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Featured Pet: Vinnie

By Heather Wildman | May 29, 2020

At four years old, Vinnie has experienced quite a lot in such a short period of time. Still, this Rat Terrier has proved throughout everything, he’s one tough cookie with…

What’s Next – May Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | May 29, 2020

Happy Summer!! It was such a relief to start seeing nature start exploding back to life this month. Leaves on the trees and blooms on the bushes have started to…

Little by Little – April Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | April 30, 2020

I don’t think it would be exaggerating to say that this has been the toughest month since the sanctuary first opened. Volunteers, and in a bigger sense, people, are a…

A Tribute to Cosmo

By Heather Wildman | April 1, 2020

Cosmo was living with a gentleman who unfortunately passed away. His family wasn’t able to keep him long term, but was able to provide him with a home until there…

Featured Pet: Dobby

By Heather Wildman | April 1, 2020

Being only five years old, Dobby has experienced quite a life in such a short amount of time. Found initially as a stray in Louisiana, his leg was poorly mangled…

Feeling Lucky – March Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 29, 2020

With all of the uncertainty, disruption, and hardship of the coronavirus and its impact on our lives, it’s only natural to let our perspectives be dominated by everything that has…

Fat Tuesday – February Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 7, 2020

Mardi Gras was just over a week ago, which as you all know, translates to Fat Tuesday. That got me thinking about the extra pound or two on my cattle…

Featured Pet: April

By Heather Wildman | February 26, 2020

During her first night at the Sanctuary, April immediately hopped up on our laps, seeking love and affection. It’s been almost a year since her arrival to the Sanctuary, and…

A Tribute to Chloe

By Heather Wildman | February 26, 2020

Chloe and her sister Cleo originally lived with an elderly woman their entire lives until she was no longer able to care for them and needed to enter an assisted…

A Tribute to Henry

By Heather Wildman | February 26, 2020

Henry’s story begins when he was originally adopted from a rescue after a first-time dog owner took pity on Henry and wanted to take him home. She soon realized that…

Keeping Warm – January Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | February 7, 2020

It may not really feel like it yet, but we are smack in the middle of winter in Connecticut. That means that the big issue on everyone’s tongues is keeping…

Secret Admirer Wish List

By Heather Wildman | February 1, 2020

Hello Our Companions Supporters! It’s that time of year when love is in the air. We know how much you love the dogs and cats here at the Sanctuary, so…