4 Reasons Why You Should Sponsor A Turkey For Thanksgiving
Turkeys know their names, recognize their friends, and will run with excitement to their favorite people. Turkeys are love on two legs. Their amazing capacity to express warmth and compassion …
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“If hens lay eggs anyway, why is it unethical to eat them?”
We get this question a lot. And with idyllic images of hens exploring grassy fields plastered on egg cartons and in grocery stores, challenging that notion can be difficult. However, …
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8 Things We Didn’t Know Until We Went Vegan
At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we often say that the animals are our teachers, and over the past 20 years, we’ve learned a lot from them. Even better, we’ve watched as …
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Farewell To Michael, An Unforgettable Girl
Michael. Our people-loving, heart-opening, sassy-girl turkey. She passed quickly and unexpectedly in her sleep after a day filled with her favorite things: roaming the Sanctuary, stealing snacks, getting hugs from …
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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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Earth Day 2021: Connecting & Taking Action
It’s been 51 years since the first celebration of Earth Day. We’ve had 51 opportunities — and more — to contemplate our relationship with the planet. We’ve seen what has been …
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Sanctuary Member Tour: Appointment Required
Reservations are required at least two business days in advance. For the safety of all members of our Herd, and to do our part in …
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Virtual Sanctuary 1:00PM EDT
Connect to the animals — wherever you are! Join us at the Sanctuary for our weekly virtual tours, every Tuesday at 1:00PM EDT. We’re still …
Virtual Sanctuary 1:00PM
Connect to the animals — wherever you are! Join us at the Sanctuary for our bi-weekly virtual tours, every Tuesday & Thursday at 1:00PM EDT. …