Upcoming Dog Star Rescue Events

We can’t wait to see you at one of our adoption or fundraising events!

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Sat, August 1 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in North Franklin CT
Raymond's Auto Repair
Dog Star Rescue will be attending the Big Dawg Truck Show at Raymond's Auto in North Franklin CT. Come meet adoptable dogs, plus learn about fostering…
9 Interested • 10 Going
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Sat, August 1 At 12 PM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in Madison CT
Madison Veterinary Hospit…
Come meet adoptable dogs at Madison Veterinary Hospital in Madison CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you come: – View…
21 Interested • 6 Going
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Sat, August 8 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Come meet adoptable dogs at Dog Star's Bloomfield CT headquarters, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you come: – View all…
17 Interested • 3 Going
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Sat, August 8 At 11 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in South Windsor CT
Hartford Truck Equipment,…
Come meet adoptable dogs at the Wags & Tags event at Hartford Truck in South Windsor CT headquarters, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and don…
20 Interested • 2 Going
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Sun, August 9 At 10 AM
Free Pet Pantry in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Are you a CT family who could use a little extra help caring for your dog? Stop by our FREE PET PANTRY at our Bloomfield headquarters, and get a one-w…
5 Interested • 1 Going
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Mon, August 10 At 5 PM
Adopt a Rescue Dog & Support Us at Jersey Mikes Simsbury CT
Jersey Mike's Subs (710 H…
Come meet adoptable dogs at Jersey Mikes in Simsbury! Plus, 20% of proceeds from 5-8pm will support our rescue. Subs, dogs and fun! Before you come: …
20 Interested • 5 Going
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Sat, August 15 At 1 PM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in South Windsor CT
South Windsor Library
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the South Windsor Library (Town Green) in South Windsor CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering …
3 Interested • 1 Going
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Sun, August 16 At 9 AM
Team Dog Star: Walk your Dog With Us in Manchester CT
Charter Oak Park
Walk your dog with us at Charter Oak Park in Manchester CT along the East Coast Greenway. Join fellow dog lovers and come get some exercise! You don…
7 Interested • 2 Going
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Wed, August 19 At 5 PM
Canine Carnival: Meet Rescue Dogs in Hartford
Pratt Street
Our rescue will be part of this Canine Carnival event! Come meet adoptable dogs plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you co…
18 Interested • 2 Going
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Sat, August 22 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog at Dream Ride in Farmington CT
Farmington Polo Club
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the 2026 Dream Ride Experience at the Farmington Polo Grounds in Farmington CT, plus learn about fost…
7 Interested • 1 Going
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Sat, August 22 At 11 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in Manchester CT
Midwest Food Bank New Eng…
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the Midwest Food Bank in Manchester CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Befo…
9 Interested • 3 Going
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Sun, August 23 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog at the Blue Back Square Farmers Market in West Hartford CT
Blue Back Farmers' Market
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the Blue Back Farmers Market in West Hartford CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donati…
18 Interested • 2 Going
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Sun, August 23 At 10 AM
Free Pet Pantry in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Are you a CT family who could use a little extra help caring for your dog? Stop by our FREE PET PANTRY at our Bloomfield headquarters, and get a one-w…
0 Interested • 1 Going
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Sun, August 23 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog at Dream Ride in Farmington CT
Farmington Polo Club
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the 2026 Dream Ride Experience at the Farmington Polo Grounds in Farmington CT, plus learn about fost…
14 Interested • 2 Going
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Sun, August 23 At 1 PM
Adopt a Rescue Dog at Elicit Brewing in Manchester CT
Elicit Brewing Co. – Manc…
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at Elicit Brewing in Manchester CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you …
11 Interested • 2 Going
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Sat, August 29 At 10 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Come meet adoptable dogs at Dog Star's Bloomfield CT headquarters, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you come: – View all…
3 Interested • 1 Going
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Sun, August 30 At 4 PM
Meet Adoptable Rescue Dogs in Farmington CT
Tunxis Country Club
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at the Dog Days of Summer event at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington CT, plus learn about fostering, vol…
5 Interested • 3 Going
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Sat, September 5 At 11 AM
Adopt a Rescue Dog in Branford CT
Freedom Road Harley-David…
Come meet adoptable dogs at Freedom Road Harley Davidson in Branford CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you come: – Vi…
11 Interested • 1 Going
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Sun, September 6 At 10 AM
Free Pet Pantry in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Are you a CT family who could use a little extra help caring for your dog? Stop by our FREE PET PANTRY at our Bloomfield headquarters, and get a one-w…
2 Interested • 1 Going
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Fri, September 18 At 6 PM
Adopt a Rescue Dog: Singles Mixer at Elicit Brewing in Manchester CT
Elicit Brewing Co. – Manc…
Come meet adoptable dogs from Dog Star Rescue at Elicit Brewing in Manchester CT, plus learn about fostering, volunteering and donating. Before you …
5 Interested • 2 Going
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Sun, September 20 At 10 AM
Free Pet Pantry in Bloomfield CT
Dog Star Rescue
Are you a CT family who could use a little extra help caring for your dog? Stop by our FREE PET PANTRY at our Bloomfield headquarters, and get a one-w…
4 Interested • 1 Going
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Sat, October 10 At 8 AM
Eversource Hartford Marathon: Join Team Dog Star
Bushnell Park, Hartford
Join Team Dog Star and run the 5K, half marathon or full marathon and raise money for our rescued dogs. Dog Star is a Premier Charity of the Eversourc…
25 Interested • 9 Going
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Wed, October 21 At 6 PM
Puppy Yoga in Cheshire CT
Smitten kitten Beauty
Sign up for this Yoga with Puppies class at Smitten Kitten Beauty in Cheshire. This class will be led by Jillian – an experienced Yoga instructor, cre…
15 Interested • 4 Going
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Sat, October 24 At 12 PM
Save the Date: Cornhole Fundraiser Benefitting Dog Star Rescue
The Truck Bar, Berlin Ct
Our annual Cornhole Fundraiser is back at The Truck Bar in Berlin CT. We will have both competitive and recreational teams playing for prizes (and bra…
22 Interested • 5 Going
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Sat, April 24 At 6 PM
Save the Date: 2027 Unleashing the Stars Gala
Delamar West Hartford
Dog Star Rescue's Unleashing the Stars Gala will be back in 2027. This very special evening of saving lives will be headlined by comedian Pete Correal…
23 Interested • 4 Going