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Understanding the 3/3/3 Rule of Dog Rescue

  • ByMichelle Brown
  • Published OnFebruary 16, 2026

Bringing home a rescue dog is exciting – but it can also be overwhelming for both you and your new dog. As you both get to know each other, we recommend you follow the 3/3/3 rule as a general guideline…

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It Takes a Village: How Volunteer Hours Power Dog Star Rescue

  • ByMichelle Brown
  • Published OnJanuary 11, 2026

At Dog Star Rescue, our mission is powered by people. Every transport unloaded, every kennel cleaned, every dog fostered, trained, marketed, medically cleared, and ultimately adopted happens because volunteers show up — day after day — and donate their time,…

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New Headquarters Update: December 2025

  • ByMichelle Brown
  • Published OnDecember 29, 2025

Home Depot is a critical partner As we close out the year at Dog Star Rescue, our new building is truly starting to feel like home. Not because everything is finished (we are getting there!), but because of the incredible…

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Introducing Dog Star Rescue’s Full Bowls Pet Pantry

  • ByMichelle Brown
  • Published OnOctober 12, 2025

At Dog Star Rescue, we believe no dog should go to bed hungry. That’s why we’ve launched Full Bowls, a brand-new initiative designed to help low- and fixed-income families keep their pets happy, healthy, and at home. The Full Bowls…

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As the largest all volunteer dog rescue in CT, our rescue has placed over 8,000 rescued dogs and counting into loving, forever homes.

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