Companion Connection

Jack is a loving dog waiting  at Companion Connection for his forever home.

About Us

Companion Connection is a non profit organization with IRS 501c3 status.  We are dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned or neglected dogs and cats in Elgin and surrounding areas.  We do not take in owner-released animals, but focus on helping unclaimed animals and reducing the  pet overpopulation number through our relocation program and numerous spay/neuter programs.

We are an Elgin based rescue group made up of volunteers that strives to help reduce the number of loving companion animals that die each day in local shelters due to lack of space and lack of a suitable home. 

Currently, there is a three-room sanctuary for cats that has protected outside access for our feline friends.  And there is a large, fenced kennel for the dogs with a large fenced play area.  Because of the limited space, we cannot take in every animal that comes our way, but we do everything we can to get the animal off the street and into a shelter (if not our own) or foster care.  We strive to improve the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected companion animals.  

Companion Connection promotes spay and neuter programs as well as the Trap-Neuter-Return program as the only humane method of effectively reducing the feral cat population.

Our Companion Animals:

The majority of our companion animals are rescues.  They have been saved from abandonment, neglect or abuse.  Therefore, many have “special needs” ranging from emotional—needing extra time to get to know you—to dietary needs.  Our animals are free to roam about their shelter areas rather than being caged.  It is a different type of environment than the typical shelter so the animals are happier and therefore, healthy.

Companion Connection’s Mission:

Companion Connection is committed to ensuring humane care and treatment of all animals, protecting the public health and welfare of the citizens of Bastrop County, through education and enforcement of State laws and local orders and showing respect and compassion to all.  We promote spay and neuter programs as well as the Trap-Neuter-Return program as the only humane method of effectively reducing the feral cat population. 

 

What you can do to help:

Companion Connection depends on donations to feed, house and provide medical care for all the animals at the sanctuary.  Donations may be monetary or in the form of food, litter, towels and sheets.  Please see our wish list for more ideas.  We are also in need of volunteers to help keep the village clean and the dogs socialized and exercised.  If you can help us in any way, we would love to hear from you.

 

Rehoming your companion animal:

Companion Connection does not take owner surrender animals.  Rather, we try to educate how the companion animal can remain in the family and provide guidance when and where we can.  Many landlords DO accept companion animals.  Many assistance living locations now allow companion animals; acknowledging the importance in the senior’s quality of life.  While moving can be stressful, the companion animal would much rather remain with its family.  Adding to the family?  Companion animals welcome the new comer and have even become their guardian angel —alerting the parents of impending danger.  Companion animals can go into deep depression when separated from their human family.  Don’t cause your furry family member unnecessary pain.

 

 

Comments or Questions?  Just email your ideas to VillageRescue@gmail.com. 

Or fax them to 512-285-5614.

 

Contact Information:

Companion Connection

P.O. Box 875

Elgin, TX  78621-0875

Phone: 512-285-5620

Fax: 512-285-5614

E-mail: VillageRescue@gmail.com

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated...

I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man." -Mahatma Gandhi-

We are a non profit

organization.  Please make a tax deductible donation today!

Board of Directors:

Ellette H. Vinyard, Executive                  Director and Founder

Wm. Mike Huffman, Director Funds

Jerry Vinyard, Director  Volunteers

Brian Wachhaus, Director Adoptions

Adele Noel, Director PR

 

Officers:

Jerry Vinyard, President

Adele Noel, Vice President

Ellette Vinyard, Treasurer

Monnie DeUnger, Secretary

 

Volunteers:

Tanya Sterzing

Lisa Mason

Brian Wachhaus

Jenny Slauson

Connie Pace