“We just had a box of chicks show up, and [the whole box] is dead… This is just—happens repeatedly… Please, please do something for these poor animals.” This spring has introduced new challenges to our sadly typical rescue request influx, as folks are not only panic-buying cleaning supplies and toilet paper, but now, it … Read more
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
“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
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
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, and cobbler recipes. The band is making their set list while our fabulous Events Director, Michelle, is working hard behind the scenes, getting games and … Read more
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 our Gobble & Groove Barn Bash this year. There’s going to be live newgrass music from Astrograss, dancing, games, dinner, drinks, and so much more— … Read more
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 the tractors, trucks, and plow equipment to help us through a typical January in New York. And so, back then, “Thank goodness for Frank Jr.,” … Read more
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 and Climate: Expanding Your Impact Through Programs and Partnerships. Lessons and Stories.” Catskill Animal Sanctuary is the world’s first teaching sanctuary and Kathy has been … Read more
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 down in her barn, unable to stand. Kellie Myers, our Health Care Coordinator, administered 15ccs of Banamine for pain relief, and then, with the help … Read more
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