Catskill Animal Sanctuary 
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 Mary Frances who might otherwise be called “food” is good work. Educating people about why a vegan lifestyle is important and urgent comes from a … Read more
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 blows people away— we see it all the time! Just like any other animal, turkeys feel joy, pain, fear, and love. This is why we … Read more
This vegan green bean casserole is creamy, fresh, and full of texture and comforting flavors and definitely shows how delicious it can be to make compassionate choices when we cook.
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 gratitude, togetherness, and comfort. More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving draws our attention to the centerpiece of the meal–we want something festive, creative, and that … Read more
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 nearly two years of surgeries, consultations, medications, and treatments, the time has come to let her go. We hoped that that love, dedication, and tireless, … Read more
Butternut Wellington is a beautiful and delicious example of how easy it is to create a vegan holiday meal.
Time to update this classic recipe by veganizing it and adding more flavors and texture. Chef Linda’s luscious heart- and belly-warming soup comes together quickly and deliciously!
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, even the happiest hens in the world (yes, even the ones in cage-free farms or your neighbor’s backyard) will suffer unnecessarily from egg production. It … Read more
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 when horses lose their vision, and so many are euthanized. Buddy, in fact, was scheduled to be euthanized the very day we rescued him, as … Read more
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 thousands upon thousands of visitors have their “Aha!” moment as a chicken like Travis falls asleep in their arms, as a turkey like Imogen purrs … Read more
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