Hoarder Sentenced; Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

Ann Arnold, the Greenfield, New York woman convicted of 19 counts of failing to provide food, shelter and vet care to her horses (14 of whom were rescued by CAS in October 2011), was sentenced last week. Greenfield Judge Michael Ginley, who had stated that, “any non-horse person could plainly see that most of these … Read more

Now That’s A Happy Pig

A few months after Charlie arrived at CAS (way back in 2003), he was one seriously depressed pig. He’d been abandoned by a woman who’d moved to Europe, who called us to “pick up her sheep,” failing to mention the large pig locked in a closet inside her barn – long tusks, longer hooves, lying … Read more

Chef Linda on Radio Woodstock

CAS’s vegan chef, Linda Soper-Kolton, talked to Radio Woodstock listeners about the health and environmental benefits of a vegan diet, and just how delicious vegan food really is! Check out her interview in the video below. [youtube]http://youtu.be/fge5dwil0Kg[/youtube] Many thanks to Greg Gattine and WDST Radio Woodstock. Register online for Compassionate Cuisine cooking classes at CASanctuary.org.

What Are You Hungry For?

Last week, powered by a generator up at the Homestead’s Judgement-Free Kitchen after the storms took down trees and power lines, I taught “Vegan 101,” an introductory class to help familiarize people with the wide variety of foods available in vegan cooking. After the first few minutes of facilitating the acquaintance of strangers in a … Read more

They’re Just Fine (But the Humans Could Use Some Help!)

During weather extremes like the heat-wave of the previous few days, well-meaning friends always reach out with concern. “How are the animals?” they ask. Over the years, CAS has honed its “extreme weather practices” to a fine art. In the summer, for instance, turn-out routines change, heat-sensitive animals are moved inside our cool main barn, 2-liter … Read more

Cherished Moments: Come Along on My Nighttime Stroll

When a long day leaves me feeling a little depleted, there’s nothing like an evening walk through the farm. It’s  a ritual I’ve cherished since opening Catskill Animal Sanctuary: no phones, no e-mails, no human voices….just my friends and me. Tonight, just outside my house, Mr. Specks stands watch over his flock, while Oreo the cat rests … Read more

Shindig Shenanigans Video

[youtube]http://youtu.be/2odg67_glRg[/youtube] Our 11th annual Shindig this past Saturday was such a fun day! We welcomed almost six hundred guests to the Sanctuary for vegan cooking demos, kid’s activities, education stations, barn tours, hayrides, Homestead tours, yummy vegan food, and, of course, plenty of time with our 200+ rescued farm animals. Check out the video above … Read more

Homestead Restoration Video

Renovations on The Homestead (Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s guest house) began in October 2011. The Homestead opened to guests in May 2012 after the inside was completely restored by a team of dedicated craftsmen. This beautiful old farm house sits on Sanctuary grounds and offers overnight lodging as a CAS member benefit. Watch the renovation process … Read more

11th Annual Shindig Just Days Away

This year marks Catskill Animal Sanctuary‘s 11th Annual Shindig event! This Saturday, June 9th, all are invited to join us for vegan food demos and tastings with Chef Linda, farm tours with director Kathy Stevens, live music by Out Kind, kids’ activities, hayrides, an auction priced for every budget, delicious food, and more! “The Shindig marks that … Read more

Rescued From a Backyard Slaughter Facility

Fourteen sheep — six mamas, six babies, and two grown males — arrived at CAS on Friday, May 25. Rescued from an illegal backyard slaughter facility in Western New York where they were suffering without food or water, they spent a few weeks at Farm Sanctuary gathering strength for their four-hour journey to CAS. The … Read more