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
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 rescued from a backyard slaughter operation. At first, Finnigan was shy and wary of humans but he has come out of his shell and blossomed … Read more
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 lunch. Now on June 19th, while children around the U.S. eat chicken nuggets in their school cafeterias, fifty third graders from PS 244 will hold … Read more
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 since she is here so often, and knows all about what it takes to keep the animals happy. Jill has a passion for the animals … Read more
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 abused and neglected, but currently loved and cared for, animals. As important as ensuring kids have loads of fun, Camp Kindness also strives to open … Read more
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 and friends, including President and CEO Ed Sayers, for the organization’s annual picnic. I think I can speak for many of us in stating that … Read more
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 help, and a passion for the work they did. Jon’s film work showed off our reinvented Compassionate Cuisine program, our 2012 Shindig event, and our … Read more
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 day. The animals who earn the right to join “the family” are typically elderly, but other factors, too, enter into our decisions regarding which privileged … Read more
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 e-mails, no human voices….just my friends and me. Tonight, just outside my house, Mr. Specks stands watch over his flock, while Oreo the cat rests … Read more
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 playing in the dirt with the animals! Most of my day involves networking, recruiting new supporters, and planning special events. So, when Founder Kathy Stevens … Read more
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