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    Pupstarz Rescue

    4.4 (88 reviews)

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    Duke

    I had a wonderful experience adopting Duke through PupStarz. The process was smooth, and the team was supportive and responsive every step of the way. You can truly tell how much love and time his foster put into him -- it made such a difference. Duke is the sweetest boy and has already brought so much love into my home. I'm incredibly grateful for this experience and everything PupStarz does to connect dogs with the right families. Highly recommend! -- Rita

    Samantha M.

    We adopted this adorable border collie named Gunner from one of PupStarz Rescue's lovely fosters last week. He was just the medicine we needed to help us get through the loss of our previous rescue, who recently passed due to a splenic tumor. The process to adopt was simple, quick, and thorough. We had no holdups, and our new baby is already acclimating himself with the whole family! Thank you PupStarz!!!!

    Carla M.

    I was recommended by my manager, who has fostered for Pupstarz rescue for many yrs. I was looking to foster to adopt, and they were so helpful and informative on the process. They are very responsive with any inquires or support you may need. These people are heroes and I am truly so grateful that my fur baby was given a second chance because of them. If you are looking to foster, adopt, or donate to an amazing non-profit organization, this is your chance to help them make a difference in helping these resilient animals!

    Brianna B.

    I adopted my first dog through Pupstarz in 2022. I had never owned a dog on my own before and they were the first rescue to get back to me while still doing a thorough review of my application. Because the initial dog I applied for already had applications from other people, they worked with me on finding another dog. I was able to "foster to adopt" a puppy that fit my criteria and had not yet been in foster care. This made me feel more at ease knowing I had a few days to decide if my new puppy was actually a good fit for me before the decision was final. After my puppy got a little older and I became more experienced, I started fostering with them. I've fostered 6 dogs so far (one which I kept). One of the things that sets them apart from other rescues is their partner shelter. Their partner shelter acts more like a sanctuary therefore the dogs are truly taken care of and you can tell the difference as opposed to other more over crowded shelters. I can't recommend Pupstarz enough! They are one of the most efficient rescues when it comes to reviewing applications and trying to get dogs adopted yet they still do thorough checks to ensure safety for both the dog and the adopter. I love both of my pups so much as well as all of the dogs I've fostered.

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    Brian M.

    We adopted our dog through PupStarz after volunteering with them, and they really do an outstanding job. We've worked with other rescues, and PupStarz stands out for how carefully they vet applicants to make sure each dog goes to a safe, loving home. If you notice a string of one-star reviews posted on the same day, it's likely from someone who was denied adoption for not being a good fit. Don't let that throw you off. They provide great support for fosters, cover medical care, and are just good people doing great work. Highly recommend!

    Lisa B.

    I had the best experience with Pupstarz! I got this little cutie last week from then. he is exactly as they described and his foster, Clara, is great! I can't express how grateful I am to them for chasing me to be Bennie's mom!

    PupStarz was fantastic to work with. They obviously love the animals they place so very much. We interacted with multiple people easily and quickly and were placed with the absolutely perfect pup for our home. I can not begin to praise them enough. I've adopted through a few different agencies and the records sent of medical treatments and vaccinations were so beautifully done. I may never adopt through another rescue again, and I've volunteered for other nationwide rescues. And, now we have the most amazing, healthy, happy, beautiful boy living with us here in Maine.

    I first learned of PupStarz by a friend of mine who has adopted 3 amazing kittens from them. I recently adopted a kitten through PupStarz and it has been the most exciting and seamless process! Her foster mom Kristina was so accommodating to me and was able to bring the kitten to me; and the shelter itself was so helpful in making sure I had all of her records and even set up her spay appointment for me. I can't recommend this organization enough! Thank you PupStarz!

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    Adopted a dog through PUPSTARZ RESCUE and they were very helpful & smooth process. Great foster mom also.

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    I have 2 pups from pupstarz and have been so impressed with how much they care about every doggy!

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    Thank you for all the love that you have given Nicolette, Mary!

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    Thank you Caitlin! She looks like she is right at home :)

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    Thank you for rescuing! These two kittens received a wonderful home!

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    Thank you for giving Radcliffe a wonderful home, Phillip!

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    Pupstarz Rescue - petadoption - Updated June 2026

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