Our Companions


Our Companions Animal Rescue is a Connecticut based organization that promises to always do the right thing for animals, regardless of the challenge or cost.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Dear Friends, Supporters and Committed OC Volunteers,

Well, Blizzard Charlotte is over and digging out at the Sanctuary is almost complete.  The Rescue Cottage guest dogs and cats got through the storm with barely a blip on their radar and all is well at our beautiful sanctuary. 
 Eva is too busy being cute to notice the storm!

 Oh, Marilyn loves the sofa bed pulled out!
 
 
 
As with all successful things at Our Companions, it is the volunteers who are the key.  We owe big thanks to:
Greg Zlotnick - not only did he come by the day of the blizzard to make sure our standby generator was full of fuel and running properly should a power outage happen.........
But, he was back the next day to rescue staff stranded at the cottage due to the huge drifts that settled in...............our hero :)
Paul B - He didn't hesitate to fire up the OC snowblower and worked tirelessly to ensure that the staff and volunteers could easily get to the rescue cottage.  He even braved huge drifts out in the dog yard to make sure that adorable Dudley could get outside and run.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!
 


 
Krystal R. - The guardian angel of Storm Charlotte for our sanctuary animals.  Krystal made sure they were not alone, they had the love and attention they are so used to,  and that they were well cared for at all times throughout the storm. 
Jon and Renee - Some people take their jobs seriously, and then there are people like Jon and Renee who go above and beyond.    They demonstrate a committment to the OC animals that is second to none. 
Karen - who got in to work this morning at her usual early bird time of 7 a.m.  She's not going to let a little thing like three feet of snow stop her from taking care of her charges. 
 
They say it takes a village........and I for one, could not be more grateful and more proud to be a part of this amazing adventure that is the Our Companions Animal Rescue!
 





Thursday, February 7, 2013

Adorable Dunkin Adopted!

 
Our sweet, fluffy, adorable Dunkin was adopted!  He had been at the Sanctuary since November and melted the hearts of many.

He is a fun loving, playful guy, who definitely takes his time getting to trust his human friends.

His new owners really understand cats and are prepared to give him all the time he needs. He is going to live with another very sweet and playful cat, Cinder as well as an adorable 10 year old girl. 


Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Starring.....Beth and Victoria


Playing now....Our Companions' very own starlets in their first feature film!  You won't want to miss it.

 1) Click on the link below
 2) Click on the Video symbol
 3) Call Our Companions to adopt Beth and Victoria

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24756994

Friday, January 25, 2013

Baby it's COLD Outside

Please Help Liberty Tax Services and Our Companions provide desperately-needed food for hungry cats!


Feral cats really need help to get through the winter: food is hard to find, and feral cats need lots of calories to stay warm.

Many feral cat colonies are supported by Our Companions, and you can help the volunteers who support these colonies through the Liberty Tax in Manchester who, for the sixth year in a row, are collecting food in their winter feral cat food drive.
 
Food Drive Info:
Liberty Tax Service, 290 Main Street, Manchester, CT, 860-432-9494



Monday, February 18th – Saturday, February 23rd
 
Drop off hours M-F 9AM- 8PM,  Saturday, 9AM-5PM
 
Thanks for your concern for feral cats. The caregivers who know and love them will tell you how grateful they are for your help!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Our Companions has arrived....

 

The new Valerie Friedman Program Center in Manchester is now adorned with a beautiful sign so people will be able to find us.

Congratulations!
Duke has been adopted!   A newly retired couple took him from the sanctuary the other day to live in their lovely home where he immediately made himself comfortable.    Sometimes rescued cats just "know" when they are home for good.  Duke reminds us that there is a perfect home for every cat and it is Our Companions mission to find that home and make that purrfect match!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

A Big Tail-Wagging, Purr-Running Thank You goes to...

John Watts Associates  in East Hartford for donating nearly $60,000 of office furniture for our new Program Center that will be opening this February in Manchester, CT.

Check out the beautiful furniture that will make our new offices and work environment professional and efficient!