Starfish Animal Rescue

01/09/2024

Happy Sunday! There were a group of 5 Starfish volunteers who ventured to KRRAS this weekend to help with video temp tests, inventory support, cleaning of areas of the shelter, meeting all of the dogs/pups in hopes that we can help increase the number of dogs/pups rescued for Starfish and our rescue partners. How can you help? FOSTER! We know wonderful dogs are waiting for their forever homes in Starfish but we are trying to get as many adopted as possible. ADOPT A STARFISH DOG! That makes room for us to save another. HELP US WITH SHELTER SUPPLIES! We are sending vaccines, dewormers, flea and tick meds, newspapers, stainless steel buckets, garden sprayers for cleaning, RESCUE cleaner, even those cheap rawhides - these dogs have very little to do so they love having a rawhide a day. You would be amazed how quiet the shelter is when they all get a chew. FIND US MORE RESCUE PARTNERS! We really need more rescue partners in the Midwest and even the east coast. Groups are not looking for additional partners but, as you know, once you know something you can’t ’unknow’ it. If you know rescues or shelters that you can talk to about our KY shelters - it helps. ‘Cold calling’ doesn’t necessarily help. COME VOLUNTEER AT KRRAS! We sometime partner with local rescue partners or go on our own but the more hands means more can be accomplished. There is flexibility on dates, for sure, but leaving on a Thursday early gets you down there in the evening. Volunteer all Friday, Saturday and a little bit Sunday and usually back Sunday evening. We usually rent an air bnb or a few hotel rooms. Can email [email protected] if any questions or comment here. The first pic is Starfish volunteer with Boo Boo who was sprung today thanks to a foster (thanks Susan) Second pic who is Jasper - scared but sweet and gorgeous. Can be pulled by Starfish or a rescue partner. ms

01/09/2024

01/09/2024

🆘🆘 FOSTERS NEEDED!!!!

We have a few volunteers in Kentucky right now who can bring back animals today (Sunday) or tomorrow.

Two 6 month old, loving chocolate lab mixes Doris and Carlos. They both are living in smaller crates where they are sad and shut down but the second they are in your arms they melt and love on you 🥰

Collin (5 years) and Snoopy (2 years) are calm, well-mannered love bugs. They both wrapped their arms around volunteers and didn’t want to let go. They desperately want to be loved and have health certificates! These babies are living in crates it’s completely heartbreaking 😞😞😞

PLEASE email [email protected] or text Ellie (she’s in KY)

01/09/2024

🆘🆘 🐾🐾 SOS puppies need fosters!! 🐾🐾🆘🆘

We have a few volunteers in Kentucky right now who can bring back animals today (Sunday) or tomorrow. They have met and snuggled these babies and love them 🐾 These 3 adorable pups are calm, sweet, and all have health certificates and can leave the shelter ASAP

They just need a loving foster home! Please help us get them out! Email [email protected] or text Ellie (she is in KY) if you can help.

30/08/2024

Could Muffin be your new best friend??
Sweet Muffin has been looking for her forever home for so long - this gorgeous Boxer/Lab mix lady is around 40 lbs and about 2 years old. Her favorite hobbies including snuggling on the couch with her humans and playing with the resident dog. She truly loves her people and will do best in a home where her family is there for her lots and lots.

Guess what? Her adoption fee is fully sponsored thanks to a generous donor!

Would you like to set up a time to meet her? Just complete the online application and we will do the rest. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

Let's SHARE MUFFIN TO HER FOREVER HOME!!!

30/08/2024

30/08/2024

We hate to ask but we are OUT of adult dog food. Can you donate a bag from Costco or donate towards the purchase? Would really appreciate it. Skip the Pumpkin Spice Lattes this week please and help us feed our furry friends. Thank you ! ❤️

29/08/2024

EMERGENCY VACATION FOSTER NEEDED! TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 9/2
Want to spend a few summer days with a sweet pup?

Violet is a fun, playful, loving 11 month old35 lb Aussie Shepherd mix girl that needs a place to go share some joy while her foster family is away for the weekend. She will come with all of her supplies! She is housebroken and absolutely LOVES other dogs and kids. She does chase cats so it is best to have a cat free home.

