Friends of Dog Star Rescue

Dog Star Rescue has had the privilege of working with some great people and organizations. This page is dedicated to promoting some of them! Those in this list are highly recommended by Dog Star for all pet owners.

The Hometown Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, raises money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs. Animal welfare is one of its five key program areas, along with Emergency Response Personnel, Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or In Need, Major Illness, and the Military.

Avon Veterinary Clinic has a family tradition of kindness and care. With over 50 years of experience caring for pets and people, you can be sure that the health of your furry family members is our top priority!

Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and farm animals in Granby, CT.

Fenton River Veterinary Hospital, with locations in Tolland and Stafford Springs, CT, helps support Dog Star Rescue’s dogs in many ways.

Ocean State Job Lot, a discount closeout retailer, has been a very generous supply donor to Dog Star Rescue over the years.

Thomas Hooker Brewery, based in Bloomfield CT next to DSR’s headquarters, brews local craft beers with a national reputation. The brewery also has a second location at the Colt building in Hartford, CT.

Since 1994, Petsmart Charities has provided more than $400 million in grants to nonprofit groups throughout North America. This helped 9 million pets find adoptive homes and provided emergency relief assistance to more than 330,000 pets.

The Petco Foundation, together with more than 4,000 animal welfare partners like DSR, inspires and empowers communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives.

SavATree is a nationwide tree, shrub, and lawn care company. Offering a range of services including tree and shrub care, lawn services, tick control, and more, SavATree offers expert services throughout Greater Hartford and beyond and has been a great friend to DSR in our dog walking area.

Ferry Law is a personal injury law firm in CT and a wonderful supporter of Dog Star Rescue over the years.

Fitness Class Training is a nonprofit founded by then 8 year old George Udall. Through $5 fitness classes this organization has raised thousands of dollars to support Dog Star Rescue’s Dog Stars 4 Veterans program.

Avon CT-based Avon Prime Meats is a family owned business providing excellent meats, fresh produce, local grocery and gourmet prepared foods. Avon Prime Meats has been a generous donor over the years.

Raising Cane’s is active in its communities, supporting over 30,000 local organizations for causes that are close to its heart. Over the past 25 years, Raising Cane’s has built a lasting legacy through support for local community organizations.

Since 2013, Athletes for Animals has successfully connected athletes with a shared passion for animals, educated the public about responsible pet ownership, promoted pet adoption, raised funds, and distributed grants to support best practices in animal welfare.

Hounds Town USA offers an affordable and refreshingly straightforward approach to pet care, including dog daycare, dog boarding, and pet spa services. Hounds Town gives dogs a place to go to embrace their natural behaviors with their pack, just as nature intended.