Weekly adoption events
You can meet most of our adoptable dogs at our weekly adoption events. We always have a Saturday adoption event and some weeks have events on other days too. Please apply before you come to an event.
Other events
Team Dog Star Dog Walking Club (Sundays): Meet fellow alum and dog lovers and walk your dog with us every other Sunday. Visit this link for the next date and location, and sign up.
Yoga with Puppies: We take downward dog literally. Enjoy a yoga class with adoptable dogs. Visit our Yoga page for upcoming yoga class dates and info.
Comedy Night (Friday May 15 – 7pm): Paws for laughter! Buy tickets for $30 for our annual Comedy Night at J Under the Dome (formerly Hooker Live) in Hartford. Food will be available for purchase starting at 6pm. Buy tickets.
Candle Making Workshop (Thursday May 21, 2026): Make homemade candles with Summit Scent Company and support our rescue. Buy tickets.
Pups & Pours Block Party (Saturday June 6, 2026): Rescheduled from 2025, this event will feature dozens of your favorite local distilleries, wineries and breweries, live music, puppy cuddling, a kid zone, vendors and more. Visit the Pups & Pours page to learn more and buy tickets.
Golf Outing (Friday July 17, 2026): Our popular Golf Tournament is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy 18 rounds of golf at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, food, raffles, and more – all for a great cause. Visit the Golf Outing page and buy tickets.