Dear Readers: I recently was made aware that Star-Mar Rescue was to be avoided by would-be adopters seeking to rescue dogs needing a "forever home". (Adam M.) How uninformed, misleading, untrue, and unwarranted you statements are! I have first-hand knowledge of the organization as I am a parent to one their rescued dogs. I also have been to several of their foster parents homes and find the conditions better than my own home! When most rescue organizations would have euthanized unhealthy and unstable dogs (and other animals) from deplorable conditions, Star-Mar steps-in and immediately finds reliable and appropriate foster homes. Many times they take them into their own homes until ready for adoption. It is dog heaven and it is heartwarming to see these once abused and scared dogs playing inside and out! Star-Mar does more that rescue dogs and other animals from abusive environments. They immediately provide medical care, screen potential adopters to ensure each animal's care and new home is a loving and nurturing home. They provide helpful information about adopting animals with backgrounds of abuse, and offer an on-going support system if problems arise. My little Mazie is a "poster-child" for Star-Mar Rescue. Her rehabilitation took over a year but through their encouragement, visits, and knowledge, we prevailed! We love her and appreciate that Star-Mar Rescue gave her a second chance to life! I don't know where you got your information but it is untrue and unwarranted. Star-Mar is one of the best advocates for abused animals I know! read more

The previous review must have confused Star-Mar with some other operation, like a puppy mill. Star-Mar is a wonderful organization. I adopted our second dog--a mini poodle mix--from Star-Mar 2.5 years ago. I found Buzz, our second doggie, on petfinder.com. What impressed me about Star-Mar initially was how thorough the descriptions of the adoptable pets were; Star-Mar was completely honest about every aspect of the dogs' health and personality not only in the online description, but also during our telephone conversations. I was convinced that Star-Mar goes to great effort to make sure potential adopters know everything Star-Mar can ascertain about the pet as well as to make sure the dogs are sent not only to good homes, but to homes that will work well for them. After our telephone conversations, I went to Wooster, OH to meet the dog I had inquired about. The dogs were in a beautiful home and they were all clearly loved and extremely well cared for. This visit was followed up by a visit to my home and a meeting between my first dog and the dog I hoped to adopt. The meeting went very well, so we went through with the adoption that day. Star-Mar was careful to make sure that this was a good match every step of the way. I continue to travel to Wooster, even though it is about an hour away from my home to make appointments for my dogs at the veterinarian used by Star-Mar. I recommend this rescue enthusiastically and without reservation. read more

OK, mysterious Adam M. of Columbiana, OH (although, I must say the vindictive tone of your review sounds more female than male!!!) can we get your real name and information???? probably not.....so here's mine ... Eliza Bordenkircher, tyedye1000@msn.com.....Wooster, Ohio. Star-Mar Rescue is the complete opposite of how you have described it. And the people that run it are "TOP RATE". Shame on you, LIAR. We have adopted 2 dogs from Star-Mar .....the entire place is immaculate....and the dogs run around freely in huge fenced areas with grass. The barn is lovely...the area were the dogs live is more like a family room than a kennel. The care that was taken to make sure we were matched up with the right dogs was absolutely heart warming. So Ms. Adam....I don't know if you are blind or delusional or what your problem is??? But you are most probably NOT a Christian person. The Star-Mar people do this because they LOVE animals!!!! You posted this bogus review because you are a HATEr. Well, that is my "TRUE REVIEW" of Star-Mar Rescue and I could go on and on...Please, anyone who is interested in hearing more wonderful things about the Star-Mar ladies please contact me by e-mail. read more

