72 Hours of Baby Goats: Chaos, Cuteness, and Hard Choices
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 …
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Chef Sara, Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
When Chef Sara Boan came to us in 2016, we had no idea how much she would come to truly embody Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Some of the strongest pillars of …
A Downed Cow And A Determined Team: We Are Stronger Together.
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 …
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Onward, Friends, for All of Us: Reflections on World Vegan Day
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 …
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The Sanctuary Celebrates World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day has been observed every year since 1994— and here at the Sanctuary we love to celebrate it! We’ve made a video with some of our staff about …
The Sanctuary Will Be Closed On Saturday November 2nd For Gobble & Groove Preparations! (Plus New Hours, Upcoming Events, And More!)
As the weekend of Gobble & Groove draws closer, we’re all in high gear to prepare for our annual fall celebration: The chefs are testing and perfecting their chili, cornbread, …
Fall Is The Season Of Warmth & Comfort At The Sanctuary
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows chilly at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’re enveloped in the warm friendship of our neighbors, Fortune Valley Manor, who are graciously hosting …
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We Are Blessed With Good Neighbors
When we moved our fledgling sanctuary, barely a year old, to Old Stage Road in the winter of 2003, we were struggling to stay afloat. It would be years before we had …
