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Chill Out – January Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | January 31, 2022

Hi Everyone!I’ve always felt that this is a pretty difficult time of year. The fun and frenzy of the holidays is over. The deep cold has really set in. Snow…

Lend a Helping Paw!

By Heather Wildman | January 19, 2022

Would you like to lend a helping paw at the Our Companions Sanctuary? We’re looking to hire a Part Time Sanctuary Canine Caregiver.  This position performs the general caregiving tasks…

Home for the Holidays – December Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | January 5, 2022

Hi Everyone! Home for the holidays! It’s a common theme for this time of year. And it can bring a special sense of warmth and comfort. The concept of home…

Shh…It’s a Secret!

By Heather Wildman | December 2, 2021

Shh…it’s a secret! Secret Santa, that is! It’s that time of year where we get to spoil our Sanctuary guests with lots of yummy treats, fun toys, and other enrichment…

Thanks a Million – November Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | December 1, 2021

Hi Everyone! As you all know, gratitude is the name of the game working in the non-profit world. It’s a cornerstone of the work to be grateful for all of…

Sanctuary Birthday 2021

By Heather Wildman | November 3, 2021

After being unable to celebrate in person last year, we kept our fingers crossed this year for our annual Sanctuary Birthday Party. Every year our entire OC community is able…

Scary Times- October Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | November 1, 2021

Hi Everyone! October is the best! The best weather! The best food! The best scenery! And of course, the best holiday: Halloween!! I love the way people’s creativity blooms and…

A Tribute to Charlie

By Heather Wildman | September 30, 2021

Prior to coming to the Sanctuary in April, Charlie lived with his only owner in a home. After noticing Charlie was tethered outside for a couple days, a worried neighbor…

Goodbyes – September Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | September 30, 2021

Hi Everyone! Goodbyes are tough. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances, or how happy the event might be, losing a piece of your world is hard. We’re social creatures. It’s…

Featured Pet: Parker

By Heather Wildman | September 1, 2021

Still a kitten at seven months old, Parker was found abandoned in a cat carrier at a bar. A Good Samaritan brought her to animal control where we heard about…

Adoption Update: Ragan

By Heather Wildman | September 1, 2021

Ragan, an eight year old black Lab mix, found herself at the Sanctuary last year along with two other dogs, Ari, a nine year old Beagle mix, and Whiskey, a…

OC is Recruiting New Volunteers!

By Heather Wildman | September 1, 2021

We are very happy to announce that our volunteer programs are back to being fully operational and we are now recruiting new volunteers! With the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic,…