We are so thankful to these wonderful partners – who have become friends. Their support helps us continue to save more dogs and care for them.

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.

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.

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 Heroes 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.

Aspell Law is a leading workers’ compensation and personal injury law firm based in Farmington, Connecticut.

Find your new best friend and adopt a pet with Petfinder! Browse pets from their network of over 14,500 shelters and rescues.

As part of their commitment to giving back to the community, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation have always had a deep appreciation for community volunteers.

Members are women 18 and older from a variety of backgrounds who are united by their passion for community service. What they all have in common is a desire to volunteer some time and energy to help those in need in their community.

Walmart today is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better. We are on a mission to meet our customers and members wherever they are, with the things they want, where and how they want them.

The Mitchell Auto Group has grown to become one of Connecticut’s premier dealers for seven automotive brands in their Farmington Valley area stores. Their ties to the people of Canton, CT, and the businesses and organizations that operate here are of huge importance.

Google Ads is an online advertising platform developed by Google, where advertisers bid to display brief digital advertisements, service offerings, product listings, and videos to web users.

The foundation supports animal welfare organizations and provide resources to underserved communities, which includes helping to reduce the number of animals in shelters and rescues.

The foundation brings together the people, knowledge, investments and passion to make Greater Hartford a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work and raise a family.