IF you can help please complete the foster app online here and state you wish to vacation foster for Violet. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/foster/dog-foster-application
If you have fostered before, please send us a quick INBOX message and we will get back to you!

Thank you!!

24/08/2024

Here’s what we did today. Volunteer and make a difference - it will change your life.
Thank you to the generosity of Mutt Nation and Tractor Supply. Thank you for helping us help them. We are grateful.

24/08/2024

Jasper is ready to find his forever home!!! Please↪️SHARE and help his Forever Family find him! In the meantime, he also needs a new Foster Home. Please email [email protected] if you can foster this sweet boy.

Meet Jasper! Jasper is a 4 month old terrier mix scruffy boy who weighs around 6 lbs and is looking for his very own forever home! Jasper loves to run around outside with his sibling and with the resident dogs - he will likely be under 25 lbs full grown, but of course he is a rescue so we cannot be sure. We are sure that he will make a wonderful forever pet for the right family who has the time to spend with him. Jasper should be placed with a family that has a fenced in yard or is committed to leash walking him multiple times a day. Please complete an application if you would like to meet him!

If you are interested in adopting/meeting , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!

The adoption fee of $500 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!

22/08/2024

Adoptable Best Friend Alert!!
Introducing Paisley!
This sweet 10 month old , 30 lb girl is ready to fill your home with happiness and love. Paisley loves to go everywhere her foster mom does and hang out. She gets the cutest zoomies and then will play with her toys and then its nap time. Paisley loves to be wherever you and will be your little shadow. Paisley loves all dogs and would be so happy to have a playful fur sibling, but she could also do well as an only dog. She will chase cats although she is not at all aggressive. She would happily be your co pilot on a road trip and your hiking buddy on a trial. She is just al all around smart and loving girl!

Her adoption fee is $250 and she is spayed and up to date on vaccines!

If you are interested in adopting/meeting , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application .

Please SHARE Paisley everywhere!

21/08/2024

CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS! Vivi needs an adopter or a foster to adopt!
Who will open their hearts to this beautiful girl? She is apunky 1 year old Aussie Shepherd mix weighing around 35 lbs and ready to steal your heart! This energetic bundle of joy is always up for an adventure, whether it's a thrilling game of fetch or a tug-of-war showdown. A fenced yard would be her absolute paradise! This playful pup loves to make new friends, both human and canine, and would thrive in a home with another energetic dog to keep her company. (no cats please, she does love to chase them) She is already housebroken and potty trained as well!

Are you willing to foster her and maybe adopt?? Amazing, please fill out our FOSTER APPLICATION.and write that you want VIVI! https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/foster/dog-foster-application

Did you fall in love and just want to adopt her now? Even better, fill out our ADOPTION APPLICATION. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

her fee is only $199 and she is spayed and fully up to date on vaccines.

20/08/2024

❗FOSTERS NEEDED❗

Here we go again! Our next transport is THIS Saturday 08/24.

These babies need homes 🐾🐾 Every single one that we bring up is a life saved. PLEASE HELP! Fostering is free! Starfish will provide all of the supplies and vetting needed to care for your foster pup.

YOU can save a life! Please email [email protected] if you can foster. We can only bring up dogs that have a confirmed foster.

⚠️NEW FOSTERS: foster applications can be found at https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/foster/dog-foster-application you will receive a confirmation email if your application was submitted. If you do not receive an email please let us know

20/08/2024

Junior Rescuer Alert!
There are no words for how our hearts swell with pride and gratitude when the next generation of rescuers shows their commitment to helping animals in need. Anakin and Eremay, whose family adopted Marley from us last year, had a wildly successful lemonade stand this past weekend and raised $300 (yep, THREE HUNDRED) dollars which they donated to Starfish .

Can we all take a minute to thank these amazing kids? It's so wonderful to know that they will grow up and advocate for adoption. Kids can change the world.

Thank you Anakin and Eremay!

