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Housewarming Party for our Small Animals

By Heather Wildman | June 12, 2024

We are so overwhelmed with the love and support we received for our Housewarming Party fundraiser! Close to 200 items from our wish list were shipped to our Sanctuary to…

Dream Team – May Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | June 3, 2024

Hi Everyone! There’s lots of people involved in Our Companions that are important to express our gratitude for. This work wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers, donors, board members, and…

Our Core Values – April Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | May 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! Much of what I write in these updates paints a picture of Our Companions as a place that’s a little bit different. Different can start in a lot…

Dig It! – March Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | April 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! It’s Spring!!! The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and the dogs are having a blast tromping through the muddy trails! It’s an exciting and joyful time!…

Adoption Update: Ren & Chevelle

By Heather Wildman | March 13, 2024

A community cat caretaker noticed a bright orange cat with chubby cheeks limping in the neighborhood. She first thought he was limping due to being hit by a car, but…

“In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb” Wish List

By Heather Wildman | March 13, 2024

We’ve all heard the classic saying about the weather in the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”. Well, the same will be true for our…

Love Is In The Air – February Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | March 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! Whether you’re still riding the wave from Valentine’s Day, or looking ahead at spring romance, it’s definitely a time of year when love is in the air. Of…

Safe Space – January Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | February 1, 2024

Hi Everyone! Here we are, with the rest of 2024 laid out ahead of us. However, if you’re like many people, that thought fills you with as much apprehension and…

Gifting – December Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | December 29, 2023

Hi Everyone! Last month I talked about feasting; taking in and enjoying the abundance of good things all around us. This month, I’d like to talk about gifting; the joy…

Feasting – November Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | November 30, 2023

Hi Everyone! It’s that time of year again! Time for family, fun, and most importantly, great food! Food can have some complicated feelings attached to it, especially at this time…

OC Spirit -October Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | November 2, 2023

Hi Everyone! For this Halloween time update, I’d like to talk about spirit. But not the spooky kind. I’d like to talk about the spirit of generosity, gentleness, compassion, and…

Until the End – September Sanctuary Update

By Jon Phillips | October 2, 2023

Hi Everyone! We all know it. It’s the hardest part of loving our canine and feline friends. They are so often gone from our lives far too soon. Given our…