Business Details
Welcome to Our Companions Animal Sanctuary & Adoption Center
Our Companions is a dedicated animal sanctuary and adoption organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming domestic animals in need. Established with a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond, we provide specialized care for animals with medical or behavioral challenges across our 47-acre sanctuary. Our team of experienced professionals and volunteers offers personalized adoption services, lifetime post-adoption support, and innovative rehabilitation programs, including hydrotherapy at the Valerie Friedman Healing Center. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and community education to ensure lasting matches between pets and adopters while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. 
Services
Animal Adoption Programs
Veterinary Rehabilitation
Animal Helpline Support
Community Outreach
Volunteer Opportunities
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized adoption counseling and lifetime post-adoption support.
- Our Valerie Friedman Healing Center provides advanced veterinary rehabilitation services.
- We maintain a 47-acre sanctuary specifically designed for animals with special needs.
- Our adoption process includes behavioral assessments and customized matching.
- We operate a free public animal helpline for community support and education.
What people say
Perfect pet match
Lifelong support
Compassionate team
Successful rehabilitation
Free advice available
Services
Animal Adoption Programs
Our Companions offers customized adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals. Each adoption includes veterinary exams, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering. Adopters receive personalized counseling, post-adoption support, and access to training resources. The program prioritizes matching animals with suitable homes to ensure long-term success.
Veterinary Rehabilitation
The Valerie Friedman Healing Center provides specialized rehabilitation for animals with injuries or mobility issues. Services include hydrotherapy using a water treadmill, physical therapy exercises, and pain management techniques. This program helps animals recover from surgeries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall mobility in a controlled environment.
Animal Helpline Support
Our free public animal helpline offers expert guidance for pet owners and potential adopters. Staff provide behavioral advice, adoption information, and crisis support for pet retention. The service operates as a resource for resolving pet-related challenges and preventing unnecessary surrenders through proactive problem-solving.
Community Outreach Programs
Community programs focus on strengthening the human-animal bond through education and prevention initiatives. Services include behavioral training classes, community cat management, and veterinary assistance programs. These efforts aim to keep pets in homes by addressing common challenges through practical solutions and educational resources.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer programs engage community members in direct animal care and sanctuary maintenance. Participants assist with daily animal care, facility upkeep, and special events. The program provides training and structured opportunities for individuals and groups to contribute to animal welfare while gaining hands-on experience in sanctuary operations.
Questions
What types of animals do you adopt out?
We adopt out dogs, cats, and small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents.
Do you charge adoption fees?
We request suggested donations ranging from $25-$500 depending on the animal type, but do not enforce mandatory fees.
What post-adoption support do you provide?
We offer lifetime support including behavioral advice, training resources, and a safety net for rehoming if needed.
Can I visit the sanctuary?
Guided tours are available on select Saturdays at our Ashford, CT location by prior registration.
Do you offer volunteer opportunities?
Yes, we provide structured volunteer programs for animal care, facility maintenance, and event support.
What rehabilitation services do you provide?
Our Valerie Friedman Healing Center offers hydrotherapy, physical therapy, and specialized care for animals with mobility issues.
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Reviews (6)
Alyssa K.
Apr 07, 2025
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What a wonderful sanctuary this is! We adopted Charlotte, our precious little guinea pig, from Our Companions, and we couldn't be happier! The staff of Suzanne's Place is so kind and communicative, and they really take their time finding wonderful, loving homes for the deserving animals in their care. We enjoyed meeting all of the guinea pigs and were delighted to see how happy and well-cared for all of them are. I am very proud to help support their work, and so grateful to them for our new, beloved family member!
Christine
Jan 19, 2022
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Strongly believe in supporting and adopting from local animal shelters. I love that Our Companions mail monthly newsletters to keep people informed on how they are doing and other information. I would like to eventually adopt a dog from this facility.
Debby Bryant
Nov 09, 2021
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This is a great organization. I highly recommend them. This is one if the feral kittens. I was able to and neuter and spay 3 with help from Our Companions.
Tia S.
May 24, 2021
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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
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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
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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.
