Unicorns, Easter Bunnies, Tooth Fairies, and Milk Cows
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 …
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The Most Horrifying Phrase in English — Standard Agricultural Practices
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 …
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Meatless Monday — A Campaign We’re Kinda, Sorta Behind
This morning in New York City there was a rally on the steps of City Hall. The excitement is because there’s a City Council resolution to proclaim every Monday a “Meatless …
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Be a Goat’s Hero — Become a Sponsor!
First-time visitors to the Sanctuary are often surprised to discover that not all the residents are behind fences. The Underfoot Family, a group of friendly animals free to roam the …
Moments Like This Melt Our Hearts
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Don’t Carry Food
We ask visitors to not carry food in their pockets. There’s always someone who decides to not follow the rules, not realizing that a goat can smell a stick of …
Embrace the Giving Spirit of the Season — Volunteer!
We’re counting down the last days of 2014, but before we say goodbye we’re holding one more volunteer orientation. Join us this Saturday, December 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., …
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Have You Wondered What It’s Like to Intern at Catskill Animal Sanctuary?
Read summer intern Kaden’s experience. Two years ago I arrived at college a new vegetarian after having just read Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer. I wasn’t vegan yet as …
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Reflections of a Chicken Lover During National Chicken Month
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 …
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Beautiful Goats
Beautiful goats! Meet Faye, Becky and Emma! These 3 sweethearts had been bred as part of program at The University of Massachusetts to teach students about breeding goats. One of …
