Organization News

In the Garden – August Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips / September 1, 2023
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Hi Everyone! Summer is starting to wrap up. It’s been quite a busy time, with the completion of the new buildings and the arrivals…

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Featured Pet: Arya

By Heather Wildman / August 11, 2023
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Arya is an awesome, happy Pug with lots of love to give. She lived with a single family since she was a puppy. She…

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Volunteer with OC

By Heather Wildman / August 11, 2023
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There are two different ways for you to volunteer at Our Companions! One way allows for an in-depth experience with a specific program that…

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Free to Choose – July Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips / August 2, 2023
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Hi Everyone! Independence Day. The peak of summer activity. I’m going to skip right by the big, booming, blasting, dog and cat terrorizing elephant…

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Adoption Update: Chance

By Heather Wildman / July 7, 2023
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Just a puppy, Chance was fostered by a family that had been fostering dogs for several years. They had two other dogs at the…

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Farmers Market Fun

By Heather Wildman / July 6, 2023
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The Spruce Street Farmers Market in Manchester, located on Market Field at 163 Spruce St., takes place every Wednesday from 4:30-7:30PM from June to…

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The Pathway Home – June Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips / July 3, 2023
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Hi Everyone! The most eye catching and momentous development at the sanctuary this month is, of course, the paving of our driveways and parking…

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Featured Pet: Sophie

By Heather Wildman / June 6, 2023
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Sweet Sophie’s story started when she was first adopted from a rescue by a lovely couple at only 8 weeks old. She thrived with…

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Henry & Katharine K. McLane Leadership Society Reception

By Heather Wildman / June 6, 2023
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On May 20th we held the Henry & Katharine K. McLane Leadership Society Reception and Sanctuary Celebration at our Ashford Sanctuary for the first…

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May’s Low Cost Pop-up Wellness Clinic

By Heather Wildman / June 6, 2023
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We had another wonderful pop-up clinic event at our Valerie Friedman Program Center in Manchester this past May! A big thank you to Dr.…

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