Blind Baby Goat Leo Has Some Hearing

Blind baby goat Leo has some hearing, so we’re experimenting with music, voices, and touch to communicate with him. Your generosity is ESSENTIAL as we learn more about his long …

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Edna and Penelope

as we turned the corner to the car, we saw two reddish brown birds scuttling around on the sidewalk, near the curb. As we got closer, we saw that they were chickens. Closer still, we realized that their beaks had been cut off. It was clear in that moment that they had been abandoned and that we needed to do something.

Cricket

Meet one of our very special rescues, Cricket. After living life at the end of a metal chain tied to a tree, Cricket is finally free. Will you donate on …

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Big Bird, Bigger Heart

If you’ve read my books, been on a Catskill tour, or been part of our family for a while, you know we have a mantra of sorts that goes, “In the ways …

Ashley & Pliers: Happy at Last

Two horses who we thought had a slim chance at a happy life have proved that miracles can happen. Pliers, who used to ward us away with aggressive body language, …

Welcome Mamas and Babies!

There has been a lot happening at Catskill Animal Sanctuary over the last few months! Last fall we rescued over 100 animals from Westport, MA, in the largest farmed animal abuse …

Dolores Finds Sanctuary

Say hello to Dolores, the newest animal to find sanctuary at Catskill Animal Sanctuary! Watch the video and hear Dolores’ story from Kelly, our Animal Care Director. We could use …

Helping Our Lil’ Guy

Tomorrow is a big day for one little guy: specifically our “Lil’ Guy,” a special needs calf who arrived four weeks ago when a beef producer released him to us. …

Everywhere You Look, Baby Goats!

The news has been nonstop coverage of Jonas, but at CAS, we’ve had a different arrival on our minds. Actually, make that seven arrivals. Jacqueline went into labor early Saturday morning. …

The Road to Recovery

It’s been a hectic time since 27 goats arrived from a horrific backyard slaughter operation. They were immediately treated for worms and lice. And as if having lice isn’t bad …