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 …

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 …

Something to Crow About

Roosters may be the most misunderstood and under-appreciated animal on the planet. Our history of cockfighting only adds to their reputation as aggressive animals, but cockfighters have been bred, fed, …

“Vegan” in the News

[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] It seems only a few years ago the word “vegan” was an obscurity. But now, Justin Timberlake …

I Know That Meatball: Two Issues That Matter More Than Horsemeat

I had no idea that the Swedish furniture company IKEA serves meatballs and sausages in its big box stores. But it does. IKEA announced this week that it would recall …

Because of YOU We Met the Match!

On December 1st, we launched our $30,000 in 30 days gift match challenge and thanks to generous donors like you, we not only met the match, we exceeded it! Thank …

A New Year’s Resolution for Farm Animals

It’s officially the New Year and resolutions for 2013 are on everyone’s mind. While losing weight, getting out of debt, or kicking a cigarette habit tend to rank high on …

Holiday Gifts That Matter

Celebrate the true spirit of the holidays by giving gifts that matter to the people who matter. Whether it’s a parent, child, relative, teacher or someone else you want to …

Guest Blog from Nigel, “Feelings of the Heart”

Nigel began volunteering at CAS through Samaritan Village, a recovery program for chemically addicted adults. Nigel, and other Samaritan Village volunteers, stepped forward to assist CAS with construction projects, special …

How Did Veg Month Go For You?

October was Vegetarian Awareness Month, and at Catskill Animal Sanctuary we celebrated by helping you go veg! Michelle shared her “Top 10 Reasons to Go Veg” and Kathy gave you …