, that we took in prior to the Holidays last year. Celebrating his one year anniversary in a foster home last week, Hoss is really looking forward to finding a home of his own.

This beefy boy is ~15 months old and just over 50 #. He will likely be ~60+ # when he's done filling out. Hoss loves the company of dogs, and is very sweet, but a bit shy with people at first. We think he would do best in a home with another dog or two to help show him the ropes.

Hoss is definitely a treasure, just waiting for his perfect forever home to find him. He is housebroken and rings a bell to go outside. He is doing well with leash walking, but really loves doing zoomies with his dog foster brother in the fenced yard. He knows the commands "sit" and "down" and he seems to be a quick learner. He is becoming more confident in new situations and has done well at some of our adoption events he attended.
Hoss is not clingy, but enjoys being near his person and loves to be on the couch to cuddle with his person or his housemate dog. He is very playful at times and will wrestle with the other dog, but most of the time indoors he just hangs out and chills. He even watches TV at times if a nature show is on or a sports show with balls moving around. He can amuse himself indoors with play balls or a Kong toy. Hoss sleeps in his kennel at night, but he is trying to convince his foster that he should sleep on the bed with her. He has been very gentle with everyone he has met, even the visiting grandchildren, ages 4 and 7. He even tends to follow the children around house to see what they are doing and keep an eye on them.

This sweet boy will take some patience when introduced to new people - he really wants to make friends, but is not too sure about new people. Once he feels comfortable, however, his personality will shine ! He is a great dog to have in the house but will likely need a dog buddy to help him feel more confident and comfortable when he joins a new home.

Hoss has learned the basics now, and he is ready to go to a new family where he can get love, attention and lifelong companionship. He promises to give the same in return. If you've been looking for a mellow puppy that already has some of the basics down, Hoss may be perfect for you! Let's give Hoss his perfect holiday wish, a forever home!

An adoption donation of $450 is being asked to cover a portion of his veterinary and care fees. He has been examined, vaccinated, treated for intestinal and external parasites and neutered.

Due to his size and age, adoption requirements are:
💎Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.
💎Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.
💎A home with another likesized dog is strongly recommended but he had not been cat tested as of yet
💎Like all dogs, he will need a little patience and consistency at home so he can be the best pup he can be
💎Homes with children over 8 years old should be ok since he is a very sweet and gentle pup, but a bit shy
-💎Willing to have current dogs/family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure he is an acceptable match.
💎Having time available to care for, socialize and start training of a new pet.
Apply to foster to adopt today! https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

11/13/2025

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We'd like to reintroduce everyone to Rosie 🌹

This sweet 6-year-old Pomeranian mix has a heart full of love and a spirit that shines bright. She was found by local dog control and, sadly, never reclaimed — but now she’s ready for her forever home!

After a full neurological evaluation at Cornell Veterinary Hospital, Rosie has been diagnosed with a mild, non-progressive brain injury affecting the left forebrain. This means she sometimes walks or spins in little circles, especially when she’s excited or overstimulated. It doesn’t cause her pain, won’t get worse, and doesn’t need medication — it’s simply part of who she is. Due to her condition she would need a one level home.

Despite her quirks, Rosie is a sweet, gentle girl who adores snuggles, naps, and quiet companionship. She does well with other dogs and cats, but for her happiness we’re looking for a calm, mature home where she can be the center of attention. Play dates with furry friends are fine, but Rosie would love to be the one to capture your heart completely.

Rosie’s just waiting for someone patient and kind to share their love (and couch!) with her. Could that be you? 🐾💖

Due to her current size and special needs, the following prerequisites are being sought.

🌹Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.
🌹Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.
🌹Being able to bring her back to our vets office in Adams for continued vet care if needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking her to your current vet to be established.
🌹We would recommend that Rosie is the only pet in the home, so she can spoiled all by herself.
🌹Homes with children over 10 years old should be ok due to her current special needs
🌹Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.
🌹Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.
🌹Homes with a fenced yard will be prioritized.

An adoption donation of $450 is being asked for her if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. She has had a full veterinary workup, is current on vaccines and flea/tick preventative, and has been spayed.

