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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …