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Big Green Friend – February Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! There are lots of players involved in making the magic of the sanctuary happen. There’s the staff, the volunteers, the donors, and all of our other supporters. There…

Cool Tricks – January ’25 Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | February 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! Wow! Has it been a cold January!! Let’s hope February and March take it easier on us. While this weather can be rough on us humans, it’s even…

Wishing – December 24 Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | January 1, 2025

Hi Everyone! You hear it everywhere at this time of year. “Best Holiday Wishes!” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas!” “Wishing You and Yours a Magical Season!” This time of…

A Taste of Home – November Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | December 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! With Thanksgiving just a few days ago, I’m sure many of you are still working your way through some delicious leftovers. Food can mean so much to us,…

On the Dark Side – October Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | November 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! I am a huge fan of all things creepy and spooky, so this is definitely my favorite time of year. I’ve got back to back horror movies playing…

Changing Seasons – September Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | October 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! One of the great joys of working at the sanctuary is watching the seasons change. Seeing the winter snow melt away and make room for spring growth, or…

Nurturing Our Nature – August Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | September 2, 2024

Hi Everyone! With 48 acres and 9 cottages, there’s lots to care for here. Thankfully, we have an amazing crew who are up for the challenge. As summer winds to…

Feed The Beasts 2024

By Heather Wildman | August 30, 2024

Our Feed the Beasts campaign has been a friendly month-long fundraiser competition between two of our beloved Sanctuary Guest species: The Cats vs. The Dogs! This battle between the beasts…

Adoption Update: Cole

By Heather Wildman | August 14, 2024

In the summer of 2018, a Connecticut Animal Control office received calls about a young stray dog who had been frequenting a grocery store parking lot. He had no ID…

Big Fun in Small Packages – July Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | August 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! It’s the big news all over the sanctuary! The little critters are here! It’s been something that we’ve been planning for so long, it’s hard to believe it’s…

Summer Fun – June Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | July 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! It’s definitely summertime now!! Time to get out and about on big summertime adventures. That’s just as true here at the sanctuary as it is in your homes.…

Small Animal Enrichment

By Heather Wildman | June 12, 2024

Small mammal pets, like rabbits, hamsters, and rats, may come in smaller bodies than your standard cat and dog, but their minds still need fun, engaging activities and enrichment to…