Please help us to continue helping those that knock on our doors!

To apply to foster to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

11/12/2025

This Kentucky boy just loves his first snow, ever!

Per his foster: Here’s a video of our most recent foster, Myers, experiencing snow for the first time today. He’s been so quiet and reserved since bringing him home, this burst of energy was a surprise! He loves it! If you’re interested in adopting, check out his petfinder page. He might be one of the best behaved dogs we’ve had the pleasure of fostering.

Chi-weenie under 10lbs. Loves cuddles and gets along well with our dogs and doesnt mind wearing sweaters!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/myers-79135175/ny/lacona/all-creatures-big-and-small-inc-ny409/s

11/11/2025

🦃🦃Where are our German Shepherd-ish fans?🦃🦃

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In lieu of the upcoming holiday season, we would like to reintorduce you to our favorite "turkey", Nana. This sweet 8 month German Sheperd mix has been with our rescue since she was just 8 weeks old and she has come such a long way health wise and size wise. As the last of her litter still with us, we can't understand why she hasn't found her family yet.

Nana tends to love everyone and is great with other dogs, such as the four she is being fostered with. Her foster fam even considers her an honorary hound since she lives with three of them. She loves to play but also cuddle, chew on her toys and even lay on the back of the couch like a cat. (Nana hasn't met any cats as of yet). She is mostly housebroken and crate trained, and at about fifty pounds she isn't too bad on the leash. We would really like to make her holiday dreams come true and find her a family to call her own! If you've been looking for a Lab personality in a good natured, Shepherd type girl, this may be your dog! She promises to take up as much of your heart as she does your couch!

Due to her size, activity level and age, foster to adopt requirements are:
🦃Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.
🕊Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.
🦃Being able to bring her back to our vets office in Adams if additional care is needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking her to your current vet to be established.
🦃Playful dogs in the home should be ok, since she she has lots of doggy friends
🦃Homes with children over 8 years old should be ok due to their current size and activity level
🦃Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.
🦃Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.

An adoption donation of $500 is being asked if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. She had her initial vet check, is current on vaccines, dewormings and prescription flea and tick medications and she has been spayed.

Please help us to continue helping those that knock on our doors!

➡️Apply to foster to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

11/10/2025

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We'd like to reintroduce everyone to Bruin, one of our recent arrivals from KY. He is an ~ 8 months old and 14 # Dachshund/Chihuahua mix with a heart of gold. He is a bit shy until he gets to know you, but is as sweet as pie overall. He loves to be held and fussed over once he settles in and is the clown of the group, promising to keep you laughing. He is playful but also a snuggler and would love a safe place to lay his head at night, maybe yours? If you're looking for a sweet dachshund mix boy, who's a lover not a fighter, Bruin may be the one for you!

Since he came from an overcrowded home with his brother, sister and mom, he will need brushing up on housebreaking and training but with a little love and patience, we believe he will get there soon.

Due to his size, age and temperament, foster to adopt requirements are:

🌮Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.
🌭Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.
🌮Being able to bring him back to our vets office in Adams if additional care will be needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking him to your current vet to continue care.
🌭Adult homes or homes with children over 10 years old should be fine since he tends to be a bit shy, especially at first.
🌮Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.
🌭Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.

An adoption donation of $500 if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. He has had an initial vet check, is current on vaccines, dewormings and prescription flea and tick medications and he has been neutered.

To foster to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

To foster ONLY: https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/foster-application--acbs

11/10/2025

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Say hi to C**t, our next pup in the “Diamond in the Ruff” series!

Breed: Border Collie + something much larger than a Border Collie (Anatolian Shepherd maybe?)🤷‍♂️

🎂 Age: 10 months old

🐶 S*x: Male (neutered)

⚖️ Weight: 68 pounds and counting…

💉 Up to date on vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick preventative

🏡 Good with older kids, cats, and dogs of all sizes, given a slow introduction

🪺 Fully crate-trained

🚽 Fully house-broken

C**t has been through a lot in his short time. He survived flooding in his home state of Kentucky, which sadly claimed half of the puppies in his litter. He survived the nasty, nasty parvovirus he caught from those stormwaters, while his remaining two littermates unfortunately did not. He’s been bounced around a bit since then, and along the way developed some reactivity issues that he’s working very hard to overcome.

