Last month, Our Companions Animal Rescue hosted their annual birthday party fundraiser, celebrating six years since they opened their sanctuary in Ashford, CT. Our Companions Animal Rescue (OCAR) is home to cats and dogs with medical and/or behavioral challenges where they are provided the time, guidance, and care until they find their forever homes. OCAR also provides a number of programs for their community including dog and cat behavioral services, training classes, support services for feral cats, veterinary assistance, and public education.
OCAR has been a long-time supporter of the Food for Thought campaign, adopting their formal vegetarian menu policy in 2015, but this event marks the first time all food provided was plant-based. Local caterer Not Only Juice provided attendees with a dazzlingly delicious spread of arugula beet salad, potato salad, chickpea salad, quinoa salad, caponata wraps, "bacon" and sweet potato sandwiches, "chicken" salad wraps, and vegan cupcakes adorned with pictures of sanctuary residents. How cute!
Volunteers, donors, and guests were invited to tour the sanctuary and meet the animals. According to OCAR Executive Director, Susan Linker, “While our Sanctuary is lovely and a great place to visit I have to say that the food made the event. All the guests felt so special to have such a delicious and ethical spread provided for them and people raved about the food.”
We applaud OCAR for their steadfast commitment to compassion for all animals and we wish them all the best as they continue their life-saving work. Thank you for being humane leaders for your community!
