Agency
Address:
P.O. Box 721
Canton
06019
Mission Statement:
The Mission of Dog Star Rescue (DSR), volunteer company, is to save abandoned, shelter, or owner surrender dogs to the best of our ability with the volunteer and financial resources available. DSR will strive to:
i. to prevent animal cruelty and neglect by saving abandoned, shelter, or owner surrender dogs of all breeds and ages from New England and southern states to the best of its ability with the volunteer and financial resources available;
ii.to provide veterinary care and spay/neuter services, nurturing foster homes and suitable caring permanent homes for all dogs in its care and to remain committed to each dog beyond the adoption process;
iii. to educate prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of providing a lifelong home to rescued dogs;
iv. to train volunteers through orientation and ongoing opportunities; and
v. to engage the community by educating and advising on the proper animal care, spay/neuter and rescue.
The ultimate goal of DSR is to develop a network of united supporters to transform as many unwanted dogs as possible into companion pets in appropriate homes.
Agency Contact Information
Contact:
Ellen McCabe
Contact Email:
dogstarellen@gmail.com
Contact Phone:
860-416-0472
Website:
Agency Details
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.
Current Active Opportunities
This agency currently has no opportunities available!