Saying Goodbye to Travis

Our hearts are broken to share such sad news, but our friend, Travis, passed away from an apparent heart attack, and we already miss him terribly. Travis, his best friend, Freddie, and 11 other roosters were rescued in 2013 from a school hatching project—an archaic practice where classrooms hatch eggs in a classroom, resulting in … Read more

Beans are Boss!

Beans are boss, which is why beans are honored every year on January 6, National Bean Day. We’ve got 10 great reasons to eat more beans this year: 1) Nutrition. Beans are loaded with fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, and iron…nutrients many people don’t get enough of today. Getting nutrients from foods instead of supplements is … Read more

Kick Off A a Plant-Based New Year

ring in a plant-based new year

By Chef Linda Get healthy. Feel better. Live kindly. Save the planet…things many of us are thinking about as we walk, crawl, or leap into this new year. With so many things beyond our control, why not focus on what you can influence…a plant based new year! You do have the ability to nourish yourself … Read more

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 our individual communities, by the growing gap between the extremely wealthy and everyone else, by the recognition that the window to change the trajectory of … Read more

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 an unyielding desire to change the world for animals. Now, looking back after two decades full of rescue and education, we’re humbled by the love … Read more

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 roundup of 10 perfect gift ideas! Plus, every time you make a purchase in our online store or with one of our partners, the proceeds … Read more