Dog Star on the Move!

After 10 years, Dog Star has outgrown its current rented facilities — and we’re purchasing a new home! This move will allow us to help even more of our sweet, four-legged friends and secure the future of Dog Star’s lifesaving work.

We are thrilled to share some incredible news: thanks to your generosity, we met our first $150,000 match from the Stich Charitable Foundation.

Stich has been so inspired by our accomplishments that they’ve offered us another $150,000 match. That means every dollar you give now will be doubled — helping us reach our new goal even faster.

Your support ensures our mission to save as many dogs as possible continues to thrive. Whether large or small, every gift brings us closer to opening the doors of our new facility.

Please join us in making our new building a reality — and let’s meet this second match together!

Dog Star Rescue has found homes for over 7,000 dogs! Check out some of our adorable pups and their Success Stories

Full details – Capital Campaign Portfolio Click Here

Just to give an idea on construction needs, check out the individual costs:

  • Puppy Room $20,000 (SOLD)
  • Kennel with plaque $5,000 each (12 available, 4 SOLD)
  • Lobby with Mural $10,000 (SOLD)
  • Welcome Center $3,500
  • Board Room $2,000 (SOLD)
  • Small Meet & Greet Adoption Rooms $2,000 each (SOLD)
  • Large Meet & Greet Adoption Rooms $3,500 each (2 SOLD)
  • Medical & Vet Room $10,000 (SOLD)
  • Surgery Center $20,000
  • Grooming Area $1,500 (SOLD)
  • Volunteer Hub $1,500
  • Medical Quarantine Room $3,000 (SOLD)
  • Quarantine Kennels $2000 (4 available / 2 SOLD)
  • Large Inside Star Yard Play Area & Multipurpose Room $12,000
  • Small Inside Star Yard Play Area $10,000 (SOLD)
  • Street Side Outside Star Yard Play Area with fence signage $10,000 (SOLD)
  • Side Star Yard with Mural $7,000 (SOLD)
  • Rear Star Yard with Mural $6,000 (SOLD)
  • Corner Star Yard with fence signage $4,000
  • ADA Ramp $7,000
  • Landscaping & Building Aesthetics, Benches, Trees, Mulch – Starting at $250

New Building Update

Progress, Partnerships, and a Dream Coming to Life

Read an update from Nichole Fortenbaugh, Executive Director of Dog Star Rescue on the new building.

Help us Reach Our Goal!

Thank you to our New Building Supporters!

$300,000 Match – Stich Foundation

Donation of ALL New Building Appliances – S.K. Lavery Appliances

$20,000 Notable Donations
FACES Rescue c/o Heather Hicks
Nancy  “For Nala’s Furry Friends”

$10,000 Notable Donations
The Santirocco Family and Tyler Martin Foundation
Mary Rodier
Andrew & Kathy Worthington
Ferry Law “In honor of Ghost”

Notable Donations over $6,000
Dog Star Buddy
Christine Hanko

$5,000 Kennel Level
Wendy Dobrindt “in memory of Frances Dobrindt”
Terri Buganski “in honor of Kelly”
Andrew & Kathy Worthington
Town Fair Tire
Denise Paquette “in honor of All-Star and Trex”

Building Donations over $2,000
Selah Ford “in honor of George”
Trina Reid “In Honor of Clark”
Dog Star Stanley
Ashley Raynock “In honor of Polly”
The Frier Luton Family
Denise Paquette “In Memory of All-Star & Trex”

Notable Donations Over $500
Otis Elevator & Ray Hernandez
Wintemute Family
The Hilsen Family – “Polly’s Place”
Julie LeBlanc
Victoria Leve