Our Companions Animal Rescue

16/06/2024

Can you show us the difference between these two photos? ...Trick question! There is no difference! Missy Moo shows us how she earned that nickname! 🐮

15/06/2024

For those in the Manchester area, Snow White the black and white tuxedo cat has been missing since Wednesday, 6/12. She is 4 years old and is microchipped. She was last seen near Center Street and Linden Street. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Snow White, please call 734-600-3463. Thank you!

15/06/2024

Help us get the party started! With our small animal cottage opening soon, we want to welcome our new small animal guests with a housewarming party! Please consider purchasing a housewarming gift from our Amazon wish list filled with crucial supplies to make our small animal friends feel right at home!

Opening our first-ever small animal cottage has been a huge endeavor and we appreciate all your help to successfully welcome our doors to these animals in need of our specialized care. You can view our housewarming gifts here: https://a.co/i4B0ssM.

14/06/2024

Meet a new feline friend at the Sanctuary- Sushi! This young girl was found in a community cat colony in New Haven by a Yale police officer who wanted to help her find a home. Sushi has been very affectionate, sweet and snuggly since her arrival to our Sanctuary! She still needs to be vetted and spayed, but we won’t be surprised if this girl isn’t with us for long! Welcome Sushi! 🍣

13/06/2024

Please give a warm OC welcome to our newest canine cutie at the Sanctuary! Say hello to Frankie! This beautiful girl is a 13 year old Chihuahua and a little less than 10lbs. She does have a bad right eye where she has little to no vision, but it is stable and does not need to be removed. She was previously in our Rehoming Program due to her owner moving and unable to bring her with him, but we thankfully had space at our Sanctuary and invited Frankie to join our OC family! Though she hasn’t been with us for long, Frankie is already making a ton of new friends and loving all the attention she’s been receiving! We’re so happy to have her and shower her with love! Welcome Frankie! 😍

12/06/2024

Someone caught a magic carpet ride all the way home! Congrats to Aladdin on getting adopted! Aladdin’s story first started when he was found as a kitten in someone’s garage with a de-gloved mandible. Surgery repaired his mandible and he had a complete recovery! He arrived to our Sanctuary in need of socialization and care. Aladdin was nervous and shy, but soon flourished during his time with us. He absolutely loved all the playtime, attention, and adventure he found at our Sanctuary! He thrived and had tons of fun playing with the other kitties, though they weren’t too sure what to do with this big ball of energy! We’re so happy to have found a home where he can continue having fun, bonding with his family, and enjoying more adventures! We’ll miss you, Aladdin!

11/06/2024

We are happy to announce that our sweet, softy Teddi Winkles was adopted! Teddi unfortunately lost his home and family after his owner sadly passed away. Teddi’s whole world got turned upside down and he was quite wary of this big change when arriving to our Sanctuary. Thankfully with some patience and love, Teddi learned that he could trust his new friends and environment and began showing his adorable affectionate side- which even included belly rubs! We’re so grateful for Teddi’s trust and the bonds he made with us at the Sanctuary, and even more grateful that he has found another home and family to continue loving him. We wish Teddi Winkles lots of cuddles and purr as he enters this exciting, new chapter! Congrats Teddi!

10/06/2024

Our Companions welcomed Lauren & Alexandra from Glastonbury Hot Yoga to host a relaxing yoga session for our community! We meowed doing Cat and Cow and we woofed when we did Downward Facing Dog! Thank you to everyone that came to breathe, stretch, and have fun! And a special thank you to Lauren and Alexandra for donating your time to our community!

09/06/2024

Angel has a large range of beautiful smiles, whether she’s chasing after balls or showing off her adorable teefies! 😆😁

08/06/2024

We are happy to announce that our handsome, noble boy Count Maxwell has been adopted! Found as a friendly stray, Count Maxwell arrived to our Sanctuary being very sweet, affectionate, and playful! He showed us quite the range of facial expressions and made friends with everyone he met! We’re so happy he found his purrrfect match to continue having fun with his family! Congrats to the Count and his new home! 😊

07/06/2024

**UPDATED PICTURE AND DESCRIPTION** For those in the MA area, Jupiter went missing on 6/4 in Three Rivers, MA. Jupiter was wearing a blue collar with sushi on it. He's mostly orange, but has white on his face and paws and has a little red mark on his nose/whiskers. Tail and back legs have visible stripes. He is very skittish - He is also microchipped. Jupiter was last seen at the crossroads of Cheney Street and Palmer Road. For any information regarding the whereabouts of Jupiter, please call 734-600-3463. Thank you!

Jupiter is a lost CAT missing in Three Rivers, Massachusetts 01080. Please help Jupiter reunite with its owners.

