Our Companions magazine is published three times a year by a team of talented and dedicated volunteers.
Our Companions magazine Editorial Board:
Editor: Jennifer Barrows
Contributing writers: Jennifer Barrows, Lyn Garson, Lindsey Pellino
Graphic Design: Bonnie Aparicio Art + Design
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Neighbors In Need
Everyone deserves the love and companionship of a pet, but with prices increasing everywhere, it can be challenging to cover…
Read MoreCommunity Outreach: Summer 2023
Our community programs were red hot like the summer sun this year! Click here to enlarge this edition and read…
Read MoreFeatured Pet: Olive
Young Olive’s story started when she was found alone in her previous home, left behind by her previous owners. The…
Read MoreOC Spirit -October Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! For this Halloween time update, I’d like to talk about spirit. But not the spooky kind. I’d like…
Read MoreFeatured Pet: Bootz
Originally from Texas, Bootz resided at a shelter until she was adopted out to a couple in Connecticut when she…
Read MoreA Tribute to Wilfred
In 2021, a local animal control officer contacted Our Companions about an unfortunate situation involving a senior cat. The owner’s…
Read MoreA Tribute to Gumball
We received a call on our Helpline from a woman who was a part of rescue network transporting dogs from…
Read MoreCommunity Outreach: Spring 2023
Spring brings new beginnings and fresh starts! Our Community Cat Program website got a new look, Loki started a new…
Read MoreUntil the End – September Sanctuary Update
Hi Everyone! We all know it. It’s the hardest part of loving our canine and feline friends. They are so…
Read MoreFeatured Pet: Captain Crunch
Captain’s story first began when he was trapped outside to be neutered as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project. When…
Read MoreA Tribute to Josie
At Our Companions, Josie’s story began with us six years ago when she was trapped as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return…
Read MoreAdoption Update: Yetti
Our Helpline received a call in Fall of 2021 from a person seeking assistance with her young cats. One of…
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