Kickstart Your Year with Kale: The Green Superfood of January

As we welcome the New Year, it’s the perfect time to embrace nutrient-rich, seasonal produce that supports our health and aligns with compassionate, plant-based living. At Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’re celebrating January with kale—a hardy leafy green that’s as versatile as it is nutritious. The Nutritional Benefits of Kale Kale is a true superfood, packed … Read more

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 her humans, doing her dinosaur run, and monopolizing the fan. Words cannot capture the scope of our grief. “Mikey” liberated herself at an early age, … Read more

Guest Blog: How I Decided to Become Vegan

Hello everyone! My name is Molly, and I am currently a junior at the University of Vermont double majoring in Food Systems and Nutrition and Food Science. I stopped eating meat when I was 16 and became vegan at 19. I love the culinary arts and my favorite part is seeing the joy on people’s … Read more

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 why WE are vegan— and we want to hear from you, too! Share your “why” in the comments of this post, or find us on … Read more

Fall Is The Season Of Warmth & Comfort At The Sanctuary

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows chilly at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, we’re enveloped in the warm friendship of our neighbors, Fortune Valley Manor, who are graciously hosting our Gobble & Groove Barn Bash this year. There’s going to be live newgrass music from Astrograss, dancing, games, dinner, drinks, and so much more— … Read more