07/06/2024

WE DID IT! Thanks to all of your generosity, we reached our goal of $75,000, which unlocked that additional $25,000! That’s $100,000 to . The animals at our Sanctuary rely on our support, for their medical and behavioral issues, during emergency health crises, and for routine, every day care. We could not take on these challenging cases without your generosity. Thank you for helping us take in and care for cats like Wavy Gravy and Aladdin, and dogs like Champ and Brooke, and so many more. We are immensely grateful for the outpour of support from our community.❤️

06/06/2024

Someone is ready to have fun! Our lovely Dog Team has been keeping pretty Princess quite busy with field trips, training class, and summer fun in the play yards! 😄☀

05/06/2024

It’s not too late! Help us unlock an additional $25,000 by making a gift before midnight. We’re a little more than half way there to reaching $75,000 and unlocking an additional $25,000! We are so grateful for the generous support we have received thus far. Tag an animal lover in the comments below to help spread the word and give us the final push we need to unlock $25,000. Thanks to your support, we are able to take in cats and dogs with these pronounced challenges and truly . For more information, and to be a part of our Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/.

05/06/2024

At Our Companions, we believe every animal deserves the royal treatment, especially those with chronic skin conditions. Our dedicated team turns their medical treatments into a “spa day,” ensuring these lovable pups get the care and comfort they deserve. Milo, Neo, Scout, and Brooke all receive regular “spa day” treatments for their various conditions.

Milo's undercarriage and inner thighs are prone to irritation, so after his walks he gets a medicated spray and ointment applied to help combat discomfort. He gets regular baths and a coconut oil “massage” to help combat the irritation and dryness.

With Neo, he's had seasonal alopecia since last winter, so he also gets the bath time treatment and coconut oil applied topically to reduce his hair loss.

Scout is prone to allergies and gets a topical calming “mousse” applied to his undercarriage to help prevent itchiness. He also gets eye drops to help lubricate his eyes after a necessary surgery made it more difficult for them to close fully.

Brooke gets frequent “pedicures.” She is unfortunately prone to foot infections, so she gets foot soak “training” to get more comfortable with her feet being handled, along with antifungal ointment applications as needed.

Thanks to your generous support, we can continue transforming these dogs' lives. Every donation helps us provide the best care possible, making a world of difference for dogs in need. by making a gift today: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/!

05/06/2024

Wavy Gravy is the purrfect example of a cat that has had a lot of ups and downs. He came to the Sanctuary in late 2020 after attacking his former housemate. He had a history of bladder crystals, which can lead to serious complications. Wavy suffered from another urinary blockage in his first few months with us, which required an emergency vet visit and catheterization.

Over the years, he’s had a laundry list of health issues. Staff noticed his appetite decreasing, along with vomiting and gastrointestinal distress. After a round of blood work and ultrasounds, he was diagnosed with a GI disease and received daily meds and a prescription diet to help. This seemed to improve his overall wellbeing, until his health took a turn for the worse - again! He started to lose weight and acting lethargic.

After another round of blood work, Wavy was diagnosed with diabetes. He started to receive insulin twice daily and had his blood glucose monitored with an implanted glucose meter so we could know exactly how his blood sugar was doing at any given moment. Thankfully, after several months of treatment his diabetes went into remission! We continue to closely monitor his appetite, respiratory rate, and mood to make sure he’s feeling his best.

He is a very affectionate, snuggly, and confident cat who charms all his volunteer friends who give him lap snuggles, playtime, and his hallway escapades. We know it will continue to be a challenge to find this roller-coaster boy a forever home due to his health history. But no matter what, thanks to the generous support of the Our Companions community, we know we can always be there for Wavy Gravy and all of our other Sanctuary guests. Ultrasounds, insulin, prescription foods, glucose monitors, and emergency vet visits are all costly.

Make a gift today to support this work and : https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/!

05/06/2024

For those in the MA area, Jupiter went missing yesterday on 6/4 in Palmer, MA. He's mostly orange, but has white on his face and paws and has a little red mark on his nose/whiskers. He is also microchipped. For any information regarding the whereabouts of Jupiter, please call 734-600-3463. Thank you!

05/06/2024

Blue has been found and is back home! Thank you for everyone that helped spread the word!

For those in the Windsor Locks, CT area: Blue went missing Sunday (6/2). She got out of her residence at the Concord Way Condominiums behind 7-Eleven (see flyer for map). She is smoke gray, vaccinated, and very friendly. She was last seen near the Concord Way Condos, in between Concord Way and Halfway House Road in Windsor Locks, CT. For any information regarding the whereabouts of Blue, please contact her owner 24/7 at (413) 801-2939. Thank you

05/06/2024

The day is finally here! It’s our 7th annual Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge! Today, if we can raise $75,000 for our special-needs animals at our newly expanded Sanctuary, a generous donor will contribute an additional $25,000. That’s $100,000 for the most vulnerable cats and dogs in our care! Will you ?

Every gift we receive will support the pets at our Sanctuary, and every gift will help us unlock an additional $25,000!

