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Opening Postponed— But We’ll Keep You Updated!

We know you’re as eager as Sister Mary Frances to gather around our Tours sign and visit the animals! When we made our decision to postpone our visiting season, we …

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Please Read This Before Starting Your Backyard Coop

“We just had a box of chicks show up, and [the whole box] is dead… This is just—happens repeatedly… Please, please do something for these poor animals.”   This spring …

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Dear John Oliver, “Sympathy Geese” Are No Joke!

At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we appreciate a good joke. Much of the rescue work we do is heavy and tiresome, and many of us love to tune into Last Week …

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“Where Are The Mothers?” The Meaning Of Mother’s Day For Rescued Farmed Animals

Mother’s Day can be a wonderful celebration of the nurturers and caregivers in our lives, a way to thank them for their dedication, love, and kindness. Mother’s Day can also …

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Baby Goats Welcomed After Closure of “Humane” Farm

A few weeks ago, we received hundreds of messages about Sprout Creek, Marist College’s “humane” farm, who had announced that they were closing, citing lack of funding due in large …

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Veggie Burger Round Up

veg-gie burg-er noun 1.  patty made from a wide variety of vegetables, beans, grains, herbs, and spices, generally topped with an outrageous sauce and served between two squishy buns. a …

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Global Solidarity On Earth Day: Individual Decisions. Global Impact.

Today is the 50th Annual Celebration of Earth Day, when we acknowledge that our fate is entwined with the planet’s — and with each other. Now more than ever, we see firsthand …

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Jesse—Forever In Our Hearts

“And then around the bend [are] three calves, and my heart is again in my throat. They’re male, several months old, with bloated bellies and ears crusted with blood where …

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Staying in for Easter? Here’s Our Menu Picks

By Chef Linda Looks like we’ll all be staying in this Easter but the coronavirus can’t keep this holiday from coming. Whether you have a big family sheltering-in-place, a party …

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COVID-19 Cooking Tips: Preserving Your Food…and Your Sanity

By Chef Linda Preparedness, not panic, is the mood that will sustain us through the current COVID-19 crisis, especially when it comes to eating. Let’s assume your pantry is full …