| Who We Are |
STAR, Saving the Animals of Rowan is a 501c3 organization committed to improving the conditions for the abandoned dogs of Rowan County, KY. Our few members work to find safe and loving homes or rescues for dogs that find themselves in the Rowan County Dog Pound. STAR members are dedicated to reducing the number of dogs euthanized due to the overcrowded conditions of this rural shelter.
STAR is not the dog pound. We are a VERY small group of caring people who save pound dogs. Our goal is to get dogs out of the pound and to the safety of a rescue or a new home. We can only help dogs outside the pound when space and funds are available. If you are local you can either give STAR a few weeks to work on placement for your dog or you can take your dog to the pound. We do NOT have a facility and we do NOT have nearly enough foster homes. We work solely on donations. Our STAR email is not answered everyday, please be patient. It may take up to 3 days to return emails. |
| Foster & Save Lives |
Please consider providing a temporary home for a puppy or dog that is up for adoption. Send us an email if you have a safe place to foster a dog for a week or two...or longer. Fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do in rescue! Watching these dogs blossom after getting out of the shelter is just so amazing! |
| Wish List |
Collars (especially strong small and medium sizes)
Cleaning supplies/trash bags/latex gloves/etc.
Food
Eagle Pack Holistic Solution, excellent product to fix little tummies
Dewormers including Praziquantel for tapeworm
Funds for vetting/pull fees/additional meds/etc...see paypal buttons & chip-ins
Gas cards for our transporters
Nylabones/Kongs/easily sanitized toys
Pens and tarp covers...we have a Lowes locally that carries them
Jiffy Tags ID tags for transport
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Transport Crates
Frontline Spray
Blankets
Puppy pads
Leashes
Ivermectin
Puppy vaccinations
Adult vaccinations
Ex-Pens
Dog houses |
| Rescues Welcome! |
We are also in need of good rescues that can commit to Rowan dogs on a regular basis. We can help arrange transport. The Rowan County Dog Pound is always full! We need immediate assistance but please do not ask us to hold them for you as we have no foster space and are currently boarding dogs. Email us if you can help STARRescues-owner@yahoogroups.com. We answer emails by critical importance. Please be patient. Click here to get a rescue application. |
| Donate |
We can not help these dogs without your support. Please consider making a donation to help STAR help the dogs of Rowan County.
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| Adopting a Friend |
Adopting a dog is a commitment. Dogs need fresh food, water, and safe environment, and you. No dog should ever be chained nor should it be expected to "know the rules." As a responsible pet owner we must help our new four-legged friend understand what good manners include. Before adopting a puppy or dog make sure that all family members are in agreement and will contribute to the care and training of your new family member. If you adopt your dog through STAR the adoption cost is equal to the cost of the pound fee plus any veterinarian care required to provide you with a healthy animal. STAR adoptions are subject to approval via references and home visits. Email us to inquire:
STARadoptions@yahoo.com |
| Come Visit Us |
STAR works with the Rowan County Canine Shelter but we are NOT the dog pound so check the site to see who is still at the pound! Meeting with our foster dogs are by appointment only. Responsible pet owners are welcome. Please do not condemn your dog to a life on a chain. Chaining a dog 24/7 is cruel. |
| About the Pound |
Dogs that are adopted from the pound will be given their first shot. The adoption fee ($50) includes a rabies vaccination and spay/neuter (required for all adoptions). Remember if you call the Rowan County Dog Pound the answering machine will take a message. However the dog pound CANNOT return long distance calls. So please be patient and call them back. STAR does not answer the phone at the pound. Please adopt a dog and spay/neuter your pets.
The Rowan County Canine Shelter is located on Bullfork Road, west of Morehead, KY off Route 60. New hours are Mon - Thur 9am to 3pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm. The Shelter is closed on Friday and Sunday. You may also call the Dog Warden at 606-784-4930 for additional information and directions.
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