Organization News

Our Companions is looking for a Jack Russell Terrier of All Trades!

By Stephanie Montemerlo / January 2, 2020
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With 47 acres of land, six buildings, five play yards, and over two miles of hiking trails, there is a lot that needs upkeep…

Community Cat Food Haul

By Heather Wildman / January 2, 2020
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There was certainly a great deal of gift giving this holiday season! Between our Secret Santa wish list and our Year-end Sanctuary Challenge, we…

Featured Pet: Ralph

By Heather Wildman / December 31, 2019
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In his previous home, four year old Ralph was experiencing a severe urinary blockage. Though it’s not completely understood how urinary obstruction occurs; infections,…

Gifts of Securities

By Susan Linker / December 20, 2019
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Gifts of Stock and SecuritiesGifts of stock may be made directly to Our Companions. When transferring gifts of stock, please notify Susan Linker, 860-242-9999,…

Happy Holidays from Our Companions!!

By Paul Johnson / December 16, 2019
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With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, we so appreciate your continued dedication to Our Companions, and especially the dogs and…

Generosity – Holiday Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips / December 16, 2019
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This is a busy time of year for everyone, and that definitely includes all of us here at the Our Companions Sanctuary. Luckily for…

Adoption Update- Penelope

By Heather Wildman / November 30, 2019
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Penelope arrived to the Sanctuary in 2018 needing care and medical attention at around 3-5 years old. Her teeth needed to be desperately cleaned…

A Ghost Story – October Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips / November 4, 2019
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It probably won’t be a surprise to anyone that I’m a big fan of all things creepy. So, of course, October is my favorite…

A Tribute to Clementine

By Heather Wildman / October 31, 2019
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Clementine was brought to animal control early last year after his owner passed away. We don’t know much about his life in the home,…

The Sanctuary’s Seventh Birthday

By Heather Wildman / October 31, 2019
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This past October, the Sanctuary has been open for a whole seven years! Seven years of forming trusting relationships, seven years of mental and…