A “Tough Love” Note to Self: Get a Grip. Connect with the Animals. And Carry On.
Reflections for the New Year I get it. I’m exhausted, too, depleted by a two-year pandemic that continues to outwit us, by political nonsense from the federal level down to …
Continue reading “A “Tough Love” Note to Self: Get a Grip. Connect with the Animals. And Carry On.”
A Year of Tough Goodbyes; Two Decades of Second Chances
When Catskill Animal Sanctuary opened in 2001, we couldn’t have known how many lives, both human and non-human, would change forever. Our organization started with mighty aspirations, high hopes, and …
Continue reading “A Year of Tough Goodbyes; Two Decades of Second Chances”
10 Gift Ideas For Vegans + Animal Lovers
Attention animal lovers! Are you looking for the perfect gift that gives back or a gift for a special vegan in your life? Look no further—you’re going to love this …
With Gratitude
The work we do here at Catskill Animal Sanctuary has a lot to do with joy. Creating a safe space where people can come nose-to-nose with a pig named Sister …
4 Reasons Why You Should Sponsor A Turkey For Thanksgiving
Turkeys know their names, recognize their friends, and will run with excitement to their favorite people. Turkeys are love on two legs. Their amazing capacity to express warmth and compassion …
Continue reading “4 Reasons Why You Should Sponsor A Turkey For Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up: Main Courses
By Chef Linda Thanksgiving is the most anticipated food holiday of the year. We plan, we shop, we prep, and we anticipate enjoying a meal that satisfies our need for …
Continue reading “Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up: Main Courses”
Goodbye To Our Legendary Sister Mary Frances
We are devastated to share the news that we are saying goodbye to our beloved potbelly pig, Sister Mary Frances, today. It’s not a decision we came to lightly. After …
Continue reading “Goodbye To Our Legendary Sister Mary Frances”
“If hens lay eggs anyway, why is it unethical to eat them?”
We get this question a lot. And with idyllic images of hens exploring grassy fields plastered on egg cartons and in grocery stores, challenging that notion can be difficult. However, …
Continue reading ““If hens lay eggs anyway, why is it unethical to eat them?””
Welcome New Rescue Buddy, A 31-Year-Old Blind Horse
Welcome home, Buddy! Meet our newest rescue, the 31-year-old blind Appaloosa, who is gentle as can be. Most people are either unable or unwilling to provide the extra care required …
Continue reading “Welcome New Rescue Buddy, A 31-Year-Old Blind Horse”
8 Things We Didn’t Know Until We Went Vegan
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we often say that the animals are our teachers, and over the past 20 years, we’ve learned a lot from them. Even better, we’ve watched as …
Continue reading “8 Things We Didn’t Know Until We Went Vegan”