Please help ensure today is a success by making a generous gift to the animals: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/

05/06/2024

The day is finally here. It’s our 7th annual Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge! Today, if we can raise $75,000 for our special-needs animals at our newly expanded Sanctuary, a generous donor will contribute an additional $25,000. That’s $100,000 for the most vulnerable cats and dogs in our care! Will you ?

Every gift we receive will support the pets at our Sanctuary, and every gift will help us unlock an additional $25,000!

Please help ensure today is a success by making a generous gift to the animals: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/.

04/06/2024

For those in the Windsor Locks, CT area: Blue went missing Sunday (6/2). She got out of her residence at the Concord Way Condominiums behind 7-Eleven (see flyer for map). She is smoke gray, vaccinated, and very friendly. She was last seen near the Concord Way Condos, in between Concord Way and Halfway House Road in Windsor Locks, CT. For any information regarding the whereabouts of Blue, please contact her owner 24/7 at (413) 801-2939. Thank you

04/06/2024

TOMORROW – the big day! Our 7th Annual Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge starts tomorrow June 5th! If we can raise $75,000 to help care for our special needs animals at our Sanctuary in Ashford, Connecticut, a generous donor will gift us an additional $25,000! That means a total of $100,000!

Will you by making a gift? Cats like Aladdin rely on us to show them a whole new world. He was found as a 10- 12 week old kitten in a garage in Manchester. He suffered from an injured jaw (origin unknown) that required surgery to repair. He came to the Sanctuary in October to recover from his surgery Little Aladdin came to us quite nervous and fearful, but he has certainly come out of his shell – in a big way. Once he was fully healed from his injury and surgery, he had a lot of energy he needed to burn off. There’s not a minute that goes by where he doesn’t want to play and have fun with his human friends! He is more comfortable with people now and loves to snuggle up and be pet on the couch. While he likes other cats, he is often too rough with them when playing. Staff and volunteers work every day on getting this bundle of energy all the playtime he needs. He even loves learning new tricks like giving high fives and ringing bells.

It’s amazing how resilient these animals can be when they have the time, space, and love to heal. Tune in tomorrow for even more stories of all the ways we .

Learn more on our website: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/.

03/06/2024

Zoey showed off her best armadillo impression by curling up into the cutest, tiniest ball! How impressive! 😆

02/06/2024

Check out these athletic action shots of Angel and Milo! This deserves to be in a sports magazine- we can see the headline now… “Smushy Faces Smush Faces in Latest Play Session!” 😆

01/06/2024

Help Champ heal! Just a few more days until our 7th Annual Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge on June 5th. This Wednesday we will be fundraising for the animals at our Sanctuary, like Champ, who rely on your support to . If we’re able to raise $75,000 in one day, a generous donor will gift us an additional $25,000! That means a total of $100,000!

Whatever Champ needs to help him heal, we’ll be here for him. Will you? Visit our website to read more about Champ’s healing journey and how you can help us unlock an additional $25,000 by making a gift today: https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/.

31/05/2024

Don’t “paws”- Come work for OC! Our beautiful Ashford Sanctuary in CT is now seeking a full time Feline Sanctuary Caregiver to join our team. This position will provide direct nursing care for our cats at the Sanctuary, assist with individualized care plans, and so much more! If interested in learning more about this position and would like to apply, please visit our website: https://www.ourcompanions.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/.

31/05/2024

For those in the Willington, CT area: Silver went missing yesterday (5/30). He is young, 2yo, smoke grey, neutered male, ear tipped, and microchipped. He went through the screen door after a chipmunk; he is very skittish. He was last seen near the Walden Apartments on Pinney Hill Rd. Willington, CT. For any information regarding the whereabouts of Silver, please contact Mary at (860) 377-4490. Thank you!

30/05/2024

We have a new pair at our Sanctuary- say hello to Fred and Wilma! This lovely pair was welcomed to our Sanctuary after their owner sadly passed away and they weren’t adapting well to their local municipal shelter. Fred is the 10 year old, black cat that has been quite shy and enjoying the many hiding spots in his room. Wilma is the 13 year old, tortie, also shy, but has been exploring her new space. They did have a few mats that were shaved. We look forward to giving them the patience, love, and care they need to feel comfortable and happy entering this new chapter. Welcome Fred and Wilma! 🥰

30/05/2024

Both Theo and Heathcliff have been found and returned safely home! Thanks for everyone that helped spread the word!

29/05/2024

Help Wallace & Totti heal! One week from today on June 5th, our annual Help Them Heal Giving Day Challenge will raise funds to care for the animals at our Sanctuary, like Wallace and Totti here, who have nowhere else to go. If we’re able to raise $75,000 in one day, a generous donor will gift us an additional $25,000! That means a total of $100,000 to Help Them Heal. We’ll be sharing stories of the animals in our care – whether they have medical conditions, pronounced behavioral challenges, complications from advanced age, or all of the above.

Learn more about Wallace and Totti’s story on our website and how you can : https://www.ourcompanions.org/help-them-heal-giving-day/.