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Parenting – May Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | June 2, 2025

Hi Everyone! Here we are! Smack in between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! This time of year is full of lots of perspectives, from big parties and celebrations to some…

Resilience – April Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | May 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! It feels like it took a while for spring to get up and running, but it has hit the sanctuary in a big way over the past couple…

Blossoming – March Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 31, 2025

Hi Everyone! Spring is coming! It may not feel like it quite yet, but there are some warmer days on their way. In the meantime, it’s wonderful to look around…

Big Green Friend – February Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! There are lots of players involved in making the magic of the sanctuary happen. There’s the staff, the volunteers, the donors, and all of our other supporters. There…

Cool Tricks – January ’25 Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | February 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! Wow! Has it been a cold January!! Let’s hope February and March take it easier on us. While this weather can be rough on us humans, it’s even…

Wishing – December 24 Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | January 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! You hear it everywhere at this time of year. “Best Holiday Wishes!” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas!” “Wishing You and Yours a Magical Season!” This time of…

A Taste of Home – November Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | December 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! With Thanksgiving just a few days ago, I’m sure many of you are still working your way through some delicious leftovers. Food can mean so much to us,…

On the Dark Side – October Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | November 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! I am a huge fan of all things creepy and spooky, so this is definitely my favorite time of year. I’ve got back to back horror movies playing…

Changing Seasons – September Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | October 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! One of the great joys of working at the sanctuary is watching the seasons change. Seeing the winter snow melt away and make room for spring growth, or…

Nurturing Our Nature – August Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | September 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! With 48 acres and 9 cottages, there’s lots to care for here. Thankfully, we have an amazing crew who are up for the challenge. As summer winds to…

Feed The Beasts 2024

By Heather Wildman | August 30, 2024

Our Feed the Beasts campaign has been a friendly month-long fundraiser competition between two of our beloved Sanctuary Guest species: The Cats vs. The Dogs! This battle between the beasts…

Adoption Update: Cole

By Heather Wildman | August 14, 2024

In the summer of 2018, a Connecticut Animal Control office received calls about a young stray dog who had been frequenting a grocery store parking lot. He had no ID…