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Blind Dog Rescue Alliance - NY

Dog rescue in Utica, NY

We are a group of volunteers spread throughout the United States and Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs by rescuing them in shelters, assisting blind dog owners, and educating the public about these wonderful dogs.

We formed in August 2009, and our members have many years of experience with blind dogs and rescue. We have rescued more than 900 visually impaired dogs so far.

Please look over our website, visit our blind dogs for adoption, read their stories, and we think you will agree that “blind dogs see with their hearts!”.

We are always looking for volunteers; let us know if you want to help out! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, and all donations are tax deductible.

Contact Kay Buffamonte
Phone
Address
Utica, NY 13501
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Adoptable pets at Blind Dog Rescue Alliance - NY

Special Needs
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Annie (PA) LAP DOG!

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Utica, NY
Special Needs
Photo of Ulti (PA) Happy Puppy!

Ulti (PA) Happy Puppy!

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Husky

Female, Young
Utica, NY
Special Needs
Photo of Wrangler (PA) FRIENDLY!

Wrangler (PA) FRIENDLY!

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Husky

Male, Young
Utica, NY
Special Needs
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Sable (TN)-adoption pending

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Utica, NY
Special Needs
Photo of Ari (PA) SWEET girl!

Ari (PA) SWEET girl!

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Senior
Utica, NY
Special Needs
Photo of Volt (NC) Smart boy!

Volt (NC) Smart boy!

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Husky

Male, Young
Utica, NY

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Additional adoption info

Interested in adopting a BDRA dog? Simply fill out our application.

All of our adult dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive. All puppies are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventive.

We ask a $400 adoption fee. This does not begin to cover the vet work we do on our dogs, which is why we are always fundraising! For unaltered dogs (such as puppies too young to be spayed/neutered prior to adoption), we now require an additional $100 spay/neuter deposit that is refundable upon BDRA receiving proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination.

Adoption application

https://fs8.formsite.com/blinddogrescue/form758585118/index

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blind Dog Rescue Alliance - NY

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6247 Lamphear Road, PO Box 4572,
Rome, NY 13440

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Livie

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)/Maltese

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Syracuse, NY
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Adler (NY-Shari)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Sherburne, NY
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Silk

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Canastota, NY
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Honey

Labradoodle/Wheaten Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Syracuse, NY
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Jeffrey

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Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Oneonta, NY

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