Sanctuary Adoption Event- This Saturday!

Our Home for the Holidays Adoption Event is This Saturday!!  We hope you will spread the word and join us!

Meet Tinka who is available for adoption at the event! Watch her video from this AM's feature on Fox 61:
http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=91060&sitesection=wtic_mrn_590&VID=23903080

WHEN: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

ADDRESS: The Ashford Rescue Cottage, 46 Floeting Road, Ashford, CT.

Just in time for the holidays, Our Companions will be hosting our first pet adoption day at our new Ashford Sanctuary! OC staff and volunteers will be on site to introduce you to our Canine and Feline sanctuary guests.

If you are considering adopting a new friend, stop by and say hello! Applications will be collected, but pets will not be adopted on the day of the event. For more information on event or on adopting a pet, visit our website: http://www.ourcompanions.org/pages/sanctuary_news.htm

You can help promote this event by distributing this poster (PDF). Thanks!

Introducing Nathan!

Looking for a sweetie to keep you warm at night? I've got the perfect guy for you. Meet Nathan!

 

 

Nathan is about six months old and is fine with cats and dogs, but would also be content as an only pet. He likes cuddle time, play time and also lots of naps. For more information contact Stephanie at 860-242-9999 x. 303 orStephanie@ourcompanions.org
 

Yes, that's right......three new cats have moved into the Sanctuary in Ashford.  This family is made up of two brothers and one sister and they all were in need of some vet care upon their arrival.  Thankfully, Our Companions is partnering with North Vet Clinic right here in Ashford and we were able to get them in right away.  After some much needed dental work, Bella, Spunky and Pepe are feeling so much better and have settled into the daily routine at the Rescue Cottage.  They are available for adoption.  Great with other cats and very bonded to people; they would make a nice addition to your family too!  You may have seen them featured in our recent newspaper articles in The Hartford Courant and The Willimantic Chronical.  The attention hasn't gone to their heads and they remain loving and so very sweet!

The day we have been waiting for has arrived!  Our first "guest" is moving into the Rescue Cottage at the Sanctuary.  Willow is a handsome all black cat who was rescued by a kind person who noticed this friendly and very gentle cat trying to eat from a feral cat feed site.  His matted fur and rotting teeth made it impossible for his to gain enough sustenance to stay warm and he suffered from severed flea and worm infestations.  Willow was given the veterinarian care he needed to become healthy, and now he's warm, safe, surrounded by peace and love.  Willow would love for you to come spend some time with him.  Laps have become his favorite place to be!

 

JOYFUL anticipation

 

 

 

The Cat Housing floor of our Rescue Cottage has been completed and now it's move in time!  Our donors have been generous with supplying us with much needed items off our Amazon Wish List and we thank them for that!  Filling an empty house not only with everything needed to care for 25 cats and 5 dogs, but also furniture for people, office equipment, cleaning, outdoor items and everything needed to furnish two full kitchens has been a challenge.   Naturally, our focus has been on the animal supplies and furniture first.....they will be moving in next week and we just can't wait! 

Our Dog Housing floor of the Rescue Cottage is equipped with several unique features to make the lives of the dogs and the people that care for them happy and healthy.  A dog washing station, gates on the doorways instead of doors to prevent stress of isolation, double entry doors to prevent accidental runaways, and a full kitchen to facilitate training our wonderful rescue dogs how to behave like a good citizen while their adoptive family prepares and eats dinner!