Chapter 1: On July 28, 2012, we welcomed four newborn Jersey calves to the safety and plenty of CAS. Just days old, they were exhausted and afraid. Two were gravely ill—too weak to stand; too weak to swallow.  After an eventual diagnosis of both Giardia and e-coli (both highly contagious), we moved the boys to … Read more
Celebrate the true spirit of the holidays by giving gifts that matter to the people who matter. Whether it’s a parent, child, relative, teacher or someone else you want to remember in a special way this season, giving a gift that gives twice is a meaningful way to show you care. When you choose gifts … Read more
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 events, and more. We are fortunate to have their assistance, and look forward to each of their visits. Nigel, in particular, was moved by his … Read more
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 sick, she was unable to care for him. Therefore, Eldon had to be bottle fed (every two hours!!) and raised by humans. Now six months … Read more
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 here), but luckily for Daisy, a CAS volunteer brought Daisy to the Sanctuary to live with our male turkey, Declan. The two live in a … Read more
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 “30 Reasons and 30 Ways to Go Veg.” We told you about a 12-year-old boy who decided to make the switch, and about four recent … Read more
[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 adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Here at Catskill Animal Sanctuary we are celebrating by helping you GO VEGAN all month long… and beyond! Click here to … Read more
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 place of love…. Roosters Francis and Hans Solo weren’t popular with the neighbors at their previous home; the neighbors complained so much about the boys’ … Read more
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 abused and neglected, but currently loved and cared for, animals. As important as ensuring kids have loads of fun, Camp Kindness also strives to open … Read more
Today, October 1st, is World Vegetarian Day, a celebration that kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month that extends through the end of October. Part of our work at CAS is to help people understand the suffering farm animals endure in the process of becoming our food, and the exponential benefits that transitioning to a compassionate diet … Read more
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