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 term needs. Support us here: bit.ly/Alice-Leo
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.
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 this #GivingTuesday to ensure that we can rescue more animals in dire need? Your generous gift ensures that hundreds get to know what love feels … Read more
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 that truly matter, we are all the same.” Well, this little video of JR, our heartthrob, is a perfect illustration of our perspective. JR is a “broiler bird,” the terrible name … Read more
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, now approaches us for love and affection. Ashley, who used to be helpless on her own because of her blind eyes, now understands that we … Read more
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 case in the Northeast. Among the animals who found sanctuary were four ewes. When they arrived we were assured that they had a clean bill … Read more
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 your help in providing Dolores with a happy life, warm bedding, and medical care. For just $40 a month, you can help care for Dolores, … Read more
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. At 5:30 a.m., we’re loading him into our trailer and heading to the veterinary school at Tufts University, where X-rays and nerve function tests will … Read more
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. While most of us were having our first cup of coffee, she was busy giving birth to triplets: Lonnie, Loretta, and Lulu. Lonnie and Loretta … Read more
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 enough, they have two different kinds. So we’ll treat them a second time this weekend and it’s possible they’ll need a third treatment as well. Luckily, … Read more
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