I love my job, I’m lucky that way. Especially in the early morning: I always enjoy my quiet time before anyone else gets in. The barn is dark and quiet and I can whisper good morning, listening to the soft (and not so soft) greetings in return. This past Tuesday turned out to be a particularly … Read more
Simon was born in the early morning hours on April 17, 2012 – the exact birth date that the vet projected! His mother, beautiful Lady Jane, was surrendered to CAS only a month prior to his arrival from a home that could no longer care for her and her friend Shawnee. We were happy to … Read more
It’s that wonderful time of year again at Catskill Animal Sanctuary: our doors are open, and we hope you’ll visit! I’m not the only one who loves visiting season. Casey the horse loves it, Rambo the sheep loves it (more butt scratches for him), and evidently, our new friend Deidre the turkey loves it. This … Read more
Dirty work never felt so good By Dianne L. Patterson My first morning as a volunteer at CAS was everything I hoped it would be! After cleaning animals’ stalls and delivering fresh water and bedding, I left feeling humbled by how approachable the animals were—surprising given what many experienced at the hands of humans. A … Read more
You might remember that last August we took in four female sheep (two sets of twins)! The girls, Brigid, Mira, Marina, and Kybele, grew up on a heritage-breed meat farm in Germantown, NY. They were some of the first sheep that the farmers grew and they used the two sets of twins to give birth … Read more
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