Something to Crow About
Roosters may be the most misunderstood and under-appreciated animal on the planet. Our history of cockfighting only adds to their reputation as aggressive animals, but cockfighters have been bred, fed, …
2014: Camp Kindness Launches its 4th Season
We are proud to announce the fourth season of Camp Kindness, our groundbreaking summer camp where kids can kiss an 800-pound pig, hug a 1,500-pound steer, and take a goat …
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Bruce
Bruce is a Muscovy duck originally rescued from a live meat market in NYC. Because Bruce was raised for meat, his beak was cruelly trimmed down to him from biting at the …
We Open this Weekend!
Come join in the fun! I am thrilled to invite you to another great season at Catskill Animal Sanctuary! Starting this Saturday, April 6, join us for weekend tours where …
She Fit in the Palm of my Hand
I want to tell you Andrea’s story. When she was only a day old, she and 101 other chicks sat chirping helplessly in a cardboard box at a post office …
CAS in Photos by Jill Meyers
Jill Meyers is a long-time CAS volunteer who has become an integral part of the organization. She is truly thought of as more of a staff member than a volunteer …
“Vegan” in the News
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] It seems only a few years ago the word “vegan†was an obscurity. But now, Justin Timberlake …
Hank Falls In Love
One of the most meaningful relationships I’ve ever had was with a former cockfighting rooster named Paulie. Paulie, whose escapades and life-changing lessons were depicted in my first book, Where …
Can meat replacement help put an end to factory farming?
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] For ethical vegans, environmentalists and health conscious folks, it’s easy to see that an end to factory …
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Buddy Arrives Home After Surgery
Buddy was surrendered to Catskill Animal Sanctuary six years ago because, as a newly-blind horse with explosive and unpredictable panic attacks, he was too much for his family to care …
