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Remembering Tiny Dino: The First CAS Love Story

Twenty years ago, Catskill Animal Sanctuary opened our barn doors and welcomed Dino, a Shetland pony close to 30 years old. Tiny Dino, at 300 pounds and 36” tall was …

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Onward, Bruised But Resolute: Reflections For A New Year

From the horrors of a pandemic to those inflicted by climate change; from the hideous realities of systemic racism laid bare before our eyes to a sitting president’s attempt to …

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Goodbye, Moses: A Sudden Farewell After a Lifetime of Joy

Our precious Moses, our beautiful spotted boy with giant floppy ears that masked huge golden eyes, is gone. He was 7 ½ years old. Moses arrived in 2013 from a …

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Petunia’s Pledge: Continuing Your Journey

Like so many of you, I was raised in a meat and potatoes family. Breakfast was often eggs with bacon or sausage. Lunch was a sandwich: ham and cheese, turkey, …

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Virtual Sanctuary

Connect to the animals — wherever you are! Join us at the Sanctuary for our bi-weekly virtual tours, every Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00PM EDT. …

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Virtual Sanctuary

Connect to the animals — wherever you are! Join us at the Sanctuary for our bi-weekly virtual tours, every Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00PM EDT. …

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World Vegetarian Day

Today is World Vegetarian Day, and we’re so grateful for every person who has made the connection between the animals we love and the animals …

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Petunia’s Pledge: Continue Your Journey Of Compassion

On World Vegetarian Day (October 1st), we celebrate vegetarians and veg-curious folks like YOU — Let’s take the next step together! Take Petunia’s Pledge to go vegan for one month in honor …