NorthStar WI Dog Rescue & Advocacy

01/13/2025

Topo is a 4 y/o male hound mix who is looking for a new home. Topo is a sweet and affectionate dog who loves nothing more than to cuddle up on the couch with his humans. He is also athletic and loves to run around and play games like frisbee and chase tennis balls. He is very intelligent and has been taught a lot of tricks using positive reinforcement techniques. To learn more about Topo visit his bio page - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/topo-74762536/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

12/21/2024

Vegas has landed with a great rescue in Kenosha. Thanks to everyone who helped Vegas on this Journey.

11/21/2024

11/15/2024

Vegas is still seeking a family. Can y'all help him by sharing this post? Here's a recent video of him playing with his foster brother. Here's his bio - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/vegas-73570193/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

10/16/2024

Let's get Vegas to his forever home! This young bi-color GSD is ready to go! Can you help us spread the word! He is currently being fostered in the Milwaukee area.

To learn more about Vegas - see his bio: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/vegas-73570193/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

Apply for Vegas here: https://www.northstarwi.com/adopt/

09/11/2024

EMERGENCY: Do we know anyone who can foster a 2 year old male German Shepherd Dog. This will buy him more time to find a forever home. Vegas' family must rehome him due to landlord issues. He currently lives with several kids and another dog. We only have a couple of days to save this dog. If turned back to the shelter - he will most likely be euthanized as he can't handle the stress of that situation.

09/03/2024

UPDATE: A new home has been found!!!

Angus (left) and Sadie (right) are looking for a new home. They are brother and sister from different litters (same parents) Both are Australian Shepherd & Border Collie mixes. They have been raised outside on a farm in Dane County and are really hoping to find a new farm or country home. They can be adopted together or separately. They are very smart, loving, affectionate and protective as these breeds are known to be.

Learn more about Sadie , 5 y/o spayed and up to date on vaccinations - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sadie-73012687/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

Learn more about Angus, 4 y/o, neutered and up to date on vaccinations https://www.petfinder.com/dog/angus-73012349/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

08/26/2024

Oh my goodness, Take in all the feelz with Jingles here. LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!!

He is an adorable mix of Boxer and a Treeing Walker Coonhound. Please share this post and his story! NorthStar is helping the owner with rehoming. Jingles is 7 years old, neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He's low activity and has lived with other dogs in the past but is leash reactive so slow intros are necessary. To learn more see his profile and owner contact info here:

https://post.rescueme.org/24-08-04-00256

and

https://home-home.org/pets/a7cb6e46-17ab-4e83-9f62-14d5f78a0774

05/30/2024

Hello Wisconsin and Wausau Folks! I'm a Wausau native currently living in Oklahoma where we have a serious problem with stray cats and dogs. This little guy showed up in our yard on Sunday and according to our local laws, he has served his 3 day stray hold. I've shared him to multiple pages, Reddit, Nextdoor and made a found report as required by our local shelter and no owner has stepped forward.

We've named him Shrimp Scampi and he's an intact male, approximately 1 year old. He has an umbilical hernia and a retained baby tooth, both of which can be corrected at the time of his neuter. He is very people, dog and child friendly. He's playful and loves to cuddle. He hasn't shown any signs of aggression and doesn't bite at hands like many small dogs have a tendency to do. He's house trained but doesn't walk well on a leash yet. He'd be the perfect dog for a recently retired family or a stay at home parent. He's very playful and has an adorable personality. I think he'd even be a great prospect as a therapy dog for hospitals and nursing homes.

He will be vaccinated and microchipped but it's up to his new family to get him neutered and have the surgical corrections I previously mentioned. Neutering is non negotiable and I will require proof of a vet appointment to at least have a surgical consult. I will ask that you provide a vet reference and disclose other pets in the home as well as their spay/neuter status. If you or someone you know is interested, please email me at [email protected]. I am not asking a rehoming fee but I will be picky in choosing the best family/fit for him.

A little background about myself, I’ve spent a year working at a high volume shelter in Oklahoma and the last two years working in a vet clinic. I've also volunteered and fostered for a number of rescues. I can provide references regarding my background if necessary.
I'm coming home to visit for the weekend on June 19th. Ideally, he would have an approved adopter prior to us getting there and then we can meet up with his new family that weekend. The biggest reason I'm asking for vet references is because I won't be able to meet anyone in person ahead of time.

05/17/2024

Dax has new photos on his bio page - He's asking that you check them out! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/dax-71595330/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-advocacy-wi446/

05/17/2024

Oh boy, Look at that face! Penny is looking for a new home. She is a 3 y/o Border Collie Mix about 30lbs. She gets along with resident cats and a dog. Read her bio to learn more and Please SHARE!
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/penny-71690721/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-advocacy-wi446/

05/08/2024

Check out Dax! He too needs our help in finding him a new family. He's currently in the Madison, WI Area. This young GSD/Husky/Lab? male is 2.5 years old. Needs a quieter home with less free-roaming people/animals coming into his yard. Typical GSD.... NorthStar WI is helping the family with rehoming. Please share his bio - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/dax-71595330/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-advocacy-wi446/

05/08/2024

Can everyone share Bodie's bio? He is a sweet dog who is in need of a new home. He is currently residing in the Kaukauna, WI area. NorthStar WI is helping the family with rehoming. Learn all of Bodie's amazing qualities in his bio located here- https://www.petfinder.com/dog/bodie-71595106/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

04/02/2024

Sapphire could really use a hand in finding a new home. She is a young, smart and fun dog! Please share this post! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sapphire-71080996/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

03/27/2024

Where are the GSD lovers? Meet Kenny, a 5 yo FEMALE who is seeking a new family for her best life. She is a bi-color and is a very typical GSD. She was surrender to a local vet clinic and is being foster by one of the staff. Help us spread the word! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/kenny-71170595/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/

03/18/2024

Oh my...Look at that face! 2 y/o Sapphire needs our help in finding her "fur-ever" home Here's her bio - https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sapphire-71080996/wi/madison/northstar-wisconsin-dog-rescue-and-advocacy-wi446/