Give Thanks to All Birds This Holiday Season: Sponsor a Turkey, Chicken, Duck, or Goose at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
As we approach the holiday season, we’re reminded to celebrate gratitude and compassion. But while turkeys may come to mind at this time of year, they’re not the only birds in need of our care and protection. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys alike are beloved members of our family—and each one deserves a life free from harm and filled with kindness. This November, you can make a lasting difference by sponsoring a bird, giving them the freedom to live as they were meant to, and sharing the joy they bring to the sanctuary.
The Reality for Birds in Factory Farms
In the world of factory farming, millions of birds experience unimaginable hardship and are denied the most basic of freedoms. These gentle creatures, often overlooked in animal welfare conversations, are among the most exploited. Here’s a glimpse of the conditions birds endure in industrial farming:
- Chickens: For the 300 million egg-laying hens in the U.S., life is spent in battery cages with each bird confined to a space roughly the size of a sheet of paper. Meat chickens, or “broilers,” are bred to grow so fast that up to 30% develop painful leg deformities due to rapid growth.
- Turkeys: The 216 million turkeys raised each year in the U.S. are bred to reach a market weight of 30 pounds in just 14–18 weeks. The rapid growth rate commonly leads to severe leg issues, skeletal problems, and an incredibly short lifespan..
- Ducks: In the U.S., over 24 million ducks are raised annually, most without access to open water—preventing them from engaging in natural behaviors like swimming, which is essential to their well-being..
- Geese: Although fewer in number, many geese are confined to produce foie gras, suffering from force-feeding practices that lead to liver disease and impaired mobility.
A Safe Haven at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, our feathered friends experience a life far removed from the hardships of factory farming. Here, turkeys strut through grassy fields, chickens scratch and dust-bathe under the sun, ducks splash in open water, and geese flap their wings freely. Each bird has a unique personality and story, and each is a valued member of our sanctuary family.
But this safe, compassionate environment is only possible with your help. Sponsoring a bird means providing for their essential needs, including nutritious food, medical care, and enriching activities that allow them to live happy, fulfilled lives.
Why Sponsor a Bird This Season?
By choosing to sponsor a bird at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, you’re giving more than just financial support—you’re giving freedom, joy, and safety to an animal who has known suffering. And as a sponsor, you’ll receive updates and stories about your bird’s journey, a reminder of the life-changing impact of your compassion.
Your sponsorship also supports our ongoing rescue efforts and ensures that each bird receives the individualized care they need. And this year, as restrictions have lifted, sponsors are invited to visit the sanctuary to meet their feathered friend in person, experiencing firsthand the joy and gratitude these birds bring to everyone they meet.
Make This Holiday Season a Season of Compassion
In a season so focused on gratitude, let’s extend our compassion to the animals who need it most. Whether it’s a curious chicken, a proud turkey, a playful duck, or a gentle goose, your sponsorship will change a life and bring hope to animals who deserve a chance to thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Sponsor a bird today and give thanks by giving them the gift of freedom.
From all of us at Catskill Animal Sanctuary—humans, birds, and beyond—we thank you for your kindness and support. Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made the world a better place for all beings.
Join us in giving thanks to all birds this season and make your compassionate impact today.
Give Thanks by Giving Back to Our Feathered Friends This Season!
This holiday season, we’re asking our community to extend their compassion to some of the most overlooked animals in need—our feathered friends! 🐔 Ducks, chickens, geese, and turkeys are often forgotten in animal welfare conversations, yet they endure some of the toughest conditions in factory farming.
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, rescued birds live free from harm, with space to roam, swim, and play. But they rely on our support to thrive, and that’s where you come in. Through our Sponsor a Bird program, you can provide for a bird’s care, food, and shelter—and as a sponsor, you’re invited to visit your feathered friend and witness the joy your compassion brings them!
Read our last blog post to learn about our World Vegan Day celebration, and how you could benefit from a plant-based lifestyle.
Ready to give the gift of freedom and joy? Sponsor a bird today and be part of their journey to a safe and happy life!
