Starlight Terriers

Here at Russell Refuge, our primary goal is to find forever adoptive homes for our little charges. However, over the years we have provided sanctuary for some special individuals who we consider permanent residents of the refuge as well as those who are undergoing a healing process and not yet ready for adoption. We call these our STARLIGHT DOGS.

You can help these dogs -- or any particular dog that touches your heart -- with a tax-deductable monetary donation, a Pet Smart gift certificate or even just one new toy or bone knowing that your caring will make a difference in their lives. You can also support them by purchasing a Star Bright Set from the Charm store. Thank you for your kindness. Here's a list of the current Guardian Angels.

Princess Sex: Female Age: 14 years Coat: Broken Color: Tan/White Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Princess Wishes For ... Princess likes warm snugglers, sitting in the sun and rubber toys that squeak. Princess's Story Princess came back to the Refuge when her family's life circumstance changed. She is lovingly called our "brillo pad" since her old age has made her rough coat very wiry and coarse to the touch. She adores her walks, loves sniffling in the bushes for rodents and has a three legged run which would put any four legged Jack Russell to shame. Princess will spend the rest of her days being cared for by the Refuge volunteers and made comfortable and happy into her old age.		Stella Sex: Female Age: Teenager Coat: Smooth Color: Brown/White Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Stella Wishes For ... Monetary gifts will enable us to build another "habitat" area similar to Jimmy and Dakota's for Stella and a buddy. Stella's Story A JRT mix with the most haunting eyes, Stella has seen so much in her lifetime that one cannot imagine what she has endured. She was captured in a hav-a-hart trap in Brooklyn last year -- a feral dog born on the street, had puppies on the street and never had any positive contact with humans. But for all that has befallen her, she is a very kind dog with no inclination to bite. Stella has been a major project. She now accepts the leash and truly loves long country walks and though not quite comfortable being petted, she is finally discovering "play." Stella is a wonderful, deserving, mysterious creature...and her eyes are becoming softer every day.
Ashley Sex: Female Age: Teenager Coat: Smooth Color: White Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Ashley Wishes For ... Ashley would appreciate another comforter (used is fine) as she must have a big, cushy place to disappear into when resting. Ashley's Story A New York City shelter dog, Ashley has been to three adoptive homes since her arrival. She does not like "husbands" and could probably still be adopted to a single, anti-social, tolerant, kind woman as she is actually very affectionate with her person. Ashley fell in love with two of the male dogs she was housed with and mourned when they were adopted. She now has a new buddy to boss around. We call her our "Little Fruitcake."		Bandit Sex: Male Age: Teenager Coat: Broken Color: Brown/White Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Bandit Wishes For ... Bandit doesn't think life could get any better then what he has at the Refuge...well, except maybe if he had even more cookies and chewies. Bandit's Story Bandit is a funny looking little JRT mix; all brown with white paws and a tip on his tail. He was dropped off here extremely frightened but has improved enough to be handled by all of us. Bandit counts on his "routine" of breakfast, play time, nap time, cookie time, dinner time, cookie time again and bed time; any deviation is upsetting to him. He has found his security and enjoys life fully. What a joy to see him run, leap with glee over and over again, roll in the grass and then run some more. The left side of Bandit's face was somehow injured before he came here, resulting in a "flat area" and the loss of sight in that eye.
Patches Sex: Male Age: 6 years Coat: Smooth Color: White/black Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Patches Wishes For ... Patches likes odd shaped toys he can play with or nap on and he's a nut about all types of treats. Patches's Story Patches came to us when he lost his owner and no else in the family wanted him. Though he's adjusted to life here, we continue to work with him in hopes that one day, he may again have a family all for himself.		Roy Sex: Male Age: Teenager Coat: Smooth Color: White/brown Starlight Become a Guardian Angel What Roy Wishes For ... You can help make Roy's days more interesting with big chewy bones and rugged "tire biter" toys. Roy's Story A tall, beautiful, athletic guy who enjoys playing ball, frisbee and leaping fences. We just adore this dog and wish there was someone who would understand, love and protect him as we do. Roy is a dog who loves too much and as such, is over-protective of those he cares for. For now, his options are few.