After having been told about Star-Mar Rescue by a very dear, trusted friend I decided to look at their web site. There I saw a perfect little Yorkie that I feel in love with. I contacted Star-Mar, went through their application process (which I felt was a perfect process to make sure of a good fit). After my application was accepted, I drove to my dog's foster home to pick her up. My little Emmy Lou was fostered in a BEAUTIFUL home in the country and was very attached to her foster mom. Again, I was impressed. She had been very well cared for and before I left the home, the foster mom made sure I knew Emmy's routine, what she liked to eat and more information that was pertinent to my being the real mom. After the adoption, the foster mom and owner of the rescue continued to email me of anything they could think of so I could know my precious dog better. I'm not sure Adam has ever been to the Star-Mar that I know because all of his comments are totally false according to my experience. I have told everyone who is even thinking of adoption about Star-Mar. This is the only Rescue I would ever go to because of the love and care I found in my first visit there. read more

I agree that Adam does not have the correct rescue organization. This is my experience with Star-Mar. Three years ago, I adopted an Amish puppy mill yorkie. She was in deplorable condition when she went into rescue. She lived in the bottom level of a stack of wire cages. She had been breed repeatedly and had a double hernia as a result. Due to her diet of gruel, her teeth were one solid mass of tartar. The breeder released her to Star-Mar because she was unable to eat, starving and her puppies died. She was no longer useful to them. Star-Mar literally saved her life. She received a dental and hernia surgery before I adopted her. She lived with her foster family for a month where she received more medical care, was fed a healthy diet, groomed and cared for for the first time in her life. My references were checked before adoption, and I am still in contact with her foster family. I would recommend Star-Mar to anyone looking to adopt and applaud them for the work they have done to rescue puppy mill dogs. read more

A year ago my husband and I adopted a sweet little Yorkie from Star-Mar rescue. I have no idea what Adam is talking about because he obviously did not go to Martha's home where her foster dogs are kept. She lives in a beautiful house on many acres and the dogs stay in the house with her family and eight other dogs. It is not only a gorgeous setting but immaculate and loving. Our little girl was well cared for and loved and continues to greet Martha with great enthusiasm when she comes to our home to visit. Adam is apparently has some sort of twisted vendetta and should not be allowed to slander such a respectable organization that does so much good for dogs in need. Martha is extremely particular about who adopts her dogs to make sure that the pairing is the best for the dog and the new owner. Shame on Adam for spreading lies. And shame on Yelp for allowing this to continue. I will no longer utilize this site and will tell everyone I know about the unscrupulous practice this site allows. - Rev. Shirley MacFarland read more

I adopted my Chinese Crested, Sachi, from Star-Mar Rescue and went personally to pick him up. My friend and I were greeted by Martha and several very happy and healthy dogs. Her home and property were beautiful and clean and it was obvious that she has a great love for the dogs she takes in. They responded to her with the love, enthusiasm and loyalty that only well-cared for dogs display. She was so attentive to each of them and shared a wealth of knowledge regarding health related issues and training that I value to this day. The dogs had the run of the house while we were there and respected the areas they had been trained to stay out of. They also had a huge very clean yard to play in. I cannot say enough good about Star-Mar Rescue and Martha and I would not hesitate to adopt from her again or recommend the rescue to any of my friends. It's too bad not all rescues share the high values and life-time commitment to their adopted dogs that Star-Mar does. read more

Adam, I do not believe you were ever at Star-Mar. You are a malicious individual spreading lies for an unknown reason. Maybe you think you are helping some other cause, i don't know. But this is what I know: my wife and I have been at Star-Mar. The rescued dogs do not live in a barn, they live in the owners house. Yes, in the house. They are fed a diet of grain fed beef...I mean these animals run the house. We have never seen such love. Yes, we have adopted from them and we will again and we will tell everyone our story. Unlike you, Adam, which is probably not your name, I am at full disclosure. Call me, anyone, or call my wife, we will tell you the true story. So hide Adam, or come clean. My name is John MacFarland. Call me at 330-721-6686 and i will tell you the truth about a woman named Martha and the absolutely courageous work she does. read more

