8 Things We Didn’t Know Until We Went Vegan
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we often say that the animals are our teachers, and over the past 20 years, we’ve learned a lot from them. Even better, we’ve watched as …
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Farewell To Michael, An Unforgettable Girl
Michael. Our people-loving, heart-opening, sassy-girl turkey. She passed quickly and unexpectedly in her sleep after a day filled with her favorite things: roaming the Sanctuary, stealing snacks, getting hugs from …
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Be A Champion For Animals At The 2021 Goat Games!
You can take gold and be a champion for rescued animals at the second annual 2021 Goat Games! Grab your friends and team up for a 5K walk, hike, bike, …
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Saying Goodbye to Christopher the Caretaker
Last week, we said goodbye to our beloved Christopher. After a year of devastating losses of so many of our very old friends, this one, in some ways was the …
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Laverne’s Story: A Mother’s Strength — Seen Through A Caregiver’s Eyes
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, caregivers are often the first to witness new breakthroughs, life milestones, and everyday miracles. They say the first “hello, welcome home, you’re safe” to new rescues …
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Earth Day 2021: Connecting & Taking Action
It’s been 51 years since the first celebration of Earth Day. We’ve had 51 opportunities — and more — to contemplate our relationship with the planet. We’ve seen what has been …
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Standing Together: AAPI Community Solidarity
As an organization whose values include kindness and advocacy, we feel compelled to speak on the racism and horrific violence inflicted on the AAPI community — including the recent shooting …
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Why It’s Important To Keep Your Easter Baskets Animal-Free
Spring is here! Though we love the warmer weather, with Easter around the corner we anticipate a surge in rescue requests for abandoned chicks, ducklings, and bunnies. They’re purchased as “gifts” …
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Heartbroken, But Raising Our Voice: CAS Reacts To The U.S. Capitol Mob
Like so many of you, we are reeling from yesterday’s events, when an overlapping mob of Trump loyalists, fascists, white supremacists, and QAnon conspiracy theorists coalesced on the U.S. Capitol …
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2020 Gift Guide For Animal Lovers
One of the greatest joys is the happiness of gift-giving. Knowing that your gift helps animals is even better! We’ve got a few gift ideas that are sure to delight your …
