A Camper’s Change of Heart
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 …
Ten Compelling Reasons to GO VEG in October and Beyond
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 …
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You Can Influence Food Industry Giants!
You can and do help animals in a variety of ways, including volunteering, adopting, signing petitions, lobbying politicians, and boycotting companies that abuse animals. Gestation crates are one of the …
Rescued From a Backyard Slaughter Facility
Fourteen sheep — six mamas, six babies, and two grown males — arrived at CAS on Friday, May 25. Rescued from an illegal backyard slaughter facility in Western New York …
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It’s Tour Season – Come Visit!
It’s that wonderful time of year again at Catskill Animal Sanctuary: our doors are open, and we hope you’ll visit! I’m not the only one who loves visiting season. Casey …
Ag-Gag Bill Works to Silence Whistleblowers
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 …
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Veggie Kids Impact Local Schools
Henry McGrath-Mosto attended Camp Kindness at CAS this past summer and the experience compelled him to become vegetarian. At camp, Henry was able to spend time with farm animals like …
High School Volunteer is Role Model to Kids at CAS
Siobhan Rubsam first came to Catskill Animal Sanctuary when she was twelve years old. Now, only five years later, she plays an important role as CAS’s daily volunteer for Camp …
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Thank You! We Met Our Match!
Our most heartfelt thanks to friends near and far for coming through on behalf of our voiceless animal friends. WE MET THE MATCH!! The grand total? $1,558,790.00 in cash, pledges, …
Animal Camp: Veg News Book Club for October
Today is a great day and one that truly makes me feel inspired about all the good work we do here at CAS. We've found out that my new book, …
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