Eileen Mullin 
As we approach the holiday season, we’re reminded to celebrate gratitude and compassion. But while turkeys may come to mind at this time of year, they’re not the only birds in need of our care and protection. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys alike are beloved members of our family—and each one … Read more
Kick summer into high gear by chillin’ out at our annual Shindig on July 20th! Sway to cool tunes, while you indulge in savory and sweet vegan treats. In addition to delectable bites from food vendors, there will be lots of vendors selling housewares, apparel, accessories and more! Enjoy plenty of up close and personal … Read more
Camp Kindness Summer 2019 is just a few weeks away! Our one-of-a-kind animal-focused summer day camp program gives children and teens the unique opportunity to get to know rescued farmed animals up close. Parents of Camp Kindness Kids say, “The experience couldn’t have been any better. My son had a great time meeting the animals … Read more
If you’re like me, there’s little you won’t do to enrich the life of your dog or your cat: we want our beloveds to thrive. That same approach occurs here at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where we individualize our care for the 300+ animals who call our Sanctuary home. But as a species, we humans don’t … Read more
This year’s Cocktails & CowTales was a phenomenal event! With our very own Animal Care Director, Kelly Mullins, as emcee for the evening, we were able to get sponsors for 57 of our animal friends. We heard heartwarming speeches from Kelly, Sanctuary Founder/Director Kathy Stevens, and from Board Chair Judith Turkel. New for this year: … Read more
It feels ironic that as the number of sanctuaries worldwide explodes, so, too, does the criticism of sanctuaries by prominent players within the animal rights movement. This is largely due to the rising influence of a philosophy known as Effective Altruism, which urges people to give generously to charity, but also to ensure that their … Read more
When Hannah arrived at Catskill Animal Sanctuary fourteen years ago, she was terrified of humans. She’d been found in a Queens cemetery with what looked like stab wounds, and at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, desperate for escape, she climbed the walls when we entered her stall. Her healing process would be slow, aided not by humans, … Read more
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