Walking Daisy Donkey

The other night, when new rescue Daisy was braying for all to hear, she seemed to be telling us that she wanted OUT! Come along with Daisy and her pal …

A Day in the Life of Sister Mary Frances

How does Sister Mary Frances stay so slim and trim? She puts a few miles a day on those little legs, that’s how! Winter is coming: donate here to provide …

The Goats Got a Swing!

Every goat needs a swing! An exaggeration, for sure, but we work hard to keep their busy minds and bodies engaged. Heartfelt thanks to our beloved former intern Jessica and …

Bree the Chicken Gives The Homestead 4 Stars!

Best friends come in all species, as rooster Bree and his human mom Camille show us. Would you donate to support the many interspecies best friendships of Catskill?  And by …

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Big Bird, Bigger Heart

If you’ve read my books, been on a Catskill tour, or been part of our family for a while, you know we have a mantra of sorts that goes, “In the ways …

Ashley & Pliers: Happy at Last

Two horses who we thought had a slim chance at a happy life have proved that miracles can happen. Pliers, who used to ward us away with aggressive body language, …

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Product Review: Must-Try Vegan Ice Cream Flavors

Product Review: Must-Try Vegan Ice Cream Flavors With summer quickly approaching, there’s no better time than the present to explore the joys of vegan ice cream! Once a niche product …

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5 Reasons “Isa Does It” Belongs in your Cookbook Library

5 Reasons “Isa Does It” Belongs in your Cookbook Library When I decided to go vegan in January 2014, my large and well-loved collection of cookbooks suddenly felt foreign and …

Welcome Mamas and Babies!

There has been a lot happening at Catskill Animal Sanctuary over the last few months! Last fall we rescued over 100 animals from Westport, MA, in the largest farmed animal abuse …

Yes, We’re Political

Last week we hosted a panel in New York City to discuss what the Trump Administration may mean for the animals. When it was announced, a lot of people asked, …