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 gets to be free? Over 150 million hot dogs will be eaten on the Fourth alone1. That means over 150 million animals (most of them … Read more
Every Earth Day, we reflect on the state of our planet and take action to protect it. Oftentimes, this takes shape in composting, recycling, limiting our electricity use and our dependence on fossil fuels. But at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we know that one of the most significant steps we can take to help our planet … Read more
On February 22nd, the team at Catskill Animal Sanctuary welcomed home three sets of twins — and two mamas. It was one of the busiest rescue days we’ve had at the Sanctuary in a long time. First thing on Tuesday morning, we welcomed twin newborn calves, rescued from a dairy farm — and an hour … Read more
Attention animal lovers! Are you looking for the perfect gift that gives back or a gift for a special vegan in your life? Look no further—you’re going to love this roundup of 10 perfect gift ideas! Plus, every time you make a purchase in our online store or with one of our partners, the proceeds … Read more
Turkeys know their names, recognize their friends, and will run with excitement to their favorite people. Turkeys are love on two legs. Their amazing capacity to express warmth and compassion blows people away— we see it all the time! Just like any other animal, turkeys feel joy, pain, fear, and love. This is why we … Read more
We get this question a lot. And with idyllic images of hens exploring grassy fields plastered on egg cartons and in grocery stores, challenging that notion can be difficult. However, even the happiest hens in the world (yes, even the ones in cage-free farms or your neighbor’s backyard) will suffer unnecessarily from egg production. It … Read more
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we often say that the animals are our teachers, and over the past 20 years, we’ve learned a lot from them. Even better, we’ve watched as thousands upon thousands of visitors have their “Aha!” moment as a chicken like Travis falls asleep in their arms, as a turkey like Imogen purrs … Read more
Michael. Our people-loving, heart-opening, sassy-girl turkey. She passed quickly and unexpectedly in her sleep after a day filled with her favorite things: roaming the Sanctuary, stealing snacks, getting hugs from her humans, doing her dinosaur run, and monopolizing the fan. Words cannot capture the scope of our grief. “Mikey” liberated herself at an early age, … Read more
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