Our Helpline delivers behavioral support, veterinary assistance, pet adoptions and so much more. Eliminating pet homelessness through training, education, prevention, and simply doing the right thing for our animal companions. With 47 acres of rural land, our staff and volunteers provide a Sanctuary for dogs and cats with medical and/or behavioral challenges. These animals are given the time and skilled guidance to recover, have a calm and rewarding life, and make progress toward finding their forever homes.
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Our Companions mission is to advocate for animals in need by engaging compassionate people to help provide innovative community programs. It is our promise to always do the right thing for animals. Watch our video and learn more about New England's most trusted animal welfare organization. Our Companions Animal Rescue was founded in 2002 after receiving a gift of 43 acres of land in Ashford, CT for the purpose of building Connecticut's first animal Sanctuary, rehabilitation, and adoption center.The Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in New England, provides a comforting, home-like, enriching environment for our community's most vulnerable animals (those who are older, traumatized, abused, or neglected).
Our Companions Animal Rescue is rated 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Contribute to the basic needs of the pets in our care by purchasing items for us off our Amazon wishlist. Memorial and tribute gifts provide a beautiful testimony to the life of a beloved person or pet while helping animals in need.
Could Easily Live Without: snow days, paper cuts, family members who complain about my cooking. Best things in life: all things animal, winter wonderlands, Harry Potter, vegan junk food, witchy stuff, hiking, Schitt's Creek and Queer Eye! Best Things in Life: Fresh mountain air, hiking with dogs, my vacuum cleaner, and chocolate.
Our Companions magazine is published three times a year by a team of talented and dedicated volunteers. Contributing writers: Julie Grace, Lyn Garson, Lindsey Pellino, William Wilson, Tammy Wunsch. The last details are falling into place, and it looks like construction on the next expansion is right.
Reviews (8)
Christine
Jan 19, 2022
Debby Bryant
Nov 09, 2021
Tia S.
May 24, 2021
Seems like a caring organization but I wasn't allowed to adopt one kitten from them. I have two older cats and my youngest needed a playmate. They argued I should get an older cat (but I already tried fostering two separate and it didn't work out) or that I should get two kittens. Ummm no. I ended up driving 2 hours for a free kitten so it's all good. If you're getting your first pet this might be a good place to start.
Susan Levy
Feb 04, 2021
I had to adopt out my cat and Our Companions very fortunately had an opening in their cat sanctuary. Their sanctuary is in a beautiful location in Ashford, has generous sized room for the cats and very thorough in the adoption process. Although it was very difficult to let go of my cat, Karen and Lyndsey were so supportive and professional and removed any doubts about my decision. I know my cat will find the right forever home with Our Companions. I cant thank them enough.
Dan D.
Nov 04, 2020
These effete places do SOME good work, undoubtedly. but their business model is catered to those who want to do volunteer work & those who want to trumpet their "rescue" for the world to know what good people they are. Do yourself a favor and go to the Hartford or New Britain pound (etc.) and get a great, loving dog for $50. For the most part, dogs are what you make of them. Also, breeds suck.
Charles George
Oct 31, 2020
Steve Shura
May 03, 2019
Russell Ford
Apr 28, 2017
