Sanctuary Journal

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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04/25/2025

Life After the Hatchery: The Truth Behind School Egg Projects

Each spring, classrooms across the country buzz with excitement as incubators are wheeled in and students crowd around, eagerly anticipating…


04/15/2025

Every Day Is Earth Day: How Veganism and Animal Sanctuaries Protect Our Planet

Each April, Earth Day invites us to pause and reflect on the future of our shared home. But at Catskill…


03/25/2025

Kathy’s Retirement: A Message to the CAS Family

25 March 2025 Dear Friend, For nearly 25 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a soft landing place not only…


01/18/2025

Remembering Dino

Twenty-four years ago today, an ancient pony limped slowly off the trailer that had pulled in front of the borrowed…

Herd Around The Barn

News From Kathy Stevens, the Founder

Herd Around The Barn is the archive of Founder Kathy Stevens’ blog! 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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03/25/2025

Kathy’s Retirement: A Message to the CAS Family

25 March 2025 Dear Friend, For nearly 25 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a soft landing place not only…


01/18/2025

Remembering Dino

Twenty-four years ago today, an ancient pony limped slowly off the trailer that had pulled in front of the borrowed…


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…

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…