Guest Blog from Nigel, “Feelings of the Heart”

Nigel began volunteering at CAS through Samaritan Village, a recovery program for chemically addicted adults. Nigel, and other Samaritan Village volunteers, stepped forward to assist CAS with construction projects, special …

The Smallest Pot Belly Pig at CAS: Meet Eldon!

Eldon’s mother had a terrible infection in her uterus, which caused most of her babies to die. Eldon was one of two who survived, but because his mother was so …

The Spared Turkey: Meet Daisy

Daisy, like most other turkeys raised in the US, was destined to end up on someone’s dinner plate. It’s a wretched life from beginning to end (learn more about farm-raised turkeys …

How Did Veg Month Go For You?

October was Vegetarian Awareness Month, and at Catskill Animal Sanctuary we celebrated by helping you go veg! Michelle shared her “Top 10 Reasons to Go Veg” and Kathy gave you …

Four Very Personal Reasons to GO VEG This Month

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvjKS09HZg0&feature=share&list=UU2VpDQ3IbfTxVx3UgNz08TQ[/youtube] October means pumpkins, Halloween costumes, corn mazes, and Vegetarian Awareness Month. Wait…what? That’s right; October 1st was the official kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month, a month-long opportunity to consider …

CAS Welcomes NINE Newbies to a Place of Love

Catskill Animal Sanctuary has opened its doors to many newcomers over the past month: roosters, ducks, a horse and more! We are so excited to welcome these newbies to a …

A Camper’s Change of Heart

Meet Wil, a curious and compassionate 12-year-old who enrolled in Camp Kindness at Catskill Animal Sanctuary this past summer to have fun on a farm meeting a bevy of formerly …

Draft Horse, Sioux, Comes to CAS

Welcome, Sioux! She’s a bruiser of a mare, and we’re delighted to welcome her. Sioux, a 22-year-old Clydesdale, arrived at Catskill Animal Sanctuary after the neighbors of her deceased owner …

You Can Influence Food Industry Giants!

You can and do help animals in a variety of ways, including volunteering, adopting, signing petitions, lobbying politicians, and boycotting companies that abuse animals. Gestation crates are one of the …

Saying Goodbye to Bobo

After a full and happy decade among friends, Bobo, our 32-year-old blind mare, died suddenly this past Tuesday. Bobo was one of the most traumatized animals Catskill Animal Sanctuary has …