“Now I can look at you in peace; I don’t eat you anymore.” ~ Franz Kafka Across the country this holiday season, over 45 million baby birds will be killed and eaten for Thanksgiving dinner and over 22 million at Christmas. Babies(?), you’re asking. Yes: humans have altered these majestic birds to become very large, … Read more
With New York’s mayoral race just days away, the city is facing the possibility that the carriage horse industry, dating back to 1935, may soon be abolished, as both mayoral candidates have stated their strong opposition to the industry. I understand that the New York Daily News is on the side of the carriage horse … Read more
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 injured, back to the safety and plenty of CAS. It was a long, rich, magical day. A day that settled into our bones, and that … Read more
We Americans celebrate lots of things on July 4: Independence – whatever it might mean for each of us. Family. Friends. Summer. And whether our celebrations are large or small, they generally involve hot dogs. Few things are more “American” than the cylindrical tube of by-products stuff inside a bun and covered with mustard and … Read more
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, and trained to promote aggression, and to fight with knives attached to their spurs. Despite being illegal in all 50 states, the brutal sport still … Read more
We are proud to announce the fourth season of Camp Kindness, our groundbreaking summer camp where kids can kiss an 800-pound pig, hug a 1,500-pound steer, and take a goat for a walk. Camp Kindness, located here on sanctuary grounds, is an experience that can’t be found anywhere else in the country, perhaps in the … Read more
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella, a CAS intern.] For ethical vegans, environmentalists and health conscious folks, it’s easy to see that an end to factory farming is necessary for the sake of animals, the planet, and our own wellbeing. Convincing omnivores, however, tends to be more difficult. So, what is … Read more
[This is a guest blog post written by Amanda Citarella.] The New York Assembly is considering A. 1656, a bill that would make the cruel confinement of veal calves and pregnant pigs illegal. These practices are considered so horrible that they have been banned by the entire European Union, New Zealand, and some US states. … Read more
When last week’s temperatures dipped to zero degrees, our inbox was dotted with e-mails about animals without shelter or water. Desperate neighbors reached out in an effort to help animals. In each case, we responded – sometimes by simply answering questions or offering concrete advice about New York State anti-cruelty law. One nervous woman was … Read more
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 the list of common resolutions, at Catskill Animal Sanctuary we’re asking you to consider a resolution this year that will help make the world a … Read more
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