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Welcome To Our New Website!

For almost two decades, we’ve been working day and night to make the world a kinder place. We’ve rescued thousands of animals and we’ve saved hundreds of thousands more by inspiring …

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Founder Director Kathy Stevens to Speak at Toronto VegFest

Attention, Canadian vegans, vegetarians, and almost-therians: mark your calendars for September 6th-8th for VegFoodFest in Toronto!  Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Founder/Director Kathy Stevens will be there to speak about “Cows, Cooking …

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Celebrate Summer at Shindig!

Kick summer into high gear by chillin’ out at our annual Shindig on July 20th! Sway to cool tunes, while you indulge in savory and sweet vegan treats. In addition …

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Camp Kindness 2019 Is Almost Here!

Camp Kindness Summer 2019 is just a few weeks away! Our one-of-a-kind animal-focused summer day camp program gives children and teens the unique opportunity to get to know rescued farmed …

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She Wanted Her Life: Considering Your Barbecued Chicken

If you’re like me, there’s little you won’t do to enrich the life of your dog or your cat: we want our beloveds to thrive. That same approach occurs here …

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Animals as Partners in Our Work for a Vegan World: A Response to Effective Altruism

It feels ironic that as the number of sanctuaries worldwide explodes, so, too, does the criticism of sanctuaries by prominent players within the animal rights movement. This is largely due …

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Meet Nina: Our Baby Lamb Rescued From Easter Slaughter

In eighteen years of rescue, we’ve learned a lot about sheep. They are loyal, affectionate, and shy. To get to know a sheep is to earn their trust, and to …

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Camp Kindness Session 1 (Ages 8-11)

July 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily; aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. Spend a week with animals! You’ll make and enjoy delicious food, learn …

Remembering Sadie: Lessons From an Old Cow’s Final Hours

Sadie, devoted stepmom to orphaned Blossom and Benjamin and friend to our beloved Tucker, died last week. She was 27 years old. At breakfast on Wednesday morning, we found Sadie …

Speciesism & Empathy:  A Conversation about How Animal Sanctuaries Make Crucial Connections

Speciesism & Empathy: 
A Conversation about How Animal Sanctuaries Make Crucial Connections