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 (once a month in July/August). 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.
Golf Outing (Friday July 17, 2026) – ALMOST SOLD OUT!: 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.
JOIN OUR TEAM! Eversource Hartford Hartford Marathon (Saturday October 10, 2026): Join Team Dog Star if you are planning on running the marathon this year. Dog Star Rescue is a PREMIER charity and beyond helping us save more dogs, we have SO MANY TEAM PERKS! Learn more and join team Dog Star.
SAVE THE DATE – Cornhole Tournament (Saturday October 24, 2026): Our popular Cornhole Tournament is back at the Truck Bar in Berlin CT. Competitive and recreational teams welcome – and all will compete for great prizes. Tickets will be on sale soon.