Dog Star Rescue Adoption & Fundraising Events

Upcoming Adoption Events

We have adoption events every weekend where families can find their new, furry best friend. We strongly encourage you to complete an adoption application ahead of our events so that we can pre-screen you for eligibility. This process typically takes a few days. Please check your email including spam folder and respond back promptly.

Upcoming Fundraising Events

• Hartford Marathon (Oct. 11): Dog Star Rescue is an official gold charity of the Hartford Marathon. Run a 5K, half marathon or full marathon and help us save dog’s lives. Sign up now (or if you previously signed up just log in and affiliate your sign up with our charity).
• October Cornhole Tournament (Oct. 26, 2025 at 10am): Our popular Cornhole fundraiser is back at the Truck Bar in Berlin, CT. Competitive and social teams welcome. Buy your tickets now!
• Build a Home Bowl-a-Thon (Nov. 16, 2025 – 4pm): Help raise money for our new headquarters while having fun bowling at Spare Time Bowling in Windsor Locks. This is a great, family friendly event timed nicely when the weather keeps us inside more! Tickets are on sale now.
• Our Pups & Pours Block Party Fundraiser was rained out but will be rescheduled for the spring! All ticketholders received an email.