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Our Companions is Hiring!

By Susan Linker / November 19, 2021
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Our Companions Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is seeking a Director of Canine Behavior Programs!  This newly created position is responsible for Developing, Managing, Marketing…

Re-Homing Your Dog

By Paul Johnson / November 18, 2021
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by Kelly Alver At Our Companions, people often contact us asking for help in finding a new home for their dog. We take these…

Saying Goodbye: Making the Difficult Decision to Euthanize a Beloved Pet

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Jennifer Barrows Our pets are important to us – they offer companionship and comfort and often are considered a member of the family.…

The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet: Helping Dogs to Safely Interact with Your Toddler

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Tammy Wunsch When you brought your new baby home, you probably worked with your dog to make sure that he would accept this…

Ticks, Ticks, Everywhere Ticks

By Paul Johnson / November 10, 2021
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by Jennifer Barrows Ticks are having a good year – have you noticed? If you’re like most residents of Connecticut, you probably have seen…

Adoption Update: Leo

By Heather Wildman / November 3, 2021
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Finding out through the grapevine, a woman learned about Leo and his sad situation. His owners were moving and they were planning on leaving…

Helpful Tips for Walking Multiple Dogs

By Paul Johnson / October 27, 2021
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By Jessica Beganski If you have multiple dogs and walk them at the same time, you may have experienced one or all of these…

Starting Off on the Right Paw: Welcoming Your Newly Adopted Dog the Right Way

By Paul Johnson / October 14, 2021
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By Jessica Beganski Through her work as Our Companions Canine Operations Director, Marie Joyner has witnessed first-hand the transition hundreds of dogs have made…

My dog tried to bite someone recently. What should I do if she does bite?

By Paul Johnson / October 13, 2021
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by Kelly Alver There are a variety of reasons why a dog may bite. The dog could be in pain, feels threatened, wants to…

The Votes Are In On Retractable Leashes

By Paul Johnson / October 7, 2021
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by Lyn T. Garson, CVT, CCRP Take a poll. Ask veterinary professionals, behavioral trainers, groomers and doggie day care providers about their most hated…