Photo courtesy STAARSTAAR rescues abandoned dogs, like the two pictured above, that were recently put up for adoption.
Organization rescues and shelters dogs for adoption
Sharon Mosher has a passion for saving dogs and finding permanent homes for them. Since 1988, when she helped found P.A.L.S. of Katy—now South Texas Animal Adoption Resource, or STAAR—more than 4,000 abandoned, abused and stray animals have been rescued, cared for and placed with families in southeast Texas.
"We are a no-kill adoption agency and sanctuary for dogs," said Mosher, the director of STAAR. "We have a 32-animal capacity and we take in new dogs as some go out [to permanent homes], although if an emergency arises, we'll make it work."
Initially the program was geared toward providing foster homes for dogs, but a shelter program was initiated as the number of dogs increased. STAAR focuses on rehabilitating dogs—many of whom have become afraid of people—so they can be united with families interested in adopting.
STAAR works with a number of no-kill groups that assist a variety of animals and specialty dog breeds. For example, cat rescues and adoptions are referred to Adopt A Cat.