17/08/2024

Have you heard? Today is National Black Cat Appreciation Day. Lovers of these mini panthers will tell you that you don’t need a special day to appreciate them - you can enjoy them all year round! We have 3 adorable black kittens ready to find their forever homes. Check out all of our adoptable cats at https://bit.ly/saravailablecats

15/08/2024

🎉FOSTER FOUND🎉
🌼Daisy will be available for adoption next week!

🚨🆘EMERGENCY FOSTER🆘🚨

14yr old, Female Yorkie Mix surrendered to Animal Control by owners. She will be euthanized TOMORROW (Friday 8/16) if not picked up by 4pm today. We need someone to step up for her NOW!!!

‼️Please Email [email protected] if you can foster‼️

⚠️NEW FOSTERS: Please include a completed Foster Application with your email. Foster applications can be found at starfishanimalrescue.com.⚠️

Fostering is FREE! Starfish will provide all of the supplies and vetting needed to care for your Foster Dog!

12/08/2024

MEDICAL MONDAY - 🤑🙏🏻🤑 SAYLOR NEEDS YOUR HELP!
You may have been following the challenges with the KRRAS shelter - the biggest shelter Starfish and our rescue partners pull from. We received word last week that there would be a change in leadership and on this past Weds the shelter was turned over to the new leadership. But with that came having to meet workers, actually put the time in to train them, and figure out supplies. Unfortunately there was ZERO Rescue cleaner which is what protects all of the pups and dogs from parvo. We ordered a gallon to start and sent back 5 gallons with the transport on Saturday. There were 100 volunteers at the shelter Saturday which is impressive; but - the damage was already done to the babies. Saylor is one such pup who is paying a big price. He went home with a volunteer (thank you M) but started showing signs of parvo yesterday evening. He is currently hospitalized and we are praying it was caught early and he will survive. Please make a donation if you can, to help us help Saylor.

Without a foster, intervention and Medical Care, Saylor would have died - we are hoping our fast response will save him. 😢Fortunately, the clinic has that fancy monoclonal treatment for parvo and he will get his dose today.

Today we are asking that you🚫Skip the Coffee☕️House Drive🚙Thru and make a small donation to⭐️Starfish instead! Every little bit helps us to save so many🐕dogs & cats🐈in need. Pets who desperately need & deserve a second chance at a better life. Thank you for supporting ⭐️Starfish Animal Rescue!!!❤️

07/08/2024

❗FOSTERS NEEDED❗

Our next transport is THIS Saturday 08/10.

These babies need homes 🐾🐾 Every single one that we bring up is a life saved. PLEASE HELP! Fostering is free! Starfish will provide all of the supplies and vetting needed to care for your foster pup.

YOU can save a life! Please email [email protected] if you can foster. We can only bring up dogs that have a confirmed foster.

⚠️NEW FOSTERS: foster applications can be found at https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/foster/dog-foster-application you will receive a confirmation email if your application was submitted

31/07/2024

Some of our adoptable pups are showing off pics from their recent photo shoot - aren't they beautiful! Meet Flo, Blackberry, and Jax! These sweet faces have been waiting months for their family. Who would like to consider an adult dog to add to their pack (human or canine!). They are all looking for their perfect forever homes, and you can find out more about each one here: www.starfishanimalrescue.com

Want to meet a pup? Apply here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

Please share our fur models with everyone you know! Thank you for your support and help.

31/07/2024

Thank you so much Mutt Nation, Tractor Supply and Rescue Pack! We are honored.

26/07/2024

PUPPIES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
Meet Butter, Oat, Chip, and Oreo! These are pittie/lab mix pups born to sweet Mama Cookie around 5/10 and looking for their forever homes!
We are asking for families that are home often so they can spend lots of time helping them to grow into happy adult dogs. Kids should be 8 or older please. If you want to meet them, please complete your application ASAP!

https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

26/07/2024

We have a transport coming in Saturday - are you able to foster a few pups?

