Some of the most meaningful rescue work happens far from the spotlight, and these smaller groups are proof of that. Pack Leaders Rescue Of CT, East HartfordPack Leaders Rescue of CT brings a hands-on, road-tested approach to animal rescue that sets it apart from many smaller organizations. PawSafe Animal Rescue, Inc., EllingtonNearly three decades of animal welfare work have given PawSafe Animal Rescue a depth of experience that shows up in everything from its programming to its broader community philosophy. It is a reminder that rescue work is not always about being the biggest. Dog Star Rescue, BloomfieldDescribed as Connecticut’s largest all-volunteer dog rescue, Dog Star Rescue operates with zero paid staff and an enormous amount of collective heart.