Adopt

My name is Onyx!

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
Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22237829-D2026081

My details

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

My story

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

Meet Onyx, the rare find who is ready to carve out a permanent spot in your heart with his handsome looks and endless affection! With his striking short coat, expressive eyes that seem to hold a thousand gentle stories, Onyx is ready to step into the spotlight. He is a male Boxer mix, at around 5 years old. He is a solid 61 pounds. With that impressive large-frame presence he has proudly carries around. His rich brown-and-black coloring gives him a classic, handsome look
that turns heads wherever he goes.

Onyx is love wrapped in four paws. This sweet, affectionate pup has the gentlest personality around with a soft, loving, and sweet personality. He can be a little shy at first, sometimes letting out a soft whine as he adjusts to new places
and faces, but his warm heart wins over everyone in no time. Onyx and his mother Lilly (also with Dog Star rescue) share a bond since they have never been apart. For Onyx that will be a bridge for him to cross since he is a sensitive boy who thrives on closeness and security. He will need a family to provide support love and dedication during his time of transition. Onyx has completely stolen the hearts of every caregiver lucky enough to know him.

He is gentle, polite, and endlessly appreciative of every scratch and kind word. This good boy is great with other dogs and children and would love the chance to have furry as well as human siblings in his new life. His experience with cats and young children is unknown.

Onyx is fully housetrained and a dream to have around the house. Crate training and leash skills are still a bit of a mystery, but with his sweet, eager-to-please nature, he is sure to catch on fast with patient guidance and lots of praise.
With his soulful eyes, gentle demeanor, and that big, loyal Boxer heart, Onyx is ready to trade shelter life for sofa snuggles, backyard adventures, and a family who will cherish him forever. He deserves a home where he can finally relax, feel completely secure, and pour out all the love he has been holding onto.

If you are looking for a devoted, handsome companion who will love you to the moon and back, Onyx is ready to make your heart his forever stage.

* 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 Onyx 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.February 3, 2026, 5:36 am
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Contact info

Pet ID
22237829-D2026081
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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