26/07/2024

Sally and Dot are a pair of lovely kittens looking for a home. They are around 4 months old and we would love to find a home where they could stay together! These sweet sisters have always been together and as you can see, they love to snuggle together when they are not playing or hanging out with their foster family. Please share and help us find the purrrrrfect family for these adorable kittens! Interested in meeting them? Apply online at https://starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application

25/07/2024

*911* can someone help out and foster this gorgeous guy? Foster to adopt woudl be amazing as well. Buck is staying with one of our vetting partners in a kennel, and while he is treated like a king, they need the space freed up. Let us talk about Buck! He is 2 years old and 55 lbs of love and joy. He LOVES all dogs (he is pictured with his BFF below), is good with cats, and is crate trained and housebroken. Oh, he also plays a mean game of fetch! Can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and complete your foster application here, mention that you want to foster Buck!

https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/foster/dog-foster-application

Please share this guy !!!

20/07/2024

ADOPTABLE DOG !!!! Meet Jim!

My name is Jim and I am a happy and carefree guy. I am about 2 years old and weigh around 35 lbs. My breed is anyone's guess! Plott hound, lab, cur... I just know that I love everything about life now that I am in a home with a family. I love hanging out with my dog “brother” and we play all the time. Nothing makes me happier than a good cuddle, scratch, or just sitting next to you on the couch, chilling. I love spending time outdoors sunbathing and going for walks. I’m pretty good about going potty outside but still need some practice. My crate is my night time sleep spot and sometimes I’ll hang out there during the day to relax. I’m really smart and have mastered basic commands. I would love to be part of your family and can’t wait to find my forever home.

The adoption fee of $300 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations

If you are interested in adopting/meeting , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application .

Please share Jim to his forever home!

19/07/2024

🤑$5 Friday🤑

Tigger arrived as a sweet, energetic dog. But it wasn’t long before his grave health condition was revealed. Tigger has advanced Lime Disease and is suffering from Kidney Failure. He will require very expensive prescription diet, and ongoing medical care as he is likely a Hospice patient. His disease is beyond treatment, so we will keep him comfortable and provide him with everything that he needs to extend his life, no matter the cost. Please make a donation if you can, to help us help Tigger!❤️‍🩹

Without Rescue intervention and Medical Care, Tigger would have surely eventually died, scared and alone in the world.😢Fortunately, they are all under our wing and making their way to a better tomorrow… thank you⭐️Starfish!

Today we are asking that you🚫Skip the Coffee☕️House Drive🚙Thru and make a small donation to⭐️Starfish instead! Every little bit helps us to save so many🐕dogs & cats🐈in need. Pets who desperately need & deserve a second chance at a better life. Thank you for supporting ⭐️Starfish Animal Rescue!!!❤️

18/07/2024

Genevieve Balcerak, our very own
🎟️Yeti❄️Cooler❄️Raffle🎟️Winner, has received her cooler! Her Starfish dog Brooksley knows that he’s the best prize in the house, but he still thinks the new cooler is pretty🥶COOL! Enjoy Balcerak Family!!!🎉

16/07/2024

Adoptable Dog Alert!
Sweet Timothy has not even had one single application. How is that possible? Timothy is quite the gentleman, and is a perfectly mixed breed (Lab/Cattle dog) and a perfectly beautiful pup. About 2 years old and close to 50 lbs, Timothy loves his people. He also is super friendly with other dogs and loves to play. He is going to make such a great pet for some lucky family. Send in your application to meet this boy here https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application

16/07/2024

It's time for
🎄Christmas in July🎄… with Bonus Loot!

Support⭐️Starfish Animal Rescue by donating Freedom Harnesses and help more dogs find homes!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS!

Go to the 2 Hounds Design website and decide how many Freedom Harnesses you would like to donate...
http://2houndsdesign.com
When you purchase 3, we donate 4 (group receives a total of 7 sets)
When you purchase 6, we donate 7 (group receives a total of 13 sets)

Fill in your Adoption/Rescue group's information, including
Starfish Animal Rescue
25317 Scott Drive
Plainfield IL 60544
[email protected]
Phone Number (so we can ship your donation to them!)
include any notes about sizing or colors (we are primarily in need of Medium)
We will ship your order direct to Starfish Animal Rescue Plus Bonus Loot! Starfish will also receive additional harness/leashes that are like new, but unsellable - which they can use with pups to help them learn polite leash walking skills!

http://2houndsdesign.com