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Dog Star Rescue

Dog Star Rescue is a grass-roots effort started by a group of dog lovers with experience in the rescue world. The name Dog Star comes from the common name for the star Sirius, reflecting its prominence in its constellation, Canis Major (Greater Dog). The symbolism of the star as a guide to a safe passage is what we strive to do for our adoptable dogs as we find them a new life with a loving family.
We work closely with shelters in the South as well as the New England states to save the lives of loving and loyal dogs who have lost their way and find themselves on death row. Our volunteers get these dogs the medical and emotional care they need so they can transition into a loving forever home. All of our amazing members are unpaid volunteers with a passion for helping dogs. They spend significant time each week helping guide dogs to a wonderful new life. If you ask our volunteers, they'll tell you they do it for a wide variety of reasons, including personal satisfaction in helping address a nation wide problem, their love of dogs, and a desire to have fun socializing with like-minded people. DSR is always looking for new volunteers to join our group so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of please contact us.

Contact
Dan McCabe
Website
http://www.dogstarrescue.org
Phone
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Donation
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Email
dan@dogstarrescue.org
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12 Tobey Road,
Bloomfield, CT, 06002

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Adoptable pets at Dog Star Rescue
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London

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bloomfield, CT
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Hannah

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
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Peta

Labrador Retriever/Plott Hound

Female, Adult
Bloomfield, CT
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Sally

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
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Rocky

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Bulldog

Male, Young
Bloomfield, CT
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Sue

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
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Ricky

Black Mouth Cur/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Bloomfield, CT
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Rylie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Bloomfield, CT
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Rescue FAQs

While Dog Star Rescue is based in Connecticut, we serve a large area spanning the New England, Mid- Atlantic, and Southern States.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Interested adopters are asked to complete an application to begin the adoption process. This valuable document helps us insure that we are finding the perfect match for both the dog and the family members. If your application looks like a good fit, you will be contacted by phone for an interview. This is an opportunity to learn more about the home life you offer and the known temperament and energy level of the dog that is available for adoption. In some cases we may find that a different adoptable dog may be more suitable for your lifestyle and would be brought to your attention. Next, you will speak with the previous foster families to learn more about the day to day needs and behavior of the dog as an extra measure to find the perfect match. In addition, your veterinarian will be contacted to confirm your dedication to the health and well being of your previous or current pets.
Finally DSR reserves the right to do a home inspection prior to the adoption approval.
While this may seem like a lengthy process it actually may only take a week or two. As a result you should only begin the adoption process when you are ready to welcome a dog into your home.
DSR makes every effort to insure our dogs are healthy, happy, and well cared for by our loving volunteers as they wait for their forever homes. All dogs are up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and receive a health certificate before being transported. Our adoption fee is $450 and every penny goes towards the rescue of dogs in need.

Adoption application

https://us15.sheltermanager.com/service?account=ha1977&method=online_form_html&formid=29

http://www.dogstarrescue.org/donate/

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Domestic Shorthair

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