This isn't just a contest; it's a chance for your amazing rescue dog to become a star and for you to cherish their professional photos for years to come!
The top 12 pups will receive:
- A Professional Photo Shoot at The Delamar Hotel: Imagine stunning, high-quality photos of your dog taken by a professional photographer at the elegant Delamar Hotel!
- A FREE 2026 Calendar: Of course, you'll receive a complimentary copy of the calendar featuring your superstar!
- Fame (and Furry!) Fortune: Your dog will be seen by thousands! We'll be marketing the calendar to our 28,000+ Facebook followers and 10,600+ Instagram followers. Plus, your pup will bring joy and a reminder of the incredible impact of dog rescue into homes all year long.
Ready to see your Dog Star Alum featured in homes across New England? Let's get those votes in!
At
Dog Star Rescue, we're a passionate,
volunteer-run organization based in the
Hartford, CT area, dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in need. We work tirelessly to rescue loving and loyal pups, both from local owner surrenders and from overcrowded shelters in states like Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana, where they face euthanasia. Our incredible team of
volunteers provides these dogs with essential medical and emotional care, helping them transition into their loving forever homes. We're proud to have placed
over 7,000 dogs with new families to date!
Our volunteers are the heart of Dog Star Rescue, dedicating countless hours each week, driven by their love for dogs and the personal satisfaction of making a difference.
Born from a grassroots effort by experienced dog lovers, our mission is to guide dogs to a safe passage and a new life. Our name,
Dog Star, comes from Sirius, the brightest star in the Canis Major ("Greater Dog") constellation, symbolizing our commitment to being a guiding light for every dog we rescue.