Starfish Dog Rescue Animal rescue service in Stroud, Gloucestershire

Deborah Holloway

"I cannot thank Gilly and the Starfish team enough for the wonderful work they do to help these lovely dogs find the love and homes they deserve. Poppy (was Peaches) was a shut down, scared little dog rescued from the streets of Bristol when Gilly from Starfish took her into her home and within a week of being loved and cared for she began to emerge into the amazing little dog she was always meant to be. The whole process of adoption was based on how well our family fitted Poppy’s personality and needs. The whole process although centered around the needs of the dog was also made as smooth as possible for us too. After a drive up from Devon we were met with a much needed hot cuppa and a warm kitchen full of happy dogs before we all set of for a walk in the woods to get to know each other - dogs and humans! Gilly and the team also remain on hand to help with any queries and are always pleased to get updates on progress. Thank you Gilly and Starfish for my lovely little girl who is now living her best life 🥰"

Jane Bright

"I’ve had Lola now for just over a week now and it’s like she has been with me forever. She settled in incredibly well and there’s no doubt that this was helped immensely by the kind and loving foster care provided by Jackie and Rob while Lola recovered from her operations and continued to be assessed. I met Lola quite soon after she came into the care of Starfish and I immediately knew she was the one for me but also knew that she had quite a journey to bring her back to full health and fitness under the care of Starfish and their wonderful vets. During Lola’s time in foster care, I received daily updates, photos and videos and I also made further visits to spend time with her. I couldn’t wait until she had healed and was able to come to me. The time, devotion and work that Gilly and her dedicated team of foster carers put in is second to none, and their number one priority is finding the best possible homes for the dogs that come into their care. Thank you, Gilly, Jackie & Rob for the loving care provided to Lola and for providing the opportunity for me to adopt this beautiful girl into her forever home. She is an absolute joy and I am looking forward to our long and happy future together. Gilly and the Starfish team are like no other rescue and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is seriously considering adopting a rescue."

Cat M

"We recently adopted Chico through Starfish Dog Rescue and are very grateful and happy that we did – both to have him in our family and for the care behind the work Starfish do.Chico’s profile was full, thoughtful, and thorough and showed the care the team take to get to know each individual dog and to advocate for them. Communication was open and clear about Chicos needs and the adoption process. We felt supported, and appreciated the time taken to talk things through, as well as the check-ins during his first few days.Chico is the sweetest lad – curious, clever, and cheeky. He is settling in well and gaining in confidence, which is testament to the work and love he enjoyed in foster. We feel very lucky to have found him through Starfish."

LellaB

"I am so pleased to have found Gilly and the Starfish Dog Rescue organisation. Gilly together with her amazing team of foster pawrents are so professional and caring in finding exactly the right home for the dogs that come into her care. It has been great to welcome little Betty into our home where she has certainly settled in straight away and I am sure this is because of her lovely foster home environment whilst being assessed. Thank you Gilly & Fiona for all your help and support in matching us with Betty."

Anne Burton

"Excellent rescue organization. They work hard to match the right dog to the right family. Full rescue back up. Daisy and I love Henry to bits."