A few weeks ago, we received hundreds of messages about Sprout Creek, Marist College’s “humane” farm, who had announced that they were closing, citing lack of funding due in large part to COVID-19. Word spread rapidly through the Hudson Valley community that many of the animals would be going to a livestock auction earlier the … Read more
Today is the 50th Annual Celebration of Earth Day, when we acknowledge that our fate is entwined with the planet’s — and with each other. Now more than ever, we see firsthand that our individual decisions have a global impact. We hope you’ll tune in for our LIVE Earth Day events: 1:00pm Join Kaden as they broadcast a special … Read more
“And then around the bend [are] three calves, and my heart is again in my throat. They’re male, several months old, with bloated bellies and ears crusted with blood where metal tags have been stapled… They look at us with their immense doe eyes, all innocence… “Why am I crying? Perhaps because this is a … Read more
As all but our intrepid animal care team works from home, we’re doing our best to support each other, our caretakers, and the beloved members of our CAS family…in other words, you—our volunteers, animal sponsors, members and donors whose lives have been upended, just like ours. Glib messaging that ignores the life-altering nature of what humanity … Read more
In October 2015, we rescued 27 goats from horrendous conditions, in the case known as the “backyard butcher.” Among those sick, fragile rescues were Leah, Vanna, and Jacqueline. As these girls slowly learned to trust humans, the Sanctuary became their home— and we soon realized that these three girls were pregnant! There’s never a dull … Read more
“After 10 years of looking into thousands of pig eyes, I’ve come to understand that they’re never vacant. There’s always someone looking back at me” – Bob Comis In the five years that Mario and Audrey have been here, we’ve come to know them as unique and sensational individuals. We’ve seen them take elaborate mud … Read more
Just like Tucker sharing his hay, our Herd knows the power of kindness: WE HIT OUR #GivingTuesday2019 $15,000 MATCH! We couldn’t do this vital work without ALL of you— supporting us, making donations of every size, sharing the fundraiser with your friends and family. Our hearts are FULL today! We were especially touched by an incredible … Read more
Hello, Friends— we hope you’re enjoying the season! Around here it’s been a rough few weeks: we won’t sugarcoat it! So many of our animal care crew have been down with the flu that folks are exhausted and running on fumes, and Russell’s accident, hospital stay, and death have left us a wrung out: losing … Read more
A Glimpse of Sanctuary Life From Animal Care Director Kelly Mullins: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller “Sanctuary time” isn’t like time anywhere else. So much can happen here in a single day that it feels like a week has passed. Sunday was one of those … Read more
Is your glass half empty or half full? As worldwide consumption of animals increases and climate chaos accelerates, have you given up, or are you standing tall, determined to do your part in this unprecedented time? Today is World Vegan Day, friends. This is when folks like us take stock, reflecting on victories and challenges, … Read more
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