Sanctuary News
Feasting – November Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! It’s that time of year again! Time for family, fun, and most importantly, great food! Food can have some complicated feelings attached to it, especially at this time…
OC Spirit -October Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! For this Halloween time update, I’d like to talk about spirit. But not the spooky kind. I’d like to talk about the spirit of generosity, gentleness, compassion, and…
Until the End – September Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! We all know it. It’s the hardest part of loving our canine and feline friends. They are so often gone from our lives far too soon. Given our…
A Tribute to Josie
At Our Companions, Josie’s story began with us six years ago when she was trapped as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project in New Britain. Someone was trapping community cats,…
Feed The Beasts 2023
The competition is back and our Sanctuary guests are hungry… to win the challenge! Our 6th annual Feed the Beasts competition is here! We have two Amazon wish lists- one…
In the Garden – August Sanctuary Update
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 of many new pets and humans…
Featured Pet: Arya
Arya is an awesome, happy Pug with lots of love to give. She lived with a single family since she was a puppy. She got along great with kids of…
Free to Choose – July Sanctuary Update
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 in the room and instead talk…
The Pathway Home – June Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! The most eye catching and momentous development at the sanctuary this month is, of course, the paving of our driveways and parking lots at long last. This has…
Henry & Katharine K. McLane Leadership Society Reception
On May 20th we held the Henry & Katharine K. McLane Leadership Society Reception and Sanctuary Celebration at our Ashford Sanctuary for the first time! It was an extra special…
Making Friends – May Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! It’s not always easy making friends. I’m sure many of you have experienced this at some point in your life. You’re in a new, strange place. You’re not…
Rx Gift Card Drive Success!
With budget planning and construction of the cottages almost complete, Our Companions always likes to be five steps ahead in ensuring we are fully prepared and capable to care for…