Our Companions Animal Rescue

Manchester, CT

A Connecticut rescue focused on supporting the human-animal bond and keeping pets and people together through training, education and prevention. It runs a sanctuary in Ashford for animals with special needs alongside its Manchester program center, plus behavior services, training and a helpline.

Hours Valerie Friedman Program Center, Manchester: Tue-Fri 9am-2pm, other times by appointment. Ashford sanctuary tours by arrangement.

Areas served Manchester and Ashford, CT

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (860) 242-9999 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.ourcompanions.org/cats/cat-adoptions/, then contact Our Companions Animal Rescue at (860) 242-9999 to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Capitol Planning Region at a glance

Population 977,290

Housing units 416,559

Est. households with a cat 125,547

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Our Companions Animal Rescue is in Manchester, Connecticut.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Contact the shelter for current pricing.

Do you help with behavior issues?

Our Companions is known for its behavior and training work alongside adoption, so ask staff if you have questions about a particular cat's needs.

Get involved

Support Our Companions Animal Rescue

Surrendering a cat

Contact Our Companions Animal Rescue at (860) 242-9999 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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