Starfish Animal Rescue

Sage is a gentle 1-year-old German Shepherd male pup who is looking for a very special kind of home. He’s a sensitive soul who can be shy with new people and new situations, and he needs a patient, understanding family who will give him the time and space he needs to feel safe.

Sage does best in a calm, predictable environment where he isn’t rushed to “be brave.” Trust is something he builds slowly, but it is incredibly meaningful once earned. Having a confident, friendly resident dog in the home is required for Sage. Another dog helps him feel secure, shows him the ropes, and gives him the reassurance he needs to come out of his shell.

When Sage does trust you, he truly shines. He becomes loving, loyal, and deeply connected to his people, making him a wonderful companion for someone who understands that the best relationships are worth waiting for. His ideal family will celebrate small victories, move at his pace, and find joy in watching a shy puppy grow into a confident dog.

Sage is looking for a home filled with patience, kindness, and another canine friend to guide him. In return, he’ll offer quiet devotion, gentle affection, and a bond that’s built on trust and understanding.

Learn more and apply at:

https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sage-25c4eb88-bfe2-43dd-9555-6b879a1f5df8/il/aurora/starfish-animal-rescue-il599/details/

This post is a few days late. Sorry.

This past weekend, despite having a skeleton crew, we were able to provide transport for 134 pets in need from SE Kentucky. Much thanks to our fosters who continue to step up to help save lives, our rescue partners, the Kentucky Shelters and community, our transport intake team, drivers and all of the Geneva volunteers. It truly does take a village.

On Saturday, we went to Hazard KY to host a Hip to Snip clinic. We were able to fix 23 LARGE dogs and 39 cats. We, to date, HAVE NOT received any grant funding but are hopeful that we will receive some funding in 2026. It is such a desperate situation down there. We were able to do this clinic because of the generosity of Starfish foster and volunteer Jenny J who donated the cost of the medical team. Thousands of animals will not be born because of her. We are grateful. Special thanks to our veterinary team, Core Team, volunteers and Lori M who drove down with me to volunteer. Thank you to the armory staff and the community who are honestly so grateful for the clinics. I’m adding the donate button in case you might like to help.