Central New York Rescue Giving Less-Adoptable Pets a Second Chance at Life and Love

A new shelter with a mission to help those less-adoptable pets find loving homes is coming to the Mohawk Valley.

Rover's Do Over

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Opening in Frankfort, New York, Rover's Do Over is a non-profit with a mission to rescue and rehabilitate animals that would otherwise struggle to get adopted. The facility will take in misguided, misunderstood, and mistreated animals from overwhelmed shelters in order to give them the time and attention they need to be successful.

The press release outlined:

Their goal is to assist struggling animal shelters and lead by example to inspire individuals and organizations to come together and create a better tomorrow for animals in the Mohawk Valley and beyond. RDO is dedicated to helping end the unnecessary mistreatment and/or killing of companion animals by promoting adoption, spaying/neutering, responsible pet ownership and advocating for community involvement.

Already, other regional shelters are praising Rover's Do Over for preventing animals from being passed over for adoption and, in some sad cases, being unnecessarily euthanized.

Shelters Are Struggling

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Unfortunately, due to inflation and other matters that affects finances, time, and stability, more animals are being surrendered or even dumped at shelters.

It's said animal shelters are working at max capacity and are even struggling with overcrowding due to this ongoing issue. Because of that, more animals that do need time and attention are slipping through the cracks.

In addition, time and space for these animals is dwindling and that may be exacerbating their issues.

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In addition, the shelter is making the process of surrendering or transferring a pet they can no longer handle less painful.

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RDO stated no judgement will be passed and explained, "Sometimes the most selfless thing someone can do for their dog is to give it a chance to have the best life possible with someone else."

Those who are considering making the heartbreaking decision to surrender a pet to RDO can click HERE.

Celebration Planned

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The community is invited to a big party to celebrate RDO's grand opening. An inaugural event, titled "Ales and Tales," invites animal lovers to the Old School Bar & Grill in Utica this Saturday.

The pet-friendly event will allow people to meet some adorable animals RDO has prepared for a loving, new family. Not only will RDO be able to show their success stories, it's designed to also raise awareness about the importance of responsible pet ownership as well as spaying or neutering pets.

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