I have adopted 3 dogs from Star-Mar Rescue over the past 6 years and have encouraged my friends and family to do the same. The dogs are clean, groomed, vetted, and cared for like family members. I have never met a more committed and compassionate animal savior than the woman that heads this rescue. She has guided me through behavioral and health issues with the dogs long after adoption because she has a life long commitment to the animal. Many of the animals she takes in her rescue are the throw aways. Her compassion , patience ,and rehabilitation have given me the the best 4 legged friends a person could ask for. I feel blessed to found this rescue and encourage anyone to take a look and consider adopting from Star-Mar Rescue. You won't be sorry. read more

I adopted a shih-tzu poodle mix from Star-Mar Rescue. Before she was in rescue she was in horrible condition, matted, scared out of her mind, dirty and all in all just a mess. Star-Mar Rescue brought her back to the perfect condition she is in now. She was fostered in a wonderful home with 4 other dogs and completely rehabilitated. I have nothing but good things to say about Star-Mar, they do not breed horses and their dogs are kept in excellent condition. Martha goes out of her way to make sure that the dogs homes are perfect for the family and dog. She does home visits and has the potential adopter fill out an application along with the home visit. Star-Mar Rescue is an excellent rescue!!! Without them I wouldn't have my best furever friend! read more

WHY IS MY 5 STAR REVIEW BEING FILTERED AND TAKEN OFF ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER TRUTHFUL 5 STAR REVIEWS???????? WHAT IS GOING ON YELP????? ONLY THE FALSE NEGATIVE REVIEW IS BEING SHOWN. This is one of the most reputable rescues that I have been in contact with! I have adopted two dogs from Star-Mar and have had an awesome experience. I went to this rescue to adopt my dogs and it is a beautiful rural residence. All dogs in this rescue's care are fostered in homes where they are a part of a family until adopted. My dogs were house trained, socialized and well mannered when I adopted them. They were former puppy mill dogs so this says a lot!! I highly recommend this rescue to adopt your forever furry friend! read more

I have adopted two dogs from Star-Mar Rescue. This is a great rescue. It is small and the dogs are well-cared for. Star-Mar dogs receive all necessary vet care (and then some.) One of my Star-Mar dogs is now participating in competitive agility in three venues and has numerous titles. The Star-Mar foster homes feed a high quality food and some even feed raw diets. I don't think Adam M. is talking about the Star-Mar Rescue in Wooster, OH. The dogs in this rescue live in good foster homes and receive excellent care. All adopters are invited to visit the dogs in the foster home and the dogs are always clean and well-groomed. read more

Debbie W. New Castle, Pa. I don't know who this adam is but he has certainly not been to Star-Mar rescue. I have 5 dogs,all from different rescue groups and I was so much more impressed with Star-Mar than any other. She was clean and well cared for and lived in her foster mothers home with her dog. They took every possible step to make sure I was the right person to adopt this little girl. Any questions I had about her after she came home, they were there to help me with. I was sent home with all vet records, plus lots of other helpful information. When it comes time to adopt again I will most assuredly go back to Star-Mar! read more

Star-Mar Rescue in Wooster, Ohio is an outstanding group. I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a dog. We have adopted two dogs from Star-Mar. We were very impressed with the immaculate facilities, the health and appearance of the dogs, and Martha's deep commitment to rescue and finding only the best homes for the dogs. The dogs we adopted were well cared for, up to date on vet care and she was totally honest about their strengths and where they still needed work. She has always been available to give support and advice when needed. I would strongly recommend Star-Mar Rescue. read more

Great experience in adopting my two dogs on two separate occasions! My dogs were fostered in homes where they were socialized, house-trained and obedience trained before coming to me. This rescue went over and above to ensure that my dogs were healthy and going into a good home. I highly recommend this rescue! read more

Great Place to adopt a dog. Best foster momma in the world. Dogs sleep on Leather Sofas in front of a fire place :-) A doggie door gives them access to a beautiful fenced in back yard with huge majestic oak trees. I love the dog I adopted, she is the BEST! read more