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Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Go behind the scenes at the Sanctuary with the latest news on our world-changing programs, exciting events, tales of rescue, and stories of what Sanctuary life is really like. View all of our events, programs, and fun at a glance so you can plan a Sanctuary visit that’s perfect for you!

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03/13/2024

Celebrating The Women of CAS

Get to know the dedicated and resilient women who are helping shape CAS history! Mary Schiavone, Finance & Business Manager…


08/21/2023

CAS Declares Victory — The Goat Games Are A Resounding Success

Friends, we’re doing a victory dance because your incredible support has propelled us beyond our expectations, and we are thrilled…


08/07/2023

The Ultimate Sanctuary Showdown — The 4th Annual Goat Games Are Here!

It's time to put on your virtual game face and join the fun as Catskill Animal Sanctuary proudly presents the…


07/18/2023

Catskill Animal Sanctuary Joins Coalition to Advocate Against Animal Exploitation At State And County Fairs

At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we've always been dedicated to advocating for a world where all animals are treated with compassion…

Herd Around The Barn

News From Kathy Stevens, the Founder

Herd Around The Barn is Founder Kathy Stevens’ blog and podcast! Tune in as Kathy moves from intimate stories of the animals we know and love one week, to a more global perspective on veganism the next. Want to know what it’s like to run a sanctuary? Check. Want to learn from internationally-known leaders in animal welfare, animal rights, climate science, and vegan nutrition? Check. In other words, Herd Around The Barn spans all the reasons veganism matters, delivering fresh, timely content to support you and your desire to change the world one heart, mind, and bite at a time.

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10/02/2023

A Lifetime of Love: Rescue is Not a One-Time Event

At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’ve learned a thing or two in 22 years of rescuing farm animals from the horrors…


04/04/2023

Surviving Winter, Embracing Spring: The Resilience of Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Senior Animals

(Photo: Senior Horse Barclay led by Animal Care Team Leader, Gabby) Even when it's unusually mild, winter is tough on…


12/31/2022

Grant Us the Courage

It is unusually mild on this late December morning as I stroll the grounds to spend some quiet time with…


09/16/2022

Remembering Violet, A Spitfire Of A Goat

Violet was one of eight goats born at the end of January, 2015 in the craziest 30 hours in our…

Add Love + Stir

Compassionate Cuisine

Add Love + Stir is your source for inspiration and support for plant-based eating. Whether you want to eat less meat, go vegan, or add more fun to your vegan journey, our professionally trained vegan chefs have it covered! Here you’ll discover hundreds of recipes for everyday eating, social occasions, and special diets. Want healthy eating tips and kitchen techniques to take the stress out of cooking? We can help with that, too! Dig in!

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05/10/2022

Vegan Oreo Truffles

Looking for an easy vegan treat? While we can't take credit for the original recipe, we did feel responsible for…


04/11/2022

Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

These cheesy smashed potatoes are a cross between nachos and potato skins and are made with a quick, homemade vegan…


03/28/2022

Best Vegan Pot Pie

Pot pie is quintessential comfort food, and vegan pot pie is the only way to make it! With a tender…


03/24/2022

Vegan Chickpea Omelet

Vegan Chickpea OmeletIngredientsFor the Batter1 cup chickpea flour1/3 cup nutritional yeast1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2…