As we head towards the latter end of the year, it’s a great time to look back and see some of our successes for the year.  Here’s some updates on recent adoptions that show the impact of all of the hard work of our staff and volunteers on the lives of some great dogs and cats!   Gatsby We got word from Gatsby’s family that he’s doing great! They took Gatsby to our Canine College classes and loved them so much that they’re actually going to take his sister, Allie, to the classes too! As you may remember, Gatsby had a history of getting too overexci ..read more

Hi Everyone, We’re hitting peak summer here at the sanctuary. The long, hot days and warm nights make for an exciting time of year. As you know, we do our best here to give the cats and dogs in our care the most normal and enjoyable life we can as they wait for their forever home. During this season, that means getting them the kind of the adventures and experiences they would get in the most loving homes. Here’s a little snapshot of the dogs and cats enjoying the best of what summer has to offer. The world is full of exciting adventures in summer for the dogs at the sanctuary. It’s a cornerst ..read more

I hope you are all enjoying summer with your friends and family, especially the furry ones! Because, as we so often say, they are our family and our best friends. They take us as we are and are utterly committed to us, no matter what. And we do the same with them for them, for better or worse, in sickness and health. So I want to talk a little about some of commitments we’ve made to some of the lovely pets here in our care. If you haven’t met Atlas, just imagine if your favorite, most comforting stuffed animal toy as a child came to life and grew to 80 pounds, and you get close to what it’s l ..read more

We are so lucky at the sanctuary to be able to see so many cats and dogs find their forever home. Those are the best kinds of goodbyes. Though sometimes, we have to say goodbye to animals who never find their forever home. Some animals come to us toward the end of their life. Some develop health problems like cancer while in our care. The cat team at Our Companions recently lost two of their feline guests and would like to share their stories with you all. Vivian came to us pretty much as a hospice case. She was found as a stray – with severely matted fur, extremely thin, and in the advanced s ..read more

WHICH NUMBER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?  one lump   or two           For many things in life an argument can be made that more is better-                           more sugar in your coffee,                                                                                        ..read more

Here at the sanctuary, we have a lot to be thankful for. We’ve got volunteers who dedicate their time and effort into providing love for some very deserving animals. We have acres upon acres of gorgeous land for the dogs to walk on. We have committed staff who make our workdays cheery and bright. The cats have at Sebastian House have a lot to be thankful for as well! Let’s see what they have to say about what they’re grateful for. We’re thankful that we have each other to snuggle and play with!I’m thankful all my kittens have been adopted so I can finally get some peace and quiet!I’m thankful ..read more

The Sebastian House kitties are recovering from their Halloween candy hangovers this morning. Some joined in the costumed fun, while others are already getting ready for the rest of the holiday seasons with a merry “bah humbug!” to all the spooky festivities. We’ve got black cats galore this autumn, making the purr-fect Halloween jamboree. Albus went all out, living up to his namesake (Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series) with a magical wizards hat. The contrasting stars and moons make his green eyes pop in this spell-bounding ensemble. Ten points to Gryffindor! And for formal we ..read more

It was a dark and stormy night. Gonji arrived at Sebastian House during a signature New England March snow storm. He had been found as a stray and was in need of help. Living out on the streets made him rather skinny, and he still needed to get neutered. After surgery, and with a blue felt cone around his head, he made his way to the upstairs bunk. Gonji was striking – with his long legs, extra toes, and wide set eyes, he was a unique looking cat. And his affection was off the charts! He quickly became a snuggler of epic proportions, wanted to be held by everyone who came across him. Snugglin ..read more

Our Companions is well known for creating a better environment for shelter animals by trying innovative ways to house them so that they are less stressed and improving/learning as they await their forever home. Our adoption process has followed in these footsteps as well by slowly integrating our shy/scared dogs into their new homes. Our amazing adopters start this unique process with the dog by bringing them home for that afternoon to get them comfortable. This process graduates to overnight trips and weekend excursions. This helps these dogs settle into their new life at an appropr ..read more

We don’t often get many little dogs staying with us here the sanctuary.  So, it has been quite the experience having three pint sized pooches here at once!  But don’t let their miniature size fool you.  They pack just as much trouble as the biggest lab or pit bull!  So let’s meet our tiny terrors. Cody is a 5 year old chihuahua mix who has been with us for a few months.  He likes to play ball and spend time around other dogs.  However, there may be a chance that he thinks he is a cat, since he most certainly does not like people paying him too much attention and ..read more