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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Teacher, Guardian, Leader, Friend: Rambo Moves On

Rambo, the iconic sheep beloved by thousands, died peacefully this past Saturday evening, surrounded by a few of his human and animal friends. He was sixteen years old. As I …

Ann Arnold Convicted

On May 1st in Greenfield, NY, Judge Michael Ginley convicted Ann Arnold of 19 counts of failure to provide proper food, water and sustenance, in violation of state Agriculture and …

City Slickers Clean Up 32

As Outreach Director, I rarely get to do farm chores, even though they are one of my most cherished ways to spend time at the sanctuary – second only to …

Discovering Baby Simon

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 …