As spring blooms into summer here in the Hudson Valley, the messages have already started — unwanted roosters need homes by the dozen. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we are no strangers to this heartbreaking reality. Each year, well-intentioned individuals find themselves with roosters they never intended to have. The birds are often offered to us … Read more
We recently came across a thought-provoking article on Vox titled “Undercover audio of a Tyson employee reveals “free-range” chicken is meaningless”. As an organization deeply committed to protecting the lives of farmed animals, we felt compelled to address this investigation and to share our perspective on deceptive labeling within the food industry. The investigation conducted … Read more
In a year marked by challenges and adversity, it is more important than ever to come together as a community and create safe spaces where everyone can find solace, joy, and support. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we are thrilled to announce our first ever Pride Day, a special event dedicated to celebrating our LGBTQIA friends … Read more
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the love and nurturing we receive from the special people in our lives. But this year at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Mother’s Day feels even more poignant as we welcome our new sheep mothers and their babies, spending their first spring with us enveloped in love. Watching the lambs—who … Read more
Recently, The New York Times published an opinion piece by David Quammen titled, “Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky”, which highlighted the importance of addressing the current widespread outbreak and the dangers posed by avian influenza or bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI). Mr. Quammen focused on the devastating impact of … 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
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, caregivers are often the first to witness new breakthroughs, life milestones, and everyday miracles. They say the first “hello, welcome home, you’re safe” to new rescues and to those born at Sanctuary. They’re right by an animal’s side, working through tears when it’s time to say goodbye. We recently lost Laverne … Read more
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 our first rescue. Dino was the sole survivor of a horrible fire set by a teenager at Brooklyn’s Bergen Beach Stable. Twenty horses died immediately; … Read more
Just like Tucker sharing his hay, our Herd knows the power of kindness: WE HIT OUR #GivingTuesday2019 $15,000 MATCH! We couldn’t do this vital work without ALL of you— supporting us, making donations of every size, sharing the fundraiser with your friends and family. Our hearts are FULL today! We were especially touched by an incredible … Read more
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