look who's getting ready for Halloween!

     Halloween is drawing near.... and our kitties at the                Sanctuary are getting into the spirit of the season.

Shall we take a look and see what they're up to?



Our pick for most creative costume goes to:
                                  
                                     Xavier!

           Trying to look a little like Eddie Munster- or his doll.  hmmm, nice try Xavier.                                        

Don't worry our sweet Xavier is actually just recovering from a very successful eyelid surgery.
After years as a stray and probably too many fights, his eyelids were scarred and badly damaged. This is what our poor guy looked like before his surgery: 

After  surgery, (and hopefully only a short time looking like Eddie Munster) Xavier is on his way to healthier eyes and a much more handsome look.

Our favorite orange girl Samantha has a few ideas about what she wants to be for Halloween too.

she's got the attitude down -but is still working on the costume part.

 Dressing as a black cat was definitely a popular theme for the kittens this year- 
although some added a little white for variety.

dominos working on the evil witch eye

Jasper even brought along his own witch  as a costume prop.

Hey! wait a minute ... this witch looks an awful lot like a mouse.

Frankie has decided to be a ghost this year..... again.

And, finally how about our sweet little Buttercup, she's all dressed up in orange? What's her costume?

Well, lucky Buttercup is just relaxing in the sun taking things easy - cause she'll be in her own new home in time for Halloween!

She's ready, and has waited a long time, and now her time has come.  we'll miss you Buttercup.

Henry Finds His Way

Henry Finds His Way

How does a blind dog find his way home?  With lots of assistance humans to guide his way, of course.  Henry sure had a long and winding road to travel, though.  His beginnings are a mystery, but there are no shortage of guesses: life outdoors, competing for resources with other dogs, failing as a hunting dog.  Wherever he started his journey, he ended up in a shelter in Connecticut and eventually made it to our door.

His time with us had more than it's share of challenges: health issues, unreliable house training, problems socializing with other dogs.  Henry was quite the project, but throughout it all, our volunteers showered him with the affection and security he needed to make progress and become a great little dog.  







Now, after a long search, Henry has finally found a place to call home.  He has someone who adores him and, just as important, understands what he needs to get by without his sight.  Henry is a special guy and a great example of the kind of special needs pets that Our Companions helps every day.