My name is Firefly!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Cared for by Dog Star Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Approve Application

Adoption fee: $500

This helps Dog Star Rescue with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Color

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Age

Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

22237821-D2026089

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Firefly, a gentle little soul with a heart that shines bright. This sweet 6-year-old Chihuahua mix was found as a stray and is now looking for her next chapter with a loving family to call her own.

Firefly has a lovely tan and white short coat and expressive brown eyes. She is fully grown at 13 pounds, making her a small dog who loves to cuddle. Firefly is good with other dogs and does well with kids. She has not yet had the opportunity to interact with cats since coming into rescue, so her cat compatibility is currently unknown. Firefly tends to be on the shy side when meeting new people but after a bit of time, she will come around and show off her friendly and affectionate side.

As a bit of an older girl, Firefly offers the kind of love that only comes with time with steady, gentle, and deeply loyal. She is happiest soaking up the warmth of the sun, resting in a warm lap, and sharing quiet moments with her person. All she is looking for is love, comfort, and a place where she can finally feel at home. She would be a beautiful match for anyone longing for a devoted companion who already knows how to be a wonderful dog.

She walks well on a leash, especially when accompanied by another dog. Crate training is in progress. She is a champ at her housetraining. While Firefly is housetrained, it is important to remember that accidents can happen as she adjusts to a new home and routine.

If you are ready to open your heart to this sweet little lady, be sure to apply today!

* 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 Firefly 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.

Rescue

Dog Star Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

22237821-D2026089

Contact

Dan McCabe

Phone

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dan@dogstarrescue.org

Website

http://www.dogstarrescue.org

Address

12 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Donation

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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

https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=dogstarrescue&method=online_form_html&formid=29

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.