Kathy Stevens If you knew him, you loved him. No ifs, ands, or buts. That was Arthur. Officially, our 210-pound goat with the long, velvety ears was a beloved member of the Underfoots, the family of cross-species animals who freely roam the grounds. Unofficially, Arthur was Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s best ambassador and tour guide. Many of our … Read more
All I wanted to do was give him one last kiss. But I couldn’t. Franklin was in pain and the only way to manage that pain until I could return to say goodbye would have been to give him a heavy narcotic. That is NOT how we manage end of life care at Catskill Animal Sanctuary. … Read more
Three years ago, 47-year-old Bobby was surrendered by an elderly couple who’d rescued him from neglect. He could barely walk. “At least he’ll enjoy some comfort and peace for his final weeks,” we thought. But Bobby had other plans. With the help of supplements, expert farrier work, and a custom-molded plastic insert for one of … Read more
I am thrilled to announce that we have received accreditation by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries! GFAS establishes high standards of animal rescue and care and visited the Sanctuary to ensure that all aspects of our operations met their high standards. Accreditation signifies that Catskill Animal Sanctuary meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine and farm … Read more
If ever there was an animal who embodied love and joie de vivre, it was Stencil. Stencil was a brown goat with the long, silken ears characteristic of Nubians. He was rescued with 18 others in 2010. All of them were emaciated and riddled with worms and lice. Stencil’s name came from the huge white … Read more
It’s a blustery day in New York, and I’ve just returned to the office after cleaning one of our main cow barns with my friend David. My pal Tucker, a 2,500-pound Guernsey steer, greeted me by burying his face in my chest and “mooing” softly — a barely audible sound that I call cows’ “I … Read more
I was delighted to read Tuesday’s New York Times editorial demanding that Congress “oversee” and “reform” the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) or shut it down. Media attention to the horrors of meat and dairy production are always welcome by folks like me. But the Times implies that MARC, guilty of decades of sadistic … Read more
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of our most important jobs is to ensure that our animal residents — some 250 or more at any given time — thrive. Many people take on this role as “pet owners,” and are delighted when our trusting companions evolve into full-fledged family members. As a species, however, we humans … Read more
Can you imagine a world where no animal goes hungry, lives in fear, or suffers from birth to death on a farm? We can! We see a glimpse of it each day at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where hundreds of animals thrive after recovering from unthinkable abuses. They know the true meaning of compassion. They help … Read more
Despite the fact that 98% of climate scientists believe that global warming is “human-induced,” Florida state senator Marco Rubio proclaimed in an ABC “This Week” interview, “I do not believe that human activity is causing these dramatic changes to our climate.” The statement from the Oval Office-inspiring Senator comes on the heels of a massive … Read more
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