PupStarz Rescue in New York City is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer-run animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of companion animals. They focus on rescuing dogs and cats facing euthanasia at public shelters and in potentially abusive homes.
PupStarz Rescue has been saving hundreds of lives every year since their founding in 2015 by placing animals in foster care until loving forever families can be found. They're committed to the welfare of their animals by offering post-adoption support, such as positive training techniques.
As a non-profit organization, PupStarz Rescue relies entirely on the energy and kindness of their volunteers and foster families, public donations, and adoption fees to survive.
Can you help support the wonderful work that PupStarz Rescue does? Consider adopting a new furry friend from their shelter, and save not one but two lives: the animal that will become your pet and the next one that fills its space.
With so many animals in need of forever homes, you're sure to find the right pet for you at Pupstarz Rescue. Keep reading below for more information on their adoption process and fees.
Interested in adopting a new pet from PupStarz Rescue? Here's how it works:
Adoption fees at PupStarz Rescue are as follows:
*Bonded pairs must be adopted to the same household.
Your adoption fee covers all medical treatment before adoption, spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, and a leash and collar for dogs.
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.
