Seven New Hens in the CAS “Sorority House”

CAS recently welcomed seven layer hens from the home of a Saugerties man who passed away. His children inherited his house and his animals–two horses, a mule, and seven chickens–but …

Emergency Rescue: Veal Calves’ Lives Saved

[youtube]http://youtu.be/yHEnwb9Pd_s[/youtube] Just last Tuesday, I got a call about four 3-day-old calves. Unwanted by-products of a dairy farm, they were destined for a veal crate and slaughter at four months …

It’s Jangles’ Turn: Old Pig Joins The Underfoot Family!

If you’ve visited Catskill Animal Sanctuary, you likely have vivid memories of a few members of the Underfoot Family, that special crew of critters privileged to roam the barnyard all …

Hoarder Sentenced; Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

Ann Arnold, the Greenfield, New York woman convicted of 19 counts of failing to provide food, shelter and vet care to her horses (14 of whom were rescued by CAS …

Now That’s A Happy Pig

A few months after Charlie arrived at CAS (way back in 2003), he was one seriously depressed pig. He’d been abandoned by a woman who’d moved to Europe, who called …

Chef Linda on Radio Woodstock

CAS’s vegan chef, Linda Soper-Kolton, talked to Radio Woodstock listeners about the health and environmental benefits of a vegan diet, and just how delicious vegan food really is! Check out …

They’re Just Fine (But the Humans Could Use Some Help!)

During weather extremes like the heat-wave of the previous few days, well-meaning friends always reach out with concern. “How are the animals?” they ask. Over the years, CAS has honed …

Cherished Moments: Come Along on My Nighttime Stroll

When a long day leaves me feeling a little depleted, there’s nothing like an evening walk through the farm. It’s  a ritual I’ve cherished since opening Catskill Animal Sanctuary: no phones, no …

Shindig Shenanigans Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/2odg67_glRg[/youtube] Our 11th annual Shindig this past Saturday was such a fun day! We welcomed almost six hundred guests to the Sanctuary for vegan cooking demos, kid’s activities, education stations, …

Homestead Restoration Video

Renovations on The Homestead (Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s guest house) began in October 2011. The Homestead opened to guests in May 2012 after the inside was completely restored by a team …