Adopt

My name is Lia!

Posted 4 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Dog Star Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Approve Application

Adoption fee: $500

This helps Dog Star Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22169555-D2026014

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Say hello to Lia, a sweet and gentle 1-year-old small mixed breed dog who is ready to begin a beautiful new chapter in her life. Rescued in Puerto Rico and brought to the U.S. in hopes of finding her forever family, Lia has already shown just how resilient and loving she is. With her long tan and white coat, soulful expressive eyes, and a touch of endearing shyness, she has a way of quietly stealing hearts the moment you meet her. At just 22 pounds, Lia is the perfect size for cozy couch cuddles and everyday adventures alike.

Lia has a friendly, charming personality and a medium energy level that makes her a wonderful companion for many different lifestyles. She enjoys spending time with adults, kids, and other dogs, although her history with cats is unknown. This smart little girl is still learning her house training, crate training and leash manners, but she is eager to please and responds well to gentle guidance and consistency. Lia would love a family who enjoys daily walks, where she can keep improving her leash skills, or trips to the local park to stretch her legs and share her happy spirit. After a fun-filled day, her favorite thing is winding down on a soft bed or snuggled up beside her people, soaking in affection.

Lia is truly longing for a forever home where she can feel safe, loved, and cherished for the rest of her life. If you are searching for a loyal, loving companion who will bring warmth, joy, and sweetness into your days, Lia may be the one you have been waiting for. Could you be the forever family she has been dreaming of?

* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.

The adoption fee for Lia is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees.

To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today.

A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours.

To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.

If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.January 6, 2026, 5:20 am
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Contact info

Pet ID
22169555-D2026014
Contact
Dan McCabe
Phone
Address
12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please submit an application at the link in the Adoption Application section on the Dog Star Rescue website.

2.

Interview

A Dog Star Rescue volunteer will contact you for an interview to learn more about the wonderful home you offer. Be sure to contact your vet.

3.

Meet the Pet

If you are selected as a good fit for the dog, a meet and greet appointment will be set up. All family members and pets must be present.

4.

Approve Application

Consider getting pre-approved. Go to the link in the Adoption Application section to get the process started.

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

Go meet their pets

DSR's facility is located in Bloomfield, CT and is available by appointment only. We host adoption events every other week in the greater Hartford area. These are wonderful opportunities to meet all of our amazing adoptable dogs. Check out our Facebook page for the most up to date listing of upcoming events. Otherwise, dogs can be seen by appointment after completing the DSR application. Arrangements are made by the screening volunteer and coordinated with the foster family.

More about this 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.

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