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Farewell Barbie

This past Sunday, Catskill Animal Sanctuary lost a legend. Barbie, the broiler hen who had been a fixture in the barn for the three and a half years she lived …

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Sunny Brightens Our Day

There was a surprise waiting for me in my office Monday morning, and it wasn’t exactly the kind of surprise I was hoping for. It was something an animal had …

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Lessons Learned at Summer Camp

Kids attending your traditional summer camp might return home knowing how to build a fire, paddle in a kayak, or do a back handspring. But kids who attended Camp Kindness …

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Fences Down but Animals are Safe After Irene

These New Yorkers never thought they would see a hurricane hit so close to home! Hurricane Irene pummeled upstate New York Sunday morning with driving wind and rain. The usually …

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Janice & Bella On the Mend

It didn’t take long. After only two weeks of love and care at CAS, our two newest rescues, beautiful thoroughbred mares, are on their way to a healthier life. Janice …

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High School Volunteer is Role Model to Kids at CAS

Siobhan Rubsam first came to Catskill Animal Sanctuary when she was twelve years old. Now, only five years later, she plays an important role as CAS’s daily volunteer for Camp …

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Foolsgold Sanctuary Packs the House

On July 23, One Mile Gallery in Kingston NY was a packed house for the FOOLSGOLD SANCTUARY auction to benefit CAS. Over 50 artists displayed their work inspired by the …

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FOOLSGOLD SANCTUARY: Artists Advocate for Animals!

Exhibit Through July 23, 2011 Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction on July 23, 6-9pm This past weekend, the FOOLSGOLD SANCTUARY exhibit opened to an enthusiastic crowd of animal lovers at One …

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A Day That Felt Like Love

Our annual Shindig was held this past Saturday. In addition to the usual hayrides, barn tours, auction, and great vegan grub, the Compassion Trail invited guests to ten stations to …

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Signs of Spring

The other day, I walked past the organic garden on my way to the main barn and it hit me – the aroma of rich, thick damp soil – and …