It’s been quite a day. The animals at a backyard slaughter operation were rescued through a joint effort between Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Farm Sanctuary, Skylands Animal Sanctuary, and Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. The rescuers found 120 goats, cows, and pigs living in filth and darkness. Kathy Keefe, Director of Sanctuary Operations, says, “I had to step over … Read more
The end of the day around the Sanctuary is a bustle of activity. Animals need to be fed and an unending list of chores needs to be tackled. At the end of one of these evenings last week a neighbor came down the hill to let us know about a goat lying by the side … Read more
If you’ve visited the Sanctuary in the last few weeks then you’ve seen an explosion of cuteness. Or more accurately, a pigxplosion. It started with a call from PETA. They were working with a couple in Virginia whose farm had reached hoarding-level conditions. The owners had bought two pigs to breed with the intention of selling their offspring for … Read more
The thing about rescues is that you never know when you’ll get a call that kicks everyone into high gear. Do we have room for new arrivals? Can we afford the increased food and medical costs? We recently received one of those calls from a local woman who had become overwhelmed and was unable to care … Read more
Today’s New York Times reports on the bird flu epidemic. Each year billions of chickens are killed. They were likely exploited so humans could consume them for meat or their eggs. Or perhaps they were killed at birth because they were the wrong sex. Compared against such staggering numbers, the millions who are being killed … Read more
The Great Sheep Rambo looms large in Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s history. He arrived untrusting and filled with anger as part of the first rescue we ever conducted. Eventually his anger gave way to trust and devotion as Rambo assumed the role of protector. For years he looked after both his nonhuman and human flock and challenged … Read more
Back in March Kathy spoke at the NYC Bar Association at the invitation of the Animal Law Committee. It was a terrific evening, but if you missed the talk then here’s a second chance!
People often ask me what the hardest part of my job is and are surprised that I do not say dealing with death. (The hardest part is having to say no to animals in need of placement when we lack the capacity to accept them.) As a place that rescues and takes in abused, neglected, … Read more
Pot belly pigs are extraordinarily intelligent and insightful creatures and our girls are living proof. Best friends Maggie and Charlotte are inseparable, and though they don’t always see eye to eye, they would be lost without each other. Maggie and her gal pal Charlotte came to CAS after being left at a dog and cat … Read more
At 49, gray-haired Bobby is the senior resident of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and one of the more popular animals people like to meet. As a member of the Underfoot Family Bobby is free to roam the grounds. But unlike the goats who generally stay near the main barn, Bobby roams. You can never be sure … Read more
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