A More Compassionate Fourth: Ditch The Fireworks & Leave Pigs Off Your BBQ
Every year on the Fourth of July, millions gather to celebrate independence with cookouts, fireworks, and patriotic fanfare. But while we honor “freedom,” it’s worth asking the question: who really …
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The Ultimate Sanctuary Showdown — The 4th Annual Goat Games Are Here!
It’s time to put on your virtual game face and join the fun as Catskill Animal Sanctuary proudly presents the 4th Annual Goat Games! Happening from August 7 to 13, …
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Sanctuary Update: Preventing HPAI H5N1 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu) & How We’re Continuing To Keep Our Bird Residents Safe Through Uncertainty
Updated March 31st, 2023 Unfortunately, as you may have seen on the news, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has reached our region of New York. For over a year …
An Open Letter From Catskill Animal Sanctuary: We’re Seeing Climate Change At Home
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’ve been deeply connected to the 150 acres that comprise our home for the past 21 years: warm pastures where contented cows sunbathe, ponds where ducks …
Passport To Ethiopia — A Vegan Feast: Online Class
Join Chef Linda and learn how to make this a marvelous feast for the senses. Be sure to gather your friends and family for this …
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Laverne’s Story: A Mother’s Strength — Seen Through A Caregiver’s Eyes
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 …
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Baby Goats Welcomed After Closure of “Humane” Farm
A few weeks ago, we received hundreds of messages about Sprout Creek, Marist College’s “humane” farm, who had announced that they were closing, citing lack of funding due in large …
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Standing Up Through Coronavirus: Love Spoken Here
As all but our intrepid animal care team works from home, we’re doing our best to support each other, our caretakers, and the beloved members of our CAS family…in other …
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Onward, Friends, for All of Us: Reflections on World Vegan Day
Is your glass half empty or half full? As worldwide consumption of animals increases and climate chaos accelerates, have you given up, or are you standing tall, determined to do …
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The Sanctuary Celebrates World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day has been observed every year since 1994— and here at the Sanctuary we love to celebrate it! We’ve made a video with some of our staff about …









