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

Run for our Eversource Hartford Marathon team

Dog Star Rescue is a Premier Sponsor for the Oct. 10 marathon. We have amazing team perks and every mile helps support our dogs. Sign up for Team Dog Star and help run for the best cause! Pick the relay, 5K (walk or run it), half marathon or full marathon.

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Walk your dog with us

Join us for a pack walk with your dog to meet fellow alumni and socialize your dog. Your dog must get along well with other dogs and be up-to-date on all vaccines.

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8,000

Dogs placed in loving, forever homes

300

Volunteers who make the impossible possible

100

Adoption events every year

12

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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