Every year on the Fourth of July, millions gather to celebrate independence with cookouts, fireworks, and patriotic fanfare. But while we honor “freedom,” it’s worth asking the question: who really gets to be free? Over 150 million hot dogs will be eaten on the Fourth alone1. That means over 150 million animals (most of them … Read more
On Founder Friday last week, Andrea Kahn asked how I remain optimistic for big change in the face of so much animal mistreatment. Andrea: I love this question. Many things enable me to stay fired up, but most fall into one of the following buckets: The Catskill Family. Many of you have heard me say, … Read more
Finding Your Power…Right Now The very first Founder Friday question was a doozie! Dee Boleman asked: if you were granted three wishes, what would you wish your supporters, patrons and followers do to advance the cause of creating a Vegan World? Luckily, Dee didn’t knock me too far off-kilter, as I’ve often received variations of … Read more
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, “Why do you have to get political? Can’t you leave politics out of your work with animals?” I have to admit I was floored. Hosting … Read more
On Sunday we posted a Facebook photo of the magnificent Tucker Cow — a post that included the phrase, “love trumps hate.” It prompted many followers to ask if Catskill Animal Sanctuary is political. The answer is: most definitely. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we neither campaign for nor endorse candidates for office. But do we … Read more
Having lived and worked with thousands of animals over the last 15 years, I have a long list of improbable friends: soulful sheep and insistent ducks, magnificent chickens and impossible pigs. Two of my dearest are cows. Their names are Sadie and Tucker. On this rainy spring morning, Tucker and Sadie are nestled into the … Read more
I’ve been fortunate to know gifted teachers. Mrs. Eggleston, my fifth grade teacher, nurtured my nascent interest in art and writing. Mrs. Yarborough, my twelfth grade English teacher, pushed me to strengthen my skills. In college, Professor Garrison’s poetry classroom was electric with possibility and promise. There were others. You had them, too. Whether we … Read more
This afternoon we spoke at the New York City Council hearing on the Mayor’s proposal (Intro-573A) to move the carriage horses into Central Park. Here is our full statement: Catskill Animal Sanctuary has always believed that horses should not be pulling carriages in today’s New York City. We have advocated for their retirement and stand ready … Read more
This seems to be the week for major rescues. This one in Florida involves horse-slaughter and many instances of animal cruelty. The raid is the culmination of a SIX-MONTH investigation. In states where ag-gag laws have passed, an investigation like this would never have occurred. Luckily, an ag-gag law failed to pass in Florida in … Read more
Spring is a season of daffodils, baby birds, and green returning everywhere. It is also a season of unnecessary tragedy for thousands of chicks and bunnies. Each year chicks and bunnies are sold as Easter gifts. These fuzzy and furry babies are too often discarded after they grow up and their novelty has worn off. The … Read more
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