Let's start with the good (the “diamond” part!): potty trained, crate trained, goof-ball, cuddler, loves to be right with his people, great with the dogs in his foster home, fine with cats, super smart and quick to pick up commands

Now for the slightly “ruff”er stuff: takes time to warm up to new situations, can be wary of strangers entering his home (seems to be worse the older, larger, or more male the person is – I know, not very inclusive of him…), can be excitable while out in public

C**t has been making great progress on these issues while in foster care. He’s come such a long way and continues to improve every day. We believe that as he matures and continues his training, he’ll keep growing into a well-rounded, confident companion.

His ideal home would be relaxed and low-traffic — fewer people coming and going suits him best. When visitors do come by, his new owner should be willing to help him manage the situation (a little time in his safe space or a short period on leash usually helps him calm down).

All that said, this lanky guy truly has a heart of gold once he gets to know you. He’s being fostered with multiple dogs and cats, all of whom he gets along great with. His foster family avoids putting too much social pressure on him, and he’s thriving as a laid-back house dog.

After all he’s been through, we can’t wait to see C**t find his perfect forever family — one that will help him continue to grow, relax, and shine like the diamond he is. 💎

Due to his size and age, foster to adopt requirements are:

💎Living within 80 miles of Adams, NY.

💎Having previous/current pets in annually at a local veterinary office and up to date on vaccines as well as spay/neutered.

💎Being able to bring him back to our vets office in Adams if additional care will be needed prior to adoption. After adoption, we recommend taking him to your current vet to be established.

💎One or two social dogs in the home and cats should be ok, but he will likely need a meet and greet or two to acclimate first.

💎Homes with children over 12 years old should be ok due to his current size and activity level.

💎Willing to have current family members come to a meet and greet to meet the pet and be sure an acceptable match.

💎Having time available to care for, socialize and start the training of a new pet.

💎Applicants with a fenced yard will be prioritized, though it is not a requirement.


Due to his special behavioral needs, a reduced adoption donation of $250 is being asked for him if you choose to adopt, but fostering is free. He had his initial vet check, is current on vaccines, dewormings and prescription flea and tick medications and he has been neutered

For more information, go to allcreaturesbigandsmall.org and email a completed adoption application to [email protected] or submit an adoption application online at https://form.jotform.com/Meowchatz/pet-adoption-application-form

Please help us to continue helping those that knock on our doors!

11/10/2025

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It's starting to feel like Winter, the leaves are gone off the trees and it was a gloomy day out today. With Sunday being almost over, it's time for another edition of Foster Dog Diaries! Hold on to your favorite hot beverage because here we go!

We had 3 new local intakes this week, 6 adoptions finalized and 5 dogs went to potential foster to adopt homes! Let's see who finalizes in the upcoming weeks!

We'll start by congratulating Max, Thackery Binks, Sarah and Winnifred as well as Thelma and Louise for finding their forever homes after their spay/neuters this week. Happy Lives pups!

We were at the receiving end of a case of severe neglect and were able to assist with the rescue of two local dogs in need. The dogs we are calling Chance and Hope are in medical boarding at this time, slowly being reintrocuded to food after being deprived of a proper amount of food im their previous home. They are both super sweet, just need some time and TLC to overcome their neglect.

Karma came to us as a retired breeding dog. She went to a possible foster to adopt home today.

We also sent Barney, Scupper, Penny and Cider to potential foster to adopt homes this week. Who will be next???

Our next event will be November 22nd at Tractor Supply in Pulaski, NY from 10am-2pm for our 3rd Annual Howliday Pie Sale and Adoption Event! Meet some of our adoptable pets, talk with volunteers and buy some pies!

If you think you may be interested in fostering or foster to adopting one of our dogs or pups, please follow this link to our adoptable pets page on our website at:
http://allcreaturesbigandsmall.org/adoptable-pets 🐾💕🐶