When you think of New York City during the holidays, images of Broadway shows, the Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree, The Empire State Building, and snowy horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park probably come to mind. Yet, sadly, what appears to be a romantic way to enjoy the famous park (especially during the holidays), is actually … Read more
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 events, and more. We are fortunate to have their assistance, and look forward to each of their visits. Nigel, in particular, was moved by his … Read more
For most of my life, I never thought about the bird that sat in the middle of our Thanksgiving table beyond what “it” tasted like. I certainly never ascribed it a gender. Nope. Never pictured her (or him) as a living being, or wondered how old she was, what kind of life she had lived, … Read more
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 “30 Reasons and 30 Ways to Go Veg.” We told you about a 12-year-old boy who decided to make the switch, and about four recent … Read more
Today, October 1st, is World Vegetarian Day, a celebration that kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month that extends through the end of October. Part of our work at CAS is to help people understand the suffering farm animals endure in the process of becoming our food, and the exponential benefits that transitioning to a compassionate diet … Read more
On May 1st in Greenfield, NY, Judge Michael Ginley convicted Ann Arnold of 19 counts of failure to provide proper food, water and sustenance, in violation of state Agriculture and Markets Law, and one count of second-degree criminal nuisance, all misdemeanors. Fourteen horses involved in this case arrived at CAS last fall and have all … Read more
Harold, a rabbit, was found unconscious in a Tupperware container left in the sun. Rambo was one of 17 animals locked in a tiny stall and fed moldy bagels; a decomposing carcass of a cow was in the middle of that stall. Noah was locked in a rat-infested stall, too weak to stand. Horrific as … Read more
Four down and three to go. The stallions from our Saratoga rescue are being gelded (castrated) by veterinary surgeons at Rhinebeck Equine. Dewey, Harry, Brutus, and Montana have all undergone the surgery and are healing wonderfully back at CAS. Opie, Pete, and Timothy will be gelded over the next couple weeks. As geldings, these boys … Read more
The day before Thanksgiving, 2010. A woman named Anna pulls down the CAS driveway and up to the main barn. Animal Care Director Abbie Rogers and I go out to meet her; we’ve been expecting her and her passenger. In a crate in the back of her hatchback, a large white turkey is close to … Read more
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m excited about the attention that Oprah’s Tuesday show is bringing to veganism, a lifestyle to which I’m passionately committed. And I’m equally excited to do my part to support anyone eager to consider making this life-affirming, health-affirming, planet-saving change! So here, in no particular order, are six things you need … Read more
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