Changing CT Rescue Dogs’ Lives

Dog Star Rescue places stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner-surrendered dogs of all breeds and ages into qualified, caring, lifelong homes.

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Adoptable Dogs

View all adoptable rescue dogs available in CT right now and waiting for their happily ever after.

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Foster & Volunteer

As an all volunteer, non-profit rescue we always need fosters & many other volunteers to help us make the impossible possible.

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Make a financial donation, buy items from our Amazon or Chewy wishlists or attend a fundraiser. Every donation helps.

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Support our life-saving work at these upcoming events

Paws for Laughter: Comedy Night

Join us for a Comedy Night fundraiser on May 15th at 7pm at J Under The Dome (formerly Hooker Live). Tickets are just $30. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Pups & Pours Block Party

This popular event is the summer party you simply cannot miss! On June 6 from 4-8pm, drink, listen to live music, cuddle with puppies, bid on raffles, and so much more. Tickets are just $40!

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8,000

Dogs placed in loving, forever homes

300

Volunteers who make the impossible possible

100

Adoption events every year

10

Years saving dogs’ lives…and counting

You can make a difference in the life of a rescue dog in CT right now

We are a non-profit, all volunteer dog rescue

Donating to us means that your money directly saves dogs’ lives. We welcome one-time and monthly donations, and many donations can be matched by your employer too.

We love what we do, and are always looking for help

As a foster-based rescue, we are reliant on wonderful folks who can foster our dogs until they find their forever home. We also have so many other volunteer opportunities. It takes a village – and we are so very proud of ours.

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