Michelle Alvarez We can’t thank our volunteers enough. (But I’ll keep trying. THANK YOU!) Whether it’s group clean-up projects on a weekend or caring for the animals on a daily basis, volunteers are critical to keeping the Sanctuary operating. So we were thrilled to receive a call from Alex, a local 17-year-old. Alex, a member of Troop … Read more
Update: Thanks so much for your interest in volunteering on April 18! Unfortunately, this particular volunteer day is limited to 32 people given the limited number of tools, equipment and staff we have to supervise, and so the spots are reserved for folks on the NYC bus. You’re welcome to register for the wait list for free … Read more
Caring for our animal friends and working for a more compassionate world takes time and dedication, and the small CAS staff can’t do it alone! CAS depends on caring and enthusiastic volunteers to help with scooping poop, stuffing envelopes, painting barns, and much more. Join us! You’ve got the skills, talents, and energy that we need. … Read more
We are expanding our internship program, and need donations of home and office supplies. Interns work for a period of 3 months in departments across CAS, including Animal Care, Communications & Outreach, Camp Kindness, and Business Operations. These folks provide much needed assistance around the Sanctuary, and in turn CAS provides them with valuable experience for their future careers. … Read more
The next time you’re visiting CAS or are in the Hudson Valley region, chow down at one of our Compassionate Cuisine restaurant partners and enjoy hearty and delicious vegan food — and if you show your CAS membership card, you’ll get 10% off your bill! So run, don’t walk, over to: conscious fork (Warwick, NY) … Read more
While 80% of Americans oppose horse slaughter for human consumption, the USDA recently cleared the way for horse slaughter to resume on U.S. soil by issuing inspection permits to New Mexico and Iowa plants. A third permit for a Missouri facility is pending. During the slaughtering process, horses often endure repeated brutal blows to the head … Read more
Anatole France once said “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.â€Â Become an animal sponsor today and fall head over heels! Your generosity helps cover a rescued farm animal’s food, bedding and vet care, and supports our life-saving work. We encourage you to visit often and throughout the year, … Read more
New York City is a mecca for fabulous food, but even more importantly to us at CAS, it’s home to a variety of vegan restaurants that are in the forefront of creating healthy and delicious food that is kind to our animal friends, the planet, and our bodies. As part of our mission to educate … Read more
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] It seems only a few years ago the word “vegan†was an obscurity. But now, Justin Timberlake is singing “Bring It On Down To Veganville†on Saturday Night Live, CNN’s Jane Velez Mitchell often takes on tough farm animal issues, and even … Read more
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] For ethical vegans, environmentalists and health conscious folks, it’s easy to see that an end to factory farming is necessary for the sake of animals, the planet, and our own wellbeing. Convincing omnivores, however, tends to be more difficult. So, what is … Read more
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