Just Another Day at Catskill Animal Sanctuary

The first chapter of my new book describes the day that a gang of us trekked up a mountain to rescue and bring eight abandoned goats, several of whom were …

Featured Creature – Finnigan the sheep!

Meet friendly Finnigan! A member of our fleecy free range greeting committee, Finnigan is our Featured Creature for August. Finnigan came to CAS in Spring 2012 along with 13 sheep …

First Vegetarian School in Nation Visits Catskill Animal Sanctuary!

PS 244 in Queens, NY recently made headlines around the world when it became the first public school in the country to serve exclusively vegetarian meals for both breakfast and …

CAS in Photos by Jill Meyers

Jill Meyers is a long-time CAS volunteer who has become an integral part of the organization. She is truly thought of as more of a staff member than a volunteer …

A Camper’s Change of Heart

Meet Wil, a curious and compassionate 12-year-old who enrolled in Camp Kindness at Catskill Animal Sanctuary this past summer to have fun on a farm meeting a bevy of formerly …

A Glorious Day: ASPCA Visits CAS for Annual Picnic

Saturday, September 9, wasn’t an ordinary visiting day (wonderful as they are!) at Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Rather than welcoming the public from 10 to 2pm, CAS welcomed 200 ASPCA staffers …

Summer Interns at CAS

I was blessed to have four, hardworking interns this summer; Jon, Eric, Kisha, and Tara – you rock! Each intern brought a unique set of skills, a huge desire to …

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 …

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 …

City Slickers Clean Up 32

As Outreach Director, I rarely get to do farm chores, even though they are one of my most cherished ways to spend time at the sanctuary – second only to …