Honoring Dozer, A Beacon of True Friendship
We weren’t ready to bid farewell to our beloved Dozer, a magnificent 15-year-old steer who passed away in early June, but Dozer was ready to say goodbye to us. Our …
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“Free For Flock Or Stew Pot”
As spring blooms into summer here in the Hudson Valley, the messages have already started — unwanted roosters need homes by the dozen. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we are no …
Remembering Rudy: The Last Of Our Catskill Game Farm Cows
Last week, we said goodbye to our beloved steer, Rudy at the beautiful old age of 17. We are so lucky to have gotten to witness him grow old, knowing …
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Deceptive Labels — Don’t Buy It!
We recently came across a thought-provoking article on Vox titled “Undercover audio of a Tyson employee reveals “free-range” chicken is meaningless”. As an organization deeply committed to protecting the lives …
Uniting Hearts and Hooves: Celebrating Pride at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
In a year marked by challenges and adversity, it is more important than ever to come together as a community and create safe spaces where everyone can find solace, joy, …
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From Heartbreak to Hope: Saving Mother Animals and Their Babies
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the love and nurturing we receive from the special people in our lives. But this year at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Mother’s Day feels …
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From Henry to Millions: The Loss of Individuality in the Bird Flu Crisis
Recently, The New York Times published an opinion piece by David Quammen titled, “Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky”, which highlighted the importance of addressing the current widespread …
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The Elephant In The Room: Why We Must Eliminate Animal Products For A Sustainable Future
Every Earth Day, we reflect on the state of our planet and take action to protect it. Oftentimes, this takes shape in composting, recycling, limiting our electricity use and our …
Surviving Winter, Embracing Spring: The Resilience of Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Senior Animals
(Photo: Senior Horse Barclay led by Animal Care Team Leader, Gabby) Even when it’s unusually mild, winter is tough on old beings, no matter their species. At CAS, we do …
Sanctuary Update: Preventing HPAI H5N1 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu) & How We’re Continuing To Keep Our Bird Residents Safe Through Uncertainty
Updated March 31st, 2023 Unfortunately, as you may have seen on the news, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has reached our region of New York. For over a year …
