Friends Of Dog Star Rescue

Dog Star Rescue has had the privilege of working with some great people and organizations. This page is dedicated to promoting some of them! Those in this list are highly recommended by Dog Star for all pet owners.

The Hometown Foundation

The Hometown Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, raises money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs. Animal welfare is one of its five key program areas, along with Emergency Response Personnel, Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or In Need, Major Illness, and the Military.

Avon Veterinary Clinic

Avon Veterinary Clinic - a family tradition of kindness and care. With over 50 years experience caring for pets and people, you can be sure that the health of your furry family members is our top priority!

Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital

Animal Hospital for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds, Reptiles, Small Mammals, and Farm Animals in Granby, CT

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital, with locations in Tolland and Stafford Springs CT, helps support Dog Star Rescue's dogs in many ways.

Ocean State Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot, a discount closeout retailer, has been a very generous supply donor to Dog Star Rescue over the years.

Thomas Hooker Brewery

Thomas Hooker Brewery, based in Bloomfield CT next to Dog Star Rescue's headquarters, brews local craft beers with a national reputation. The brewery also has a second location at the Colt building in Hartford, CT.

Petsmart Charities

Since 1994, Petsmart Charities has provided more than $400 million in grants to nonprofit groups throughout North America. This helped 9 million pets find adoptive homes and provided emergency relief assistance to more than 330,000 pets.

Petco Foundation

The Petco Foundation, together with more than 4,000 animal welfare partners like Dog Star Rescue, inspires and empowers communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives.

SavATree

Sav-A-Tree is a nationwide tree, shrub and lawn care company. Offering a range of services including tree and shrub care, lawn services, tick control and more, SaveATree offers expert services throughout Greater Hartford and beyond and has been a great friend to Dog Star Rescue in our dog walking area.

Ferry Law

Ferry Law is a personal injury law firm in CT and a wonderful supporter of Dog Star Rescue over the years.

Fitness Class Training

Fitness Class Training is a nonprofit founded by then 8 year old George Udall. Through $5 fitness classes this organization has raised thousands of dollars to support Dog Star Rescue's Dog Stars 4 Veterans program.

Avon Prime Meats

Avon CT-based Avon Prime Meats is a family owned business providing excellent meats, fresh produce, local grocery and gourmet prepared foods. Avon Prime Meats has been a generous donor over the years.

Raising Cane's

Purchase a Limited-Edition Golden Birthday Plush Puppy in Restaurant at the Enfield or Simsbury, CT locations before April 29, 2025 and they will donate the Net Proceeds to Dog Star Rescue.