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We are a small team dedicated to rescuing, providing medical care, and rehabilitating dogs. Join us in making a difference, one dog at a time.

From rescue to finding forever homes, we strive to give each dog a chance at a happy, healthy life. Starfish started many years ago now Easter April 2011 to be precise, before the name Starfish was given the founder was involved for many years with a larger Organisation and then proceeded to help smaller ones in the form of fostering/rehoming, photographer etc, it was something that was organically growing for many years without really realising it as she gained more experience, more like minded people. In April 2011 while in Spain she visited a small rescue there full of the most beautiful dogs over 50 dogs with no hope of every finding homes run by a group of lovely individuals also feeling very overwhelmed - she said she would help two of them and go from there and that was how the Starfish name was born - already knowing this lovely poem and still to this day use it as our ethos you cannot help them all but these one you do "it makes a difference that one"

To run a rescue properly the dogs need Vet care, assessing properly, behavior issues worked with, matching up with the right home not just any home and back up for life - do this properly seem very overwhelming but seeing the forgotten souls in Spain helped make her brave and Starfish has slowly grown since that day collecting along the way a team of like minded people who worked together for the greater good of the dogs in their care. Still to this day she helps the rescue in Spain where it all started with helping with photographing, assessments, spreading the word with the local people in Spain but sadly because of the current situation in UK where us along with other rescues are completely overwhelmed with the number of dogs that need help we are unable to justify bringing dogs over from another country. Our Vets SPA are an invaluable part of the wheel for Starfish without them we think it would be impossible to do what we do and their help, support and love for our dogs is part of the magic of our rescue. We do not help dogs in big numbers as we are a small team but the dogs we do help nothing is compromised from their health care to end result their forever home so please do not be offended if we do not feel you are a match Starfish is always about the dogs and they will always be our priority. We provide ongoing support for the lifetime of the dog, we know things change and issues may crop up and we want to ensure our adopters always feel supported. If there are ever issues we cannot resolve or changes in circumstance which cannot be overcome, we offer full rescue backup for the lifetime of our dogs – this means they will always be rehomed by us after all avenues are explored.

03/11/2026

Jolene & Donny action shots🥰🥰

03/11/2026

Sebastian was also one of those 3 and has had his first big boy groom doesn't he look beautiful 🥰

He was the most nervous but he continues to make baby steps with his family 🥰🥰🥰

03/11/2026

Lovely Galen one of the 3 dogs that were so terrified when they first arrived ..

Fast forward to his forever home he is putting his scary past behind him and living his bestest life ❤️

02/11/2026

Morning from Jolie who’s having a bad hair day and will have a little trim around her nose later so we can she her eyes 🥰

01/11/2026

Remember darling Ray from a breeder he had to have two eye operations was so nervous now in his forever home living his best life ❤️

He’s brilliant. Very happy little lad. Literally frolicks his way through every day. He’s very loving, very funny and is probably the most characterful dog I’ve ever known! 😍

01/11/2026

Little Jolene continues to thrive ❤️🐾

Our lovely little Jolene continues to do so well alongside her brother Donny, who will be joining his forever family in just a week!

We do have concerns for Jolene, and we're keeping a close eye on her while we wait for her to grow older and stronger before she can have her operation. She will also need another heart scan, so for now, we're taking each day as it comes and hoping that, with a little more time, she'll be ready for the next steps in her care.

But as you can see from these photos and videos, Jolene isn't letting any of that get in the way of being a happy puppy! She's busy having fun, enjoying life and making the most of every moment with her brother.

We couldn't ask for more than that. ❤️

A huge thank you to Aunty Alison for loving and caring for our special little girl and giving her the very best chance to grow and thrive.

One day at a time, little Jolene. Keep enjoying life, sweetheart. ❤️🐾

31/10/2026

RESERVED.

❤️ Where is Ferran’s forever person? ❤️

Meet Ferran – a gorgeous young Pointer with a heart full of love and a whole world still to discover.

I’ve spent quite a bit of time with this lovely boy in Spain, and I really don’t understand why he hasn’t caught someone’s eye yet. 🥰

Ferran is approximately 12 months old and, like so many dogs in Spain, was found dumped. We can only guess that perhaps he was no longer wanted as a hunting dog, but whatever his past, he has so much to offer the right family.

He is a friendly, happy boy who enjoys both people and other dogs. I’ve watched him around lots of different dogs, and he really is a lover, not a fighter! If another dog shows any aggression, Ferran simply removes himself from the situation. No fuss, no drama – he would much rather be friends.

And what a lovely character he is! ❤️

We’ve been out and about together in the car, visited cafés and shops, and even enjoyed a trip to the beach, where Ferran decided a seagull was worth chasing and ended up having a paddle in the sea! 😂

The best way I can describe him is a puppy in an adult dog’s body. He’s full of enthusiasm, curiosity and that lovely youthful zest for life. He hasn’t learnt everything yet, but that’s part of the joy of adopting a young dog – helping him discover the world, learn his manners and grow into the wonderful companion he has the potential to be.

Ferran is a Pointer, so he will need an active home that understands his breed, can give him plenty of appropriate exercise and enrichment, and is happy to put time and patience into his training. He is strong on the lead and gets very interested in everything around him, so he will need someone prepared to work with him rather than expect a perfectly trained dog straight away.

In return, you’ll have a bright, affectionate, fun-loving young dog who is ready to start his next chapter.

Ferran doesn’t need to be a perfect dog. He needs someone willing to help him become the best dog he can be. Could that someone be you? ❤️

🏡 Ferran is looking for a loving, active home that will give him the time, guidance and companionship he deserves.

🎥 There are more photos and videos of this lovely boy on our website, where you can get to know him a little better:

https://starfishdogrescue.co.uk/ferran-pointer-m

📩 If you think Ferran might be the boy for you, please email [email protected] and we’ll happily send you our questionnaire.

Please share Ferran’s story. His person might be out there, just waiting to meet him. ❤️

Starfish Dog Rescue – finding the right homes for the dogs who need us.

31/10/2026

Rosie's little chunky monkeys are 4 weeks old! ❤️🐾

Where has that time gone? Our little ones have hit the 4-week mark this week, and I think I'll let their pictures and videos do the talking so you can see for yourselves just how well they are thriving!

They are starting to give Aunty Celia plenty of fun and games, and I suspect a few headaches too, as they grow in confidence and begin exploring the world around them.

They've already had quite a few of Celia's friends come to visit, including young children, so they're getting used to meeting different people and experiencing new things as they grow.

Not that I'm entirely sure these babies needed any help in the confidence department! 😂 They seem to be more than ready to take on the world already!

It's such an important time in their little lives, and we're so pleased to see them growing, developing and becoming the happy, confident puppies they should be.

A huge thank you to Aunty Celia for all the love, care and hard work she's putting into raising Rosie's babies. ❤️

Now, I'll leave you to enjoy the photos and videos of our little chunky monkeys. I think you'll agree they're doing rather well!

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31/10/2026

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https://starfishdogrescue.co.uk/

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