Leadership Transitions at Catskill Animal Sanctuary: Welcoming Jacob Goings and Sam Moon
Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) is entering an exciting new chapter. Amid rising challenges facing the nonprofit and animal protection movements, the Sanctuary is proud to welcome two seasoned leaders to …
A Lost Sheep Finds Refuge | Bernadette’s Story
A New Arrival Catskill Animal Sanctuary has welcomed an unexpected newcomer: a lost sheep who wandered onto our 120-acre refuge. Late last week, staff discovered the frightened sheep grazing in …
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Jess and Schmidt: Rescued Turkeys Find Their Forever Homes at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Welcome Our New Turkey Friends! Have you met our two newest residents, Jess and Schmidt? These two turkeys arrived safely at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) just a few short weeks …
A More Compassionate Fourth: Ditch The Fireworks & Leave Pigs Off Your BBQ
Every year on the Fourth of July, millions gather to celebrate independence with cookouts, fireworks, and patriotic fanfare. But while we honor “freedom,” it’s worth asking the question: who really …
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Pride is a Celebration of Love: Catskill Animal Sanctuary Honors the LGBTQ+ Community
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we believe in building a world rooted in compassion for every being, without exception. That includes not only the animals we protect, but the people who …
Tariffs Bite Into Sanctuary Budgets
The Cost of Caring for Animals in 2025 The mission of animal sanctuaries, like Catskill Animal Sanctuary, is simple yet profound: to provide safe, loving homes for animals in need. …
Life After the Hatchery: The Truth Behind School Egg Projects
Each spring, classrooms across the country buzz with excitement as incubators are wheeled in and students crowd around, eagerly anticipating the peep of a newborn chick. At first glance, these …
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Every Day Is Earth Day: How Veganism and Animal Sanctuaries Protect Our Planet
Each April, Earth Day invites us to pause and reflect on the future of our shared home. But at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), our commitment to the planet doesn’t end …
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Kathy’s Retirement: A Message to the CAS Family
25 March 2025 Dear Friend, For nearly 25 years, Catskill Animal Sanctuary has been a soft landing place not only for thousands of animals, but for thousands of humans as …
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Remembering Dino
Twenty-four years ago today, an ancient pony limped slowly off the trailer that had pulled in front of the borrowed piece of property where Catskill Animal Sanctuary got its start. …








