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Stocking a Vegan Pantry

By Chef Linda It’s a new year, and a maybe you’re thinking about a new you. A new vegan you! If you’re just getting started on your plant-based journey or …

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A Year of Tough Goodbyes; Two Decades of Second Chances

When Catskill Animal Sanctuary opened in 2001, we couldn’t have known how many lives, both human and non-human, would change forever. Our organization started with mighty aspirations, high hopes, and …

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10 Gift Ideas For Vegans + Animal Lovers

Attention animal lovers! Are you looking for the perfect gift that gives back or a gift for a special vegan in your life? Look no further—you’re going to love this …

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4 Reasons Why You Should Sponsor A Turkey For Thanksgiving

Turkeys know their names, recognize their friends, and will run with excitement to their favorite people. Turkeys are love on two legs. Their amazing capacity to express warmth and compassion …

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Goodbye To Our Legendary Sister Mary Frances

We are devastated to share the news that we are saying goodbye to our beloved potbelly pig, Sister Mary Frances, today. It’s not a decision we came to lightly. After …

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“If hens lay eggs anyway, why is it unethical to eat them?”

We get this question a lot. And with idyllic images of hens exploring grassy fields plastered on egg cartons and in grocery stores, challenging that notion can be difficult. However, …

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Welcome New Rescue Buddy, A 31-Year-Old Blind Horse

Welcome home, Buddy! Meet our newest rescue, the 31-year-old blind Appaloosa, who is gentle as can be. Most people are either unable or unwilling to provide the extra care required …

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8 Things We Didn’t Know Until We Went Vegan

At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we often say that the animals are our teachers, and over the past 20 years, we’ve learned a lot from them. Even better, we’ve watched as …

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Farewell To Michael, An Unforgettable Girl

Michael. Our people-loving, heart-opening, sassy-girl turkey. She passed quickly and unexpectedly in her sleep after a day filled with her favorite things: roaming the Sanctuary, stealing snacks, getting hugs from …

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Be A Champion For Animals At The 2021 Goat Games!

You can take gold and be a champion for rescued animals at the second annual 2021 Goat Games! Grab your friends and team up for a 5K walk, hike, bike, …