Guest Blog from Nigel, “Feelings of the Heart”
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 …
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Reflecting on Turkeys
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 …
How Did Veg Month Go For You?
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 …
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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Ann Arnold Convicted
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 …
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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From Stallions to Geldings
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 …
For All of Us: Stuff a Pumpkin, Please
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 …
6 Things Oprah Viewers Should Know About Veganism
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 …
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Reflections
Yesterday afternoon, I was lying in the grass outside the barn, chatting with farm manager Karen Wilson and animal care director Abbie Rogers. We were talking about pasture management, and …
